by David Theoret If someone were to mention “Diamond Head,” any person with any knowledge of geography would instinctively think of Hawaii, and Diamond Head Crater, an extinct volcanic crater and the site of a luakini heiau, and ancient ceremonial structure dedicated to the war god and used by ancient Hawaiians for worship and human […]

By Tim Cotroneo When the Lead Teaching Professional at The Westin Rancho Mirage Resort describes what he does for a living, it sounds like the best job in the world. “My second home is working at a resort. I tell my kids that I go on vacation every day,” David Curtis said. Curtis’ office is […]

By David Theoret For years, TPC Tampa Bay has been regarded as one of the best public access facilities in the Tampa market. After all, whenever the letters TPC precede anything to do with golf, expectations are automatically raised, and TPC Tampa Bay delivers. Recently, the best got better! Originally opened in 1991, TPC Tampa […]

By Wes Bolyard Set in the heart of Southern California’s Coachella Valley, Indian Wells is steeped in a very rich and colorful history. The city was named for an old Cahuilla Indian water hole that was documented in expedition diaries as early as 1823. From early inhabitants who unearthed its namesake well (a source of […]

By Tim Cotroneo Our group had just finished putting out on Quivira Golf Course’s 13th hole when it happened. My playing partner pointed toward the Pacific Ocean and yelled, “Look at that!” Dozens of stingrays were jumping and clapping on the ocean surface. It was almost as if they were congratulating my golf mate for […]

By David Theoret Heritage Golf Group has come a long way since new owners took over the company a couple of years ago. Mark Burnett, Jim Oliver, and Andy Miller have more than 90 years of combined experience in the golf industry, primarily in club acquisition, operations, membership, and redevelopment.  Since purchasing Heritage Golf in […]