The Guru travels around the world to play golf, but, ironically, I really don’t have to venture beyond my hometown, Orlando, to tee up at phenomenal resorts. O-Town has an amazing inventory of resorts with courses designed by a Who’s Who list of architects like Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer, Greg Norman, Tom Fazio and...
Bird Golf Schools Personalize the Experience
In my many years as a golf writer, I’ve been to numerous group clinics and golf schools around the world. What I’ve learned–other than I have a lousy grip, a short, too-quick back swing and poor tempo– is I don’t enjoy group sessions. I thrive, like most golfers, with personal instruction and lots of...
10 Absolutely Stupid Things Golf Announcers Say
I admit it. The Guru spends an inordinate amount of time in a horizontal position on my couch watching PGA TOUR Tournaments. While most of the commentary is concise and insightful, there are moments when announcers say the stupidest things. Here are a few of my faves: 1. “HE’S GOING TO ‘WILL’ THAT PUTT...
10 Annoying Things About Golf
Laying on my couch this weekend watching the PGA Championship and U.S. Women’s Amateur, I had a few minutes during commercials to write down some of the things that annoy me about golf these days. 1. I absolutely love Topgolf, but the golf media should please stop saying it’ll bring more Millennials to golf. Noshing...
10 Amazing Golf Superstitions and Quirky Situations
The Guru has teed it up around the world with all sorts of golfers. There are, of course, differences in golf courses, cultural attitudes and drink choices at the 19th hole. (I love a chilled Vinho Verde wine in Portugal and a frosty Tsingtao in China after a round). One thing that seems to...