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 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 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,” […]
By David Theoret In the 1990s, golf’s popularity flourished. The “Tiger “effect was in full bloom, dramatically changing the game’s demographics as the younger crowd began to see golf in a whole new way. Media coverage increased as new digital platforms emerged. Golf equipment was quickly evolving. Manufacturers were using lighter yet stronger graphite shafts […]
By JD Latorre August is National Golf Month, making it the perfect time to spotlight standout golf destinations that pair exceptional courses with memorable resort experiences. From oceanfront fairways and mountain escapes to exciting new course debuts and iconic championship layouts, these properties offer something for every type of golfer. Kohanaiki • Kona Coast, Island […]
thegolfwire.com For decades, the private country club business revolved around a relatively simple value proposition: exceptional golf, social prestige, and a predictable roster of mature, established members who used the club primarily for recreation. That model has changed drastically throughout this decade and, frankly, for the better. In the years since the pandemic, private clubs […]
By David Theoret Not only did Bob and Shirley Whittaker turn their family business, Whittaker Homes, into one of the largest homebuilding companies in the Midwest, but they were also the founders and owners of Whitmoor Country Club. Whitmoor Country Club was Bob and Shirley’s pride and joy, and from 1988-2022, they owned and operated […]
By David Theoret Imagine being able to play on four golf courses designed by some of the world’s top architects. Now, imagine being able to play them anytime your heart desires. And finally, imagine being able to do all of this in one location, where you have unlimited access to swimming pools, wine bars, cigar […]
By Tim Cotroneo Creating a splash is a sensation a golfer rarely wishes to experience on his or her first swing of the day. At Celebration Golf Club in Kissimmee, FL, the good news is a splash is all part of the story to tell after an 18-hole journey that never ceases to amaze. When […]
By David Theoret What do you get when you mix golf and bourbon? For most players, it’s a forgettable score, but in Kentucky, it’s a winning combination for tourists! Here, you can mix the golf courses at several Kentucky State Parks with nearby members of the Kentucky Bourbon Trail and create memorable results. The Kentucky […]