Columnist: Z Golf Travel
Mississippi Gulf Coast Offers Something For Everyone
By Fred Altvater I can safely report that golf opportunities in Mississippi are abundant and enjoyable. On a recent trip to the Magnolia State, we were able to visit several top golf courses and resorts that would make any buddies trip, girls golf getaway, or family vacation the best ever. This was not my first […]
Pearl River Resort & Jackson Mississippi Offer Great Travel Adventures
By Tim Corser, 517.Golf Pearl River Resort and Dancing Rabbit What if I told you that you could play Augusta National, without actually being in Augusta? In the heart of Mississippi awaits a legendary experience with two beautiful eighteen-hole golf courses designed by Tom Fazio and Jerry Pate. Commonly referred to as […]
Wisconsin’s Sand Valley Continues to Grow & Impress
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 […]
You Really Need to Visit Gulf Shores & Orange Beach, Alabama
By Fred Altvater If you haven’t been to Gulf Shores and Orange Beach lately, you are missing one of the premier vacation destinations in the country. Beautiful white sandy beaches, a fantastic collection of affordable golf and the best dining experiences you will ever sink your teeth into. We have made several trips to the […]
Reynolds Lake Oconee Has It All
By Fred Altvater There is so much to do at Reynolds Lake Oconee it is difficult to know where to start. With 12,000 acres of lake front property, six outstanding championship golf courses, 11 various dining options, outdoor activities galore, plus a Ritz Carlton on property, one can see that Reynolds Lake Oconee truly has […]
Pinehurst and Southern Pines: Golf’s “Title Town”
By: Brad King While savoring its rich history, the Home of American Golf also eagerly anticipates its championship future. The Pinehurst-Southern Pines-Aberdeen region’s excitement boils down to two words: championship golf. Next up is the 77th U.S. Women’s Open Championship at Pine Needles Lodge and Golf Club in Southern Pines from June 2-5, […]
Celebrating 50 Years: Disney World Golf Has An Interesting History Too
By Len Ziehm Disney World first opened the gates to the “Magic Kingdom,” October 1, 1971. Family vacations were forever changed. Never, in the history of man, has one mouse created an economic boom that continues to this day in Central Florida. The popular tourist destination has welcomed visitors of all age groups, backgrounds and […]
Gleneagles & Harbour Ridge Offer The BEST Residential and Country Club Lifestyle in Florida
By Fred Altvater This winter while traveling in Florida we had the opportunity to visit two wonderful private golf communities. If you are thinking about country club living in Southeastern Florida, Gleneagles Country Club, in Delray Beach and Harbour Ridge Yacht & Country Club, in Stuart, both offer an upscale residential experience with outstanding golf […]
Branson is One of Fastest-Growing, Most-Compelling Golf Venues in America
Branson, Missouri has always been known as one of the Entertainment Captials of America. Through the efforts of the Branson Chamber of Commerce, along with Bass Pro’s owner and founder, Johnny Morris, this quaint Ozark Mountain area has also become one of the country’s most exciting Golf destinations. The natural rolling terrain is perfect for […]
Find Sun, Fun & Great Golf in Tucson
By Jim Grosjean Growing up in northern Ohio, I am painfully aware of cold and dreary winters. However, now that I reside in Tucson, I’ve gotten used to a steady diet of sun, relative warmth, and best of all, golf! I recently attended Bill Huffman’s Media Classic, a get together of golf writers who engage […]