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Author: Tom Mackin

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  • Winter 2020
    By Tom Mackin
    January 27, 2020
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    Winter Getaways: Scottsdale Swing

    A FAVORITE DESTINATION CONTINUES TO IMPROVE When something’s so good for so long, it tends to be taken for granted. That’s the battle Scottsdale faces when it ...
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  • Spring 2019
    By Tom Mackin
    April 30, 2019
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    Opens for Business: U.S. Open Visits California Four Times in Nine Years

    The 90-year-old relationship between California and the USGA started when Pebble Beach hosted the 1929 U.S. Amateur. It’s about to get a lot more serious. Four ...
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  • TravelWinter 2019
    By Tom Mackin
    January 21, 2019
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    Viva (Lake) Las Vegas

    You won’t struggle to find stories about golf courses either losing money or shutting their doors these days. But news about previously closed golf courses reopening ...
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  • Classic CourseFall 2018
    By Tom Mackin
    October 22, 2018
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    The Gilded One: Eldorado CC

    NOT MANY COUNTRY CLUBS can boast of hosting a Ryder Cup, having multiple U.S. presidents as honorary members — including one who was a part-time resident ...
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  • Fall 2018Trends
    By Tom Mackin
    October 22, 2018
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    A Dead Zone Comes Alive: Fun and Cool Is The Next Big Thing In Golf

    Pity the poor driving range, especially at resort and public facilities. Well used from early morning through mid- afternoon, it often sits forlornly the rest of ...
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  • Profiles
    By Tom Mackin
    March 26, 2018
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    Spotlight Shines on El Caballero CC

    Of the 25 USGA championships that have been played in Southern California, none have taken place in the San Fernando Valley. That changes at the end ...
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  • ProfilesWhere Are They Now?Winter 2018
    By Tom Mackin
    February 2, 2018
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    San Diego’s Hometown Star

    San Diego native Xander Schauffele knew exactly what he wanted to be at a young age. He can prove it, too. In a third grade yearbook ...
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  • Spring 2017Travel
    By Tom Mackin
    May 10, 2017
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    Majors Travel Guide: Where you can play while the Big Boys Battle Battle It Out in 2017’s Majors

    Headed to one of the four majors this year? Congratulations. As fun as it to watch those tournaments in high definition from the comfort of your ...
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  • ryann o'toole
    ProfilesSummer 2016
    By Tom Mackin
    July 1, 2016
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    California Girl: A Q&A with the LPGA’s Ryann O’Toole

    You can take the girl out of Southern California — and send her around the world as a professional golfer — but you can’t take the ...
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  • Fall 2015Profiles
    By Tom Mackin
    October 1, 2015
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    Checking in with Johnny Miller: On playing in SoCal, the Anchored putting ban & more

    PQ: “I basically won everything in the West. Bottom line is this: If the majors were in January and February I probably would have won eight ...
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FeaturedWinter 2021

Transformation – The Rising Star of Gabi Ruffels

Should you ever approach the first tee and find Gabriela Ruffels there, don’t hesitate to say hello. There’s a strong chance she’ll be receptive – the social aspect of golf is ...
  • A Look Back in Time

    By Judd Spicer
    January 22, 2021
  • Enchanted Valley

    By Joe Passov
    January 22, 2021
  • Kids & Golf

    By Tina Mickelson
    January 22, 2021
  • Against All Odds

    By Gary Van Sickle
    January 22, 2021
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