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 →
Number 250 (and 251)! Night and Day at Half Moon Bay.
Naturally, I wanted to do something kind of special to commemorate my 250th course played. I had toyed with a number of options and was leaning toward Torrey Pines, but it seemed their conditions are sub-par right now and not quite worth the hefty fees they pay us non-residents. So with the Monarch Dunes GK... Continue Reading →
Pro-Quality Courses at Prorated Prices
With the three-day Labor Day weekend, I wanted to play somewhere interesting. However, having just got back from a big trip recently, I didn’t want to drive too far or stay the night anywhere. Just head out on Saturday morning, play 36 somewhere nice and then head back home to enjoy all of Sunday and... Continue Reading →
The Infamous 2007 Road Trip, Part 1: Desert Heat, a Yellowstone Treat and Bunkers that Were Neat
As I look forward to this May when I have my next big Golf Nomad adventure planned through Southwest and Midwest states, I can’t help but think back to my other massive golf road trip in 2007. I also wanted to celebrate the fact I finally got my own custom domain name for this site... Continue Reading →
Centrally Located for Great Golf in the Southland
I’ve never been a huge fan of golf in Orange County. Sure, there are some great courses , but they are always way overpriced (especially on weekends when I play most). There are a few good deals to be found on the local munis, but those are WAY too overcrowded on weekends! So even though... Continue Reading →
The Big Thanksgiving Golf Trip, Part 2: “A Side Trip to Dye for”
The original idea for this golf vacation began with a Thanksgiving weekend trip to Sawgrass. I figured Florida would be my best chance for good weather in late November. When I realized Sea Island was only about an hour away from Jacksonville and had a comparable climate, then the vacation started expanding a bit. It... Continue Reading →
Bogeys Across America 