When I mentioned to some friends recently that I would be playing at Tri Palm this past weekend, I only got a blank stare in return. When I mentioned the club’s old name of Shenandoah Springs, that stare only got slightly less confused. In other words, this is a private golf community not that many... Continue Reading →
Course Review: Spring Valley Lake Country Club
Some friends and I recently went in on an auction for the Junior SCGA. We were bidding on a few rounds at private clubs in Southern California, but we only won one. Still, we ended up with a fantastic deal for a foursome at Spring Valley Lake Country Club in Victorville. We played the round... Continue Reading →
Birthday in Vegas, Part 2: Highs and Lows
Last week, I spent a few days in Vegas centered around another visit to Cascata. However, another supposedly high-end course was on the itinerary for this trip. Brace yourself… Wynn Golf Club • Las Vegas, NV • 8/8/17 Note: This course did close after I played it, but then reopened in 2019 after some renovations.... Continue Reading →
Birthday in Vegas, Part 1: Summer in Summerlin
I was already planning to be in the Las Vegas area on Wednesday for a Greenskeeper.org GK Review Guru outing at one of my favorite courses, Cascata. It just happened to coincide with my birthday on Monday, so it was a great excuse to spend a few days in Sin City. I ended up playing... Continue Reading →
Short Course Blitz: Hoppin’ Around the Desert
I moved out to the Coachella Valley in March and have been enjoying the local golf scene. I’ve already gotten somewhat used to the heat every day. I’ve been able to play some great private clubs. There have also been a few little short courses I’ve played, but haven’t posted about yet on this site.... Continue Reading →
A New Beginning in Norwalk
Last week, I had the opportunity to visit the new Don Knabe Golf Center & Junior Academy in Norwalk. It sits on the site of what was once a very run-down Norwalk Golf Center, which I was able to play a couple years back before they closed down for a major renovation. What a difference... Continue Reading →
Going Back to (Northern) Cali, Part 4: One More Day
Sunday was the last day of my four-day adventure through Northern California. I started on the coast and ended up in the Sacramento area for the final couple of days. A friend and I played two rounds together on Sunday and then I broke off on my own for the third before making my way... Continue Reading →
Going Back to (Northern) Cali, Part 3: Something’s Wrong with This Sandwich
The third day of my most recent trip to Northern California was an interesting one. The best laid plans don’t always work out, but I’ve been known to improvise. On this Saturday, I got to revisit one of my favorite Norcal tracks. I also encountered something quite awful. This article is going to be a... Continue Reading →
Going Back to (Northern) Cali, Part 2: Triple Contrast
Friday of my recent Northern California trip was very interesting because it took me from the coastal region of the North Bay Area all the way out near Sacramento. I played three courses, and each one couldn’t be more different than the last. The day started with a visit to an old favorite… The Links... Continue Reading →
Going Back to (Northern) Cali, Part 1: Sonoma County Style
I recently returned home from another four-day adventure in Northern California. It’s nice to take road trips up here because there are still so many courses I need to play in just about every region. This trip happened to center around replaying two of my favorite Norcal courses. In fact, Bodega Harbour and Yocha Dehe... Continue Reading →
Bogeys Across America 