Traveling to Augusta National

Posted in Golf Writers Column, Two Good Rounds by on May 10th, 2013

While making the trip to Augusta for the Masters is on most golfers bucket list of “must do” it may not be in the cards every year. A Masters a party with fellow golf fanatics is a great way to spend the Sunday and it is always nice to bring a bit of the south to any area. If you can’t join them create your own signature 19th hole. First start with the Masters signature cocktail, The … Read More

Golf – Connecting for a Higher Cause

Posted in Charity, Golf Writers Column, Two Good Rounds by on April 16th, 2013

April is National Autism Awareness Month and the biggest champion of autism in golf is Ernie Els. In response to their son Ben’s autism diagnosis, Ernie and his wife Liesel created what’s become a charity-driven, amateur golf tournament that generates funds to support the building of the Center of Excellence for Autism. The facility will launch a global digital learning platform that wi… Read More

Living the American Dream

Posted in Golf Writers Column, Two Good Rounds by on February 19th, 2013

In the movie We Bought a Zoo the father, Benjamin has lost his wife and as a way of starting over for himself and his two children he purchases a house on a large property that includes a struggling zoo in California.  The premise of the story is the zoo is in need of renovation so Benjamin goes about refurbishing the zoo with the rest of the zoo staff. The project and expenses are greater than h… Read More

Bromance Brewing at the Ryder Cup – Mickelson and Bradley

Posted in Golf Tournaments, Golf Writers Column, Two Good Rounds, What's News by on October 1st, 2012

Majestic Medinah plays host to this year’s Ryder Cup and the atmosphere is electric. It is truly difficult to describe the feeling and energy at a Ryder Cup. It is as if the world’s biggest events collided into each other to create one huge all-world celebration. Imagine the 4 th of July, the Olympics, the Super Bowl, FIFA’s World Cup and Halloween all meeting at a golf course. That’s… Read More

That’s AMORE! Golf and Wine in Tuscany.

Posted in Golf Travel, Golf Writers Column, Two Good Rounds by on September 24th, 2012

Italy is perhaps in the forefront of most people’s minds when they think of pasta, pizza, designer clothing and cappuccino. And while Italian wines have been popular for years, it is only recently that more attention has been drawn to Italian golf. Largely fueled by the emergence of some excellent Italian players like Edoardo Molinari, Francisco Molinari and Matteo Manassero, people are d… Read More

Two Good Rounds: IRELAND – 40 Shades of Green

Posted in Golf Course Reviews, Golf Resorts, Golf Writers Column, Reviews, Two Good Rounds by on August 9th, 2012

Eddie Hackett’s words best sum up Ireland as a whole. The beauty is simple yet breathtaking; largely due to the Forty Shades of Green in Ireland as it is commonly referred to. The forty shades of green reference was further popularized by the well-known 1961 Johnny Cash song by the same title that he wrote while visiting Ireland. This small geographical region is currently experiencing a… Read More

Have Sand… GOT CAMEL

Posted in Golf Writers Column, Two Good Rounds by on June 13th, 2012

Tunisia might be the hottest new golf destination, and we are not just taking temperature. If you want a location with a bit of adventure, history and exotic allure then Tunisia is your place. With ten varied courses and ideal weather conditions you will be most impressed with the quality and diversity of the golf. Tunisia has a history of golf including hosting the Tunisian Open, part of t… Read More