Last week, a deal popped up on Underpar.com that I couldn’t pass up. $89 for a round at any of the five public PGA West/La Quinta Resort courses AND a free same-day replay round. The deal also included a $15 meal voucher and an additional replay ticket that was good for a 2-for-1 green fee... Continue Reading →
The Long Road Home, from Colorado to Utah and Beyond.
Well, I made it home in one piece, and since I was unable to get online last night I have a couple of days to cover. Let’s start with yesterday in Colorado. After two days in a row with 36 holes each, yesterday was a bit more relaxed pace. I headed out toward Lakota Canyon... Continue Reading →
Horses, Pheasants and Dinosaurs…Oh My!
Today was a long day, so I have plenty to share here. Just like yesterday, I played two rounds today. And just like yesterday, I played in two different states on the same day. I started in Nebraska this morning at Wild Horse Golf Club in Gothenburg. As you all obviously already know, Gothenburg is... Continue Reading →
Double-Dipping in Some KC Masterpieces
Okay, well, “masterpiece” is probably an exaggeration for the courses I played today, but it works better for the headline. Sometimes it pays to trust your gut. I’ve been very indecisive on my course choices for the Kansas City area, especially on the Missouri side of town. I was pretty confident in my Kansas choice,... Continue Reading →
A “Good Old Boy” for a Day in Oklahoma
This morning was a bit of an adventure, but my trials and tribulations in Oklahoma began several weeks back. When I originally planned this trip (beginning last year), one of the main courses I wanted to hit was Karsten Creek in Stillwater. It’s a bit expensive as a semi-private club and the home to Oklahoma... Continue Reading →
I Messed with Texas, and The Rawls Won
I got up early this morning and headed across Lubbock toward The Rawls Course at Texas Tech. There was a lot of construction on the roads and it was dark out, so I got a little lost on the way. But I ultimately got there with plenty of time before my 7:20 tee time. I... Continue Reading →
And Now for Something Completely Different: Day 2 in New Mexico
I got up this morning and headed over to Paa-Ko Ridge Golf Club, which is about 20 minutes from Albuquerque. It’s up in the Sandia Mountain area, which turns out to be a great setting for golf. New Mexico was special on this trip because I purposely planned two days and two rounds at two... Continue Reading →
A Great Day in New Mexico
I got up early this morning and hit the road, heading east on the I-40 from Flagstaff on my way to New Mexico. It’s my first time visiting the state, so I was excited about the new adventure. The drive was pretty long and boring. Lots of Native American trading posts and Route 66-related marketing.... Continue Reading →
How One Kickoff Led to Two Touchdowns in Arizona
As I was driving toward my motel in the Phoenix area last night, I think it was fitting that I drove right past the University of Phoenix stadium–where so many big “kickoffs” have happened in recent years (Super Bowls, Fiesta Bowls, etc.). After all I was kicking off my own trip. I hit the road... Continue Reading →
GK Saturday in Indio
Yesterday, the latest Greenskeeper.org “casual” golf outing was held at Eagle Falls Golf Course in Indio, CA. Several times throughout the year, they organize these group events for fellow GKers to get together for some good times and good golf. Though I’ve been a member of the site for many years, I’ve really gotten more... Continue Reading →
Bogeys Across America 