Yesterday afternoon it was Arnie at The Running Y Ranch. Today it was Jack’s turn to try and wow me with his Oregon masterpiece… Pronghorn (Nicklaus Course) • Bend, OR • 6/30/13 This was the central round for my entire trip. On most any ranking list I see, numbers one and two in the Central... Continue Reading →
The Devil Went Down to California
After taking Christmas Day off from golf, I concluded my holiday trip up north yesterday by stopping along the drive home for some more great golf. My destination was Diablo Grande Golf & Country Club outside of Patterson (a little bit south of Stockton/Tracy along the I-5). Diablo Grande is a secluded gated community several... 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 Infamous 2007 Road Trip, Part 1: Desert Heat, a Yellowstone Treat and Bunkers that Were Neat
As I look forward to this May when I have my next big Golf Nomad adventure planned through Southwest and Midwest states, I can’t help but think back to my other massive golf road trip in 2007. I also wanted to celebrate the fact I finally got my own custom domain name for this site... Continue Reading →
Centrally Located for Great Golf in the Southland
I’ve never been a huge fan of golf in Orange County. Sure, there are some great courses , but they are always way overpriced (especially on weekends when I play most). There are a few good deals to be found on the local munis, but those are WAY too overcrowded on weekends! So even though... Continue Reading →
The Big Thanksgiving Golf Trip, Part 2: “A Side Trip to Dye for”
The original idea for this golf vacation began with a Thanksgiving weekend trip to Sawgrass. I figured Florida would be my best chance for good weather in late November. When I realized Sea Island was only about an hour away from Jacksonville and had a comparable climate, then the vacation started expanding a bit. It... Continue Reading →
Bogeys Across America 