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By David R. Holland BREWSTER, WA. – So, another pilgrimage to a brown-turf golf experience has been completed. Gamble Sands, now with Scarecrow, was everything I had hoped for. The resort is 36 holes of award-winning, pure fun. Quicksands, with 14 more holes, is a par-three executive course, with even more memories. My fast and […]

By Terry Ross What led you to establish the Professional Golf Teachers Association of America? The PGTAA was founded because I believed there was a real need for an organization devoted primarily to one thing: developing better golf teachers. There were many good golfers who wanted to teach, but playing well and teaching well are […]

By David Theoret I’ll admit it, when someone first mentioned a golf weekend in Coshocton, Ohio, I had to pull up a map. But after two nights based out of the Roscoe Boutique Motel, two very different rounds of golf, and a wine flight with a river view, I left wondering why this corner of […]

By Terry Ross Golf on a warm sunny day requires a little more preparation than normal, and having plenty of cold water and sunscreen handy is a must. Replenishing the body’s minerals and maintaining energy for these types of golf rounds requires more than water, which is why a good, healthy drink can make that […]

By Barry Lotz The XXIO 14 follows a different philosophy entirely: lighter clubs create more speed for moderate-tempo players. Its ultra-thin Ultiflex titanium face, ActivWing shaping and bespoke lightweight shaft system are designed to help players swing easier while producing more efficient launch conditions. Long dominant in Asia’s premium lightweight market, XXIO is increasingly targeting […]

By Barry Lotz One of the greatest misconceptions in golf is that improvement comes solely from hitting more balls. In reality, improvement comes from understanding what those golf balls are actually doing. That’s where launch monitors have transformed modern golf instruction. Until recently, obtaining meaningful launch data required investing thousands of dollars in professional-grade systems. […]

By Barry Lotz For golfers who prefer to walk the golf course and demand the very best in lightweight performance, protection and craftsmanship, Vessel has once again raised the bar with the new Player Air Carbon stand bag. In the opinion of the PGTAA Testing Group, the new Vessel Player Air Carbon is not merely […]

By Barry Lotz One thing is certain in today’s game of golf — technology continues to evolve at a breathtaking pace. Yet very few companies have managed to blend sophisticated data analytics with simplicity and ease of use quite like Arccos Golf. Having tested and evaluated virtually every major golf technology platform over the years […]

By Terry Ross It’s no secret that both the governing bodies that look after golf and the many equipment/apparel companies that keep players supplied with their needs are finding more ways to make the game and lifestyle more accessible. For the more than 1 in 4 U.S. adults living with a disability, something as simple […]

By David R. Holland ROSEBURG, ORE. – Imagine the Buc-ee’s of quirky, fun, modern golf resorts. It even has a water park. Bar Run Golf and RV Resort is a pioneer in the business – a place where Oregon-based golf-course architect Dan Hixson has created a playable, walkable, scenic winner. “It is a sporting course,” […]