Courses and Travel

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There’s a lot of golf in Bradenton & Sarasota: Here’s a guide to some of it.

I’m a bigger fan of Florida golf weather than Florida golf. I like to hit the ball low; they like… Read more »

• Green award puts Chicago county course alongside Pinehurst, Bandon and other environmental gems
• Something old, something new: Preserve at Oak Meadows hits its target
• Michigan golf: Is this the year? That’s the plan.

Equipment

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Martini tee a breakthrough for knees and backs. I’ll drink to that.

  As an old caddie, I can start a round with one or two tees and finish it with 10… Read more »

• Whimsical, practical headcovers for the golfer in your life
• Who knew? Wilson & Tour Edge prove Chicago knows golf clubs
• Catalyst’s Connors cracks `Vegas 8′ long-drive final

Lifestyle

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The Prodigy: A fun novel for golfers of all ages

John Feinstein is a storyteller with a very conversational writing style. It’s a nice combination. Reading one of his books… Read more »

• Daly does what he does. Perry, Small lead Senior Players.
• Confidential Guide: No better caddie to the world’s courses. And so fun.
• Sand Valley adds another gem to Wisconsin’s remarkable golf tiara

Personalities

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The Run Don’t Count. . . the signed version

I’ve filled several requests for signed copies of my novel, The Run Don’t Count: The Life and Times of Frank… Read more »

• Reed takes the heat and Masters it
• Field set for International Crown, LPGA’s 8-nation team event
• John Daly attracts crowds, but the 9 on No. 16 casts pall at Sr. PGA

Golf

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Tickets now on sale for 2017 Women’s PGA at Olympia Fields

Here’s a warm thought  for Chicagoans coping with the coldest weather since last February. It might even make a practical… Read more »

• From dining to craft beers, hiking to golf, scenic Asheville charms
• Mistwood second to none on the upscale Chicago golf scene
• Palm Springs. . . Where golf outdrives winter

Travel

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Why people go out of their way to play remote Narin & Portnoo

I don’t want to say we were saving the best for last when we teed it up at the Narin… Read more »

• Rosapenna marries vintage golf and old-school hospitality
• Peaceful Ballyliffin holds a pair of scenic aces
• At Royal Portrush, every hole tells a story