Jeff Shelley

Jeff Shelley

Virus – so Far Anyway – Not Affecting SuperintendentsVirus – so Far Anyway – Not Affecting Superintendents

Virus – so Far Anyway – Not Affecting Superintendents

The novel coronavirus outbreak that’s sweeping the world and forcing closures of public spaces, athletic events and many other activities…

5 years ago
Golf in British ColumbiaGolf in British Columbia

Golf in British Columbia

British Columbia contains a wealth of wonderful places to play golf. With a favorable U.S. dollar exchange rate, spectacular scenery,…

5 years ago
Castles in the SkyCastles in the Sky

Castles in the Sky

In a perfect world: Walking three-and-half-hour rounds on golf courses where cell phones and power carts are banned. Courses with…

5 years ago
Strange RoundsStrange Rounds

Strange Rounds

During these first few days of spring, most people are eager for the golf season to begin, particularly those in…

5 years ago
Golf BudsGolf Buds

Golf Buds

At some point in time, a golfer realizes that he’ll never make it onto the PGA Tour and earn millions…

5 years ago
GolfCross: A New Way to Play an Old GameGolfCross: A New Way to Play an Old Game

GolfCross: A New Way to Play an Old Game

My friends Charlie and Becky had just returned from a five-week vacation in New Zealand. Besides a lifetime of wonderful…

5 years ago
Green CommitteesGreen Committees

Green Committees

Though the subject of green committees (aka, greens committees) at private clubs has been wrought out in all manner of…

5 years ago
Making the Rounds: Part 8Making the Rounds: Part 8

Making the Rounds: Part 8

This column features the author’s recollections of his 33 years as a golf writer. These installments stem from his many…

5 years ago
Golfing in Africa – Making the Rounds: Part 7Golfing in Africa – Making the Rounds: Part 7

Golfing in Africa – Making the Rounds: Part 7

This column features the author’s recollections of his 32 years as a golf writer. These installments stem from his many…

5 years ago
Making the Rounds: Part 6Making the Rounds: Part 6

Making the Rounds: Part 6

In my last installment, I discussed the eye-opening experiences awaiting golf writers on familiarization trips. I’ve taken many of these…

6 years ago