South Africa Ladies and gentlemen, start your packing!I’m predicting 2017 will be a great golf travel year. Last week (November 14-18), the U.S. dollar was at its highest rate in 14 years so American travelers will, no doubt, take advantage of this promising turn of events. Plus, golf travel is easier than ever to...
10 Emerging Millennials Golf and Travel Trends
The Tiger v. Phil heydays are but a faint memory. Millennials like Jordan Spieth, Justin Thomas, Rickie Fowler and Dustin Johnson have moved to the forefront of the game signaling an upcoming seismic shift in the sport on and off the course. Millennials, who range in age 16 to 34 years of age, are...
Observations From the Guru’s Italian Adventure
The Guru recently returned from a month in Italy. I’ve traveled to Europe two or three times a year for over twenty years and I thoroughly enjoy the lifestyle and pace of life there. I’m a huge fan of “La Dolce Vita”. Here are some observations from my trip: Unbelievably Overpriced Airport Food–During my...
5 Places to Play Golf While the Dollar is Strong
Remember the great Kool & The Gang song “Celebration”?Well, it’s time to start singing it: “Let’s celebrate, it’s all right….”The U.S. dollar has been gaining strength of late and I’ve got a list of countries where the golf is superb at a very happy price (when you consider the excellent exchange rates).Here are Five...
9 Great Golf Travel Tips for 2016
Royal County Down in Ireland Jordan Spieth certainly got off to a great start in 2016 with his victory in Hawaii. I’m hoping some of the tips below will help make your golf travel excursions real winners in 2016 1. Play Royal County Down–Recently voted #1 in Golf Digest’s World 100 Greatest Golf Courses,...