John Daly: Pinehurst Resort remains sanctified grounds
Commentary: Do dimple- less balls work? (Hint: no)
Pacific Dunes: Doak's pure links golf triumph at Bandon Dunes
Hit the jackpot in Las Vegas this November with the Cleveland Golf Pro-Am event
John Daly: Pinehurst Resort remains sanctified grounds
Because of Payne Stewart's victory and his subsequent death, plus the bucolic setting, you sense a reverence at Pinehurst Resort. "It's almost second to religion."
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Commentary: Do dimple- less balls work? (Hint: no)
My friends, if you feel even a small, single nerve twinge when someone tries to hawk a dimple-less golf ball at you, remind yourself that dimple-less golf balls are evil.
...full article »- Also: Counterpoint: Vin Lee on Caesar Golf's dimple-less balls
Pacific Dunes: Doak's pure links golf triumph at Bandon Dunes
Bandon Dunes Resort's Pacific Dunes is certainly unlike anything else you've played in the States, and it's definitely the top pure links creation in North America.
...full article »- Also: Pacific Dunes photo gallery
Hit the jackpot in Las Vegas this November with the Cleveland Golf Pro-Am event
The three-day Cleveland Golf Pro-Am will pit teams of four amateurs and a professional in a 54-hole competition to played on three of the finest golf courses in Las Vegas.
...full article »- Also: Red hot Vegas golf package deals
Recent Headlines
Pacific Dunes: Tom Doak's pure links golf triumph at Oregon's Bandon Dunes Resort
The best golf course in America? That's a claim that's sure to cause some 19th Hole debate into the wee hours. Bandon Dunes Resort's Pacific Dunes is certainly unlike anything else you've played in the States, and it's definitely the top pure links creation in North America.
... full article »- Saunton Golf Club's East and West courses: A one-two punch in southwest England
- Creek golf course at Georgia's Hard Labor State Park is indeed hard - but fun
- Blood and sand: Play the Dye way or pay at the TPC Louisiana near New Orleans
Pinehurst Resort remains the Carolinas' sanctified golf grounds, but don't overlook nearby National
Because of Payne Stewart's victory and his subsequent death, plus the bucolic setting, you sense a reverence at Pinehurst Resort. Actor Kevin Sorbo said Pinehurst seems like hallowed grounds. "It's almost second to religion." No golf trip to the Carolinas would be complete without playing one of the resort's seven courses.
... full article »- With gems like Royal North Devon, and St. Enodoc, the Southwest Atlantic Links is England's oldest and sunniest golf spot
- Bend and central Oregon: An emerging golf vacation destination with many faces
- Though it boasts a fine course and a posh resort and spa, Teton Springs is more than just golf
Golf instruction tip: What it takes to be the best golfer you can be
When you're practicing, work on the things you're having trouble with, Chuck Evans writes. If your putting and chipping are good but you're driving is off, then work on driving. Always have a plan when you're practicing. Practice with a purpose.
... full article »- Be a stepper: The three responsibilities of a golfer's set-up footwork
- Video Tip: The Iron Tee Shot
- Video Tip: The Driver - How to Hit It Long
From Greg Maddux to President Bush, Las Vegas is the place to hit the golf course with celebrities
Something about Las Vegas just makes celebrities feel comfortable, says columnist Jack Sheehan. So it's the perfect place to take in a round of golf with the world's most famous people.
... full article »- Irish pubs, warthogs, Mississippi BBQ and largemouth bass: Travel advice from a golf trekker
- Televised golf could use a big injection of humor and irreverence
- As with Sin City itself, weird stuff happens in Las Vegas golf
Tetherow Golf Club in Bend, Oregon offers a taste of Scotland, WorldGolf.com reader says
"David Kidd has created a stunning Heathland course just outside of Bend. The panoramic views of the Cascades are spectacular and the golf course blends well with the high desert. Tetherow Golf Club will only get better with time as the course matures."
... full article »- Nicklaus Design breathes life into golf course at Ocean Edge Resort and Club on Cape Cod
Rain washes out first-round play in the BMW Championship at Bellerive Country Club
More than three inches of rain in the St. Louis area Thursday forced the postponement of first-round play in the BMW Championship at Bellerive Country Club. Thursday's tee times were pushed to Friday, and the pros will play 36 holes Saturday.
... full article »- Vijay Singh aiming to wrap up FedEx Cup title in BMW Championship at Bellerive C.C.
- Do dimple-less golf balls work?
- Captain Paul Azinger makes Ryder Cup picks; Tiger Woods and wife expecting
Golfing the U.S.
Realty auction offers 13 new Arizona golf community homes at The Canyons at Laughlin Ranch
Looking to buy a new vacation or retirement home in a master-planned golf community? If so, this is the opportunity you've been waiting for! The Freedom Realty Exchange announces an online auction of 13 brand-new homes in The Canyons at Laughlin Ranch. Previously priced from the upper $400's, the minimum bids for these golf community homes now start as low as $142,000.
... full article »- Lehman's new-school Sonoran Course gives Omni Tucson National more desert bite
- Spring training's Arizona golf Surprise: Cheap convenience in Sun Village's immaculate par 3
- Spring training gone hip: Hotel Valley Ho and Scottsdale Stadium give Cactus League a different vibe
Shark's lark: Is Pebble Beach-playing Greg Norman showing a lighter side with Chris Evert?
Greg Norman returns to competition this week at the AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am. The businessman seems to have a hand in everything, including golf course design at new tracks like Blue Shark in the Bahamas. But all anyone wants to know about Norman these days is his engagement to tennis icon Chris Evert.
... full article »- Local says Ashwood Golf Course in Apple Valley, California is no pushover
- Ashwood Golf Course a pleasant round of golf in Apple Valley, Calif.
- Revamped Pelican Hill Golf Club combines luxury, spectacular ocean views and Fazio golf
Because of Payne Stewart's victory and his subsequent death, plus the bucolic setting, you sense a reverence at Pinehurst Resort. Actor Kevin Sorbo said Pinehurst seems like hallowed grounds. "It's almost second to religion." No golf trip to the Carolinas would be complete without playing one of the resort's seven courses.
... full article »- The Witch Golf Links: A player-friendly, standout in Myrtle Beach's crowded middle class
- Jimmy V Celebrity Golf Classic: Join me at Pinehurst Resort for a great cause
- Nothing wrong with a 'B' student: Crow Creek Golf Club near Myrtle Beach not spectacular but solid
From families to business travelers, Innisbrook Resort and Golf Club in Florida has something for everyone
Situated on 900 acres of Florida's Gulf Coast, Innisbrook Resort and Golf Club in Palm Harbor, Fla., is a destination for families searching for memorable vacations, groups planning special events and companies looking for the perfect meeting spots. Innisbrook also features four courses, including the Copperhead, a favorite PGA Tour stop.
... full article »- No third wheel: Don't overlook Innisbrook Resort and Golf Club's Highlands North Course
- Pensacola golf: Perdido Bay Golf Club is worth another shot after recent renovation
- Renovation of Deltona Club in Florida elevates it to one of the best in the area
The perfect island vacation for a golf trip: The courses of Kauai
Though it's only the fourth largest of the Hawaiian Islands, Kauai can make a case as the perfect island for a golf vacation. Its golf courses are all within reach during one vacation. Each comes with their share of ocean holes with a dramatic, mountainous backdrop.
... full article »- Kiahuna Golf Club is on the fast track on the Hawaiian island of Kauai
- Susan Choi chasing her long-shot LPGA dreams on The Golf Channel's Big Break Kaanapali
- Princeville at Hanalei's Makai Golf Course: Put your ego aside, play this friendlier Kauai gem
Something about Las Vegas just makes celebrities feel comfortable, says columnist Jack Sheehan. So it's the perfect place to take in a round of golf with the world's most famous people.
... full article »- Rio Secco Golf Club: Tiger's course record 64 is probably safe at this Las Vegas gem
- Rhodes Ranch in Las Vegas to host Xtreme Couture G.I. Foundation golf tournament
- As with Sin City itself, weird stuff happens in Las Vegas golf
The best golf course in America? That's a claim that's sure to cause some 19th Hole debate into the wee hours. Bandon Dunes Resort's Pacific Dunes is certainly unlike anything else you've played in the States, and it's definitely the top pure links creation in North America.
... full article »- Tetherow Golf Club in Bend, Oregon offers a taste of Scotland, WorldGolf.com reader says
- Creek golf course at Georgia's Hard Labor State Park is indeed hard - but fun
- Blood and sand: Play the Dye way or pay at the TPC Louisiana near New Orleans
Golfing the Globe
Investors like Donald Trump should be welcomed to Scotland, says reader
"Investors should be welcomed to Scotland and accommodated if possible. If we cannot, as in this case for planning regulations, then we do so as civilized people and not as an angry mob bent on revenge. Unfortunately the tone of this article and subsequent comments suggest how far we still have to go."
... full article »- Golfing the Old Course on St. Andrews Day a most enjoyable experience, reader Bobby Battles writes
- The golf courses of Ayrshire unlock the magic of Scotland's southwest coast
- Beyond the Postage Stamp: Play the legendary par 3s of the golf courses of Scotland and Ireland
Planning next year's Ireland vacation? Here are some can't-miss golf courses to play
It's never too early to plan your next Ireland golf vacation. From the northwest and Ballyliffin to Northern Ireland's Royal County Down, Staff Writer Brandon Tucker gives you some tips on hitting the best Ireland golf courses.
... full article »- Castlerock Golf Club: Some of the best golf course greens in Northern Ireland
- Walker Cup host Royal County Down in Northern Ireland: No better theater in golf
- Lahinch's Old Course in Ireland is links golf at its best
With gems like Royal North Devon, and St. Enodoc, the Southwest Atlantic Links is England's oldest and sunniest golf spot
Royal North Devon Golf Club, St. Enodoc Golf Club and Burnham & Berrow are just three of the courses making England's southwest a premier golf destination, Brandon Tucker writes.
... full article »- Saunton Golf Club's East and West courses: A one-two punch in southwest England
- British Open spotlight on England's Great White Bloke, Justin Rose, not Sergio Garcia
- London golf courses: Save some green on the English capital's greens
Simons Golf Club in Humlebaek: Golf on Denmark's Whiskey Trail
Simons Golf Club just north of Copenhagen is a very green course with some nice, moderate elevation changes over gently rolling terrain. The greens are relatively small and tricky, but the greatest obstacle here is the fescue rough, Tim McDonald writes. When your round is over, you're right at the terminus of the coastal area popularly known as Denmark's Whiskey Trail.
... full article »- Alsace region of France a dream destination for golf and wine lovers
- Finland golf: Land of the midnight sun and uncrowded golf courses
- Dreaming up the ultimate golf vacation in Scotland and Ireland
With red-sand bunkers and the Brudenell River, Dundarave Golf Course is a rave on Canada's PEI
Dundarave Golf Course at the Rodd Brudenell River Resort on PEI isn't overly long from the back tees but neither is it a pushover. The greens themselves are large and undulating and each one is guarded by bunkers. In short, it's an excellent option for golfer on PEI, every bit as good as the more expensive Links at Crowbush Cove nearby.
... full article »- Arbutus Ridge Golf Club brings inexpensive, good golf and food to Vancouver Island
- Olympic View Golf Club gives golfers a front-row seat to Vancouver Island's scenery
- Historic Niagara-on-the-Lake Golf Club is a Niagara Falls' treasure
Tiger Woods turns blind eye to human rights abuses in Dubai, says reader
Reader John Smith: "Tiger talks about charities etc etc; but his great great grandfather Doss Douglas must be turning in his grave knowing that his descendent is on the side of the slave matters; who are building a golfing community around his golf course selling villas for $10 million-plus whilst paying the laborers less than $3 per day, and then paying them at least six months late."
... full article »- Seremban International Golf Club in Malaysia an exotic southeast Asia golf experience
- Glenmarie GC in Malaysia a must-play round of Asian golf
- Novotel Ocean Dunes resort in Vietnam impresses with great golf, luxury living
Blue Shark Golf Club in the Bahamas: The Greg Norman- designed resort course is not as tough as you might think
The Blue Shark Golf Club could be known as Blue Easy. Norman certainly never forgot he was designing a resort course when he remolded an old Joe Lee design into a largely different longer course with its own quirks and personality.
... full article »- Cable Beach Golf Club: An afternoon delight where real people golf in Nassau, Bahamas
- Brazil: The Girl From Ipanema welcomes you to enjoy Rio's beaches and golf courses
- A beast lurks behind Cabo Real Golf Course's flowery romance
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Predator Ridge resort rolls out golf, wine and scenery in Pacific Northwest
One of the premier properties in British Columbia, the Predator Ridge resort and golf community is an appealing option for those looking for second or vacation homes. Real estate sales have been good since the first properties came on the market in 1999 and appreciation has been impressive.
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Rain washes out first-round play in the BMW Championship at Bellerive Country Club
More than three inches of rain in the St. Louis area Thursday forced the postponement of first-round play in the BMW Championship at Bellerive Country Club. Thursday's tee times were pushed to Friday, and the pros will play 36 holes Saturday.
... full article »- Vijay Singh aiming to wrap up FedEx Cup title in BMW Championship at Bellerive C.C.
- Captain Paul Azinger makes Ryder Cup picks; Tiger Woods and wife expecting
- Deutsche Bank Championship win all but wraps up FedEx Cup for Vijay Singh
- Charitybuzz unites golf and philanthropy, check out Revere at Anthem in Las Vegas, golf balls without dimples
- CEO Golf Challenge winner to play Merrill Lynch Shootout Pro-Am
- Evolve Golf's Epoch tee earns win at Deutsche Bank Championship
- Cobra Golf unveils new '09 King Cobra Transition-S integrated set
- Q-Link reports a top-three finish at Deutschebank Championship
- Verterra Sport launches eco-friendly golf and lifestyle apparel
- Padraig Harrington is August's European Tour Golfer of the Month
- SouthWood ranked no. 30 on GOLF Magazine's Best in State list
- Rick Provost is appointed new PGA Tour representative at Q-Link
- Jean Bolger receives first of EWGA's Women on Par scholarships
- My Golf Book president Bystriansky plays 100 holes in one day
- SportsProAssist reports release of new GolfProAssist training tool
- NGF announces renewing its partnership with Fox Run Golf Links
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