After taking Christmas Day off from golf, I concluded my holiday trip up north yesterday by stopping along the drive home for some more great golf. My destination was Diablo Grande Golf & Country Club outside of Patterson (a little bit south of Stockton/Tracy along the I-5). Diablo Grande is a secluded gated community several... Continue Reading →
A Sunny, But Soggy, Holiday at Sevillano Links
Note: This course is now known as The Links at Rolling Hills. My family is spending Christmas this year in Corning (the olive capital of California, in case you didn’t know). We kind of randomly picked it because of the Rolling Hills Casino and it was also kind of a middle-ground meeting point for all... Continue Reading →
“Home by the Spring Water” – A Wonderful Day at Yocha Dehe
With today being Day 1 of the new Mayan calendar cycle in South America, I figured I’d pay homage to some native North Americans. As I drove northward to spend Christmastime with family in Northern California, I decided it was an ideal time to stop along the way and finally visit Yocha Dehe Golf Club.... Continue Reading →
Hand-Freezing Hijinks in the High Desert
Here’s a quick lesson for you. Going out to the low desert in the winter for golf is a good idea. I was out in Palm Desert last week and it couldn’t have been nicer in terms of weather and course conditions. Going to the high desert in the winter for golf… well, that’s not... Continue Reading →
GK Weekend in Palm Desert, Day 2: Fun at Firecliff
Greenskeeper.org had also set up a “GK Plays” get together as a follow-up to Friday’s main event at Classic Club. About half of us from the big group stayed the night and played Saturday at Desert Willow Golf Resort. We had a lot of fun at another beautiful desert course on another picture-perfect day. Desert... Continue Reading →
GK Weekend in Palm Desert, Day 1: Revisiting Some Old Friends
The snow is great and all, and I know having four seasons is enjoyable. But then again, there’s a lot to be said for winter in Southern California. After all, driving out to the desert in December to play golf in picture-perfect conditions is simply hard to beat. That’s how I spent my Friday and... Continue Reading →
Product Review: TaylorMade RBZ 3-Wood
Okay, I know this isn’t necessarily the most “timely” review since it’s a product that’s been out for quite awhile, but it’s current for me based on recent personal experience. And I do know there are some frugal golfers like myself out there who are looking for a bargain and have been waiting on the... Continue Reading →
Course Review: Redhawk Golf Club
I don’t often play on Sundays (especially during NFL season), but today was a special occasion and the ideal combination of factors. For one, my team, the Atlanta Falcons, played on Thursday night so I didn’t feel the same compulsion to stay home and watch football all day. Secondly, today was the date I had... Continue Reading →
Course Review: DeBell Golf Club
It’s been a rainy and gloomy week here in Southern California, but sometimes for us hardcore golfers it can be advantageous when the fair-weather players stay at home. Actually, I might have abstained myself today had I not already pre-paid for my tee time earlier in the week (when the forecast for the weekend looked... Continue Reading →
Product Review: Voice Caddie VC200 GPS Rangefinder
With a new year not far around the corner (assuming we all survive the Mayan Calendar Apocalypse on December 21), it’s time to introduce a new feature to the Bogeys Across America blog. I want to occasionally do product reviews. For the most part, it’s stuff I am buying and playing myself (balls, clubs, shoes,... Continue Reading →
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