By Len Ziehm Sand Valley’s two 18-hole championship courses, Sand Valley and Mammoth Dunes, are lauded by every golfer making the trek to the middle of Wisconsin. However, when we asked some of the locals to pick their favorite course they didn’t hesitate to go in another direction. The Sandbox was the overwhelming favorite. The […]
By Mike May While all the major highways that lead into Georgia are dotted with great golf courses to play along The Georgia Golf Trail, the one major thoroughfare which is filled with the most venues is I-95. Bring your golf clubs for an 18-hole pitstop or two along The Georgia Golf Trail. […]
By Jim Grosjean Winter is just around the corner here in the north, but that doesn’t mean you and your golf clubs must hibernate for the next five months. A trip to Louisiana could be just the cure for your cold weather blahs! As the Cajuns say in Louisiana, “Laissez Les Bons Temps Rouler.” (Let […]
By Len Ziehm Nearly every golf course in southern Florida was impacted by Hurricane Ian last September. Bonita Bay Club, near Naples, long recognized as one of the state’s premier facilities, felt Ian’s wrath. Bonita Bay, Florida’s largest private club, has five golf courses spread over two campuses that are 10 miles apart. The crowned jewel, […]
French Lick in southern Indiana has long been a favorite for discerning travelers. In addition to the two fabulous championship golf courses, the Pete Dye and the Donald Ross, it boasts a historic nine-hole course – the Valley Links – that’s perfect for the entire family, or just a quick round to satisfy that golf […]
By Len Ziehm With 15 beautiful golf courses in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach, Alabama, located between Pensacola and the eastern shores of Mobile Bay, the area offers a lot more than just great golf. “We’ve got an island that is 32 miles long in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach,’’ said Easton Colvin, public relations […]
Sedona, Arizona is one of the most majestic areas we have ever had the pleasure of visiting. We love the area and continue to return year after year. In addition to the awe-inspiring views, great hiking and various dining opportunities, we have experienced golf at three of the area’s courses. Sedona Golf Resort and Oak […]
By Len Ziehm Myrtle Beach has been South Carolina’s golf hotbed for many years. We have visited several times over the past 13 years, but our latest visit was a bit different. Our travel writing itinerary called for stops at three courses, Caledonia Golf & Fish Club, World Tour Golf Links and the Love […]
By Brad King Calling these “the best of times” around the Pinehurst, Southern Pines and Aberdeen area of North Carolina might seem like it’s saying a lot, but sometimes the shoe simply fits. Just take a look at everything that is currently happening around the ‘Home of American Golf.’ Pine Needles Lodge […]
By Len Ziehm Located just east of Grand Traverse Bay, along the shores of Torch Lake, the A-Ga-Ming Resort features four courses, Sundance, Charlevoix, Antrim Dells and the Torch. Each with its own history. It has grown to become a very popular Michigan golfing destination. As young Central Michigan alumni, Mike Brown and Larry […]