If you’ve followed this trip over the years, you’ll know I usually end up in Northern California and Southern Oregon over the holiday break because that’s where a lot of my family and friends live. 2017 was a little different as we decided to spend Christmas at my brother’s house in Vancouver, WA (just across... Continue Reading →
After 63 holes on Monday, I was back at it again on Tuesday with another 63 holes. The real grueling part was knowing I still had a 7-hour-or-so drive home that night! I was hoping to hit the road a bit earlier than I did, but a special circumstance came up that caused an unexpected... Continue Reading →
The third day of my recent Northern California golf trip turned out to be the busiest, as I ended up playing 63 holes in Sacramento. I visited two full regulation courses and three shorties, and I got started early as usual… Wildhawk Golf Club • Sacramento, CA • 9/18/17 A friend and I played the... Continue Reading →
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 →
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 →
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 →
I enjoyed my 36-hole Christmas Day at Lincoln Hills, where the conditions were very nice considering it’s wintertime in Northern California. I played one round each on Friday and Saturday. The conditions weren’t nearly as nice, but the layouts definitely offered added challenge and drama. On both days, I opted to sleep in and not... Continue Reading →
Bogeys Across America 