There are two private courses that go by the initials of CCC in Whittier. I had the chance to play Candlewood Country Club earlier this year. I ended up liking that course a lot, so I was excited to play California Country Club yesterday. This is one that’s been on my radar for awhile. Though... Continue Reading →
Course Review: Talega Golf Club
Friday found me with a half day off from work, so I was looking for something interesting a little closer to home for an afternoon round. I found a 1:36 tee time at Talega Golf Club on Click4TeeTimes for $49. It was not exactly as cheap as I was hoping to find, but it’s a... Continue Reading →
GK Saturday in Ventura
Well, I’ve come back down to earth after my trip to the Northeast where I played some truly world-class courses. It was a bit tough getting back to “normal,” but I’m going to keep doing what I do! Yesterday found me traveling back up to Ventura to join the Greenskeeper.org crew for another fun outing... Continue Reading →
New England Trip, Day 4: Little States With Big-Time Golf
I’m back here in Boston tonight, right where I started. I have an early flight back home to Southern California tomorrow and then back to the “normal” life again…at least until I plan another golf trip! I finished up my New England adventure with two more stops today on the way back up toward Beantown.... Continue Reading →
New England Trip, Day 3: A New York State of Mind
Okay, I don’t think New York and/or New Jersey are technically considered part of “New England” (upstate NY maybe), but that’s what I’m calling my trip. Originally, I didn’t have New York as part of my trip plans, but the temptation to play this next course was too much to pass up. I shifted some... Continue Reading →
New England Trip, Days 1 & 2: Wicked Good Times
I flew into Boston yesterday for an extended 4th of July holiday weekend. I’m hunkered down tonight on Long Island as a big storm is rolling in. Hopefully it won’t ruin my BIG golf plans for tomorrow, but we’ll see how it goes. The adventure started last night as I crossed off a big non-golf... Continue Reading →
Flashback Review: A Taste of New England
I’m heading out next week for an extended 4th of July holiday in New England. I plan to play in Massachusetts, Vermont, Connecticut, New York and Rhode Island over the course of a few days. With a very short connection in Charlotte on the flight out, I had to play it safe and ship my... Continue Reading →
Course Review: Empire Lakes Golf Course
Note: This course is now closed. Another stop on my “revisiting nice courses I’ve only played once in the past” tour. This time, I made it up to Rancho Cucamonga to rediscover Empire Lakes. Part of the inspiration for this visit is the recent news/rumors that have been going around that they have sold the... Continue Reading →
An Unusual Triple-Play in Oceanside
Yesterday, I spent the whole day down in Oceanside. Somehow, I played three rounds there without playing any of the three courses most people would think of (those being Oceanside GC, Arrowood and Marine Memorial). Instead, I played the two “short” courses in town along with the one private club. It was an unusual triple-dip... Continue Reading →
Course Review(s): Indian Wells Country Club
Friday found me out in the desert yet again. With a Greenskeeper.org event at Desert Willow set for Saturday afternoon, I wanted to make the most of the trip. A friend and I met up for two rounds at Indian Wells Country Club. Normally, these courses are private, but I learned they do offer some... Continue Reading →
Bogeys Across America 