On Sunday, I embarked on another of my Short Course Blitzes, with a few rounds in the Long Beach/Peninsula/Port of Los Angeles region. Not really sure how else to categorize it geographically. After a long day of golf and driving in the desert Saturday, I enjoyed sleeping in Sunday morning. I got a later start... Continue Reading →
Being the Nomad isn’t Always Easy Work
I gave myself the name of “Golf Nomad,” but I’d like to think I’ve earned that monicker over the years. In case anyone was in doubt, Saturday’s drive through some remote parts of the desert should help further my case. I got started with a little military-themed golf… Desert Winds Golf Course • MCAGCC Twentynine... Continue Reading →
The Inland Empire Strikes Back
Saturday found me driving around the Inland Empire in search of some new golf. I had an afternoon round planned with a friend at Glen Ivy Golf Club, but I used the morning to check out a couple more short courses on my list. As usual, I got started nice and early… North Golf Course... Continue Reading →
Short Course Blitz #2: Central Coastin’
On both Saturday and Tuesday, I trekked up the coast. The primary rounds were on regulation courses, but I squeezed in a handful of short courses on each day. I decided to group them all together here as another “Short Course Blitz” installment… Sunset Ridge Golf Center • Santa Maria, CA • 10/4/14 Before meeting... Continue Reading →
Course Review: San Luis Obispo Country Club
On Tuesday, I took the day off from work to play in this SCGA member outing at San Luis Obispo Country Club. Of course, I made a full day out of it playing some “warm up” rounds on short courses in the Central Coast area. However, I will review those separately in a new “Short... Continue Reading →
Course Review: San Juan Hills Golf Club
After watching the Americans choke away another Ryder Cup, I was happy to get out on Sunday afternoon for some golf of my own. It’s not often I play in Orange County, especially on a weekend. I always have mixed feelings about OC golf. I love the convenience of the idea geographically, but most courses... Continue Reading →
Short Course Blitz #1: Gangsta’s Paradise
Well, I guess you can call this my official declaration that I am going to try and play all the public “short” courses in Southern California. Since private course opportunities are proving to be few and far between at the moment, I’m going to play more of the public par-3s, executives and 9-hole courses when... Continue Reading →
The Long and Short of North San Diego County
Saturday found me in North San Diego County, but it wasn’t an all-day adventure. I’ve been running myself a little ragged lately, so it was nice to still get in plenty of golf without wiping out my whole weekend. The first stop was a course I had played before, but have never reviewed on this... Continue Reading →
The Heat is On in the Inland Empire
Sunday found me playing another triple-dip in the Inland Empire, but it wasn’t quite as hardcore as the last one as two of the rounds were on local “short” courses. That said, the triple-digit heat made it a pretty long day. The main event for the day was a round at Canyon Crest Country Club... Continue Reading →
Course Review: Los Verdes Golf Course
I played here today in a one-day SCGA tournament. I’ve participated in a couple of these events in the past, but today was mainly about having a convenient excuse to come back and revisit Los Verdes. The only other time I played here was quite a few years ago. I really liked the course then,... Continue Reading →
Bogeys Across America 