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Seduced by the Golf and Northern Michigan. Golf here embraces the majestic
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HERE FOR THE THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE WHO CONTRACTED COVID-19. AND FOR THE THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE WHO DIDN’T. March 2, 2020. The day Southcoast Health saw the first case of the coronavirus. The day
their support in other ways. A Southcoast
everything changed.
Health nurse said, “When the community came
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together with kind words, letters, and overall
employees of Southcoast Health were
recognition of how much we’ve sacrificed to
engaged in battling this deadly disease.
care for others, it was incredibly uplifting.”
Marshalling resources for testing, care, and
In addition to treating those with the virus,
more recently, vaccinating people throughout
our clinicians never stopped providing the routine and advanced care people needed. That is why
the entire region.
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Just as inspiring were those that offered
Personal protective equipment became extremely
in 2021, just as in 2019 and 2020, Southcoast Health
scarce, yet keeping our employees and patients safe
was designated a Newsweek World’s Best Hospital.
was critically important. And the community responded
Just 334 hospitals in the United States have earned a
overwhelmingly. Local residents, businesses, elected
spot on the 2021 World’s Best list.
officials, and community partners stepped up to
Looking ahead, we are optimistic and hopeful.
support our workers during the exhausting, and
This year, commemorating our 25 th year as Southcoast
exhaustive, fight. They donated tens of thousands of
Health, we will emerge from this crisis stronger. Because
N95 masks, gloves, gowns, booties, face shields, and
as the last year has taught us, we’ve been here for you,
more, many without being asked.
and you’ve been here for us.
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“There is nothing quite like the anticipation of walking on the first tee and facing a new challenge in a new destination.”
Greener Pastures: Golf Travel is Back – Go Play!
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T WAS LESS THAN A YEAR AGO when the idea of taking a golf vacation was almost impossible. While golf courses saw a boom in local play during the pandemic, golf resorts all over the U.S. and abroad experienced severe losses and if not for the “Drive Market,” many would not have survived. Management of golf facilities used creative approaches and realigned targeting to sustain during these difficult times. Golf resorts and golf travel destinations had to furlough most of their employees due to little or no occupancy and had little or no bailout relief from state and federal programs. Through all of this, golf was rediscovered as one of the only sporting activities that one could play and be socially distanced from others. Golf grew in popularity by nearly 15%, and more new players entered the game than almost any other time in history. If you play golf, golf travel is in your playbook. The list of places to visit and enjoy the game is literally endless. One of the greatest things in golf is the relationships and friendships we make in and around the game. After discovering the game, we all begin our bucket list of places we just have to visit to play. There is nothing quite like the anticipation of walking on the first tee and facing a new challenge in a new destination. I still remember my first golf trip with three friends to Cape Cod for a long
weekend. We played four rounds of golf at Captains, Old Barnstable and Dennis Pines. We stayed in the heart of downtown Hyannis at the Heritage House, it was quite simply epic. If you love golf, then teeing it up in some of the best travel destinations in the world is a must. One of the newest golf vacations gaining popularity is to stay, play and see a tour event live. Golf travel has evolved into one of the most diverse sectors in the travel industry, there is literally something for everyone. Golf was already the safest sport to play, now with new COVID protocols in place, it may just be the safest vacation travel option out there as well. Some of the greatest golf travel deals in decades are waiting for you; we got some catching up to do on our “Bucket Lists”. Be Your Best!
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Seduced by the Golf and Northern Michigan By Carl Michelson
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BOYNE Golf Anchors America’s Summer Golf Capital, Northern Michigan
COVER STORY BOYNE
First time
I traveled to Northern Michigan, I knew I’d be back. Seduced by gorgeous Lake Michigan panoramas along rapturous shorelines, “frozen in a golden era” small towns anywhere, and breathtaking nature, it was wild to process that anywhere this idyllic still exists today. Golf here embraces the majestic coastline to its rippling, verdant and forested interior, and must be experienced by anyone with a serious passion for the game. Our group experienced the elegant simplicity of booking rounds and accommodations through BOYNE Golf, the region’s one-source leader in first-rate resort golf.
uphill hole, with Lake Michigan on the right and fescue “Thislurking left, offer a strategic and aesthetic nod to the Irish courses Bay Harbor is patterned after. ”
The Links #3 and #4 at Bay Harbor Golf Club offer breathtaking views of Bay Harbor Village and Little Traverse Bay.
We put our expectations in BOYNE Golf’s hands because so many people have vouched for its collection of 10 area courses set over three unique resort properties – Boyne Highlands, Boyne Mountain and Bay Harbor. Meticulous conditioning, memorable scenery, shot values and pure fun were BOYNE’s selling points and its signature properties really delivered. A short, scenic and anticipation-fueled ride from Traverse City’s Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) brought us to the iconic Victorian-style Inn at Bay Harbor. Laying eyes on the hotel, its adjacent yacht club and the beaming shoreline of Lake Michigan and Little Traverse Bay, it was immediately clear why many call this “The Pebble Beach of the Midwest.” First on the hit list was the region’s premier golfing experience, Bay Harbor Golf Club and its bucket-list Links/Quarry course. There are moments when you’re playing along the coastline and glance to the water, and you’ll swear you’re on an ocean. As your approach shot on the sweeping dogleg par-4 first on the Links nine takes flight, you catch your first glimpse of Lake Michigan to the left of a well-protected green. At the reachable, 490-yard, par-5 seventh providing big-time thrills and a shot at glory if you bomb a long drive into a narrow landing area. This uphill hole, with Lake Michigan on the right and fescue lurking left, offer a strategic and aesthetic nod to the Irish courses Bay Harbor is patterned after.
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Resembling a Scottish country estate with its “deep wood accents, tartan plaids and massive Donald Ross Memorial #10 at Boyne Highlands A replica of Royal Dornoch #14 in Donald Ross’s home town.
The Quarry nine (built on the site of a former working quarry) is an eye-popping thrill ride with each hole daring you to play hero shots. The 478-yard par-4 fifth features an all-carry approach over water to a shallow, firm green. The eighth, which plays into a picturesque Lake Michigan shoreline setting, is easily one of the most picturesque par-3s in America. The Preserve is a parkland routing that plays well up to the lofty standards of the Links and Quarry. Winding extensively through the hardwoods for much of the nine, it opens up to the calming Lake Michigan shoreline. A short drive away, scenic 18-hole Crooked Tree Golf Club delivers stellar panoramic views and an underrated stretch of quality, finely-maintained golf holes. More than one person in our group said Crooked Tree was a course they could play every day. The Inn at Bay Harbor features 116 guest rooms and suites and 35 two- and three-bedroom cottages at the Lakeside Cottages and Cottages at Crooked Tree. All provide views of 12
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fireplaces, Boyne Highlands is a cozy escape just 20 minutes north of Bay Harbor.
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the renowned Million Dollar Sunsets. Dining and signature cocktails are next-level at Vintage Chophouse and Wine Bar. The hotel’s full-service spa and salon includes a private manicure/pedicure room and a private couples-massage room. Families can also enjoy the outdoor heated swimming pool and whirlpool, cabanas, beach area, lawn chess and croquet, exercise room and biking trails.
Boyne Highlands Resort Resembling a Scottish country estate with its deep wood accents, tartan plaids and massive fireplaces, Boyne Highlands is a cozy escape just 20 minutes north of Bay Harbor. Boyne Highlands is home to BOYNE Golf’s first golf course and a multi-course template many resorts have replicated through the years. A resort renovation is bringing fresh elegance, comfort and a tasteful sense of modern luxury to the property’s rooms and common areas, making The Highlands one
Arthur Arthur Hills Hills #13 #13 at at Boyne Boyne Highlands Highlands The The ten ten story story drop drop from from tee tee to to green green offers a majestic views Northern offer majestic views of of Northern Michigan. Michigan.
The Moor #18 at Boyne Highlands Resort The winding fairway offers “safe” options or the ability to challenge yourself.
the region’s premier travel experiences. Accommodations abound in the resort’s Main Lodge, Heather Highlands Inn and Townhouses, Alpine Village and, most popular for golf buddies’ trips, the Ross Cottages. With four different courses, Boyne Highlands, makes for an ideal, one-stop buddies trip. The timeless, strategic parkland allure of the Heather (the original Boyne course by Robert Trent Jones, Sr.) and the natural beauty of the Arthur Hills course, which features a ten story drop from tee to green on the 13th, stand tall as must-plays on a visit to Northern Michigan. The Heather, along with the Links/ Quarry, is also on Golf Digest’s list of America’s 100 Greatest Public Courses and, in 2019, was named the National Golf Course Owners Association’s Golf Course of the Year. The Donald Ross Memorial is an extremely well-executed tribute course composed of holes inspired by famous Ross designs that have collectively hosted three Ryder Cups, eight U.S. Amateurs, 11 PGA Championships and 14 U.S. Opens. Seminole, Oakland Hills, Oak Hill, Pinehurst, Inverness, Bob O’Link,
and Aronomink are a few of the legendary courses represented. More than being a thoughtful, well-executed tribute course, The Ross stands apart as a great start-to-finish experience. Recent renovations make The Moor course more enjoyable for those game may not be “tournament ready”. For those who wisely plan golf trips around game improvement, the BOYNE Golf Academy works tirelessly to stay on the cutting edge. An award-winning pro staff uses GEARS and TrackMan in lessons, while expert club fittings and the new TrackMan Range feature on the 32 acre practice range brings working on your game to an unprecedented level. Hit shots and you’ll receive shot data on each swing. Or prep for your round on Boyne Highlands and Bay Harbor Golf Club courses by playing them virtually on TrackMan Range’s gamified version. Just 27 miles away, Boyne Mountain Resort, offers the walkable and family-friendly allure of a European alpine village. Hugely popular for skiing during winter, Boyne NORTHE AS T.GOLF | AU GU S T / S E P T E MB E R 2021
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Finally, BOYNE Golf is centered amid one of America’s most beautiful vacation spots. Scenic Lake Michigan beach towns Charlevoix, Harbor Springs, and Petoskey are minutes away, and making a side trip to Mackinac Island is easy. This area has some of the best and most memorable before-or after-golf activities anywhere. Marinas, wineries and waterfront dining abound along with the chance to walk Ernest Hemingway’s steps of the summer destination of his youth on the quaint, charming streets of Petoskey. With 10 acclaimed golf courses sprawling
Quarry #6 at Bay Harbor Golf Club Built in an abandoned shale quarry, this course offers spectacular views of Little Traverse Bay and Lake Michigan.
Mountain plays up the ski village theme. The charming and vast resort includes accommodations from standard rooms to suites and condos, situated right at the base of the mountain. The Spa at Boyne Mountain, Michigan’s largest at 18,500 square feet, offer treatment rooms along with access to exercise equipment, steam, sauna and whirlpool facilities. Terrific dining options abound at Boyne Mountain too! Boyne Mountain offers two fun golf courses, the 7,045-yard Alpine and 7,061-yard Monument, which both offer tremendous views of nearby Deer Lake. Both courses zigzag through tree-lined slopes before winding down to tamer, rolling terrain. They each begin with a scenic 10-minute cart ride up the ski hill to their respective first tees. With sweeping drops to narrow fairways carved from the forest, Monument requires more heroic shots. Holes here are dedicated to golfing legends like Sam Snead, Gene Sarazen and Byron Nelson. Playing in a similar fashion down the mountain, the neighboring Alpine course features a more parkland layout with classic strategic bunkering and large green complexes that can challenge the best golfers. After golf, don’t miss one of the region’s best lunch and dinner destinations, across the street at the lakefront Beach House. 14
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The Alpine #15 at Boyne Mountain Resort The Alpine and Monument courses offer numerous views of Deer Lake as you play down from the top of the mountain.
All of BOYNE Golf’s courses are maintained to meticulous and consistent standards. While there, a staffer showed us that every green on all 10 courses were rolling with much less than one foot of variance on the Stimpmeter. That’s impressive, especially considering the courses were all in good enough shape to host a top-tier tournament at the drop of a hat.
across three separate and distinctive, resort properties and an abundance of packages to fit a broad array of itineraries, you can’t go wrong putting your next golf trip in the hands of the folks who’ve been curating this destination for 70+ years.
For more information on BOYNE Golf, and to plan your summer golf adventure, visit www.BOYNEgolf.com
2019 NATIONAL GOLF COURSE OF THE YEAR The Heather BEST GOLF RESORTS IN AMERICA BOYNE Golf — Forbes.com — 100 GREATEST PUBLIC COURSES The Heather #92, Links/Quarry #80 — Golf Digest — EDITOR’S CHOICE BEST GOLF RESORTS IN AMERICA Bay Harbor Golf Club & Inn at Bay Harbor — Golf Digest — TOP 100 RESORTS Buddies Trip BOYNE Golf Luxury Bay Harbor Golf Club & Inn at Bay Harbor — GOLF Magazine & GOLF.com —
AS PURE AS IT GETS The time to book Northern Michigan’s Best is NOW! Visit BOYNEgolf.com or call 866.721.4033 for more details.
Vermont’s Most Beautiful Address Surrounded by the lush Kedron Valley and stunning views of Mt. Peg, the Woodstock Country Club boasts a premier 18-hole, Robert Trent Jones, Sr. designed course. Consistently regarded as a top golf resort, this scenic countryside golf experience has no shortage of charm and challenge. Everything you need for a perfect vacation. Adventure, luxury, and absolute relaxation. Book our Unlimited Golf Package and stay at the Woodstock Inn & Resort!
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THE VALLEY FORGE & MONTGOMERY COUNTY EXPERIENCE: Montgomery County, Pennsylvania is home to 50 golf courses, including some of the most historic and top-ranked courses in the country. And with 80 nearby hotels,
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New England Mountain Golf at its Best With 9 Great Courses to Stay & Play
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HE WHITE MOUNTAINS OF NEW HAMPSHIRE are the perfect backdrop for some of the most amazing golf in the Northeast. In spring, summer and fall each year, this region plays host to golfers who are looking for spectacular golf in and around the White Mountain National Forest. For fall golf there is no better place to be for clean crisp air and incredible fall scenery from tee to green on every shot! The “Road to the Links” leads straight to the White Mountains of New Hampshire and ten of the most prestigious and scenic golf courses in all New England! From challenging 9-hole family courses to 18-hole championship venues each beautifully designed course is distinctly different, “one of a kind,” offering a true test of golf skills at every level. And, given our location in the magnificent White Mountains, the biggest challenge just may be keeping your eye on the ball when surrounded by some of the most beautiful scenery in the world!
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9 Scenic Courses to Stay & Play
From spring greens to brilliant fall foliage, golfers have three seasons to enjoy their favorite pastime. Add in first-class lodging, amazing casual to fine dining, family attractions, a cool arts scene, and much more for a Stay & Play experience to elevate your game. Wherever you are you’ll be minutes to a spectacular course. With all ten courses 5 to 45 minutes from North Conway Village you can easily play one, two, or more during your stay.
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Book your Fall Golf Vacations and come play when the Mountains are brilliant with all the color of the Season!
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SOME SAY GOLF IS “JUST A GAME.” TRUE, BUT ASK ANYONE WHO PLAY’S AND THEY’LL USE WORDS LIKE “PASSION”, “ADDICTION” AND “LIFESTYLE.” IT’S ALL OF THAT AND MORE ... AS YOU’LL DISCOVER AT EACH COURSE FOUND ON THE “ROAD TO THE LINKS.
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Lodging with Golf on Site and Independently Owned Restaurants
Omni Mount Washington Resort, Bretton Woods NH www.OmniHotels.com/MountWashington
White Mountain Hotel & Resort, North Conway NH www.whitemountainhotel.com
Mountain View Grand Resort
9 Great Mountain Golf Courses at One Great Destination Close to Home Androscoggin Valley Country Club Gorham, NH
Mountain View Grand Resort Golf Course Whitefield, NH
Bridgton Highlands Country Club Bridgton, ME
North Conway Country Club North Conway, NH
Eagle Mountain House Golf Club Jackson, NH
Omni Mount Washington Golf Club Bretton Woods, NH
Hale’s Location Golf Course North Conway, NH
Wentworth Golf Club Jackson, NH
Eagle Mountain House & Golf Club, Jackson NH www.eaglemt.com
Mountain View Grand Resort, Whitefield NH www.mountainviewgrand.com
Indian Mound Golf Club Ossipee, NH
For more information visit GolfMWV.com, VisitMWV.com, or call the Mt. Washington Valley Chamber of Commerce at 603-356-5701.
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Legendary Golf Lives Here 3 Distinct Courses, 1 Unforgettable Destination
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S ONE OF JUST A FEW RESORTS in the world that feature a traditional and modern architect on the same property, French Lick Resort is a golf enthusiast’s dream. Ample in beauty and ambitious in challenge, The Pete Dye Course at French Lick has quickly earned acclaim as a premier course statewide and nationally since opening in 2009. The Donald Ross Course at French Lick offers a classic twist, fresh off celebrating its 100th year of golf. Perfect for a warmup round or squeezing in an extra nine holes, the Valley Links Course is a parkland-style layout that allows you to maximize your play time. It all adds up to 45 holes of golf resortwide at a hidden gem of the golf world.
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FOR 9 STRAIGHT YEARS, THE DYE AND ROSS COURSES HAVE RANKED #1 AND #2 ON GOLFWEEK’S “BEST YOU CAN PLAY” IN INDIANA LIST, MAKING FRENCH LICK RESORT A TRUE BUCKET-LIST DESTINATION.
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Stay and Play That golf trip you and your buddies have been talking about forever? This is the place to make it happen. Picture it: An afternoon on a championship course; an evening of feasting at the steakhouse; a round of cigars to kick off the night; and action at the casino lasting into the early morning. You’ve got plenty of options after your rounds are over. For groups of 8 or more, contact Alex Whiteman at awhiteman@ frenchlick.com or (812) 936-9300, ext. 7227.
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Big Cedar Lodge
The Ozark Mountains of Missouri By Alice & Danny Scott
The Destination
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HE ENTERTAINMENT CAPITAL OF BRANSON is evolving, in great part due to the vision of Johnny Morris, founder of Bass Pro Shops. The Ozark Mountains of Missouri are a geographical anomaly where limestone formations are a work of art. Pristine lakes and streams offer outdoor activities year-round.
The Venue Bass Pro Shops Big Cedar Lodge, America’s Premier Wilderness Resort is HUGE. The long entrance on Nature Drive passes Summit Overlook and crosses streams with little falls, setting the stage for wilderness fun in all parts of the 4600 acres. Walls at registration are lined with animal trophies and the giant shop is filled with everything you didn’t know you need. Many grand lodges and Camp Long Creek offer a variety of rustic décor and views with modern amenities. There is no shortage of activities at Fun Mountain, the Marina, Beach, Brushy Creek water park and the Ancient Ozarks Natural History Museum. The Lost Canyon Cave Trail is a golf cart excursion through waterfalls and a cave with a drive-up Bat Bar inside. Holy cocktail Batman! 30
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The Golf Big Cedar Golf comprises five of Branson’s nine public courses, incorporating the astounding Ozark scenery in a Disneyesque golf experience. Jack Nicklaus’s Top of the Rock was the only short course played on the PGA Tour. A stunning first tee delivers an endless view of Table Rock Lake with Chapel of the Ozarks and Jack’s Cabin. The course meanders through an enchanting forest, encircling two ponds with a gliding swan and a heron that habitually perches on top of one rock. Buffalo Ridge Springs is the former 18-hole Branson Creek built by Fazio and yes, a herd of buffalo graze the hillsides. Gary Player’s Mountain Top is a 13-hole walking course that really feels like the top of the world with infinity edge greens. The course ascends and descends with metal skywalks leading golfers over cavernous formations. Ozarks National is Big Cedar’s 2019 Coore & Crenshaw design. The high plain position exposes golfers to the elements. Watch the wind and hit the fairway or your ball disappears in native grasses. Halfway cabins offer soothing treats. Tiger Woods fulfilled his design dream with Payne’s Valley, paying tribute to the late, great, Ozarkite Payne Stewart. It culminates with a bonus 19th par 3 island green
and tall cascading falls over a limestone canvas where a hole in one wins a $1k gift card. From there, Cliff Hanger Drive rises dramatically for a mile up the winding trail, skirting caves and waterfalls to the clubhouse with a wraparound patio for panoramic views. The “19th wonder of the world” claim is spot on. The clubhouse at Top of the Rock includes Arnie’s Barn, relocated from Palmer’s family farm in Latrobe, Pennsylvania. Laden with memorabilia and good food, it leads to the Buffalo Bar and patio where a bagpipe and canon ceremony is performed at sunset. A valiant Native American statue on horseback overlooking Table Rock Lake far below has become iconic.
And More Missouri is the “Show Me State” after all, and Branson boasts over 40 live theaters showcasing music, comedy, and magic. Relocated city performers and superior local talent have elevated the Hillbilly Broadway theme. Illusionist Rick Thomas mentored with Siegfried and Roy and performs mind boggling feats in his Dream Mansion. Beautiful family vocals, dance moves and instrumentation entertain in the popular Haygoods Show. NORTHE AS T.GOLF | AUGU S T / S E P T E MB E R 2021
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Dozens of amusement parks, including Silver Dollar City, thrill all ages. The Titanic Museum sensationalizes the experience of hanging on to the ship’s rail as the vessel shifts. Historic Branson riverfront shops and restaurants are electrified by the “mini-Bellagio fountain show” set to music.
Our Takeaway Middle America’s most visited destination truly rivals Bandon Dunes and Pinehurst for quality of golf including more public courses. A lifetime of visits might never cover all the activities and entertainment that Branson has to offer. While Branson is worthy on its own, Johnny Morris is the wizard of wilderness business and fun. Big Cedar Lodge is everything it is cracked up to be, so go Big or stay home. 32
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The Journey This is a long but scenic drive for post pandemic road trippers. If you’re ready to wing it, choose between Branson Airport direct or nearby Springfield-Branson National Airport.
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Come Home!
The USGA chose Pinehurst to build its second headquarters and said the decision was like “Coming Home.” This fall come home to the Pinehurst, Southern Pines, Aberdeen Area for a legendary golf experience worth writing home about. Tee off today by planning your next golf adventure and make memories inside the Home of American Golf!
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Titletown USA
The Home of American Golf is steeped in more than a century of history and tradition. While folks around the Sandhills region of North Carolina will always treasure their past, these days they are more firmly focused on their future. The region’s excitement boils down to two words: championship golf. One of the game’s two governing bodies, the United States Golf Association (USGA), is establishing a second home in Pinehurst. “Golf House Pinehurst” will eventually be the site of the USGA’s equipment research and testing center, and turfgrass agronomy and management offices, as well as a museum and welcome center — all of which will be accessible to the public. The USGA also tabbed the resort’s No. 2 Course at its first U.S Open anchor site, with five championships scheduled through 2047. The total $25 million investment over the next several years includes the construction of two buildings to be located near the clubhouse on the historic Pinehurst Resort property, housing 50 full-time USGA staff members. Other exciting news includes approval of The Lodge at Pinehurst hotel, a new, 64,000-square-foot, 34-room hotel on Pinehurst Resort’s campus. Plans for the hotel 34
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include meeting spaces, locker rooms, a fitness center and bar. Construction is scheduled to begin in early 2022 and be complete in time for the next U.S. Open at Pinehurst No. 2 in 2024. All 34 guest rooms and suites will overlook The Cradle short course — offering the only golf course views available at any Pinehurst Resort hotel. The Lodge factors into Pinehurst Resort’s overall vision as both a modern complement to the resort’s three existing hotels and as a venue that will elevate athletes’ experience of the U.S. Open and other USGA championships. The Sandhills’ next championship will be the 77th U.S. Women’s Open Championship at Pine Needles Lodge and Golf Club in Southern Pines. The event is slated for June 2-5, 2022. This will be the seventh USGA championship at Pine Needles, but the first time since 2007 the resort has hosted the U.S. Women’s Open. Pine Needles hosted the U.S. Senior Women’s Open in 2019. Weekly tickets are now available for sale at USWomensOpen.com. Ticket options include a weekly gallery package that includes VIP parking and TuesdaySunday access to the event. There’s also a Bell Pavilion
While savoring its rich history, the Pinehurst, Southern Pines, Aberdeen Area of North Carolina looks forward to its championship future By Brad King
FALL GOLF PACKAGES Tobacco Road Golf & Travel The Sandhills Classic 3 Rounds/2 Nights - $387+ pp/dble occ. One Round each at Tobacco Road, Longleaf and Deercroft. 2 nights lodging at TownePlace Suites. Offer good through Dec 31, 2021 tobaccoroadtravel.com 877-284-3762 Pinehurst Resort Bed & Breakfast Golf Package Starting at $570 per person/dble occ. Rates are per person per night. Subject to tax and resort service charge. A $195 premium applies to rounds on No. 2. Offer Good: Sept 9 - Nov 3, 2021 pinehurst.com 855-235-8507
pass, named for Peggy Kirk Bell, which will include the first two options plus access to an open-air sports bar and one weekday round of golf at Pine Needles. Of course, there are plenty more reasons for excitement around the Sandhills, including a renovation of Southern Pines Golf Club, a vintage Donald Rossdesigned course dating to the early 1900s that is now under management of the company that owns and operates Pine Needles and Mid Pines. Among many improvements, every fairway at Southern Pines GC is being widened to make them more inviting for beginning players, but also allow more advanced players to strategize, while detailing work will make each green complex feel and play the way Ross originally intended. There’s also a new, 16,000-square-foot clubhouse, 15 cottages and a standalone pro shop being constructed among numerous other upgrades at the private Dormie Club, the only original Bill Coore-Ben Crenshaw design in North Carolina. The Home of American Golf remains proud of its past — and equally excited for its future. www.HomeofGolf.com
First Tee Golf Packages 3 Rounds/2 Nights - $259 per person/ double occupancy Play Whsipering Pines, Whispering Woods and Seven Lakes with lodging at Best Western Offer Good: Sept 1 - Nov 30, 2021 firsttee.net 800-781-1165 Golf Escapes of the Sandhills 3 Rounds/2 Nights - Starting at $286 per person/double occupancy Choose from 9 courses in the area with lodging at Best Western Offer Good: Sept 12 - Nov 13, 2021 golfescapesinc.com 877-205-7775 Talamore Golf Resort Fall Packages starting at $403 per person/quad occupancy 3 Rounds/2 Nights including Talamore, Legacy, Hyland Golf Club, Longleaf or Seven Lakes. Terms/conditions apply. Offer Good: Sept 12 - Nov 13, 2021 talamoregolfresort.com/golfpackages 800-552-6292 Prices and availability subject to change. See websites for terms and conditions, restrictions, black out dates & other terms that may apply. NORTHE AS T.GOLF | AU GU S T / S E P T E MB E R 2021
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The Business Lunch Golf Shirt - $88.00 This stylish polo is ideal for the guy that leaves the office for lunch at 11:30, and makes it back just in time for his late afternoon meeting. This shirt is fresh, clean, and it screams “I winter in Palm Beach.”
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APPAREL & ACCESSORIES | WHAT’S TRENDING
Kenny Flowers KennyFlowers.com
Kenny Flowers is an upscale, tropical clothing and lifestyle brand putting a fresh spin on Hawaiian shirts, resort looks, golf polos, and men & women’s swimwear. In 2021, the brand expanded into golf with a first-of-its-kind line of high-quality golf shirts for both men and women. Kenny Flowers is all about embracing the feeling of vacation, every day.
Greyson Clothiers
Greysonclothiers.com A brand that extends far beyond the course, Greyson breaks through the traditional rulebook of golf fashion. Delivering timeless styles combined with the latest fashion trends, Greyson offers a collection that wears equally well on and off the course.
Yukon Ultralight Hybrid Vest – $225.00 Constructed from a technical fabric with fourway stretch for a full range of motion and perfect for on or off the golf course. Perfect for any weather, this lightweight golf vest is water and wind resistant.
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With hues of blue cool enough for the course and hot enough to put you on a winning streak. It lets your best friends and your most feared opponents know that the only time you lay up is at the beachfront infinity pool after the round.
The Fontelina – Long Sleeve Linen
- $118.00 When life gives you lemons… elevate them. Refreshing and sweet (with a serious kick), the Fontelina long sleeve linen shirt is a tall, cold glass of linen-ade. For a walk along the shore on a balmy evening.
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$130.00 The Saville Camo Montauk Trouser was built for function and performance but designed as a dress pant. Constructed with eight-way stretch performance fabric sourced in Italy. Featuring an all-over camo print in smoke heather.
The Saint Polo - $110.00 Featuring an all-over print that symbolizes the exploration of the sprawling River West. This lightweight and moisture-wicking offers plenty of stretch and breathability to keep you comfortable on and off the course.
(2) Amagansett 5 Pocket Pant
$185.00 The Amagansett 5 Pocket pant is constructed from a lightweight cottontwill fabric designed for on and off the golf course which includes antimicrobial and moisture-wicking with four-way stretch.
Huron Polo - $95.00 Moisture-wicking and antimicrobial golf polo with added breathability for the golf course. Finished with a four-button placket and a contrast collar for a classic stripe look. 40
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FootJoy
Footjoy.com At FootJoy, there is no compromise. They believe in achieving a unique sense of balance between craftsmanship and technology, style and comfort, fit and function. It’s a commitment that is reflected in every product they make and is appreciated by passionate golfers the world over, especially on the PGA Tour. When you see the FJ, you know you are getting quality.
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(1) Gingham Stretch Cotton - $145.00 The perfect shirt for the modern lifestyle. A classic button down shirt elevated by premium fabric and understated details. Yarn-dyed plaid with multiple colors. Pairs great with a sweater or vest. (2) Stretch Pique Floral Trim Buttondown Collar - $72.00
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This floor trim polo offers a unique floral trim which offers just the right amount of boldness needed to stand out. Made with an exclusive ProDry fabrication which provides superior moisture control that quickly wicks away moisture, keeping you dry and comfortable.
(3) Sueded Cotton Twill 5 Pocket Pants -
$125.00 These luxury pants are tailored from a soft cotton twill with a bit of stretch. Less topstitching achieves a clean and modern straight fitting look.
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(4) Club Casuals Suede Loafers - $169.99
The Martin Last offers a narrow toe character with a narrow fit across the forefoot, a low instep, and a slightly narrow heel. Designed for everyday use in the office or golf club, the soft suede uppers offer sophisticated styling with contrast stitched details.
(5) Club Casuals Loafers - $169.99
FJ Club Casuals feature full grain leather or soft suede with DuraMax rubber outsoles, providing appropriate styling for the office or golf club. This pair comes in extra wide width. Extra wide golf shoes allow room to breathe and performance.
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(6) Stretch Jersey ¼ Zip - $125.00 FJ Performance Mid-Layers are versatile pieces that allow the player to adapt to changing weather conditions. The four-way stretch shell allows free range of motion throughout the golf swing. Designed for easy on/off wear as conditions change on the course. (7) Golf Doodle Print Lisle Self Collar Polo
-$75.00 This great polo offers a fun design to keep you looking sharp. Easy to care for fabric is machine washable with minimal wrinkling or shrinkage and anti-microbial finish helps inhibit odor buildup when ambient moisture is present.
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Unique Golf Equipment for Your Bag When it comes to new equipment for your bag are you attracted to the big box brands or are you the player that desires something unique to your golf personality and brand? If this is you the best place to start is by following golf equipment influencers and boutique brands on social media and their hashtags. These companies produce “works of art” from one of a kind irons to painted heads, custom stamps and more. Be ready to pay a pretty penny for the quality and craftsmanship that mass-produced clubs cannot match.
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Bomar Putting Company A woman owned, family operated Side-Saddle Putting company. Bombar believes in an athletic approach to putting by facing your target and making a natural motion for improved accuracy on the putting green. @bomarputtinco www.bomarputting.com
Cody James
Custom putters, headcovers and divot tools for golfers from around the world. Attention to detail and endless possibilities make for the best in quality and precision milled putters made in the USA. @codyjamesputters www.codyjamesputters.com
Artisan Golf
Hand-crafted custom wedges & putters. All the details of each product are documented and easily tracked by individualized serial numbers featuring a golfers’ lifetime player number. @artisangolftx www.artisangolftx.com
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National Custom Works
Handcrafted irons & wedges by Don White and Jeff McCoy. 3D Printed Putters, Persimmon by Tad Moore and Bespoke ferrules by Boyd Blade & Ferrule Company. @nationalcustom www.nationalcustomworks.com
Tyson Lamb
Tyson Lamb is a small Texas based designer, fabricator, machinist, and putter maker. Tyson is just a normal guy who loves golf and loves to make. His custom products are American made since forever for the golf professional, collector or amateur. @tyson_lamb www.lambcrafted.com
Olson Putter Co
Logan Olson is a metal worker, programmer, machinist and your friendly neighborhood putter maker. Logan uses a combination of leading performance CNC manufacturing techniques along with old world handcrafted skill and attention to detail to create unique and beautiful products. @olsonmfg www.olson-mfg.com
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V1 Game and V1 Golf Apps Advanced Game Improvement Need data to inform your improvement process?
The V1 Game mobile app delivers an innovative combination of on-course GPS data plus deep-dive performance analytics – including numerous Stroke Gained categories – that help golfers understand their on-course tendencies and pinpoint the skills they need to practice most in order to improve. The app requires no external hardware or second screens to provide its A.I.-powered game improvement platform. It’s unique, and convenient, in that regard. V1 Game’s A.I. Shot Tracking uses sensors in your smartphone or Apple Watch to detect shots and automatically track your round. An Apple Watch helps V1 Game detect when you swing, marks your location, and emits a soft vibration to confirm your swing detection. 46
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If you don't have an Apple Watch, simply start a round and keep your phone in a front or back pocket, or in the cart or golf bag. V1 Game uses the phone’s GPS and accelerometer data, to determine where and when you potentially hit a shot. You may need to do some slight post-round editing - as with every shot-tracking software on the market - by simply dragging shot locations with your finger on the hole map, in places the A.I. marked shots. Virtual Caddie goes beyond anything else available, using A.I. to provide adjusted ‘Plays Like’ yardages but also building a history of how you perform from various situations based on club use, lie, distance to the hole and weather conditions. It then offers simplified insights during rounds, giving club recommendations and a quick
snapshot of the data – just like a Tour caddie. It even warns what to watch for on approach shots, based on miss tendency data. The feature-loaded Virtual Coach uses A.I. to analyze the data and advise users what to work on specifically. It displays advice, such as “Work on Approach Shots First” and “You are losing the most strokes on putts from 6-10 ft. Practice this range to improve the fastest.” Virtual Coach ‘trends’ plots to quickly see what areas of their game are improving with practice or declining from neglect. Pairing this data with a V1 instructor can further accelerate progress, especially if that teacher is armed with the V1 Coach app for instructors.
SEE YOURSELF IMPROVE On the video analysis and instruction side, V1’s mainstay V1 Golf Plus app was recently updated for a faster, sleeker user interface. Users can send video of their swings to the pro of their choice (V1 is affiliated with more than 13,000 professional teaching pros) and receive custom lessons with voice over instruction, telestration and useful drills for targeted improvement from the pro. V1 is now offering the “Summer Swing & Score Special” until August 31. Act now and you can take 25% off of a V1 Golf Plus premium subscription, to improve your swing, and 25% off any V1 Game premium subscription tier, to improve your score. Use Code: SUMMER25 to redeem. V1 Game Summer Score Special: v1sports.com/athletes/v1-game-app-summer-special25/ V1 Golf Plus Summer Swing Special: v1sports.com/athletes/v1-golf-plus-summer-special25/
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Kirkland Signature V2.0 Performance Plus ($12.50 dozen)
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category. Available only in packages
of two dozen for $24.99.
The Proper Ball for Your Game There is an old saying, “The golf ball is your most important piece of equipment because it’s used for every shot.” Unquestionably true so paying attention to selecting the proper ball only makes sense. One way is to start around the green— putting, chipping, pitching—not on the tee. In fact, the distance difference in modern golf balls is best determined by computerized swing analyzer and it may not be that great. On-course factors such as how the ball reacts in the wind do make a difference. Does a ball have too little spin on short iron shots or too much? How does it feel off your putter? Makes sense, doesn’t it? Two or three yards or even ten yards off the tee probably will not affect your score nearly as much as being able to stop a wedge shot next to the pin.
Another selection method is to look back at the past few rounds and figure out which shot, or shots could the ball be of more help? It might be a few yards more length or straighter tee shots or maybe more control of chip shots or…well, you get the idea. Then find the ball to provide the performance you want with that type of shot. A urethane cover ball with three or more layers offering lots of short shot spin may give your scoring the boost it needs. On the other hand, if you need some more distance with the driver or have trouble with a “banana ball” slice a two-piece ionomer cover (Surlyn) distance ball may provide the answer. Regarding price consider your budget first and do not pay for performance you don’t need. Try a sleeve of the ball you think may be the right one, a sleeve of a lower priced
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ball and one higher priced over 18 holes, 6 holes each, to see what difference if any you can find. It may be the more expensive ball has the distance, spin and control you are looking for or perhaps the less expensive and mid-price balls perform the same or close to the same. This simple testing can make a lot of difference but remember ball technology is constantly evolving so it doesn’t hurt to redo the selection process every year. The final advice is to forget about what your buddies play and what the professionals on TV are teeing up. Do not mistake the ball performance that will improve your score for the cachet of a paid endorser. Most manufacturers offer a range of balls from pure distance to premium professional models. Here are some of the balls we recommend.
Mizuno RB 566 ($22 dozen) and RB 566V ($30 dozen) The RB 566 is a low compression two-layer ball with an ionomer
cover and an instantly recognizable pattern of 566 dimples using both regular size and micro-dimples. The RB 566V also has an
ionomer cover but is three layers still with a soft feel. The cover has a 566 D-dimple design and the 566V has a higher launch
angle. The dimple pattern of each is designed to keep the ball in the air longer for more carry.
Callaway Golf Chrome Soft Family ($48 dozen)
Each has a four-piece construction and urethane cover with the
Chrome Soft being higher launch with lower spin than the Chrome Soft X which has faster ball speed off the driver and a soft inner
mantle with firmer outer mantle. The Chrome Soft X LS is targeted
for very high swing speed players such as professionals looking for lower driver spin and short iron control. Phil Mickelson and Jon Rahm play the Chrome Soft X.
OnCore Golf Vero X-1 ($40 dozen)
The premium category Vero X-1 is meant for players of mid-
handicap or better. It is constructed with four layers including a cast urethane 318-dimple cover plus a larger core and has an
80 to 84 compression rating. The transition layer between cover and mantle is nano-engineered and the mantle has a small amount of metal powder to improve flight stability.
Bridgestone Golf Tour B Family ($45 dozen)
All have three-piece construction, a Gradational Compression
Core with urethane cover. Tour B X and Tour B XS are for players
with driver swings greater than 105 mph. XS is softer for short iron spin and X is firmer. Tour B RX and Tour B RXS for swing speeds
less than 105mph. RXS has softer cover and RX is firmer. Bryson DeChambeau plays the Tour B X and Tiger Woods a signature version of the Tour B X.
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PRO SHOP BE THE BALL
Srixon Z-Star ($43 dozen)
The seventh Z-Star generation includes two models, the threepiece Z-Star and four-piece Z-Star XV. The Z-Star is
90-compression with a slightly thicker urethane cover than the 102-compression XV and both use Srixon’s Spin Skin and
Snell Golf MTX ($34 dozen)
Snell’s plan of selling tour-category balls directly to the consumer
FastLayer Core technologies. The XV can be expected to be longer and have a mid to high trajectory while the Z-Star offers more greenside spin and control.
at a third less than the price of the leading ball continues to be a
real business success story. Both the MTB Black and MTB-X are three-piece construction with a cast urethane 360 dimple cover
with the Black having lower spin off irons. The X has a firmer feel (85-90 compression) and higher approach shot spin while the Black a softer feel (75-80 compression).
Wilson Staff Model ($45 dozen) RZN Golf HS-Tour ($40 dozen)
Wilson has reentered the premium ball category with this ball after concentrating for some time on low compression distance balls
A Taiwanese company purchased the RZN ball technology patents
such as the Wilson Duo. The new Staff Model is four-piece
compression four-piece HS-Tour is the top of their line. It has a
outer mantle plus a HPF inner mantle and a core said to be of high
swing speeds, a larger high rebound core and the inner mantle has a
offers a lower trajectory.
when Nike dropped out of the golf equipment business and the 105
construction with a 362-dimple cast urethane cover, a hard ionomer
urethane cover and a compression rating of 105 for those with higher
resiliency. There is also an unpainted Staff Model R version that
textured surface the company says improves energy transfer.
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TaylorMade Golf TP 5 and TP5x ($48 dozen)
Volvik XT Soft ($38 dozen)
This three-piece urethane cover ball is billed by the company as
Both of the TP balls have five layers including a cast urethane cover
“having it all.” The soft feel of its lower compression matched
years between the two has been retained and TP5 has a larger core
off the tee while the thermoplastic urethane cover help with
TP5x has a firmer feel than its stablemate and testing shows more
cubic octahedron design that the company says improves
with a redesigned shallower dimple. The distinction of previous
with a high-response core are designed to give lots of distance
for a softer feel while producing additional spin around the green.
greenside spin and control on scoring shots. Dimples are in a
yards with the driver, but its cover has been made softer to help
stability in flight.
with scoring shots.
Titleist Pro V1 and Pro V1x ($50 dozen)
The Pro V1 and Pro V1x are the standard by which all premium golf balls are judged for good reason; they are the most popular on the world’s professional tours and with consumers. The three-piece
Vice Golf Drive ($20 dozen quantity discounts)
Titleist’s cast urethane elastomer cover. Compared to the Pro V1x,
Drive model is a low compression with soft feel designed for
the driver.
construction uses a cover of DuPont Surlyn and Vice’s Speed Core
388 dimple Pro V1 and four-piece 428 dimple Pro V1x have
the Pro V1 has a softer feel, a lower trajectory and lower spin with
Vice balls are sold in big box stores and over the Internet. The players having a low to medium clubhead speed. The two-piece
for added distance. The cover is cut resistant and durable with 392 symmetrically placed dimples.
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MOLORI UNPLUGGED
By John Molori
The Mysterious Mingling of Golf and Baseball
S
OME SAY THEY ARE DIAMETRIC OPPOSITES. Others say they are sister sports – a comparable mélange of swinging
analytics and hand-eye coordination. There has always
Further cementing that intrinsic link between baseball and golf, Peterson chose World Series winning manager Davey Johnson to write the book’s foreword.
been a love/hate relationship
Johnson states, “Although
between the sports of golf and
this book may not be the first
baseball.
time someone has made con-
There are numerous
nection between the athletic
tales of baseball play-
motions shared by baseball
ers-turned-golfers who had
and golf, the presentation of
to completely break free
concepts, drills, and training
from the physics of the base-
routines is the most compre-
ball swing in order to proper-
hensive connection yet.”
ly swing the club. Still more
Peterson’s concepts are based
stories exist connecting the
on a basic, ground-up approach,
physics of the baseball swing
emphasizing the shared con-
to excellence on the links.
cepts of weight transfer in both
Consider this your summer trip into the mingling of two of America’s favorite
the golf and baseball swings. Says Peterson, “Baseball-Golf
Zack Greinke
connects the correct motions of
pastimes. With apologies to the late great Rod Serling,
the legs, hips, torso, shoulders, arms, and hands that combine
you are entering the Baseball-Golf Twilight Zone.
to produce the kind of golf swing golfers desire.”
Don’s Dogma
Athletic Aces
PGA professional Don Peterson is one of the most accom-
Perhaps best known as the niece of Tiger Woods, Chey-
plished and experienced golf instructors and teachers in the
enne Woods has established herself as a top-level golfer
world. He has taught more than 100,000 peo-
with an impressive resume. After an outstanding career at
ple and has garnered numerous honors and
Wake Forest, she has made her mark on the Symetra Tour,
plaudits. His Swing Factory in Roswell, GA is
LPGA Tour, and Ladies European Tour.
one of the best golf schools in the nation.
So, what does this solid pro have to do with baseball?
Peterson delved into the baseball/golf
Well, in an Instagram post from earlier this year, Woods
issue in his book Baseball Golf Swing Meth-
showcased the golf exploits of a similarly talented profes-
od. He uses the relationship between the
sional athlete: New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Hicks. The
golf and baseball swings to correct or, in
hard-hitting Bronx Bomber has been golfing since his South-
his words, “rebuild” a faulty swing.
ern California childhood and remains an avid player.
Says Peterson, “The Original Baseball Golf Swing Meth-
The aforementioned Instagram post centered on a
od emphasizes the similarities between baseball and golf
round of golf that Woods and Hicks played together at Ari-
swings in presenting a series of precision and power drills
zona’s Silverleaf Club in Arizona. Woods documented that
to help anyone play better golf.” His book includes training
Hicks scored an impressive hole in one at Silverleaf. Specif-
techniques illustrated with hundreds of photos and graphics.
ically, Woods stated that the feat was accomplished with a 3-wood on a 303-yard par-4!
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Liking Lefty When Phil Mickelson defied the odds, competition, and Father Time to win this year’s PGA Championship, he confirmed his metamorphosis from an inscrutable, inconsistent player who could not win a Major to a respected grand champion. While the golf world as a whole rejoiced in the victory, baseball author and sportscaster Bob Halloran must have felt a special sense of joy. Halloran, an avid golfer as well as a brain aneurysm survivor, has patterned his approach to the game after Mickelson’s. He relates, “I think Phil Mickelson’s got the right perspective. He competes really hard, wants to win badly, but win or lose, he smiles and returns to his beautiful family.”
Cheyenne Woods & Arron Hicks
Halloran’s golf journey has been a long one. “In college, I played
Hicks and Woods are no strangers to hitting the course together. The popular Yankee caddied for Woods at a Cactus Tour match back in January 2021. Adding to the connection is the fact that, as a youngster, Hicks played the same course that Tiger Woods
Bass River and Blue Rock a lot,” says Halloran who wrote and narrated a DVD focusing on Cape Cod golf spots. “I’ve played a bunch of different places on the Cape including Highland Links, which is a fun loop with a nostalgic feel. With
played in his formative golf years.
charity tournaments, I’ve had a chance to play
Golfing Greinke
Ferncroft, Ipswich, International, Lake Winnipe-
Aaron Hicks’ golf-loving Major League brethren
saukee, Brae Burn and others.”
includes Zack Greinke, one of the most successful
Like any golf lover, Halloran has his own
pitchers of his generation. The 37-year-old Houston
tastes. “I like every course with good greens,
Astros hurler has compiled a 216-129 career record
soft and fast,” he states. “I hit a high ball, but
with an impressive 3.38 career ERA.
I don’t get the backspin on it, so I like it when
In 18 MLB seasons, he has struck out nearly
I can land the ball softly and it sits. Nice fair-
2800 batters. In addition to the Astros, Greinke has
ways, scenic views and changes in elevation
toiled for the Royals, Brewers, Angels, Dodgers, and
are all nice.”
Diamondbacks. The 6-time All-Star won the 2009 Cy
In addition to Mickelson, Halloran has tai-
Young Award with Kansas City. He is also a 6-time Gold Glove winner. Greinke’s prowess in the field is aided by his tre-
lored his game to two other classic pros. “I think about Tom Watson when I swing. His body type
Bob Halloran
and mine are similar, and his rhythm is so perfect.
mendous hand-eye coordination honed via his love of golf. He is
I’ve also got a little Jim Furyk thing going on at the top of my
also one of the best hitting pitchers in the game.
swing.”
In a league where most pitchers are easy outs, Greinke has put
Halloran’s connection to baseball is palpable in his job as a
up some standout numbers at the plate. In 2008, he batted .286
sports anchor/reporter at WCVB-TV in Boston and in his book
for the Royals. In 2013 with the Dodgers, he hit .328, and in 2019
Destiny Derailed, a chronicle of the 2003 Boston Red Sox. In
with Arizona and Houston, Greinke batted .280.
addition, the proceeds from his book The Fellowship of the No
Greinke is so linked to both baseball and golf that he has a line of golf gear and accessories at MLB.com. Fans can check out Zack Greinke ball markers, hat clips, head covers, tees, golf bags, golf balls, and more. The pitcher/golfer also has a line of golf towels. He remains one of the best MLB golfers with a handicap just above 1.
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ROSS’S RULES
By Jack Ross
EPIC COLLAPSES IN MAJORS
Y
OU CAN FIND MANY LISTS of famous “collapses” in golf.
majors and 62 tour events, but in some ways the charac-
Sunday? Bungling the final hole to lose a championship? My
ter of a competitor is measured by the times he came up
personal collapse: going double bogey, bogey on the last two
painfully short. In the final round of the 1966 U.S. Open
holes as a teenager to shoot
at the Olympic Club, Palmer
80. I still have never broken 80.
had a 7-stroke lead over Billy
Although a major champion-
Casper with nine holes to play.
ship was not at stake, it was
Rather than play conserva-
devastating.
tively, Palmer continued in his
Here is a short list of some
aggressive style, found trouble
epic collapses in major tourna-
on a number of holes, finished
ments (in all but one case by
tied with Casper, and lost in a
preeminent players).
playoff the following day. The
Jean Van de Velde: 1999 Open Championship. The 1999 Open Championship at Carnoustie
stunned Palmer would never Faldo & Norman at the 1996 masters
again win a major. Casper later praised Palmer
is remembered less for Paul
for his handling of the press
Lawrie’s victory than for Jean
conference after his Sunday
Van de Veld’s painful meltdown
collapse. While many players
on the 18th hole.
might have skipped out, Palm-
Needing only a double bogey
er sat patiently for an hour and
6 to clinch the Claret Jug, the
answered every question. He
relatively unknown (till then)
then declined a USGA invita-
Frenchman chose to hit driver
tion to exit by a side door and
(questionable) and launched
avoid the crowds, comment-
a wayward tee shot into the
ing: “Naw, the way I played, I
gorse. Foregoing a safe lay up
deserve whatever they do to
into the fairway, Van de Velde
me.” Years later he defended
fired a 2-iron towards the green
his brash style of play, noting
which ricocheted off the grand-
that while it might have cost
stands and a stone wall before coming to rest in deep rough
him some majors it won him Phil Mickelson 2006 U.S. Open
short of the Barry Burn. Again,
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Arnold Palmer: 1966 U.S. Open. Arnold Palmer won seven
But how do you define a collapse? Losing a big lead on
many others. Greg Norman: 1996 Masters.
Van de Velde boldly went for the green, as horrified fans
Greg Norman – ranked atop the world standings -- shot a
watched his ball plummet into the water.
course record 63 in the opening round of the 1996 Masters
Van de Velde waded shoeless into the burn and surveyed
and teed off on Sunday with a 6-stroke lead over Nick Faldo.
the shot, but decided to drop with a penalty stroke. His fifth
After a series of Faldo birdies and Norman bogeys, the play-
shot found a greenside bunker. He blasted to six feet and
ers were tied going to the tricky par-3 12th hole. Norman’s
rolled in the putt for a triple-bogey that put him in a playoff,
tee shot trickled into the creek, leading to a double bogey.
where he floundered to give Lawrie the victory. To this day, a
When his tee shot on the 16th hole found the water, it was
golf collapse is sometimes called “a Van de Velde.”
game over. Faldo emerged with a stunning 5-stroke victory.
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U.S. Open. He has finished second six times. At Winged Foot in 2006, Mickelson took a 1-stroke lead to the 18th tee. Never one to play conservatively, he pulled out his driver and sprayed his shot far left into a hospitality structure. His attempt at a heroic shot through hit a tree and bounced back 30 yards, he walked off with a double bogey and another second-place finish. “I am such an idiot,” he said after his round. John Molori is an author and columnist for numerous publications. Like him on Facebook at John Molori, Twitter@MoloriMedia. Email molorimedia@gmail.com. NORTHE AS T.GOLF | AU GU S T / S E P T E MB E R 2021
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Imagine feeling
LIKE YOU HAVE 52 WEEKS OF VACATION.
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THE
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The Quechee Lakes communiTy Sharing the Joys of The Outdoors in Vermont Upper Valley Vermont Scenery In New England there are still simple places that have not been transformed by progress and remain special, unique and wonderful. In Vermont, The Quechee Club is one of those special places that connect us back with family, nature and the seasons of life. The resort and community sit on 5,200 acres of mountains, lakes and picturesque valley forested land adjacent to the lovely post card village of Woodstock, Vermont. This living playground has two world-class championship golf courses, tennis facilities, downhill and cross-country skiing, indoor/outdoor aquatics fitness center, biking, hiking and recreational lakes for kayaking all on site for guests and homeowners. Besides all the 4 season activities Quechee is more than anything, a family center for living and celebrating life and enjoying the best of Vermont. Every season here is a new beginning. The quiet and pristine stature of Vermont’s majestic Green Mountains offer an unprecedented backdrop for a rich and rewarding experience in every season of the year.
36 Holes of Picturesque Golf Set amidst an extraordinary environmental landscape in the heart of the Green Mountains, The Quechee Club is known as one of the most naturally beautiful places on earth. The Quechee Club’s two championship 18-hole Geoffrey Cornish-designed courses offer some of the best golf in New England. From spring blooms and plush green summer scenes to autumn leaves, the courses’ landscapes transform with the changing seasons. The Lakeland Course, featuring 6,671 yards of challenging play, winds along the Ottauquechee River and Lake Pinneo. Considered a more challenging course than its counterpart, The Highland Course is built along a mountainside and provides scenic vistas with lots of elevation changes throughout the 6,840 yards of demanding play. Video: www.quecheeclub.com NORTHE AS T.GOLF | AU G U S T / S E P T E MB E R 2021 59 N ORT HE AST.G O L F | A P R I L / M AY 2 02 1 57
GOLF RESORT LIVING L I V E W H E R E YO U P L AY
Pebble Beach Monterey California
Golf Resort Living Live Where You Play and Have it all
M
MOST OF US HAVE EXPERIENCED RESORT LIFESTYLES while on vacation and dreaded the last day or two knowing you soon would be leaving this amazing place to return to reality. But what if that reality was home? There’s no reason you shouldn’t experience year-round the wonderful feelings that a vacation provides. Today, resort-style living is one of the hottest trends in community living. It offers residents the comfort of their own home with the amenities of a five-star resort, including security, inclusion, diversity and a lifestyle that is easily adaptable. Living a healthy and rewarding life is much simpler when you wake every day in a community that has it all. Think about all the time you spend driving to golf courses, the gym, to restaurants as well as social activities and entertainment, then imagine it all right in one place, that’s resort living. Studies show that taking time to relax can improve productivity and health – so living in a relaxed environment year-round is bound to have positive affects on your life.
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Trends in living are constantly evolving in our society as our needs change at various times throughout our lives. Today, resorts everywhere have discovered that adding communities to their offerings is a perfect solution for growth and sustainability. It has allowed numerous facilities to expand seasonal facilities to a year-round resident base to support cost and expense. For the residents who get to experience resort living every day, it provides an all-inclusive lifestyle in a vacation setting. Walt Disney was a visionary in resort living and planning as he designed specific areas around his resort for residential development. Today, over 20,000 homes surround Walt Disney Resort in Florida, the largest and most visited resort in the World. What has changed the most in Resort Living are the locations. In the past, resort living facilities were located mostly in the Southeast and Southwest. Today, there are opportunities for resort-style living in almost every region in the country. Here are a few of our choices for your review – Live where you play and more!
The Club at New Seabury CAPE COD, MASSACHUSETTS
The Club at New Seabury is a premier Private Golf Community boasting resort amenities with spectacular views of the iconic Nantucket Sound. Membership at New Seabury provides a Cape Cod vacation lifestyle. With two championship waterfront golf courses, full-service club house, five restaurants, two beach clubs and beach bars, state-of-the-art fitness facility, sixteen tennis courts, pools, walking trails & more, your experiences with family and friends will provide you memories to last a lifetime. Unique neighborhoods set amidst the country club include condominiums, homes, and building lots. From $550,000.
The Club at New Seabury
www.newseabury.com
The Quechee Club QUECHEE, VERMONT
Ocean Edge Resort
Quechee offers a diverse and active lifestyle for all ages with over 5,500 acres of quiet woods, pristine landscapes and a vibrant community. Ownership in the Quechee Lakes Landowner’s Association provides you an equity membership in The Quechee Club. The Club offers two championship golf courses designed by Geoffrey Cornish, indoor / outdoor pools, racquet sports, skiing, a fitness center, lakeside beach and watersports and 3 restaurants. Homes and condominiums are located throughout the 5,500-acre property. Condominiums from $175,000, Homes from $400,000.
quecheeclub.com
Ocean Edge Resort BREWSTER, MASSACHUSETTS
Ocean Edge Resort & Golf Club offers a Jack Nicklaus designed golf course, private beaches on Brewster Bay, a wide selection of amenities including swimming pools, fitness centers, tennis courts, restaurants and access to the Cape Cod Bike Path. The Villages at Ocean Edge Resort and Golf Club and its counterpart, the elegant Mansion at Ocean Edge, offer residents and visitors resort-style living. Located on 429-acres of land in Brewster, MA just off Old King’s Highway, Ocean Edge is a go-to spot for luxury living. Condominiums in The Villages come in all shapes and sizes. From $1 Million.
www.oceanedge.com
The Quechee Club
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GOLF RESORT LIVING L I V E W H E R E YO U P L AY
Crystal Springs Resort HAMBURG, NEW JERSEY
Nestled along the edge of the Appalachian Mountains just an hour outside New York City sits one of the country’s most spectacular resorts featuring six top rated golf courses, ten dining outlets including a four-star restaurant and a world-renowned wine cellar, two award-winning spas, a best-in-class wellness program, and gorgeously appointed facilities featuring stunning mountain & valley views. Ownership opportunities include Grand Cascades Lodge and the Village Residences from $500,000, Condominiums from $350,000, and Building Lots from $150,000.
www.crystalgolfresort.com
Crystal Springs Resort
The Greenbrier WHITE SULFUR SPRINGS, WEST VIRGINIA
Located in the heart of the breathtaking mountains of West Virginia, The Greenbrier is a National Historic Landmark and world-class resort that has been welcoming guests from around the world since 1778 to its 11,000-acre luxury resort /retreat. Members of The Greenbrier Sporting Club enjoy exclusive access to the private Tom Fazio designed Snead Golf Course. Also at the resort are the famous Old White TPC Course, The Greenbrier Course and the newly reimagined Meadows Course. Resort amenities are too many to lists. Homes from $1 Million. Golf Resort LivingBay Harbor Resort
www.greenbrier.com
Golf Resort LivingBay Harbor Resort BAY HARBOR, MICHIGAN
In 1998, the Inn at Bay Harbor opened it’s doors along the shores of Lake Michigan. This classic resort has set a new bar for Lake Michigan hotels and redefined the standard for resorts in the region. Bay Harbor offers full 4-season resort amenities and activities and some of Michigan’s finest restaurants, golf, skiing, watersports, and a vast number recreational activities. Exquisite single-family homes along the golf course and Lake Michigan waterfront offer the very finest in luxury living in the area of Earnest Hemmingway’s boyhood summer home. Condominiums from $600,000, Homes from $1.5 Million.
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The Greenbrier
The Kingsmill Resort WILLIAMSBURG, VIRGINIA
The Kingsmill, located on the historic St James River in Williamsburg, is Virginia’s only Four Diamond Golf Resort. The resort offers two 18-hole championship courses, full-service marina where jet ski, pontoon boat, kayak and paddleboard rentals await guests, miles of jogging and biking trails, pools, a gym, 15 tennis courts, pickleball, a world-class spa to relax and recharge, and 5 onsite restaurants for dining. Condominiums from $400,000 and beautiful riverfront homes from $1million.
www.kingsmill.com
The Kingsmill Resort
Sea Pines Resort HILTON HEAD, SOUTH CAROLINA
Situated on 5,000 pristine oceanfront acres, The Sea Pines Resort offers unlimited opportunities for recreation on land and sea from playing a round of golf on the famous Harbour Town Links, Heron Pines or Atlantic Dunes, a game of tennis at awardwinning facilities or enjoying a host of resort activities and a diverse selection of 7 restaurants. Sea Pines encompasses the southernmost tip of the island and Lighthouse Point. There are diverse offerings in townhomes and condominiums from $500,000.
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Pinehurst Resort
Pinehurst Resort PINEHURST NORTH CAROLINA
Founded in 1895, Pinehurst Resort is a quintessential destination encompassing three historic hotels, a wealth of recreational activities, and 2,000 breathtaking North Carolina acres. Pinehurst Resort and its eight golf courses include the famed No. 2 course designed by Donald Ross which has hosted a number of tournaments including the US Open. The property also offers tennis courts, a variety of spa services, and three resort hotels. In Pinehurst Village there are numerous opportunities for living. Townhomes from $250,000, Village homes from $500,000.
www.pinehurst.com/
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Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort MIRAMAR BEACH, FLORIDA
Kiawah Island Golf Resort KIAWAH ISLAND, GEORGIA
Kiawah Island Golf Resort is a luxury golf and beach vacation resort near Charleston, South Carolina. The resort has world-class resort amenities, award-winning recreational activities, and some of the most respected golf courses in the nation. There are five championship golf courses, pools with water slides, and an on-site nature center. Kiawah Island Golf Resort is a destination like no other. This exclusive community with 10 miles of waterfront has exclusive existing and new homes from $3 million.
Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort is a 2,400-acre premier destination resort located in Northwest Florida. Sandestin has 30 charming village neighborhoods featuring condominiums, villas, townhomes and a wide variety of hotel accommodations. The resort boasts more than seven miles of sugar-white sand beach and bayfront property, four championship golf courses, 15 world-class tennis courts, 19 swimming pools, a 123-slip marina. Condominiums from $200,000 to Estate Homes in the millions.
www.sandestin.com
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Reynolds Lake
Sea Island
OCONEE, GEORGIA
SEA ISLAND, GEORGIA
Lake Oconee is a 19,000-acre, 374-mile shoreline Resort Community. It is the second largest lake in Georgia, and is home to some of the most renowned residential golf courses in America. This lakefront, gated community offers 153 holes of golf designed by the best-of-the-best, such as: Jack Nicklaus, Bill Coore, Ben Crenshaw, Jim Engh, Rees Jones, Bob Cupp, Tom Fazio, Tom Weiskopf, and Jay Morrish. You’ll also find here the state’s best fishing, swimming, boating, camping, picnicking, water-skiing, wakeboarding and golfing. Condos and Single-Family homes from $500,000.
Since 1928, Sea Island has been known as an exceptional resort designation along the southeastern coast of Georgia. Sea Island features five miles of private beach, a beach club, tennis center, yacht club, shooting school, and children’s programs, as well as three championship golf courses, including Seaside and Plantation, home of the PGA TOUR’s RSM Classic. This resort community, located on St. Simons Island, is home to numerous PGA / LPGA Tour Players. Elegant residences are located throughout the Island with offerings from 3 Million.
www.reynoldslakeoconee.com
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Reunion Resort ORLANDO FLORIDA
Reunion is the only resort in the world where you will find signature championship courses designed by three of golf’s greatest legends, Arnold Palmer, Jack Nicklaus and Tom Watson. There are 3 championship golf courses, 6 restaurants, tennis, 10 pools, and fitness centers. If you love Disney, it’s perfect, just 6 miles away. The majority of properties enjoy golf course and conservation views rather than backing onto other homes which is typical of other resorts in the area. Condominiums from $250,000 to Estate Homes in the Millions.
www.reunionresort.com
Reunion Resort
The Ritz Carlton Golf Resort NAPLES, FLORIDA
Along the Gulf of Mexico in Naples, the Ritz Carlton is one of the most luxurious golf resorts in the country. Located at the resort is the famed Tiburon Golf Club which has two championship Greg Norman designed golf courses. It is also home to the PGA Tour QBE Shootout, the LPGA tour championship, and Champion’s Tour Chubb Classic. Ritz Carlton has two resorts in Naples, their beach resort and the golf resort at Tiburon. Members and residents enjoy exclusive amenities and benefits at both properties. Luxury Townhomes from $500,000, Estate Homes in the Millions.
www.ritzcarlton.com/ PGA National Resort
PGA National Resort PALM BEACH, FLORIDA
Truly, this is one of the nation’s finest golf resorts with amenities galore. Five renowned courses, the Honda Classic, the infamous Bear Trap, and 2 new courses now opened, The Match and The Staple, for a total of 99 holes. Living at PGA National offers amazing opportunities and access to a great resort and the famed Palm Beach Community. For equestrian endeavors, the International Polo club in Palm Beach is one of the most prestigious Polo clubs in the world. The resort community offers very diverse choices for living. Condominiums from $250,000, Luxury Homes well into the millions.
www.pgaresort.com
The Ritz Carlton Golf Resort
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The Owl’s Nest Resort New England’s Top Resort for Living
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WL’S NEST RESORT, offers the ultimate golf experience, gorgeous scenic views, an award-winning restaurant, and a luxury resort community. Well underway is a multi-million dollar expansion that will make the facility the largest resort in New England. Over the next year, the expansion will include the grand opening of a brand-new beach and pool complex, Phase 1 of the Hotel Village which will be inclusive of 13 new lodging units with 3 suites each along the lake, 4 model homes for real estate sale in the new North Lake Development as well as a Lake House Venue with the ability to host upwards of 500 people. The expansion will also include a new Boathouse Venue with a bar and grill overlooking the pool and beach, a 10-mile paved loop for jogging, biking, snowshoeing and cross-country skiing, a year-round pool with a new
food and beverage pavilion to host concerts as well as a 9-hole golf course called “The Hoot.” The expansion is planned to continue into 2022 and 2023 and will include 2 luxury apartment buildings, the “Lakeside Lodge” with 36 hotel room suites with private balconies, Phase 2 of the Hotel Village, which will include standalone units and boutique hotels with a brand-new spa and fitness facility as well as lifestyle-inspired upscale restaurant, and more. Owl’s Nest Resort & Golf Club is in the spectacular White Mountains of New Hampshire and offers exceptional value in New England resort living and golf. Recently, Owl’s Nest Golf Club was ranked the #6 best Nicklaus Design course by value worldwide by NBC’s Golf Pass, which takes into account 400+ Nicklaus Design courses in 40 states and 45 countries throughout the world. Owl’s 66
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Nest features New Hampshire’s only Nicklaus Design course, which builds on a challenging but playable track for players of all levels. This eighteen-hole course boasts the ultimate golf experience, extraordinary scenic views, an award-winning restaurant, and a luxury home community. Owl’s Nest is an ideal venue for weddings and events, offering on-site catering and accommodations. Here, visitors can enjoy the scenic, inspired living that can only be found in the White Mountains.
Spectacular White Mountain Homes Cradled by the majestic White Mountains and surrounded by hardwood forests that put each season’s beauty on display, our homes offer authentic mountain charm with the comfort of modern efficiencies. Each one is secluded but not reclusive and is located just two hours north of Boston. At Owl’s Nest, the weekend escape is never more than a short drive away.
Limitless Four-Season Amenities & Activities Experience both indoor and outdoor activities. Whether you want to relax or play, “boredom” doesn’t exist in the Owl’s Nest vocabulary. Our homes are for the young, the old(er), and the young at heart. Age 1 or 91 — the only thing required is an inquisitive mind and a continued search for the good life.… and the best is yet to come. With restaurants, amenities and an Inn in the works, now is the perfect time to join the community and watch it blossom. The Owl’s Nest Resort is located in New Hampshire’s White Mountains, less than two hours north of Boston and one hour from Manchester-Boston Regional Airport. The Nest is situated on 600+ acres with spectacular panoramic mountain and forest views.
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