Confessions of a Golfaholic 

My daughter Christy, who abandoned her family to relocate in the Boston area, was recently digging her Honda Civic out of the snow…for the tenth time and called to see if she could get a little sympathy. Her mother, being the charitable sort, ultimately prevailed upon me to schedule a family vacation in a sunny climate, where our Christy could soak up some much needed Vitamin D. Never one to pass on an opportunity to play some desert golf I went to the Golf Zoo web site to pl

One of the great golf vacations available is the Wisconsin/Michigan extravaganza. I recently returned from a week of 36 holes a day in the upper Midwest. More information on this amazing golf vacation option will be described in a future post, however, some comments on the recent trip are in order. The cornerstone of this extravaganza is the Kohler experience. Comparatively affordable, the Dye-abolical package is one of the most compelling available. The package includes roun

Among the top 100 courses you can play the heavyweight contest comes down to Pebble Beach and Spyglass Hill (notwithstanding Golf Magazine’s erroneous listing of Pacific Dunes Number 1). These two courses, situated within the magnificent boundaries of 17 Mile Drive, are unparalleled in their natural setting and are frequently the subject of debate between golf addicts such as myself. It is not uncommon for players to tell me they prefer Spyglass Hill. They are, of course wron

Unless you are 12 years old the “Happiest Place on Earth” is not situated in Anaheim, California or Orlando, Florida. No, this moniker is more aptly applied to that slice of heaven located within the confines of a 17 mile drive; just north of Carmel, California. Within this wonderland are several of the most magnificent golf courses on the planet. Golf Magazine notwithstanding, the best golf course you can play is Pebble Beach. This perfect 18 holes are situated along the Pac

There are at least 132 top 100 venues available to the golf addict in the United States. That is, if you believe Golf and Golf Digest Magazines. A total of 68 courses appear on both lists. There is general agreement on the top 25 courses. Only Troon North (number 21 per Golf Magazine) does not make the Golf Digest list, while all of the top 25 from Golf Digest made the cut at Golf Magazine. Eighteen golf facilities made the top 25 on each list. Six courses in the top 50 for G