There’s a new golf course in Palo Alto, California—Baylands Golf Links. When it was originally constructed in 1956, it was known as the Palo Alto Municipal Golf Course. But earlier this year, the city-owned course underwent a major facelift and was reintroduced as Baylands Golf Links. Re-designed by renowned architect Forrest Richardson, the new-look links […]
New Book Reveals Arnold Palmer Away From Golf
It has been two years this month since golfing great Arnold Palmer passed away, but the humble Latrobe, Pennsylvania resident will never be forgotten. Earlier this year, fellow Latrobe resident and longtime journalist Chris Rodell penned a book that truly reveals what most everyone the world over already knew: that Arnold Palmer was truly one […]
There’s Something For Everyone In This Wisconsin County
One of the first things you’ll notice when visiting Door County, Wisconsin is that the pace of life slows to a manageable level. While strolling any of the 14 communities, it’s a common sight to see couples arm-in-arm or holding hands. Door County is often referred to as “the Cape Cod of the Midwest.” Though […]
Go RVing And Golfing In Virginia Beach
Visitors and locals of the Virginia Beach/Norfolk, Virginia area now have another golf option. The 18-hole Sewells Point Golf Course, which is on federal property, but outside the fence line of Naval Station Norfolk, is now open to the public. Until recently, the course was strictly open to military personnel. But with declining rounds—only 30,000 […]
New Handbook Will Help Improve Your Short Game
The recently-published Bogey Golfer Handbook doesn’t try to complicate the game, but rather attempts to help simplify and improve your game. According to the USGA, a male “bogey golfer” is a player who has a course handicap of approximately 20 on a course of standard difficulty. He can hit tee shots an average of 200 […]
Visit Yuma, Arizona, The Sunniest City On Earth
Tucked into the southwest corner of Arizona, Yuma is one of those towns you just can’t get enough of, no matter what time of year. The Colorado River runs along the north and west side of town, serving as the border between Arizona and California. It’s also just seven miles from the Mexican border. Blessed […]
Before Your Next Golf Swing, Shoe Tips Will Keep You In Focus
Hall of Fame golfer Jack Nicklaus once said, “Don’t ever try to tell me golf is not 99.9 percent a mental game.” To that end, the last thought you have just before hitting the golf ball can either benefit or hinder the result. Thinking about everything else besides the next shot is not beneficial to […]
The Florida Historic Golf Trail Includes Over 50 Courses
Three years ago, the Florida Department of State launched the Florida Historic Golf Trail in an effort to showcase some of the finest tracks in the country which were built in the Sunshine State. The Florida Historic Golf Trail celebrates Florida’s early golf heritage from the 1890s through World War II, by featuring historic, publicly-accessible […]