Author: Joe Passov
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Bandon Dunes Turns 25
Oregon’s Seaside Playground Changed the Face of American Public Golf This past May, Bandon Dunes Golf Resort in Bandon, Oregon, celebrated its 25th anniversary. I didn’t ... -
Short But Sweet: SoCal Short Courses Rated & Measured
ALL BUT A FEW SHORT COURSES IN SOCAL HAVE BEEN MEASURED AND RATED AND ARE READY FOR OFFICIAL SCORE POSTING The secret is out: It’s cool ... -
Cactus Call: “Old Pueblo” Soars With Scenery and Value
TUCSON, ARIZONA, the Grand Canyon State’s second-largest city, is a kaleidoscope of desert diversity. By different turns, one encounters cactus-covered slopes, jagged mountain peaks and Old ... -
Renovations A-Z: Your Course Needs a Makeover. Here’s How to get Started
In the past two decades, dozens of prestigious private clubs and top public venues in Southern California have subjected their golf courses to a nip and ... -
Coachella Value: The Palm Springs area seamlessly blends budget courses and trophy tracks in a sun-splashed package
The Coachella Valley established its bona fides as a golf mecca in the 1950s primarily for its array of exclusive private clubs. During the 1980s, outstanding ... -
Escape to Vail: The Colorado Rockies make for a breathtaking summer golf adventure
Many domestic destinations in mid-summer mean stifling heat with a side of strength-sapping humidity. Then there’s Vail. At 8,200 feet, with daytime temperatures peaking in the ... -
Cactus Makes Perfect: Travelin’ Joe’s Top Six 36-Hole Arizona Desert Courses you can Play
To play cactus-covered golf, you have to come to the Arizona desert. It’s hardly a traditional setting for the ancient game, but it’s certainly among the ... -
The Greens of Utah’s Color Country: Great Golf Leads the Charge in Historic, Fast-Growing St. George
If flashing neon, spinning wheels and exorbitant green fees are what you’re craving, there’s a certain cityin southern Nevada that will satisfy. For those in search ... -
Famous Foot Steps: Five Public-Access Major Championship Courses on the West Coast
Most major championship courses in the United States are closed-door venues, though not all of them are. You might not ever compete in a U.S. Open, ...
