So, we had some complications in Arkansas brought on by the same storm system that postponed rounds in Oklahoma and Missouri. When we arrived at Pleasant Valley country club this morning to play our round we found the club closed (still) from the storms that had just come through the region. Taking advantage of our […]
Courses
All 50 courses – list view
Here is the full list of courses, and dates for the trip. There is also a map view available here and my pre-trip introductions (which include why I selected a course or my most anticipated features for each) for all of the courses can be found here. State – metro Date Course (website) Oregon Friday, April 21 […]
Course Introduction – Coeur d’Alene Resort Golf Course
As the only course on the trip I have played before, Coeur d’Alene Resort Golf Course affords me a few luxuries that other course introductions do not. Including, but not limited to, using my own pictures; the planned book cover and splash image for my web site serves as an example… Of course, Coeur d’Alene […]
*Bonus* Course Introduction – Moose Run
They say everything is bigger in Texas… buuuuut… Alaska is it’s own special beast on this trip and has required some special considerations. One (actually several) of those factors led to a second round at the Creek Course at Moose Run (lucky me!). Lets take a quick gander at some of the “hardware:” #1 in […]
Course Introduction – Dubsdread at Cog Hill
Home of the BMW Championship (formerly the Western Open) for 20 years Cog Hill’s Dubsdread course needs little to no introduction to avid golfers, or even many casual fans. Some of us may even remember watching Tiger Woods set the course record of 9 under in 2009 (one of his five championships on this course). […]
Course Introduction – Sedona Golf Resort
Sometimes, you really don’t need to say much… If you could play golf in the Grand Canyon, this would be it. In this regard, Sedona Golf Resort really makes my job easy. The par 3 second hole drops around 100 feet tee to green and is one of a few like this… The course takes […]
Course Introduction – Olympic Course at Gold Mountain Golf Club
As the trip winds down you might expect to become a little “numb” to some typical golf course attributes. Especially on this trip where I’m visiting so many really incredible courses. All of this put a bit of pressure to find a course in Washington that, 47 states in, could still capture the imagination and […]
Course Introduction – The Lakes at Laura S. Walker Park
Located very close to the Okefenokee Swamp National Wildlife Refuge and Wilderness Area and, as the name would imply, littered with an abundance of water, The Lakes Golf Course at Laura S. Walker Park set up fantastically for me. Those who have noted my affinity for water will know exactly how positively I reacted to […]
Course Introduction – Anchorage Golf Course
So… Alaska. It’s a place I’ve always dreamed about visiting, but I’m going to be there for less then 20 hours, so it’ll be slightly less than the full scenic tour. On a positive note, though, I’ll be playing Anchorage Golf Course, where there is no shortage of scenery… I’m including the obligatory moose-in-Alaska shot […]
Course Introduction – Spirit Hollow Golf Course
One of the things I liked right away about Spirit Hollow was the fact that they had a page called the superintendent’s view that updates golfers about the activities and plans of the club, for example… We have also built several bat houses that will be placed strategically around the golf course. It’s a known […]