I’ve been a little tight-lipped on this one, so I purposely didn’t hype this trip up too much in advance like I normally would. Part of it was still slight disbelief that I was actually going to get to play here. On top of that, I didn’t want to jinx anything. Bad weather, road trip... Continue Reading →
The San Diego Locals’ Double-Dip
Okay, so the ultimate 36-hole day for any San Diegan is Torrey Pines South/North, which I had the pleasure of experiencing earlier this year. I had to pay the non-resident rate there, whereas locals get to play those legendary courses for much more reasonable rates. Sunday, I had the opportunity to play the “other” two... Continue Reading →
Course Review: Chester Washington Golf Course
I played here Friday afternoon after a half day of work. It was a cheap and relatively convenient option. Most importantly, it is one of the few courses within an hour of where I work that I hadn’t played yet. The price was $32.40 through GolfNow for an 11:52 tee time. When I checked in,... 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, Day 2: Pining for More
After a great first day in Henderson, the rest of the weekend went well with three more rounds played. In retrospect, I’m very happy with the five courses I ended up playing. There was a lot of diversity in terms of layout, challenge and scenery—an unexpected treat in an area where many courses tend to... 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 →
Course Review: The Golf Club at Rancho California
I visited this course last Sunday with a couple of golf buddies. We were looking for a place to play at a relatively inexpensive price and not a super long drive. Heading out to Murrieta is a bit more of a trek than we wanted, but the deal was enticing enough for this course. We... 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: The Crossings at Carlsbad
I played a Sunday round out here with a friend. You won’t hear this often about this course, but the main reason we chose it was that it was the most appealing bargain for that day. I recently got an email from EZlinks.com with a 50% off promo code good through the month of October.... Continue Reading →
Good Times in the Valley
Time to get caught up after another busy weekend full of golf. Saturday found me playing another double-dip, this time north of LA in the Simi Valley area. The day started nice and early… Simi Hills Golf Course • Simi Valley, CA • 10/26/13 I needed to get out here early and took the gamble... Continue Reading →
Bogeys Across America 