Drum roll, Please. Check out my top 5 envy-inducing U.S. trophy courses.
Play Royal Porthcawl for the Ultimate British Isles Golf Experience
One of my all-time favorite golf experiences was playing Royal Porthcawl Golf Club in Wales. My son and I played this magnificent seaside layout on a brutal March day with 30 mph winds and rain blowing in our faces. Despite the torturous weather conditions, our round was an enjoyable one because the course and...
Hainan Island: China’s Answer to Hawaii
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...