I visited Mission Hills Resort in Shenzhen, China a couple of years ago and was very impressed with the massive, 12-course complex. Now, the Mission Hills developers are expanding their golf offerings on Hainan Island. An island the size of Belgium in the South China Sea, Hainan Island is often called “the Oriental Hawaii.”...
My Favorite Golf Quotes
Drum roll and clash of cymbals, please! “A professional will tell you the amount of flex you need in the shaft of your club. The more the flex, the more strength you will need to break the thing over your knees.”—Stephen Baker “Swinging at daisies is a like playing electric guitar with a tennis...
Ryder Cup Vs. FedEx Cup
As the Ryder Cup (October 1-3, Celtic Manor Resort in Wales) fast approaches, I’m excited as if it were a Major. The Ryder Cup has drama, intensity, team spirit, patriotism, great pressure golf and so much more. Adding sizzle to this year’s version are two colorful captains and Tiger Woods’ participation. Europe team captain...
Just Say “No” to Tiger for Ryder Cup
Do we really need a struggling and befuddled Tiger Woods on this year’s Ryder Cup team? Hey, Captain Corey, just say “No”. Realistically, I know this will never happen because television networks and sponsors will put too much pressure on Pavin to add Woods as a Captain’s pick. Pavin is playing the diplomatic politician...
Golf in Venice, Italy? Yes, Bravo.
Last month, I spent several days in Venice, Italy. Like most tourists, I strolled the sidewalks lining the canals, sipped wine at a café on San Marco Square, indulged on gelato and watched the passing parade of boats on the Grand Canal. My biggest discovery in Venice (my third visit) had nothing to do...