The good, bad and ugly…As the controversial choice for the 2015 U.S. Open, we’ve heard it all about this public course in Washington State. I decided to head to the Pacific Northwest and play this course that burst into international prominence in June. SETTING Laid out along the shores of the Puget Sound with the Olympic...
On Location: Royal Isabela in Puerto Rico
For those who love seaside golf ala Pebble Beach and Teeth of the Dog, Royal Isabela, on Puerto Rico’s pristine northwestern coast should definitely be on your must play list. Similar in jaw-dropping, oceanside beauty, Royal Isabela is different from Pebble and the Teeth because its sits high above the ocean, not at sea...
On Location: Trump International Golf Links & Hotel Ireland
Donald Trump loves golf with a passion. A recent expression of that love is his purchase of the Trump International Golf Links & Hotel Ireland (formerly named The Lodge at Doonbeg) in County Clare. It’s the 16th golf club in Trump’s ever expanding golf portfolio. I thoroughly enjoyed my visit and was impressed with...
Casa de Campo Resort Review
Playing the drop dead gorgeous, ocean hugging Teeth of the Dog course… Dining beach-front at a Le Cirque restaurant… Dancing the salsa under the stars on an outdoor dance floor… Sipping private cask rum and smoking a fine Dominican cigar… Casa de Campo Resort in the Dominican Republic offers the the golf vacation good...
Top 10 Seaside Courses You Should Play
Brilliantly colored water. Crashing waves. Rugged cliffs… Arguably, the most inspiring settings to play golf are alongside the ocean. Here’s my list of ten seaside layouts you absolutely must play. (I base my selections on the total golf experience, not rankings and reputation.) Now, let’s head to the beach: 1. Pebble Beach Golf Links...