I had planned to take it easy this weekend. After five weekends in a row with a lot of driving and a lot of golf, I wanted to decompress a bit. My plan was to take a half day off of work on Friday and play in the afternoon, then have all of Saturday and... Continue Reading →
Another Weekend. Another Golf “Ad-Ventura.”
Well, it was another busy golf weekend and another out-of-town adventure. This weekend, I headed up to Ventura. It’s really not a super far drive for me (1:45, give or take, depending on traffic), but just far enough to feel significant. Anyway, I had signed up for an outing put on by Greenskeeper.org and the... Continue Reading →
Goin’ Down to Cowtown…
Other than driving along the I-5 on my way between Southern and Northern California, I haven’t spent too much time in the Central Valley. So when Greenskeeper.org put together a “GK Plays” get-together at Stevinson Ranch Golf Club in the small town of Stevinson (just a bit south of the Modesto area), I wasn’t too... Continue Reading →
Another Good Excuse to Head Up the Coast Again
It’s no secret I enjoy visiting California’s Central Coast for a little golf. I’ve slowly been working my way down the list to check out all the different courses, so it’s always a good excuse for an overnight trip. I headed out there this weekend for such a trip, and I am actually nearing the... Continue Reading →
Another GK Day: Mt. Woodson Golf Club
Yesterday, I played in my second Greenskeeper.org event. I really enjoyed my first one at Eagle Falls earlier this year and Mt. Woodson has always been one of my favorite courses in Southern California (it’s been years since I last played there), so I’d been looking forward to it. I got there nice and early... Continue Reading →
Christmas in May, La Quinta Style
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 →
Bogeys Across America 