HOT FUN IN THE SUMMERTIME - IN SEARCH OF AFFORDABLE GOLF IN THE VALLEY OF THE SUN
I've been a regular visitor to the Phoenix/Scottsdale golf oasis, but there were so many courses that I wanted to play but wouldn't pay the $200+ green fees in the spring. So I braved the heat and made a late August trip when the rates fit my budget. CLICK HERE to see how I survived summer golf in the desert...
I've been a regular visitor to the Phoenix/Scottsdale golf oasis, but there were so many courses that I wanted to play but wouldn't pay the $200+ green fees in the spring. So I braved the heat and made a late August trip when the rates fit my budget. CLICK HERE to see how I survived summer golf in the desert...
GENEVA NATIONAL OFFERS WORLD CLASS GOLF JUST A SHORT DRIVE NORTH OF CHICAGOLAND
Geneva National opened in 1991 and features 3 fantastic courses designed by iconic names in the history of golf - Palmer, Player, Trevino. I recently played 2 of the 3 courses, click below for a full photo tour of the Player and Trevino layouts just a short distance from downtown Lake Geneva...
AN EPIC WESTERN GOLF ROAD TRIP - 5 STATES, 1,600 MILES, 5 GREAT COURSES IN 8 DAYS
On a recent drive from Las Vegas home to Chicago, I played 5 fantastic courses in 8 days, all ranked in the top 20 of Golf.com's Courses You Can Play for under $150. CLICK HERE for the full recap of this amazing buddy golf adventure...
TRAVEL - SO CAL GOLF IS MUCH MORE THAN TORREY PINES
The host of the 2021 U.S. Open dominates the public golf scene in Southern California, but on a recent visit I uncovered several other excellent, affordable options within a 50 mile radius of San Diego. Click below for full Photo Tours of some of the top courses in SoCal not named Torrey Pines...
DOMINICAN DREAMING - SPECTACULAR GOLF AWAITS IN REPUBLICA DOMINICANA
The Dominican Republic has become a golf destination with several highly ranked courses, click on the courses below for a tour of 3 Punta Cana beauties...
ROCKY MOUNTAIN HIGH - SPECTACULAR SUMMER GOLF SHINES IN COLORADO
Skiing is king in Colorado, but golf is also an inviting option with many courses offering stunning mountain views. I played 2 on a recent trip, Copper Creek (about an hour west of Denver) which features the highest tee box in the U.S. (9,800 feet!) and Flatirons, an affordable, pristine muni in Boulder. Click Here for a complete listing of Colorado courses to help plan a trip, and check out a full picture tour of Copper Creek and Flatirons...
DON'T FORGET YOUR CLUBS...VALLEY OF THE SUN RIVALS THE WINDY CITY AS A PUBLIC GOLFERS DREAM
Thousands of Chicagoans will be heading out to Phoenix to watch the World Champion Cubs and rebuilding White Sox get ready for the 2017 season, but make sure you bring your clubs as golf in the morning and a ball game in the afternoon is the perfect way to spend a spring day in Arizona. Click Here for a detailed review of golf in sunny metro Phoenix...
PICTURES
TRILOGY AT VISTANCIA
GRAND CANYON UNIVERSITY
GOLF CLUB OF ESTRELLA
RED MOUNTAIN RANCH
SUNNY
DESERT GOLF A WELCOME RETREAT FROM
WINTRY CHICAGO (2015)
The November
blizzard effectively ended the local golf season, but recent
trips to Palm Springs (September) and Phoenix (November)
offered fantastic options in the rugged desert landscape,
with plenty of mountain views an added bonus. Click on the
course names below to view pictures of each...
PALM SPRINGS PHOENIX
"YEH MON", WORLD CLASS GOLF AWAITS IN MAJESTIC
JAMAICA
A recent trip to Jamaica was a golfing revelation as several exceptional courses dot the mountainous Caribbean isle. I played two of the best, the White Witch and Cinnamon Hill; Click Here for a full account of all the options available on the golf rich island...
PICTURES
WHITE WITCH
CINNAMON HILL
IS THIS REALLY ILLINOIS?
EAGLE RIDGE SOARS IN
SCENIC GALENA
The vast Eagle Ridge resort in Galena is only 3 hours from Chicago but a world away. Click Here to see why this 63 hole golf mecca is well worth the drive to the northwest corner of Illinois...
WINTER WEARY WINDY
CITY GOLFERS
Hilton Head Island is a world class golf escape for cabin fevered Windy City golfers. Mr Z visited this top rated golf area (he loved it!); Click Here to see why, plus a full review of the golfing opportunities on HHI and the surrounding area...
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