For the most part, my Short Course Blitzes have gone pretty smoothly. I’ve been able to get out and play quickly when I needed to, but every so often things don’t go exactly as planned. On Saturday, I was ultimately able to play all four courses I had intended to with this “East San Diego”... Continue Reading →
Short Course Blitz #8: City Golf in San Diego
Saturday was another jam-packed “Short Course Blitz” for me as I try and waste no time in checking all of them off my list in Southern California. This time I headed to the heart of San Diego and a little bit southward to visit five different courses. I was at it dark and early… Tecolote... Continue Reading →
Short Course Blitz #4: Escondido & The Cruiser
Yes, that’s a rare “Eddie & The Cruisers” pun. I got a million of them! Sunday found me down in the Escondido area of San Diego County for another Short Course Blitz. I ended up playing three of the better-regarded short courses in the region that day. On Monday afternoon, I ended up at the... Continue Reading →
Finishing Strong in San Diego County
My quest to play all the public, regulation 18-hole courses in Southern California continues with a goal of completing the primary list in February. Saturday found me finishing things up down in beautiful San Diego County. There are still many private clubs and plenty of short courses I may play someday, but from what I... Continue Reading →
Course Reviews: Admiral Baker Golf Course (North vs. South)
It’s an age-old battle of North vs. South. Generally, in the golf world (especially here in Southern California), the South is usually the stronger representative at 36-hole facilities that use a simple North/South distinction in the course names. Torrey Pines, Pelican Hill and even Los Serranos all come to mind. Admiral Baker Golf Course is... Continue Reading →
The San Diego Locals’ Double-Dip
Okay, so the ultimate 36-hole day for any San Diegan is Torrey Pines South/North, which I had the pleasure of experiencing earlier this year. I had to pay the non-resident rate there, whereas locals get to play those legendary courses for much more reasonable rates. Sunday, I had the opportunity to play the “other” two... Continue Reading →
Course Review: The Crossings at Carlsbad
I played a Sunday round out here with a friend. You won’t hear this often about this course, but the main reason we chose it was that it was the most appealing bargain for that day. I recently got an email from EZlinks.com with a 50% off promo code good through the month of October.... Continue Reading →
More Fun in Sunny San Diego
I told you all about my visit to San Diego Country Club the other day. That round was certainly the “main event” for that day of golf. But as you’ve come to expect from me, it definitely wasn’t the only golf I played that day. In fact, I played two additional rounds—one before and one... Continue Reading →
Course Review: San Diego Country Club
Actually, I played three rounds the other day (yes, I am aware I have a problem), but I am splitting up the reviews a little differently this time. I played “warm-up” and “cool-down” rounds at Cottonwood Golf Club (Lakes) and Bonita Golf Course. I’ll get the reviews and photos up from those rounds later this... Continue Reading →
Wrapping Up My Labor Day Weekend
Most times I get a three-day weekend, I’ll take a little road trip. But I’ve already had plenty of those this summer and a couple more coming up soon, so I figured I’d keep it close to home over the Labor Day holiday. Well, “close to home” by my standards. After two rounds out in... Continue Reading →
Bogeys Across America 