Tucson, Arizona While Scottsdale dominates the Arizona golf scene, Tucson, surrounded by stunning Sonoran Desert terrain, has a more low key vibe and over 40 golf courses. Ventana Canyon’s Mountain and Canyon courses, Sewailo Golf Club, and Starr Pass offer challenging layouts dotted with cacti amid rugged terrain. Arizona National is a local favorite...
The Envelope Please –2020 IAGTO Golf Travel Awards
After three decades of circling the glob in search of great golf travel destinations, I humbly consider myself to be a reliable source for good advice. But, if you don’t fully trust the GT Guru (which, incidentally, I find impossible to believe), maybe you’ll listen to the IAGTO (International Association of Golf Tour Operators),...
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...
Top 10 Golf Trip Suggestions for 2015
If you’re like the Guru, you can’t get enough of legendary, classic golf destinations like St. Andrews, Pinehurst and Pebble Beach.That said, how about channeling your inner Daniel Boone to become a pioneer seeking new frontiers to tee up.Here’s a list of exciting golf destinations that have emerged as great golf vacation destinations: Royal...
10 Annoying Things About Golf Travel
For the past twenty-four years I’ve spanned the globe to write about golf destinations and resorts. It’s a great life that combines my two favorite passions, golf and travel. That said, there are a few things along the way that really annoy me. 1. Airlines that charge to transport clubs–These bloodsuckers will do anything...