Saying Tiger’s self-imposed exile from the PGA Tour is good for golf is blasphemous, I know. Let me explain. First, I think his temporary absence not his permanent departure will help the game. The PGA Tour and the golf industry in general have been riding the Tiger Woods gravy train far too long. Let’s...
My Most Memorable Golf Experiences Part I
Before I get started, please understand this list is NOT a golf ranking, which is a staple with many blogs, websites, magazines and newsletters. I consider most rankings too unscientific and marketing driven and essentially worthless. Months or years after a round, however, most players remember the total experience, not just the course. Oftentimes,...
Save Money on Vacation Golf
I’m a big Troon Golf fan. Among the Troon courses I’ve played include Bahia Beach in Puerto Rico, Black Diamond Ranch in Lecanto, Florida, Camp Creek, Watercolor, Florida, Palmilla Golf Course, Los Cabos, Mexico, Westin La Cantera Resort & Spa in San Antonio, The Grove in London, England and Westin Savannah Harbor Golf Resort...
New Waldorf Astoria Orlando Golf Club Opens
I attended the star-studded opening of the Waldorf Astoria Orlando earlier this month. Political luminaries like Florida Governor Charlie Crist and golf course designer Rees Jones were in attendance for the ribbon-cutting. In between a lavish dinner at the Bull & Bear Steakhouse, cocktails at Peacock Alley and breakfast at Oscar’s, I didn’t have...
My Favorite Golf Resort Amenities
When you travel as much as I do, it’s the little things that count. It’s the flight attendant that rewards you with an extra bag of peanuts, the bellman who actually brings your bags directly to your room not 30 minutes later and the bartender who eschews the jigger on your Bloody Mary. Any...