Lifestyle

Golf, Guinness and Glorious Weather

David J Whyte

Ireland is undoubtedly one of the very best countries in the world in which to play golf. The scenery is... Read more »

Remember…Byron Nelson’s Near Perfection

Ed Travis

Next year marks the 70th anniversary of Byron Nelson’s never-to-be-equaled 18-win season that included an incredible eleven consecutive victories. It... Read more »

Eat, Drink, and Be Merridale!

Bob Fagan

 The award-winning Merridale Ciderworks is just one of those special interesting, comfortable places that you just want to linger longer... Read more »

TAP Beer(s) of the Week: If It’s September, It Must Be Oktoberfest

Tom Bedell

Oktoberfest 2014 officially began in Munich this past Saturday, September 20. It always begins two weeks prior to its close... Read more »

The Grain – The 2014 Ryder Cup Issue

A Q&A with U.S. Ryder Cup Captain Tom Watson is one of the lively pieces in our jam-packed Ryder Cup... Read more »

More Ryder Cup peril for USA?

Herb Gould

If the Americans couldn’t beat the Euros with a full complement of players on home turf two years ago, how... Read more »

Ryder Cup in WWII

Ed Travis

[For more on this year’s Ryder Cup, check out The Grain e-magazine] Scotland’s split with Great Britain may have been... Read more »

Butchart Gardens – A Must Visit in Victoria, B.C.

Bob Fagan

Here is a partial glimpse of the Sunken Gardens section of Butchart Gardens that was formerly an exhausted limestone quarry.... Read more »

Tigh-Na-Mara Seaside Spa Resort & Conference Centre – Naturally

Bob Fagan

Welcome to the Tigh-Na-Mara Seaside Spa Resort and Conference Centre. Every once in a long while I find a special... Read more »

The Greenbrier Bunker

Ed Travis

From 1958 to 1992 it was a well-kept secret but even now when guided tours pass visitors through the 25-ton... Read more »

Norman still makes it look easy

Herb Gould

The hair is a bit paler, but he’s still got the look. At 59, Greg Norman remains lean and agile,... Read more »

Hawaiian Spa Is Perfect For Him and Her

Michael Patrick Shiels

Vacationing or honeymooning couples on the gorgeous “Garden Isle” needn’t divide in order to conquer. As Al Green sang: “Let’s... Read more »

Pipestem-Golf & Lots More

Ed Travis

Sitting atop the rim of Bluestone Canyon the views from the Pipestem Resort alone are worth the trip to this... Read more »

Draw In The Dunes

Ed Travis

For us old timers, 1969 doesn’t seem that far in the past. It doesn’t feel like it was just yesterday... Read more »

Ten Ways To Improve Your Sex Life

Bob Fagan

In my coaching the subject of sex or the quality or lack of it will often come up. Let’s face... Read more »