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The thought of golf in Italy

Villa Condulmer, Italy Many people raise their eyebrow when I mention golf in Italy. A quizzical look transforms into curiosity. This is a common reaction to a dialogue that turns to one of question. Why would I do that? Let me switch the field of perspective. I would like to offer a new category of…

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Golf – just one of many

Visit a chain or independent bookstore. Bookstores are often harbingers of what subjects and products people are interested in buying. Walk to the sports section first and examine the titles for the different sports. There used to be a large selection but the numbers are dwindling, just like the number of golfers on courses. I…

Black Ice and a Roll of the Dice

“Did you see that”. “No, what!” Alison just witnessed a car in the eastbound lane wiping out into the middle of the Okanagan Connector in southern interior British Columbia. I looked over my shoulder and saw a dark shape that filled her description. Golf travel was very far away in my mind at this juncture….

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Coming out party for golf in Italy

When the plane skidded to an abrupt halt on the tarmac at Malpensa Airport in Milan, Italy I knew something was seriously wrong. Normally you are elated to arrive at such a historical and exotic locale. However, this was a braking airplane after attempting a routine take-off and that is definitely not ordinary. Such an…