Discovering the Stuff of Dreams Atlantic Canada’s Newfoundland and Labrador
November, 2009 http://www.gogolfandtravel.com/locations/canada/atlantic-canada-newfoundland-laborador Arriving in Port aux Basque, Newfoundland on Marine Atlantic’s Vision Ferry–a five to six hour sail from Nova Scotia—it’s not hard to summon up the wonder the Vikings must have felt when they first settled in this vast region in 986. The vastness remains–Newfoundland and Labrador are populated by 500,000 people and …. Read More
Going Green at the Algarve’s Oceanico Resorts: Environmental Sustainable Portugal Golf and Travel
http://www.gogolfandtravel.com/locations/all-others/algarves-oceanico-resorts-portugal July, 2009 Going green, in environmental as well as golf terms, is nothing new to Europe, and the opportunities in the Algarve region of southern Portugal are more plentiful and varied than ever before. Oceanico Group’s golf and residential contributions are enhancing efforts that look well into the future. The green revival is first …. Read More
Cutthroats and Golf: Teton High
The Teton valley is beautiful. Left: Waterfalls are scattered throughout the property along the cart paths and walking trails; Right: Historic Rammell Barn on the 15th hole preserves the history of the of the farmlands from which Headwaters Golf Course was cut; Center: the #10, par-3. Photos by: Mark Whitright http://www.gogolfandtravel.com/locations/northwest-usa/idaho/tetons-idaho-wyoming April, 2009 Keats wrote, …. Read More
“Go With The Flo” …Enjoying Bedford Springs Resort with a non-golfing spouse
http://www.gogolfandtravel.com/locations/northeast-usa/go-with-the-flo-at-bedford-springs-resort March, 2009 Couples who enjoy traveling together are often challenged if one loves golf and the other doesn’t play at all. The time necessary to lavish adoration on the links or the partner can create potential disquietude. What’s the solution to this dilemma that is more common than you might think? Selecting a golf …. Read More
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
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