Donald Trump Love him or hate him, Donald Trump is good for golf.With participation numbers down, equipment sales flat and fewer golf courses under construction in the U.S., Trump is a much needed high-profile celebrity that consistently promotes the game in valueable ways.Aside from Tiger and Phil, few people in the golf industry create...
5 Best U.S. Opens in the Modern Era
1. 1973–I’ve never seen a more mesmerizing round of golf than Johnny Miller’s 63 on the final day. I remember watching the then 26-year old Miller pin-seeking on just about every hole at Oakmont resulting in a phenomenal birdie barrage that left players like Nicklaus and Trevino behind. The U.S.G.A. was so miffed that...
Is Tiger Woods Finally Back?
All aboard, we’re now loading up on the “Tiger is finally back” bandwagon. Everybody get your red shirts, black pants, TW caps and those goofy looking white athletic golf shoes because Tiger Woods is back. With the fire hydrant in Isleworth, sex clinic in Mississippi and Perkins Restaurant distant memories, Woods is finally back...
Top 10 Finest Golf Vacation Destinations
Alisa Course at Turnberry Resort, a Guru favorite Golf top 10 lists are a lot like broken tees. You can choose to use them or casually toss them in the nearest trash bin. My Top 10 Finest Golf Vacation Destination list is different. No, I don’t have an army of number crunchers sitting in...
On Location: Hyatt Regency Lost Pines Resort & Spa in Austin, Texas
When I need some serious down time to recover after a trying day on a resort golf course, there are three distinct activities that always seem to work wonders: 1. Enjoy a frosty brew at the 19th hole. 2. Luxuriate with a massage at the spa. 3. Get on an inner tube and float...