Pam Borges

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BRUNSWICK ISLANDS -- Perfect for beach vacations…perfect for golf

Brunswick Islands is a chain of seven barrier islands that stretch north of Myrtle Beach and south of Wilmington.  Known as North Carolina’s Golf Coast, Brunswick County has more than 30 championship courses designed by renowned golf legends. Home to 40 miles of tranquil beaches and top c   read more »

THE 2011 WORLD GOLFERS CHAMPIONSHIP TO BE HELD IN SOUTH AFRICA

   It surprises me that so few golfers have heard of the World Golfers Championship (WGC).  Can you imagine earning an expense-paid trip to South Africa to represent your country in a world championship final, individually as well as in a team? Anyone with a registered handicap betwee   read more »

She Said: Chemawa Golf Course

Established in 1959, Chemawa Golf Course has grown from a small, nine hole course into the unique 18 hole layout that it is today. Located in N. Attleboro, MA (near the Emerald Square Mall), it has long been a favorite among female golfers.   read more »

She Said: Connecticut National Golf Club

If you haven’t played golf at Connecticut National, grab your sticks and GPS and head out to this off-the-beaten path scenic wonder, nestled in “The Quiet Corner” of Connecticut. Formally known as Putnam C.C., this Mark Mungeam redesign has created a n   read more »

WENTWORTH HILLS GOLF CLUB...A Lady's Perspective

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She Said: Meadowbrook

Meadow Brook, Rhode Island’s longest golf course (7,468-yards from the back) has received mixed reviews since opening April 2010.   read more »

She Said: New England Country Club

If you’ve never played New England Country Club you’re missing out on a golfing experience not soon to be forgotten. Muster up your strength (especially if you play on a day when gale force winds are blowing), get out there and play fearless golf!   read more »

GOODIES FOR GOLFERS

Hirzl Golf Gloves, customized for the low, mid and high handicapped golfer, outperforms like no other.  Available in three models…their Trust Control (medium-high handicappers) and Trust Feel (low handicappers) are all-weather gloves that feature a black kangaroo leather palm (stronger t   read more »

TRAINING AIDS GUARANTEED TO LOWER YOUR SCORE

Training Aids are the hottest commodity in the golf market scene today and there are plenty that claim to improve your swing, alignment and putting. Here are a few that I found helpful in improving my game.   read more »

THE LATEST IN CUSTOMIZED PUTTERS

"Customization" is the key word today when it comes to equipment selection.  Club-fitting, putter-fitting, ball-fitting, ‘what-have-you’ fitting is the buzz word.  What’s best for you...adjustable hosel, adjustable face, adjustable shaft, heavy or light weight,    read more »

NEW ENGLAND COUNTRY CLUB…

If you’ve never played New England Country Club you’re missing out on a golfing experience not soon to be forgotten. Muster up your strength (especially if you play on a day when gale force winds are blowing), get out there and play fearless golf!   read more »

FROM THE FORWARD TEES…AT THE BROOKSIDE CLUB

 It’s April and N.E. golfers are struggling with that “Feeling”.  You know…that antsy, anxious feeling as we await the opening of our local courses.  Newsflash…Cape Cod is open for play!   read more »

FROM THE FORWARD TEES

Are New England courses “female-friendly”?  What criteria make a course   “female-friendly”?  Why should this information be important to course owners?   read more »

SOUTH CAROLINA … A KALEIDOSCOPE OF GOLF ACROSS ITS WESTERN REGIONS

        Mention South Carolina to most golfers and images of Myrtle Beach and Hilton Head come to mind.  These golf destinations get much publicity and offer spectacular golf on courses designed by world-known architects.  However, not so publicized are t   read more »

EXOTICS TRILOGY RAIL FAIRWAY WOOD

Having trouble getting it up? You won’t when you’re hitting the ball with Tour Edge’s newest fairway wood – The Exotics Trilogy Rail Fairway Wood is, by far, the easiest-to-hit fairway wood ever introduced.    read more »

GOLFING HEAVEN IN LOS CABOS MEXICO

  Los Cabos, one of the most beautiful and exclusive destinations in Mexico,  located at the tip on the Baja California peninsula, continues to bask in the limelight as one of the world’s most desirable golf destinations, ranked second behind Hawaii in the top ten golf destinations o   read more »

NIAGARA FALLS…WHERE GREAT GOLF IS JUST A SLICE AWAY

The Falls still roar, shoot mist into the air and leave first-time visitors in awe, but the Niagara landscape has changed over the last decade.  High-end casinos and new championship golf courses have sprung up adding to the allure of this vacation destination. Alive and buzzing with activity,   read more »

LAKE MOREY RESORT & COUNTRY CLUB -- Home of the Vermont Open

Escape the oppressive heat of summer at the lakeside setting of Lake Morey Resort.  Surrounded by Vermont’s majestic Green Mountains, Lake Morey Resort is the perfect retreat to rejuvenate your mind, body and game. Here, championship golf is just beyond the front door with a 600 acre, sp   read more »

OCEAN CITY'S SWEET GOLF RETREAT

Ocean City has been Maryland’s best-loved summer beach retreat since the turn of the 20th century.  Over the years, this 10-mile stretch of skinny barrier island, with Assawomen Bay on one side and the Atlantic on the other, has evolved into one of the hottest destinations on the East Coa   read more »

Bags , Accessories And Gadgets

The Eazy Bag is a golf bag specifically designed for women, seniors and others who find it difficult to remove their clubs from the traditional cart bag. The Eazy Bag has wheels on the base and a convenient handle for pushing, allowing limited “lifting or carrying” of the bag.  It f   read more »

Training Aids at This Years PGA Show

**Voted among the top 3 “New Products” at the 2010 PGA Merchandise Show** The key to good golf is good alignment. The Azimuth Golf System teaches the mind and body how to achieve correct alignment. The core of the Azimuth Golf System is the patented PUTTING LANE which aligns the golfer&r   read more »

New Putters At This Years PGA Show

The Heavy Putter has a 75% higher balance point than conventional putters, which leads to a more consistent release through impact. It claims to eliminate excessive hand/wrist action, promoting a smoother stroke, more solid contact and better distance control. The new Lite-Weight Series is the light   read more »

NEW PRODUCTS TO LURE THE GOLFER IN 2010

Trying to survive and thrive during the economic downturn and questionable economy in 2010, golf equipment companies are ambitiously attempting to revitalize the market with new materials and technology. Industry newcomers, trying to launch their new invention, hoping to lure golfers, instructors, a   read more »

SPECTACULAR HIGH & LOW DESERT GOLF

I never thought I’d be fond of desert golf. Some people say that desert golf is boring…too flat, too many arroyos, too many cacti. I may have agreed until my recent golf trips to Northern New Mexico and Scottsdale where I found courses that were far from boring.   read more »

Explore Puerto Rico's Picture Perfect Golf Resorts

With nearly two-dozen championship golf courses stretching from coast to coast, Puerto Rico is recognized as the Golf Capital of the Caribbean. With year-round temperatures averaging 80 degrees, no hassle with customs or money exchange, it’s the perfect venue to taste global golf at i   read more »

Golfers Best Gamble in The Northeast

Are you planning that long weekend getaway? Looking for someplace within driving distance that will tantalize your senses day and night with championship golf, pampering spa treatments, exquisite dining, world-class gaming and Vegas-style entertainment? Look no further. The New England area off   read more »

"Best Bet"...In Unique Golf Experiences in Las Vegas

When you go to Las Vegas, you don't expect to enjoy the same recreational activities you can experience at home. You expect the exceptional …Las Vegas-style gaming, multi-million dollar themed hotels/resorts, top-notch shows, and world class dining. Why should the golfer expect any less from his   read more »

The Links at Divi Aruba

On par with perfection, the Divi Village Golf & Beach Resort offers the golfer and his family a fine mix of pleasures. "Two hours are all you need to immerse yourself in an unrivalled Caribbean golf experience…with challenge and environment, the top two f   read more »

Turning Stone...A Premier Golf Destination in the Northeast

Skyrocketing air fares and baggage fees are forcing golfers to choose travel destinations closer to home to save a few bucks. In just a 4-5 hour drive (from Massachusetts and RI) you can arrive at the Oneida Indian Nation's Turning Stone Resort and Casino, which has evolved into a p   read more »

Tour the World of Golf in Las Vegas

Las Vegas has blossomed into a well-saturated golf market and many courses offer a variety of unusual features, but there’s nothing more unique than the themed courses offered by the Walter’s Golf Group…Bali Hai, Desert Pines and Royal Links. In tune with the multi-million dol   read more »

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