Playing A Round With History: San Antonio Celebrates Its Golf Links
http://www.gogolfandtravel.com/locations/southwest-usa/golf-san-antonio-texas February, 2009 Greens with rectangular shapes, flat bottom sand bunkers with steep grass faces and fairway-mowing patterns with traditional straight lines were returned to Brackenridge. A.W. Tillinghast incorporated these same features when Brackenridge Park Golf Course first opened in 1916 as the first public golf course in Texas. It was restored to the original …. Read More
By Hook or By Stick…fishing and Golfing in Newfoundland & New Brunswick, Canada
October, 2008 http://www.gogolfandtravel.com/locations/canada/golfing-and-fishing-in-canada Some golfers do not fish. Some fishers do not golf. But a surprising number do both, and the Canadian Atlantic Provinces are heaven for them. The renowned Restigouche River in northern New Brunswick is a favorite of PGA golfers Jack Nicklaus and Tom Watson when in search of Atlantic salmon. Numerous people …. Read More
Imagine
http://www.gogolfandtravel.com/locations/all-others/borneo-malaysia/golfing-malaysia August, 2008 “Imagine”…John Lennon recorded and released his powerful plea for world peace, Imagine, in 1971. In many ways Malaysia exemplifies Lennon’s dream: “Everyone is part of everyone else and here all the people are one,” said James Chew, an ethno botanist and adventure guide from the Borneo state of Sabah. “There is no …. Read More
Giving Back
John Petronis is New Jersey’s King of Junior Golf John Petronis is a local man on a mission to promote and grow the sport he loves. It seems to be working. In 2007, he received the Philadelphia PGA Section Junior Leader Award. “I want to grow the game and provide positive golf experiences for children …. Read More
Golf in America: Is Resurrection Near?
Golf Styles, May 2008 The average American golfer looks more like the average American than ever before. That is the conclusion reached by a new examination of the history and current trends in the game. A look at golf prior to 1960 in America reveals that it was primarily a game reserved for participation at …. Read More
Coffee and Golf…Mexican Style!
http://www.gogolfandtravel.com/locations/mexico/chiapas-riviera-nayarit May, 2008 The Aeromexico prop craft from Mexico City followed the Pacific Ocean coastline with waves visibly crashing into shore. Heading for five days of golf in Riviera Nayarit on Mexico’s west central coast, I decided to first steady my nerves with a good cup of java. To do that, I was about to land …. Read More
Turf Talk
Golf Styles; Turf Talk, April 2008 Town & Country’s Paul Geer Works Diligently to Maintain Best Conditions Possible at Public Course in South Jersey Since it opened in 2001, Town and Country Golf Links has enjoyed a reputation as one of the best conditioned public courses in South Jersey. This month, Golf/Styles talks with Paul Geer, …. Read More
Turf Talk
Golf Styles; Turf Talk, April 2008 Longwood’s Tom Morgahan is a star among stars as director of championship agronomy for USGA Longwood, New Jersey resident Tim Morgahan has been in the golf industry for 30 years. His experience incorporates a wide range of talents and expertise crowned by 20 years as director of championship agronomy …. Read More
10 Tough Tracks
Golf Styles, March 2008 New Jersey’s Most Challenging Private Courses Who would argue that pine valley is the most difficult course in the state? In fact, it may just be the most difficult course anywhere. However, a round at Pine Valley cannot even be called a once-in-a-lifetime experience for most of us. To a lesser …. Read More
Happy Hosts
Golf Styles, February 2008 Many public courses – and even some exclusive private facilities – see outing as a vital part of their business plan Thought you couldn’t play your next company outing at Baltusrol, Merion, Shinnecock, or other exclusive private clubs? Wrong. Many of these glittering gems are now open to nonmember groups, although …. Read More