I’ve been spending an unusual amount of time out in the Coachella Valley this winter. Normally, I prefer playing out here in the summer to get the best savings, but I’ve been stumbling upon some decent deals. And once you start playing out here in the winter with cooler temperatures and excellent course conditions, you... Continue Reading →
The Last Little Trip of 2012: Day Two at Desert Willow
Earlier in December, I had the chance to play at Desert Willow Golf Resort’s acclaimed Firecliff course and I enjoyed it quite a lot. In case you missed it, you can read that review here. I decided it was worth coming back and playing the Mountain View course there. I figured it would be a... Continue Reading →
The Last Little Trip of 2012: Day One at Westin Mission Hills
After just getting back from my soggy trip to Northern California during the long Christmas weekend, I was right back at it for the long New Year’s weekend. Except this time, I was back here in sunny(?) Southern California. What a better way to finish out the year than another visit out to the Coachella... 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 →
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 →
Bogeys Across America 