Saturday was a good day to visit the desert. I knew the weather would be great, as it often is during the winter months in the beautiful Coachella Valley. There are a ton of courses out there. Many of the them are private, but there are still a handful of public options on my list... Continue Reading →
November in Vegas, Day 3: Live at Red Rock
Over the years, I’ve learned my personal limit in Las Vegas is about 3 days. By then, I’m pretty wiped out. I’m not a hardcore partier or gambler, but just walking around, eating big meals and staying out a little later (while still getting up at the crack of dawn for golf), takes its toll... Continue Reading →
November in Vegas, Part 1: Having Fun in Henderson
I spent this weekend in Las Vegas and had a real good time out there with lots and lots of golf crammed into a few short days. Day 1 found me in Henderson (just south of Vegas proper) for some great golf with buddies through Greenskeeper.org... The Legacy Golf Club • Henderson, NV • 11/8/13... Continue Reading →
The Year of the Desert
After yesterday, I’ve decided to proclaim 2013 as the “year of the desert” when it comes to my Golf Nomad adventures. I’ve taken multiple trips to Arizona and Vegas (in fact, I’ll be up in Nevada next weekend so stay tuned), and I’ve visited part of Southern California’s high desert. And as you may have... Continue Reading →
Course Review: Mountain Vista Golf Club (San Gorgonio)
Even though I was just out in the desert last weekend, I couldn’t resist coming back for another visit while there are still a few good deals to be found. Many courses out in the Coachella Valley are closed right now for overseeding, but the few that are open offer some appealing prices if you... Continue Reading →
Arizona Golf Weekend, Day 2: Contrast in the Desert
I told you all about the warm-up round on the drive out to Arizona and then the fun outing at Sun City West before heading back home. But as far as golf went, Saturday was really the marquee day with the two courses we were most looking forward to on the trip... SunRidge Canyon Golf... Continue Reading →
Arizona Weekend, Days 1 & 3: The Beginning and End
After getting back from a little weekend road trip to Arizona late last night, it’s time to start getting caught up on all my reviews and photos. I was trying to decide how to break up the trip into a couple of posts. Normally, I’d go chronologically, but I decided to start with the beginning... 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 →
Central Oregon, Part 2: When You Mess with the Bear, You Get the Pronghorn
Yesterday afternoon it was Arnie at The Running Y Ranch. Today it was Jack’s turn to try and wow me with his Oregon masterpiece… Pronghorn (Nicklaus Course) • Bend, OR • 6/30/13 This was the central round for my entire trip. On most any ranking list I see, numbers one and two in the Central... Continue Reading →
If You Can’t Beat the Heat, Join It!
I enjoyed a nice day out in the Coachella Valley yesterday, even though it was quite hot. With temperatures well over 100 degrees in the afternoon, I knew it would be brutal. However, I also know that with the heat in the desert comes reduced prices and less crowds. Also, most courses are still in... Continue Reading →
Bogeys Across America 