Leopard Creek Country Club, South Africa (Recommended by Gary Player)
The par-5 13th, Gary Player's favorite hole at Leopard Creek.
“There are MANY great golf courses around the world,” Gary Player declared. “When you try to think of a course that’s a must-play, you look for something COMPLETELY different. Most people will agree that Leopard Creek gives visitors something very different, something most golfers have never experienced before.”
That something is the chance to interact—at times, quite closely—with the wild animals of the bushveld—while experiencing a... Full Story
The anxieties that have struck countless golfers approaching the first tee at Durban Country Club were struck home for Gordon Turner at the tender age of nine, before he’d even lifted a club. “Growing up in a farming community outside of the city, it was always the greatest treat to be invited for... Full Story
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Jade Dragon Snow Mountain Golf Club, a Secluded Giant in China
Modern China is a land of superlatives. That's what you have to remember when you come across a golf course there that stretches 8... -
Golden Pebble Golf Club, China (Recommended by John R. Johnson)
Considering China’s new infatuation with capitalism, it’s not surprising that the number of golf courses here is increasing at an exponential rate—from... -
Valderrama Golf Club, Spain (Recommended by Bill Hogan)
For the last decade Club de Golf Valderrama, near the southern tip of Spain, has been widely considered the finest golf course in Continental Europe...
A few years back, a fishing guide acquaintance of mine led linksters Tiger Woods and Mark O’Meara out on Oregon’s Deschutes River for a day of fly fishing. As my friend recounted this special day on the river, it struck me that many golfers I know fly fish…and vice... Full Story
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On the Book Promotion Trail…A Party of None
My eighth book – Fifty More Places To Play Golf Before You Die – came out a month or so back, and as the Christmas... -
Bonefish & Beyond on Andros Island
Andros Island can make one rethink some of the attractions conjured up by the phrase “The Bahamas.” There are no casinos, no... -
A Boy’s Weekend on the Southern Oregon Coast
When the opportunity for a guy’s weekend presents itself, three things come to my mind: golf, fishing and my old friend Ken Matsumoto...
In light of recent news stories, it seems there are many good reasons to secure your golf clubs – including the potential of theft. While I imagine there are gun cabinets large enough to accommodate full size bags, I was moved to explore other club security options. Several came to light. One is Gator Jaws... Full Story