

Golfing and American History (Starting in Williamsburg)
Before majoring in English Literature I had considered American History as an alternative. Neither provides any practical knowledge that...
Predicting the Ryder Cup
The United States record in the Ryder Cup has been abysmal in recent years. I have seen various explanations for this, but none seem to...


Still the Best Golf Deal Around
It has been a busy summer of golf travel. In July I made my annual trek to Kohler, Wisconsin to challenge the Whistling Straits and...
Who Will Win the 2016 PGA Championship?
Once again, I feel the need to demonstrate my lack of knowledge of the PGA tour by trying to predict the winner at this week’s PGA...


Handicapping the U.S. Open
No tournament messes more with a professional golfer’s psyche than the U.S. Open. The sadists who set up the course generally want to...


Shank You Very Much – Stadium Course, TPC Sawgrass
Picture from http://www.pgatour.com/news/2014/04/23/tpc-sawgrass-17th-hole.html One of my favorite golf venues in the United States is...


Thank You Mr. Palmer (Bay Hill Review)
Photo from bayhill.com I last played Bay Hill in 2012. At the time I was overwhelmed at the influence Arnold Palmer had on the resort and...


The New Kids on the Block (Streamsong Red and Blue)
Photo from http://www.streamsongresort.com/photos/streamsong-blue/ When I embarked on my mission to play the top 100 golf courses you can...
Navigating the Snake Pit
Recently, two foursomes of Dewsweepers from La Costa, including myself, embarked on our own Florida swing. Eschewing the cold and wet...


Wolf Creek Revisited
Every time I pull out of the Las Vegas strip on my way to Mesquite, Nevada I worry that this will be the time Wolf Creek fails to live up...