I was doubtful. While winding our way up the scenic road in Vernon, British Columbia last year I was unsure if the Freddy Couples and Gene Bates designed golf course, The Rise, was still breathing. In my last visit to the course they were using a portable as their pro shop and clubhouse and the…
Andrew’s pic at Dismal River When Chief’s golf clubs did not trickle down the luggage belt in the small airport of North Platte, Nebraska there was a sense of doom felt by the defending Chewy Open Champion. No way, we thought, were the clubs going to make it for the opening round the next morning…
I visited Tobiano outside of Kamloops, British Columbia a total of three times before playing this magnificent course. This public course has gained rave reviews across Canada. The first two times were visits of pure pleasure to see the topographical features and green fairways carved in among brown rough and huge elevation drops. Anticipation and…
After parking in the Fairmont Chateau Whistler Hotel lot and handed a valet tag we were quickly shuttled to the the Fairmont Chateau Whistler Golf Club found in Upper Whistler Village. The trip only took a couple of minutes. Staff at the course took our clubs and said they would be waiting for us on…
After I punched in the entrance code I waited patiently. The gate opened gradually to give me time to reflect on what special world I would be entering. This was not a conventional golf club. Its title gave you advanced warning that it would not be such an animal. Sagebrush Golf and Sporting Club. Their…
The sight of eight gnomes and an accompanying pair of plastic characters that looked like they came out of Huckelberry Finn made me inquire, What the heck? I laughed because it made me think of that hilarious scene in the classic English movie, The Full Monty. But I saw these small statues on Hole. No….
Golfers, writers and other pundits like to say Victoria Golf Club on Vancouver Island share similarities to Pebble Beach. Yes, I can see some of these attributes after having played Pebble a few years ago and immensely enjoying this experience. I played scenic Ardglass in Northern Ireland and this gem is marketed as the Pebble…
An outstanding 1 week winter golf break in Cabo, in the beautiful southern region of the Baja $ 1465 CAD per person – Includes all taxes and fees (High season, some blackout periods apply) Home to San Jose del Cabo and Cabo San Lucas, as well as outstanding highly rated golf courses, accommodation has been…
The ancient town of Sandwich is just 30 minutes from Canterbury, and your arrival at Royal St. Georges will take you through the old town, down narrow lanes past ancient stone walls and out into the dunes and sheep pastures that define the landscape of seaside Kent. The Clubhouse and buildings at the course are like an oasis in…
Certain golf courses engender a a great feeling just making your way to the clubhouse. Royal Colwood is just such a place, as you enter the property on a small private road which crosses between the 1st green and 2nd tee. You are immediately taken by the spectacular trees which are a feature of this 98 year…