Summer can be the perfect time to fulfill that dream to travel to far places perhaps Ireland, Scotland, Wales, or even The Azores or the Caribbean where playing golf is just a little bit different. The rules are the same, the equipment the same, but traditions can be another matter. For example, tee up on historic courses in Europe or tracks like you find in the Austrian Alps — so hilly y… Read More
When getting good value is a major consideration no matter where you fall on the economic scale, we suggest you check out the Carolinas where the spring weather is just about a perfect “10” and the diversity of more than 800 courses offers some “green gold” for everyone.
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What? Private Golf
Carolinas-based McConnell Golf affords a rare opportunity to play eight of th… Read More
So you’ve had it. It’s finally gotten to you: Icicles so large you need an ax to cut them down from your eaves, melting snow turning ground to mush. Nor’easters — the full Monty. One sure-fire cure to shake out the winter crotcheties is to head south where the sun shines warm and golf courses are in full swagger with the cart girls doling out Bloodies and the latest TaylorMade driv… Read More
With so many people loving the game of golf, clever people keep coming up with new ideas to help improve your game, make you look better and enhance your life. Some products are created in basements and garages; others in the R&D departments of big companies. Still others are special programs designed to attract more golfers. Constantly on the lookout for some of these things to tell you a… Read More
Bermuda for Golf & Fitness
In Bermuda, there’s not a bad view on the island and the beaches are indeed as pink as they say. Narrow roads wind between old limestone rock walls clad in clouds of red, pink and orange bougainvillea and pastel houses with gables, white roofs and balustrades nestle into the hillsides. Located 650 miles off the coast of South Carolina, Bermuda is one of the… Read More
Sometimes you just have to do it: take off for a few days away from the same old, same old - the Monday morning meetings, the soccer games, golf with the guys, your iPads. Plan now for fall fun with value-packed seasonal play and stay vacations or “Playcations.”
Where to go? There are golf-rich destinations made for hard-core golfers where it’s all about the golf and less about fancy… Read More
At Pine Hills in Plymouth, Massachusetts, you wake to the sound of birds chirping, trees rustling and views of Great Island Pond and Plymouth Bay. After indulging in a latteĀL from a cafeĀL on the Village Green, you meet your pals at the clubhouse where you have a choice of golf on two designer courses, one by Rees Jones, the other by Jack Nicklaus.
Named the “Best Master Planned Comm… Read More
Hedonistic Escape - Mind, spirit and body come together at The Lodge at Woodloch in Pennsylvania, in a stunning nature-rich setting close to New Jersey and New York. It’s luxury all the way from the spa, fitness facilities and soaking pools to the Tree restaurant and Woodlock Springs Golf Course. Hike, fish, swim, golf, T’ai Chi — go for it.
Posture Perfect - Serious business. Sh… Read More
Get the Grip: Sharing the Secret
First came the Heavy Putter from Boccieri then riding the success of the putter, founder Steve Boccieri followed with a number of new products incorporating the “heavy” technology. One of his latest rollouts is the “Secret Grip” which is not actually a secret. It has a 16 g tungsten weight in the top end of the grip, thus… Read More
Perfect Winter Coming up OrangesNamed "one of America's best master planned communities” the Villages of Citrus Hills in Hernando, Florida, has a whole lot going for it from its quiet, uncongested location in the central Gulf Coast north of Tampa to exquisite homes and amenities that can knock your socks off. Homes include condominiums, two and three bedroom&nbs… Read More
