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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 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 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 […]
By David Theoret Wisp Resort, located in McHenry, is situated in the Allegheny Mountains of Western Maryland. Wisp is Maryland’s premier year-round resort with skiing and snowboarding on 33 trails spread over 170 acres in the winter and a myriad of activities in the summer: escape games, a mountain coaster, miniature golf, indoor swimming pools, […]
By David Theoret Growing up, Joe Penland, Jr. and his family spent many summers at Lake Sam Rayburn and the Rayburn Country Resort – although it wasn’t called that back then. Penland has many fond memories of those family visits to the resort, to the extent that he now calls Rayburn Country home. Back in […]
By David Theoret Thinking about moving or relocating to Texas? Whether your joy comes from hiking, biking, fishing, racquet sports, or golf, a community in the Texas Hill Country deserves your consideration. Nestled in the heart of the Texas Hill Country, Comanche Trace is located just minutes from the thriving town of Kerrville. The airports […]
By David Theoret When you’re thinking about where to go on your next golf vacation, Fort Wayne isn’t likely to be top of your list. But if you live in the upper Midwest, maybe it should be. There are no less than 25 courses in the area that are open to public play and several […]
By David Theoret Florida’s Forgotten Coast is an area of the state that stretches from Mexico Beach on the Gulf of America to St. Marks on Apalachee Bay. The area is sparsely populated and still largely underdeveloped – Port St Joe is the largest city on the Forgotten Coast with a population just north of 4,000. There’s plenty to do in […]
by David Theoret When the golf course takes up more acreage than the community, you can tell where priorities lie! Such is the case with Gaillardia Country Club in Oklahoma City, OK. Gaillardia has always been one of the premier country clubs in the area, if not the country. The club was originally owned by […]
