Actually, I played three rounds the other day (yes, I am aware I have a problem), but I am splitting up the reviews a little differently this time. I played “warm-up” and “cool-down” rounds at Cottonwood Golf Club (Lakes) and Bonita Golf Course. I’ll get the reviews and photos up from those rounds later this... Continue Reading →
Course Review: Aviara Golf Club
Well, it’s time to check another of San Diego County’s high-end courses off the list. Torrey Pines, The Grand, Maderas and one of the La Costa courses have been conquered this year. Aviara is one of them I’ve been looking forward to the most after getting a sneak peak earlier this year when I attended... Continue Reading →
Great Courses at Unusually Great Prices in Temecula
Temecula has always been a nice little hotbed of golf. A couple of weeks ago, I enjoyed an excellent double-play deal at Journey at Pechanga. This weekend, I took advantage of some more unusually great deals in one of my favorite SoCal golf destinations... Redhawk Golf Club • Temecula, CA • 9/14/13 It hasn’t been... Continue Reading →
Central Coast Day 2: Old Favorites and New Surprises
If Day 1 wasn’t productive enough, my friend and I were back at it nice and early Saturday morning. There were 36 more holes on the schedule, and it started with one of the Central Coast’s most hidden gems… Rancho Maria Golf Club • Orcutt, CA • 9/7/13 Rancho Maria does not generally come up... Continue Reading →
Central Coast Day 1: Contrast in Ventura County
This past weekend, I took another little road trip up the California coast. This time I had a friend with me as we made our way up to Monarch Dunes in Nipomo for another great Greenskeeper.org event. I’ll review that outing when I post "Day 2" later this week. After all, Day 1 featured plenty of... Continue Reading →
Wrapping Up My Labor Day Weekend
Most times I get a three-day weekend, I’ll take a little road trip. But I’ve already had plenty of those this summer and a couple more coming up soon, so I figured I’d keep it close to home over the Labor Day holiday. Well, “close to home” by my standards. After two rounds out in... Continue Reading →
Old School Charm in the Desert
With Labor Day weekend representing the unofficial end of summer, I figured I’d go and enjoy one of my favorite summer treats—cheap golf in Coachella Valley! Woodhaven Country Club • Palm Desert, CA • 8/31/13 I got an early start as always, but not as early as usual for me. I booked a 7:30 time... Continue Reading →
A Little Fog. A Lot of Fun.
Sunday, I ventured up the coast a little bit for some golf and good times. The LA Golf Group I belong to was having an afternoon outing at Olivas Links in Ventura (the group’s unofficial “home” course). I’ve reviewed that course a few times in the past couple of years, so I won’t spend too... Continue Reading →
Course Review: Pala Mesa Golf Resort
A friend and I played out here this morning. With the combination of an ezlinks.com tee time and a Groupon discount, we were able to get out for less than $30 a piece. It was a really good deal for a 6:45 Saturday tee time. We teed off right about on time and it wasn’t... Continue Reading →
Viva Las Vegas!
I already told you about my visit(s) to Las Vegas Paiute Golf Resort over the weekend, but that was not the only golf I got to play while out in the Silver State. Even with all the summer heat in the desert, there are still plenty of great options there... Angel Park Golf Club (Mountain)... Continue Reading →
Bogeys Across America 