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 →
Course Review(s): Morongo Golf Club at Tukwet Canyon
It’s hard to believe I’ve never reviewed these courses on this site. It’s even harder for me to believe that I’ve only played here once. It was many years ago, back when it was first opened as the SCPGA Golf Club. Since then, it’s been through several ownership and name changes, coinciding with the roller... Continue Reading →
Desert Heat Leads to Triple-Dip Treat
Saturday found me out in the desert again. Once the calendar hits June 1, the Coachella Valley golf prices go down and it seems the deals this summer are going to be even more appealing than years past. I saw nothing but ridiculously cheap rates as I browsed tee times online, yet I know most... Continue Reading →
Course Review: Glendora Country Club
After a couple fun little warm-up rounds on nearby pitch and putt courses, Saturday’s main event was a rare SCGA casual member outing on a weekend. I would sign up for more of these outings if I could, in order to play some usually private courses at somewhat reasonable prices. However, they are almost all... Continue Reading →
Bogeys Across America 