On Thursday last week, I was out in the desert. I got the most out of my day, despite some crazy heat that was well over 100 degrees in the afternoon. I spent the day in La Quinta playing two different private clubs… La Quinta Country Club • La Quinta, CA • 6/2/16 I was... Continue Reading →
A Tricky Trio in San Diego County
This has been another productive week for me. I knew I had two rounds at SoCal private clubs lined up, but ended up getting to play five in the course of two days! June is already off to a fantastic start. On Wednesday, I was down in San Diego County all day having a whole... Continue Reading →
Course Review: Newport Beach Country Club
This week found me playing four days in a row at different local private clubs. Needless to say, it was a fun week that just happened to line up and net me four new courses for my list. In theory, I saved the best for last. I say “in theory” because Newport Beach Country Club is... Continue Reading →
Course Review: Bear Creek Golf Club
My insane week of great private club golf continued yesterday as I was able to check another new local course off the list: Bear Creek Golf Club in Murrieta. This is the busiest time of year for the SCGA, with many member outings in May and June. I’ve been signing up for as many as... Continue Reading →
Course Review: The Crosby at Rancho Santa Fe
Did I mention I’d be busy this week? Well, I was back at it again today at another local private club. This time I was down in beautiful Rancho Santa Fe, which is such a hotbed of amazing golf. There are only private clubs in this town, so I have been working hard to access... Continue Reading →
Course Review: Los Coyotes Country Club
Get ready for a barrage of private club reviews these next two weeks. It just so happens a number of outings were lined up, so I’ll be busy. Next up was today’s round at Los Coyotes Country Club in Buena Park. Though they do have “member for a day” outings here from time to time, they... Continue Reading →
Course Review: Pine Mountain Club
You’re going to see that May and early June are loaded with private club rounds for me. There just happens to be a number of SCGA outings all lined up at courses I haven’t played yet, as well as member for a day deals and other invites that my friends and I have been able... Continue Reading →
Number 750: My Battle at Bighorn
I chronicled my most recent adventure up to the Central Valley to quickly gather seven new courses and get my total course count up to 749 before Monday. And now you’ll know the reason why I did that… Bighorn Golf Club (The Canyons) • Palm Desert, CA • 5/16/16 I like to celebrate the big... Continue Reading →
Another Visit to the Central Valley
As you may have noticed, the Central Valley is the next area I am trying to conquer in California. I’ve taken a couple trips up that way recently and hope to do more this summer. Yesterday, a friend and I took a day trip up that way and were able to knock out a couple... Continue Reading →
April in the Central Valley, Day 1: Making the Most of a Long Drive
Oh boy. I have a lot to get caught up on. I played a lot of golf four days in a row and all of the courses I played need reviews, so bear with me and check back every day or two for stories throughout the week. I headed up to the Central Valley again... Continue Reading →
Bogeys Across America 