Author: Tom Mackin
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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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ...
