Doing it well at Ballantrae
Golf experiences, like a fine wine or exquisite meal, need to be savoured and done right. An outing at Ballantrae ticks all the right boxes.
Peter Mumford
It’s all about the sand at Heron Bay
Heron Bay is a delightful Mark McCumber design, hard on the edge of the Everglades, that was the site of the Honda Classic for six years and now hosts some of the best amateurs in the world every Christmas.
Happy St. Patrick’s Day!
In honour of St. Patrick’s Day, my personal Top 10 favourite Irish courses.
Shaking off some rust at TPC Eagle Trace
The Honda Classic has a history of being played on tough tracks that require good ball striking and great putting. That was especially true of TPC Eagle Trace, which hosted the PGA Tour event nine times.
Add Quintero Golf Club to your list
This stunning Rees Jones design northwest of Scottsdale was built to support an exclusive upscale residential project that never materialized and now the course is open for public play.
10 THINGS I’D LIKE TO SEE IN 2017
I’m not making any predictions – just offering some thoughts on things that could be changed to make the game better, make you a better golfer and give us all greater enjoyment.
10 courses to add to your “Must Play” list
As you ponder the possibilities for winter and spring golf, here are 10 of my favourites in various US destinations.
Gallery: Tranquility in the City
Islington Golf Club is just minutes from downtown Toronto but features a serene setting to relax and play with friends and family.
Eagle Ridge: golf in a magnificent setting
Tucked in the Credit River valley near Georgetown, this Robbie Robinson original is a wild ride through forests and ravines with wickedly sloped greens that always make putting fun. Eagle Ridge proves that a course doesn’t have to be super long to be super good.
