After a fun couple of weeks up in Northern California and coastal Oregon, it was finally time for me to return home. I was originally going to take a couple days like I normally would, but I took advantage of a good weather window along the I-5 and powered through the whole drive yesterday. The... Continue Reading →
North for the Holidays, Part 4
I’ve been based in Toledo, Oregon this week, which has given me reasonably close access to a handful of new courses in the region. I have been able to play three more since being here, so it has worked out well. It was raining off and on Tuesday, but I still decided to take my... Continue Reading →
North for the Holidays, Part 3
After a few days with no golf over the Christmas weekend, I was back on the road Monday. I was set to drive up the Oregon coast and visit a friend in Toledo (just outside of Newport). Though I’ve played most of the notable courses along the coast, there were still plenty of lesser-known options... Continue Reading →
North for the Holidays, Part 2
Day two of my journey north found me playing a couple more rounds of golf on California’s north coast. The weather up here in the winter is usually a bit suspect with a lot of rain always in the forecast, but I still try and squeeze in what I can. Thankfully, Wednesday ended up... Continue Reading →
North for the Holidays, Part 1
I haven’t had many new posts lately, but I’ll be busier over the next couple weeks. It’s that time of year when I make my annual trip to Northern California to spend the holidays with family. As usual, I stop for some golf along the way. My trip began with a round at a nice... Continue Reading →
Staying Short in the Desert
I recently took two quick day trips out to the Coachella Valley. Some friends had arranged for rounds at two of Palm Desert’s smaller private clubs. Both just happened to be executive courses, but I was happy to tag along and check out two new courses. I can’t quite call this one a “short course blitz,”... Continue Reading →
Vegas Strikes Again, Day 3: Local Flavor
After two days of fun with the Greenskeeper.org group, I stayed over on Sunday night in Vegas in order to squeeze in a couple more rounds on Monday. Really, my list for public courses in this area is getting kind of short, but I was able to check off two more… Las Vegas Golf Club... Continue Reading →
Vegas Strikes Again, Days 1 & 2: GK Plays Las Vegas 2016
This weekend, I was back in Las Vegas. I was there for a quick trip just a couple weeks ago. On that trip, I checked out a few courses on the southeast side of town around Henderson. On this visit, I was focused more on the northwest side of town around Summerlin. The reason for... Continue Reading →
Another Quick Trip to Vegas, Day 2
On the second day of my recent trip to Vegas, I had the chance to squeeze in two rounds. I had purchased a Deal Caddy voucher for Wildhorse, but it was only good after 9:30. So that left me some time in the morning to try and squeeze in a short course… Desert Willow Golf... Continue Reading →
Another Quick Visit to Vegas, Day 1
This past weekend, I spent two quick days in Las Vegas. I was actually there for work, to attend a trade show on Friday and Saturday afternoons. As it works out, I had both mornings free and of course I used it as an opportunity to check a few more courses off my list! I... Continue Reading →
Bogeys Across America 