With all the recent talk about the Olympic Games including golf in 2016, many golfers have forgotten we already have a worldwide competition. It’s called the World Cup. Several years ago I saw some matches when the World Cup was held at Lake Nona Golf Club in Orlando and it was a great event...
Finally Some Good News
Hey, this might not equate with the “Cash for Clunkers” deal or the expanded $1 menu at Wendy’s, but at least St. Andrews Links Trust courses aren’t raising their prices. Green fees for 2010 will stay at 2009 levels. The high season green free for the Old Course will stay at $211; the new...
My Top 5 Annoying Things About Resort Golf
First let me state I’m not some bitter Andy Rooney type that’s always on the prowl for something negative. I’m a pretty easy-going guy, but after more than 20 years of playing golf at resorts around the world, I’ve compiled a list of things that annoy me. Don’t get me wrong. I love the...
What Would Tiger Woods Do?
Let’s say you’ve won 14 majors and 70 PGA Tour tournaments and you’ve got so much money piled up that the U.S. government might be seeking a loan from you soon. Let’s say you’re Tiger Woods. Where would you go on vacation? Woods likes to keep his private life private, so we’re left to...
Caddies Rule
Most Americans have never played with a caddie. No wonder. In this age of sprawling, unwalkable courses, golf cart traffic jams, electronic yardage finders and elaborate course guide brochures, a dwindling number of American golfers wouldn’t know a caddie unless he came up and whacked him on the head with a nine-iron. Fact is,...