Columnist: Travel
Forest Hills Golf Club – A Little Slice of Donald Ross in Augusta
By: David Theoret It’s that time of year again, when all eyes of the golfing world stare directly at Augusta, Georgia and the first major championship of the season, The Masters. The area is certainly a well-known golf destination. Outside of Augusta National, the course very few of us will ever have the privilege of […]
Golf in Cornwall, U.K: JAMES BRAID’S LEGACY
By Mike May Golf in Cornwall is the biggest reason vacationers flock to England’s most western county. More than 30 golf courses are littered about the area, ranging from the Cape Cornwall Golf and Country Club to the Bude & North Cornwall Golf Club. For history buffs, you might also be interested to learn that […]
Orange Lake Resort Has Two Surprising Courses
By David Theoret Many are familiar with Orange Lake Resort in Orlando with their upscale condominium style accommodations, which includes, villas and time share units. The resort also features a full array of amenities including swimming pools, tennis courts, mini golf, a workout facility, meeting/conference areas and multiple dining options. But what they may not […]
MOUNT VINTAGE GOLF CLUB: A PALMETTO STATE PEARL
By Mike May If you want a genuine Southern golf experience that is complemented by rolling hills, loblolly pines, and blooming dogwoods, visit the Mount Vintage Golf Club in North Augusta, South Carolina. It is only a 20-minute drive from the Augusta National Golf Club in nearby Augusta, Georgia. Mount Vintage Golf Club has many […]
Founders Club at Pawleys Island is Tried and True!
By: David Theoret The Founders Club at Pawleys Island, south of Myrtle Beach, opened for play in 2008 and attracts golfers because of its unique appeal: the use of sand, rather than long, unforgiving rough. The course was designed by Thomas Walker, former lead designer for Gary Player Design, on land that was previously, the […]
SEA TRAIL: A STAY-&-PLAY GEM
By Mike May If you are seeking a fun, memorable, and affordable East coast golf getaway with your buddies, or your family, set your sights on the Sea Trail Resort, located in the Brunswick Isles area of North Carolina, just south of Wilmington. Sea Trail is actually in Sunset Beach, where the nearby beaches along […]
TRUE BLUE GOLF CLUB: A BLUE-RIBBON EXPERIENCE
By Mike May If and when you get a chance to visit Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, do yourself a favor and book a tee time at the True Blue Golf Club. A memorable experience is guaranteed. If anything, you will probably be disappointed, you only budgeted time for one round and not two or more […]
Osprey Cove – A Southern Georgia Track That Shouldn’t Be Missed
By: David Theoret Located minutes from the Florida line, Osprey Cove is a private, gated community featuring luxury homes, in a resort atmosphere. Residents at Osprey Cove will find their social calendars crammed with a variety activities, fitness, tennis, swimming, biking, boating, or gardening. Plus, the 18-hole championship Mark McCumber-designed golf course offers another diversion. […]
Winter Park 9: Golf in an Urban Setting
By: Ryan Ballengee I had heard of urban golf. I have even watched videos of players hitting golf balls off, over and around buildings, trash cans, streets and train tracks. My conception of urban golf was chaos, an off-shoot of the game eschewing the serenity of the game, that I love so much. But, […]
The Oconee Course: Truly One of Georgia’s Finest
By Mike May The quality of the golf experience at The Oconee Course at the Reynolds Lake Oconee is on par with the quality of the Ritz Carlton Lodge that sits across the street. If I had to limit my description of this stay-and-play experience to just four words, they would be pure, pleasant, photogenic […]