Golf & travel Articles

“Awesome Ain’t Easy” I received an invitation to travel to America’s deep south, with a few other media people, to experience the golf and amenities that the Mississippi Gulf Coast and the state’s east-central region had to offer. I have played golf in Mississippi’s neighbouring states of Louisiana, Florida and Alabama, but Mississippi? I was intrigued to see what the...

Playing golf in hot and humid summer conditions can be wearing. For many Georgians an impulse of escape to more temperate climes becomes the quest, a search for memorable golf experiences and cooler temperatures. The heart of Michigan’s Northern Lower Peninsula is such a place.  Within a scenic drive north or a short flight to Traverse City, Georgians will discover...

What is a “mecca”? It seems more and more destinations incorporate the word in their promotional material. I do know that capital “M” Mecca is Islam’s holiest city but small “m” mecca, is a word so often utilized by tourism offices that the true definition escapes me. I go online and review the meaning as described by the MacMillan Dictionary....

As long as long as golfers have been “teeing it up” the anticipation of an icy brew at the proverbial ‘19th’ turns a round of joy or frustration into one of reflection, “what if’s” and a settling of friendly wagers. The directive it’s  “Time for a Miller” – has seen it’s day as proletarian brews are being replaced by locally...

What a day it was when I received an invitation from Carnoustie Country to be a member of a small group of journalists to experience the preparation for this year’s 147th Open. My trip would be less than 96 hours but how can one resist an opportunity to experience an area of Scotland, 40 minutes north of St. Andrews that boasts 34 stunning courses and...

Whistler Golf The Province Newspaper – Whistler Supplement Whistler, Chateau Whistler, Big Sky and Nicklaus North golf courses renew their commitment to residents of British Columbia and Washington State to provide significant playing incentives through their Golf Whistler Passport program. Forty years ago the Resort had established itself as a premiere winter destination. Municipality of Whistler and tourism officials began...

Vancouver Island Golf Trail Golf an Island of Natural Beauty in a Country Both Foreign yet Familiar I have golfed, kayaked, skied, hiked and photographed every corner of the world — but it is the place I have called home for more than two decades that still has the ability to take my breath away. British Columbia, Canada’s most westerly...

‘Augusta’ is the iconic music of the Masters of which musician Dave Loggins, second cousin to Kenny composed both the song and lyrics. It has become one of sports most notable refrains. This memorable composition will infuse your soul with the warmth of spring and the feeling, that for many, signals golf season is about to begin. “Well it’s springtime...

Tin Star to Tin Cup Desert Sands to Lush Fairways – Historic Golf in Southern Arizona – Tucson to Tubac A ride on horseback in the 1880’s, from Tucson to the Mexican border Barrio of Tubac, was a two-day journey with temperatures climbing to 46 degrees Celsius. On this passage, your constant companions would be five ancient mountain ranges and...

The execution of a perfect golf swing; relaxation, style and rhythm is the ideal metaphor for my weeklong journey through Louisiana and the Audubon Golf Trail. Sixteen courses, stretching from the borders of Arkansas, Texas and Mississippi, have received the designation of Trail Member for their dedication and high standards in managing their environment and preserving the historic nature of...