The California Swing Part 2…Best Golf Courses in San Diego
This week, the PGA moves to Torrey Pines in San Diego. Traditionally, this tournament draws an excellent field, and this year is no exception. There are six top 15 in the world rankings (Day, D. Johnson, Matsuyama, Reed, Rose and Fowler). In addition, Michelson and Woods will be participating in the event. After two weeks of rain the course may be a bit soggy. Fortunately, weather reports are calling for sun through the weekend. Torrey Pines is a U.S. Open venue and can play
The California Swing Part 1…Best Golf Courses in the Coachella Valley
The PGA moves to the California swing this week beginning in La Quinta, California with the Career Builder Challenge. Formerly known as the Bob Hope Classic, this event was second only to the Crosby Clam Bake (now AT&T) in Monterrey in prestige for pro-am events. Movie stars and former Presidents were regulars in the field. The event was five days, with the amateurs playing at least three. The structure led to some long rounds, but everyone had fun. In recent years, the tourn
The Best Golf Year Ever (here’s hoping)
I love year round golf, but still cannot embrace the wrap around fall/winter season. Your current leaders in FedEx points are Hideki Matsuyama, Justin Thomas, Pat Perez, Mackenzie Hughes (who?) and Brendan Steele. Not to take anything away from these guys, but only Matsuyama is top 20 in the World Rankings. If you are looking for Tiger, you will have to jump down to 652; right between Jeev Milkah Singh and Kristian Krogh Johannessen. I suspect many of you missed the Safeway O
