This weekend, I decided to make a quick trip out to Arizona as an excuse to celebrate my 800th different course played. The Phoenix/Scottsdale region seemed like the ideal choice because it’s an area I hadn’t visited in a couple years. Also, it’s home to so many world-class golf courses (many of which I have... Continue Reading →
Memorial Weekend in Arizona, Part 2…
Another day in the desert. Two more great golf courses! After 36 holes under the not-nearly-as-hot-as-expected-but-still-fairly-toasty Arizona sun yesterday, I was ready to tee it up again bright and early this morning. Gainey Ranch Golf Club • Scottsdale, AZ • 5/26/13 I got invited to come out and play this exclusive course today along with... Continue Reading →
Memorial Weekend in Arizona, Part 1…
I’m spending this Memorial Day weekend in the Phoenix area. I don’t know how much I’ll be able to keep up with the blog while on the road, but I’ve got some time in my hotel room to try and catch up tonight. I actually hit the road yesterday afternoon on my way to Arizona,... Continue Reading →
How One Kickoff Led to Two Touchdowns in Arizona
As I was driving toward my motel in the Phoenix area last night, I think it was fitting that I drove right past the University of Phoenix stadium–where so many big “kickoffs” have happened in recent years (Super Bowls, Fiesta Bowls, etc.). After all I was kicking off my own trip. I hit the road... Continue Reading →