I don’t want to go all philosophical on you, but the reason for travel by golfers can be summed up in this simple phrase: “Be fearless in pursuit of what sets your soul on fire.” 1. The Vacationer 4. Adventure Traveler This ultimate multi-tasker likes to attend major golf events and tee it up...
Golf Travel Guru’s Top 10 Golf Cart Rules
If you think some people are lousy golfers, wait till you see them drive a golf cart. When it comes to slow play, the golf cart, uh, I mean the clueless dolt behind the wheel, is one of the main contributors to this malady. There’s nothing worse than standing on tee box as you...
Pinehurst Resort Announces Carolina Hotel Renovation
I’ve been to Pinehurst Resort several times and one of things I love about the place is it’s unabashed dedication to tradition with a pervasive attitude towards the future. In other words, they never rest on their laurels. Never. “As we like to say, ‘It’s always Pinehurst, always better,’” says Bob DedmanJr., Pinehurst Resort’s...
Tips On Taking a Caddie
In this age of sprawling, unwalkable layouts, golf cart-only courses, GPS systems and elaborate course guide software, a dwindling number of American golfers have ever played golf with a caddie. Often, many participate in the experience for the first time when they travel to the British Isles on a dream trip to golf’s original...
An Essential Guide to Epic 19th Holes
My taste in 19th holes is quite eclectic– ranging from sipping a single malt in Wales overlooking the ocean at a top 100 course to chugging a frosty can of beer in Florida under an oak tree at a city-owned golf course. No, this is not a definitive list, rather a compilation of some...