I recently returned from another four-day golf adventure in Northern California. I was able to add 13 more courses to my list, and I surpassed the 900-course mark in the process. Also, I reached the 700-course mark in my home state of California! I got started on Saturday as I drove up during the morning... Continue Reading →
Course Review: O’Donnell Golf Club
This past Sunday, I had the rare opportunity to experience a true piece of golf history in the Coachella Valley. O’Donnell Golf Club in Palm Springs is the oldest active course in the valley, with its roots dating back to the 1920s. O’Donnell is a private club with a very small membership base, so it’s... Continue Reading →
The Resurrection of Goat Hill Park
Yes, I realize I am a little late to the party on this one. However, I finally got around to playing the renovated Goat Hill Park golf course in Oceanside yesterday. Honestly, I’ve kind of been putting it off, though I knew I had to back there eventually. I’m not sure I had fully healed... Continue Reading →
Course Review: Tri Palm Estates & Country Club
When I mentioned to some friends recently that I would be playing at Tri Palm this past weekend, I only got a blank stare in return. When I mentioned the club’s old name of Shenandoah Springs, that stare only got slightly less confused. In other words, this is a private golf community not that many... Continue Reading →
Course Review: Spring Valley Lake Country Club
Some friends and I recently went in on an auction for the Junior SCGA. We were bidding on a few rounds at private clubs in Southern California, but we only won one. Still, we ended up with a fantastic deal for a foursome at Spring Valley Lake Country Club in Victorville. We played the round... Continue Reading →
Short Course Blitz: Hoppin’ Around the Desert
I moved out to the Coachella Valley in March and have been enjoying the local golf scene. I’ve already gotten somewhat used to the heat every day. I’ve been able to play some great private clubs. There have also been a few little short courses I’ve played, but haven’t posted about yet on this site.... Continue Reading →
A New Beginning in Norwalk
Last week, I had the opportunity to visit the new Don Knabe Golf Center & Junior Academy in Norwalk. It sits on the site of what was once a very run-down Norwalk Golf Center, which I was able to play a couple years back before they closed down for a major renovation. What a difference... Continue Reading →
Going Back to (Northern) Cali, Part 4: One More Day
Sunday was the last day of my four-day adventure through Northern California. I started on the coast and ended up in the Sacramento area for the final couple of days. A friend and I played two rounds together on Sunday and then I broke off on my own for the third before making my way... Continue Reading →
Going Back to (Northern) Cali, Part 3: Something’s Wrong with This Sandwich
The third day of my most recent trip to Northern California was an interesting one. The best laid plans don’t always work out, but I’ve been known to improvise. On this Saturday, I got to revisit one of my favorite Norcal tracks. I also encountered something quite awful. This article is going to be a... Continue Reading →
Going Back to (Northern) Cali, Part 2: Triple Contrast
Friday of my recent Northern California trip was very interesting because it took me from the coastal region of the North Bay Area all the way out near Sacramento. I played three courses, and each one couldn’t be more different than the last. The day started with a visit to an old favorite… The Links... Continue Reading →
Bogeys Across America 