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Freddie & Me
I’m not alone in trying to emulate Fred Couples’ smooth take-off and delivery when hitting a golf ball. As a…
Advocacy for the Golf Industry
There was going to be a huge get-together in Washington, DC, in May. It was to have been a mixture…
Royal Dublin & St. Anne’s Make Ireland’s Bull Island a Golfer’s Haven
When Ireland’s Bull Island was built in the early 1800s, its purpose was not to house golf courses nor Dublin’s…
“The Sanctuary”
I’ve been to Mexico’s Baja Peninsula many times over the past three decades. I’ve seen it evolve from a sleepy,…
Tough Golf Superintendents Do!
The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted golf facilities across the country in distinctly different ways. While some golf courses have been…
Golf in Big Sky Country
I’m a big fan of northwest Montana and a long-time advocate of the pristine golf found in this remote neck…
18 Holes at Winged Foot West in the Club Championship
If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to play a U.S. Open golf course under tournament conditions, I present my…
Memorable Rounds – All in One Month
On occasion, golfers encounter serendipity in various and unlikely forms. Such moments may occur while playing new and unexpectedly exciting…
Upgrade Your Fountains This Spring
As golf courses are on pause this spring, now’s the time for superintendents to walk the grounds and prepare water…
Body of Water, or Headache
Community water features are intended to add elegance and ambiance. However, your lake, stream, or pond can quickly become your…