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A Time for Planning BY TIMOTHY BRANCO Once again, the seasons have changed from the long warm days of summer to the cooler shortened days of fall. Of all the golf seasons, fall is simply the most spectacular here in New England with its cooler weather and tapestries of colorful foliage. Each year fall marks the end of the New England Golf season for many of us. For others, it is the beginning of another golf season, the golf travel season. This is the time of year to plan your fall, winter, and spring golf vacations. Nothing makes a New England golf winter shorter than a few golf getaways to warmer and greener destinations. This year’s Annual Golf Travel Planner is simply one of the most comprehensive guides to golf travel that we have ever compiled. It is packed with great destinations from coast to coast and includes a full array of international travel options as well. You will find all the usual “Bucket List” locations and a new list of resorts and regions you may want to add to your checklist. When it comes to golf vacations, planning is the key to getting what you want, when you want it. The best advice for visiting popular destinations is to book early. Packages, flights, and preferred tee times on popular courses are always less available after the first snowfall. All of us at Northeast Golf want to extend our congratulations to all the season champions in the Northeast. A job well done to Matt Parziale for an amazing performance at this year’s U.S. Open and Keegan Bradley for capturing his 4th PGA Tour victory at the BMW Championship.
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The Abaco Club on Winding Bay By David DeSmith
A W AY B E T T E R W AY T O D O W I N T E R
People in the northeast crack me up. They go on and on about how much they love “the four seasons,” but as soon as October hits, they’re scouring
to get. Shoving my clubs in the closet just because the earth has tilted away from the sun does seem like a draconian thing to do.
the internet in search of the ultimate warm-weather getaway spot. Maybe
Fortunately, an industry sprang up long a g o to ca ter to snowb ound
it’s the luxury hotel chain that they’re referring to. Or maybe they actually
golf ers. I n Florida and the islands, resorts w el come us wi th op en a r ms—
do like all four seasons, but just prefer to view winter from a safe distance.
then ask us repeatedly to open our wallets . It’s ea sy to fi nd a p l a ce to
As a golfer, I have sympathy for this. Our courses are in peak condition in autumn, and by that time of year my golf game is as good as it’s going
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tee it up in the sun. What’ s harder is f inding a p l a ce tha t’s wor th the price of admission.
If you’re a snowbird who’s in search of the
But the incredible beach is only the beginning.
ultimate destination for your annual migration
Because The Abaco Club was created to be a true,
south, there’s one place you really should know
multi-faceted sporting club. The club’s Scottish-style
about: The Abaco Club on Winding Bay. What
“tropical links” golf course, home to the Web.com
makes The Abaco Club so special is that it isn’t a
Tour’s Great Abaco Classic, is completely unlike the
resort. It’s a private club community that you can
flat and featureless courses you find in other warm-
visit up to three times as a guest in order to decide
weather destinations. It’s great test that’s perennially
whether you’d like to become a club member or
ranked as the finest course in The Bahamas. It’s so
have a vacation home there. Trust me when I say
good, in fact, that European Ryder Cup Captain and
that it won’t take three visits to make that decision.
2011 British Open Champion Darren Clarke is a club
For years a Ritz-Carlton Destination Club, The
member and has a home there. “The minute I leave
Abaco Club is now owned and operated by Newton, Mass.-based Southworth Development—
is the minute I want to return,” Clarke says. Along with the golf, spending time on the tennis
life’s necessities. Wake to the sound of crashing
one of the world’s leading resort and residential
courts or in the spa and fitness center are other
waves, stroll to the golf course or spa, or just relax
real estate firms. You won’t find any crowded,
popular Abaco Club options. And the deep-sea
on your private patio and look out over the calm,
impersonal hotel at The Abaco Club. Instead,
fishing for trophy marlin and saltwater flats fly fishing
turquoise sea while the Abaco parrots chirp their
homeowners, club members and guests enjoy
for bonefish and permit are world-class in these
warm morning welcome. It’s an atmosphere of
club concierge-level service and stay in charming
climes, as is the island-hopping by boat from the
quiet sophistication, where you, your family and
cottages and cabanas—most with jaw-dropping
club’s private marina. Cap it all off with an open-air
friends can enjoy total relaxation when you want
views of brilliant aquamarine waters.
lunch at Flippers Beach Bar, or the exquisite local
it—and a wealth of exciting activities when the
cuisine offered daily at The Cliff House, and you
spirit so moves you.
The club is located on the most charming of the Bahamas’ Outer Islands—Great Abaco—and is graced by a 2.5-mile, heart-shaped, powder-
have an island club community without peer.
The Abaco Club is just a 30-minute flight from
The residences at The Abaco Club are
Florida. But it feels like it’s a world away. Put it on
soft beach that stretches as far as the eye can
magnificent, and come in many shapes and sizes,
your winter bucket list—and don’t be surprised if you
see. Home to an armada of beach toys from
ranging from roomy cottages to grand oceanfront
never see a northeastern winter again.
Hobie Cats to snorkeling gear, there’s no better
estates. Each home is within steps of the beach,
place to have fun in the sun.
and each is meticulously appointed with all of
For more about The Abaco Club, visit www.TheAbacoClub.com
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The Ultimate Golf Travel Planner 2018
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BY GTW STAFF
Golf travel today has grown to become one of the largest market sectors in the travel industry worldwide. Golfers will always yearn for greener pastures and new places to play and visit. Travel is a key part of the game. There are over 60 million
year-round across America. Northern states cater to Summer and Fall vacations while the Southern states offer a full calendar of golf travel options. The Ultimate Golf Travel Planner is a comprehensive look at some of the finest
golfers in the world today playing on over 32,000 golf courses. North America is
destinations in the U.S. and abroad. From Fall 2018 through Winter 2019, our guide will
home to nearly half the world’s golfers, courses, and over 65% of the worlds golf
include great foliage golf trips, reviews for Winter golf getaways and a full array of “Bucket
resorts. Yearly, avid golfers typically take two golf vacations; one regionally by car
List” destinations that require some advanced planning. You can find resort and regional
and another sometimes by air travel. There are great places to take golf vacations
reviews on some of the very best golf destinations in the world at GolfTravelWeekly.com
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1 1 - Omni Mount Washington Resort, New Hampshire 2 - Fairmont Le Manoir Richelieu Resort, Quebec, Canada 3 - Stowe Mountain Resort, Vermont 4 - Rods Crowbush Golf & Beach Resort, P.E.I., Canada 5 - The Otesaga Resort Hotel, New York 6 - Fairmont Tremblant, Quebec, Canada 7 - Highland Links, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia 8 - Cabot Links, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia
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f all the U.S. regions, the Northeast is at the forefront of the traditions and history that are the very essence of golf in America. The
Chateau Montebello. In New England & NY there is a lot to choose from starting with some of the most amazing fall foliage and mountain
likes of Donald Ross, Allister Mackenzie, Willie Park, Charles
vistas in the world. In New Hampshire the two “Grand
MacDonald, A.W. Tillinghast and more of the very best golf
Dames”, Omni Mt. Washington Resort and the Mountain
course design masterpieces are right here. There are few
View Grand Resort are epic. Atkinson Resort is also a great
places in the world that can match the history and diversity
choice in Southern New Hampshire. In Maine, the Bethel Inn
of Northeast golf; it is simply its own bucket list.
at Sunday River and Poland Springs Resort are wonderful.
Eastern Canada boasts some of the most spectacular resort golf starting in Nova Scotia with Cabot Links, Fox Harb’r and The Keltic Lodge in the Highlands. On Prince Edward
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Along the coast Samoset Resort, Sebasco Harbor Resort and Boothbay Harbor Resort are great. If you love golf and baseball, the Otesago Resort in
Island, the Rodd Crowbush Resort, The Ocean View Resort
Cooperstown, NY is perfect, the Baseball Hall of Fame
and Rustico Resort are great choices. In New Brunswick, The
is a short walk away. For golf & gamble casinos in the
Algonquin at St. Andrews by The Sea is a 100-year-old luxury
Northeast, Turning Stone Resort in Upstate NY, Foxwoods
resort. In Quebec, Fairmont LeManoir Richelieu and The
Resort and Mohegan Sun in Connecticut are three of
Mount Tremblant are amazing as well as, The Fairmont Le
the best in the country.
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4 1 - Nemacolin Woodlands Resort, Pennsylvania 2 - Canaan Valley Resort, West Virginia 3 - The Greenbrier, West Virginia 4 - Crystal Springs Resort, New Jersey 5 - Bayside Resort Golf Club, Delaware 6 - Lighthouse Sound, Maryland 7 - Twisted Dunes Golf club, New Jersey
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The Mid-Atlantic
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he Mid-Atlantic golf region from New Jersey
Nemacolin Woodlands Resort in the Laurel Highlands,
to Virginia is packed with some of the finest
a luxury golf and sporting facility, and the historic
golf facilities in America with a number of
Omni Bedford Springs Resort with its famous world-
inland and seaside facilities. Most have great golf
class mineral springs. In West Virginia, The Greenbrier
stretching 3 seasons with mid-spring to late fall.
has been a presidential favorite and a national
In Atlantic City, New Jersey, you will find plenty
treasure since 1778 with a collection of 5 courses
of seaside links, historic parkland courses and a
and over 700 rooms. The Greenbrier is home to the
full range of golf and/or gamble accommodation
Greenbrier Classic one of the Tour’s favorite Mid-
packages. The Stockton Seaview Hotel & Golf
Summer events and one of the few where players
Club is close by as well. Just south is iconic Ocean
and fans stay at the same facility.
City Maryland boasting 17 great golf facilities.
South to Virginia, you will find Colonial
To the west in the rolling hills of New Jersey is the
Williamsburg with over a dozen great courses and
spectacular Crystal Springs Resort with 6 premier
home to the Kingsmill Resort, an LPGA tournament
championship courses designed by some of the
host facility. Just west in Virginia you will find
world’s best golf course architects.
Primland with fantastic mountain golf and a host of
Just west in Pennsylvania is the extraordinary
other great courses in the region.
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1 - Golden Bear Golf Club, South Carolina 2 - Pinehurst Resort, North Carolina 3 - Tidewater Golf Club, South Carolina 4 - Barefoot Resort, South Carolina 5 - Harbour Town Golf Links, South Carolina 6 - Sea Island, Georgia 7 - Downtown Charleston, South Carolina 8 - Legends Golf Resort, South Carolina
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t the center of the South Atlantic region
of Palm, a beautiful seaside resort with two great golf
is the historic Pinehurst Resort, known as
courses just minutes from the southern-charm city of
“The Cradle of Golf” with its iconic list of
Charleston and voted one of the “Coolest U.S. Small
courses, including the famous Pinehurst # 2. Pinehurst
cities in America.” Just south of Charleston is Kiawah
is simply on every golfer’s wish list. It is the heart of
Island Golf Resort located on a ten-mile stretch of
the Sandhills region of North Carolina and home to
pristine oceanfront coastline. A world-class five-star
25 - Four Stars or better rated golf courses by Golf
resort with 5 championship golf courses. Onward
Digest “Best Places to Play”.
south to the island voted #1 in America by Travel &
Myrtle Beach is located on the northeastern coast
Leisure, Hilton Head, with over 33 courses. Sea Pines
of South Carolina. The 60-mile stretch known as the
Resort, Palmetto Dunes, The Marriott Resort, The Omni
“Grand Strand” has one of the highest concentrations
Oceanfront Resort, Harbour Town Golf Links Club are
of golf courses anywhere in the world. There are 102
all terrific facilities. We finish our South Atlantic review
golf courses and over 400 hotels in the region, and
with Sea Island on the Golden Isles of Georgia. Sea
they all offer “stay and play” golf packages. Some
Island is by all measures one of the most exceptional
great choices are Barefoot Resort, Grand Dunes,
destinations for golf and luxury amenities in the world.
Legends, Pawley’s Plantation and The Dunes Club, it’s
Five Star accommodations, golf, spas, restaurants and
hard to pick a bad course in Myrtle Beach.
so much more. A great time to visit is during the RMS
Heading South you will find Wild Dunes on The Isle
Classic Tour event in November.
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1 - Lely Resort Golf & CC, Naples 2 - Trump National Doral, Miami 3 - PGA National Resort & Spa, Palm Beach Gardens 4 - Streamsong Resort, Bowling Green 5 - Omni Amelia Island Resort, Fernandina Beach 6 - Reunion Resort, Orlando
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The Southeast - Florida
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he most prolific of all golf travel destinations
In South Florida, Trump National at Doral in Miami,
is Florida. It is one of the only regions in
the Historic Biltmore in Coral Gables, and The
the country that we can escape winter’s
Turnberry Resort in Aventura offer the best in luxury.
chill and enjoy premier playing conditions from
Along the gulf coast of southwest Florida in
November through April. With over 1100 courses, 600
Naples, Fort Myers, Sarasota, and Bradenton there
golf communities and over 50 golf resorts, it is by far
are many choices. In Naples, Lely Resort, Naples
the top venue for golf vacations in the U.S. Great
Beach, TPC Treviso Bay, Tiburon are all wonderful
weather, great courses and plenty to choose from,
facilities. In Sarasota, The Resort at Long Boat Key,
it’s all here in Florida.
The Ritz Carlton and in the Tampa area, Innisbrook
Along the Northeast coast, on Amelia Island, is
Resort which is home of the PGA Valspar Tournament
The Omni Plantation with 3 courses. In Ponte Vedra
has 4 great courses. Saddlebrook Resort, just north of
Beach, you will find TPC Sawgrass home of the Players
Tampa is a great facility as well.
Championship and the iconic 17-hole island green,
In central Florida, Orlando has endless choices for
high on every golfer’s list. In St Augustine, World Golf
great resorts and custom golf packages including Walt
Village / Golf Hall of Fame and on The Palm Coast,
Disney Golf Resort, Shingle Creek, Marriott, Reunion
Salamander’s beautiful Hammock Beach Resort. In
Resort, Omni Championsgate, Mission Inn, Grand Cypress,
Port St Lucie, a New England favorite PGA Village and
Orange Lake and many more. The newest addition to
just south in Palm Beach, PGA National Resort & Spa,
central Florida golf is Streamsong, all three courses and
home of the Honda Classic.
the resort facilities are nothing short of incredible.
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The Gulf Coast
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long the Gulf Coast from Northwest
Continue west to Point Clear, Alabama and stay
Florida to Texas are some of the most
at The Marriott Grand Hotel Golf Resort & Spa which
spectacular golf resorts and golf courses
is part of the Robert Trent Jones Trail conglomerate
in the country. Think pure white quartz sand in every
of eight golf resorts with 26 golf courses at 11 sites
bunker, rich lush green fairways and the emerald
throughout Alabama. The Marriott Grand Hotel’s
green waters of the Gulf of Mexico as a backdrop.
Lakewood Club Course is the southern-most tip of
The region is a favorite of Mid-West golf travelers and
the Robert Trent Jones Trail.
Canadians but is undiscovered as a region by most. Sandestin Golf & Beach Resort and Destin/Fort
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Crossing into Biloxi, Mississippi, along the bay Fallen Oak Golf Club at the Beau Rivage Resort
Walton Beach located along the coast of Northwest
Casino is amazing. Shell Landing, The Preserve,
Florida, are very popular destinations with great
and Grand Bear are also great plays while there.
golf, accommodations and incredible waterfront
Stay and Play in New Orleans, “The Big Easy”, and
dining options. While there, play the Raven, Kelley
experience Bayou Oaks North & South courses,
Plantations, and former Tour Qualifier School
English Turn, and the amazing National Golf Club of
Course, Hombre.
Louisiana in Lake Charles.
Gulf Shores, Alabama, is host to Kiva Dunes,
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On to Houston, TX, where Jordan Spieth honed his
a spectacular, must-play golf course as well as,
game at the Woodlands Resort Golf Club; the TPC
Craft Farms which offers diverse “stay and play”
San Antonio with three great courses is home to the
packages. Just a short drive away between
Valero Texas Open each April. The Marriott Golf Club
Pensacola, FL and Orange Beach, AL, play Arnold
at Champions Circle in Dallas/Fort Worth is also a
Palmer’s Lost Key Golf Club in Perdido Key.
favorite of business travelers.
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The Midwest
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he mid-west region is the heartland of golf
transportation will be by horse and carriage [no cars are
with some of the finest facilities anywhere.
allowed on the island]. Stay at The Grand Hotel and play
From the Great Lakes, west to the Dakotas
the Jewel Course. A short carriage ride away take in the
and Nebraska there are great golf destinations that have made their mark as some of the very best in the world today.
historic 9-hole links course built in 1898, by Alex Smith. In Kohler, Wisconsin, the 2 courses at Whistling Straights and 2 courses at Blackwolf Run at The
Starting in Ohio, play at The Firestone Country
American Club are astounding. Erin Hills Golf Course
Club and stay at the clubhouse dorms or the villas
is just an hour south and there are many other great
to play all 4 courses. Southwest in Indiana, the
facilities in the area including the stunning Lake
French Lick Resort with Pete Dye’s mountaintop
Geneva Resort. In Minnesota, Giants Ridge, Wilderness
course and the historic Donald Ross’s Valley course
at Fortune Bay, Cragun’s Resort and the Grand View
is superb. To the north in Michigan you will find
Lodge are all fantastic choices on Gull Lake.
golf heaven at Boyne Resorts, especially The Inn at
In Branson Missouri, in the Ozarks there is more golf
Bay Harbor. In Gaylord, there are 15 great courses
than one could ever imagine and Big Cedar Lodge with
including Treetops Resort and The Otsego Resort.
8 courses is a grand resort by all measures with a full
Spend a day on Mackinac Island, where your only
array of golf, fishing, hunting and other outdoor activities.
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The Southwest
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f all the golf travel regions in the country,
more. If it’s Golf & Gamble you are looking for Casino
the Southwest may be the most unique.
Del Sol in Tucson with the amazing Sewailo Golf Club
High season usually falls between
is a great value.
January through April but the fall is attracting more
In New Mexico, Santa Fe is one of the most unique
and more golfers because prices are more moderate
destinations with The Hilton Santa Fe Buffalo Thunder Resort
at this time and the weather is perfect as well. In the
and the Hyatt Regency Tamaya Resort & Spa – located
greater Phoenix area alone there are over 200 golf
right on the Rio Grande. Palm Springs offers some of the
courses and 50-plus golf resorts. In Palm Springs, CA
very best in desert golf. La Quinta, home of The Career
and Santa Fe, NM, you will also discover some of the
Builder Challenge held in January each year, Indian Wells,
Southwest’s premier golf resort facilities.
and The Weston Mission Hills are all spectacular.
When we think of Southwest Golf one of the first
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The Thunderbird Country Club in Palm Springs is a
things that to comes to mind is the “Greatest Show
step back in time to the days of The Bob Hope Classic
on Turf”, The Waste Management Phoenix Open at
and Dinah Shore celebrity tournaments. In Southern
TPC Scottsdale. For many it is the top desert stay, play
California, the classic Farmers’ Insurance Open PGA
and watch especially because it is on Super Bowl
event is held at Torrey Pines in La Jolla, CA. It is a
weekend. In Scottsdale, Phoenix, and Tucson there
wonderful golf travel opportunity to stay and play
are endless choices including The Boulders, Ventana
the region’s courses along the Pacific Southwest. The
Canyon, The Phoenician, The Wigwam Resort, The Ritz
Resort at Pelican Hills in Newport Beach is a great
at Dove Mountain, JW Marriott Scottsdale, and many
place to stay.
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1 - Suncadia Golf Resort, Washington 2 - Proghorn Resort, Oregon 3 - Bandon Dunes, Oregon 4 - Coeur D’Alene Resort, Idaho 5 - Pebble Beach Resorts, California 6 - Jackson Hole Golf Club, Wyoming 7 - The Broadmoor, Colorado 8 - Bear Mountain Ranch, Washington
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The Northwest
T
he most dramatic of all the golf resorts
Destination Hotels most pristine resort properties,
in the U.S. is Pebble Beach and the
Suncadia Resort in Cle Elum, Washington, an
wondrous Monterey Peninsula where golf
ultimate northwest mountain golf destination with
history has been made for decades. The Inn at
3 courses. Another spectacular Washington State
Spanish Bay is at the top of every golfer’s bucket
facility is Desert Canyon Golf Resort in Orondo.
list. And at least once in your golf life, you should
In Colorado Springs, the Historic Broadmoor
go. In the same region, The Ritz Carlton at Half
Resort, the host facility of the 2018 U.S. Senior Open
Moon Bay and the Rosewood CordeValle Golf
Championship. You will find one of Donald Ross’s
Resort are spectacular.
most amazing course designs here from 1916. This
Continue north to another bucket list favorite,
epic Five-Star resort is part of the Sea Island family
Bandon Dunes in Oregon and a family of the
of properties. The Ritz – Carlton Bachelor Gulch in
most iconic seaside links in the country. It is
Beaver Creek, CO is also a wonderful facility. The
the closest you will ever get to Scotland in
Four Seasons at Jackson Hole, WY is spectacular,
America. Pronghorn Resort in Bend, Oregon is
surrounded by the Grand Teton National Park,
simply magnificent surrounded by the Cascade
Jackson Hole golf is like no other. To the west, you
Mountains and boasting three of the regions
will find the amazing Coeur D’Alene Resort in Idaho
finest golf courses. North once again to one of
with its floating island green.
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International – Across the Pond
G
olf in Europe and the UK is best left to the
the Torrance. The mistake most make with this trip is
expert golf travel planners. There are details
time, 8-10 days should be a minimum. Ireland Golf
that are critical when traveling abroad that
travel is best done in 2-3 trips over time to experience
are crucial to having a great trip. Local knowledge is
all the regions. Mount Juliet, The K Club, Powerscourt,
imperative and in the end, will save you money and most
Adare Manor, Dromoland Castle, Portmarnock, and
importantly, time. Early planning, allocation of travel time,
Waterford are just some of the favorites.
jet lag recovery, and understanding weather and playing
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In Portugal, the Algarve is considered one of the very
conditions are a must. If you are taking a trip of a lifetime,
best golf destination in all of Europe. The Vale Do Lobo
make it the best it can be.
Resort, Amendoeira Resort, and Monte Rei are some of
The single most popular international golf
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the top choices. In Spain, the La Cala Resort in Malaga,
destination by far is St. Andrews Scotland. The “Home
the Ritz-Carlton Abama Resort in Tenerife, and the Santa
of Golf” is just at the top of every wish list in the game.
Cruz and La Manga Club Resort in Cartagena, Murcia
Yes, the Old Course is a must play but there are 6
all offer first-class accommodations. The 5-star Verdura
other courses under the St Andrews Links Trust and
Resort in Sicily offers great deals. And in France, The Terre
they are all spectacular. Then there is Carnoustie,
Blanche, Chateau des Vigiers, and Relais de Margaux are
Kingsbarn, The Dukes, North Berwick, The Kittocks and
all Five Star Alliance properties.
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International – The Tropics
O
ne of the first tropical golf destinations was
Club another Jack Nicklaus course, is listed among the
Bermuda. In the early 1900’s, Charles Blair
world’s finest by GolfWeek.
McDonald known as “The Grandfather
In Mexico, there is an abundance of regions to choose
of American Golf” designed and built the Mid-Ocean
from. In Cancun at Riviera Maya, The Fairmont Mayakoba
Club. The small island of Bermuda has more golf courses
and Banyan Tree Mayakoba are both Five Star Alliance
per square mile than anywhere in the world. Fairmont’s
resorts. In Puerto Vallarta on Banderas Bay, Punta Mita, The
Southampton Princess and Rosewood Tuckers Point are
Four Seasons Punta Mita and St Regis are ultimate luxury
both top picks.
destinations. In Cabos St Lucas, you will find some of the
The Bahamas offer some of the best new Caribbean golf facilities. The new Baha Mar provides unmatched luxury and spectacular golf facilities on Cable Beach in
most amazing golf in the world, two great resorts are, The One & Only Palmilla and Paradisus Los Cabos. Hawaii is an incredible destination with resort golf on five
Nassau. The Ocean Club Four Seasons Resort on Paradise
separate islands, the Big Island, Maui, Oahu, Kauai, and
Island and the Abaco Club on Winding Bay are also great
Lanai. Most direct flights fly into Honolulu, many other major
places to discover. Sandy Lane, in Barbados has become
and local airlines serve all other islands. On the Big Island
an international favorite with luxurious facilities and
the Four Seasons Resort Hualalai and on Lanai, the Four
exceptional golf. In the Dominican Republic, the majestic
Seasons at Koele and Manele Bay are all first class resorts.
Casa de Campo with 3 Pete Dye courses including Teeth
The Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort is spectacular as well. For PGA
of the Dog. Cap Cana Resort with access to the new
Tournament courses, The Tournament of Champions is held
oceanfront Jack Nicklaus Course, and Punta Espada Golf
at Kapalua, Maui and The Sony Open is at Waialae in Oahu.
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ƚŽ ůƵdžƵƌŝŽƵƐ ĐŽŵĨŽƌƚ͘ tŝƚŚ Ă ǁŝĚĞ ǀĂƌŝĞƚLJ ŽĨ ĂĐĐŽŵŵŽĚĂƚŝŽŶƐ ŝŶĐůƵĚŝŶŐ ƌĞƐŽƌƚƐ͕ ďŽƵƚŝƋƵĞ Naples Beach Hotel and Golf Club
ŚŽƚĞůƐ͕ ĐŽnjLJ ďĞĚ Θ ďƌĞĂŬĨĂƐƚƐ ĂŶĚ ǀĂĐĂƚŝŽŶ ŚŽŵĞƐ͕ LJŽƵ͛ůů ĨŝŶĚ ƚŚĞ ƌŝŐŚƚ ůĞǀĞů ŽĨ ĂŵĞŶŝƚŝĞƐ ĂŶĚ ĨĞĂƚƵƌĞƐ ƚŽ ƐƵŝƚ LJŽƵƌ ŶĞĞĚƐ͘ ŶĚ ŝĨ LJŽƵ ĚŽŶ͛ƚ ǁĂŶƚ ƚŽ ǁĂƐƚĞ ĂŶLJ ƚŝŵĞ ĂǁĂLJ ĨƌŽŵ ƚŚĞ ůŝŶŬƐ ;ĞǀĞŶ ƚŽ ƐůĞĞƉͿ͕ ƚŚĞ ĂƌĞĂ ŚĂƐ ŶƵŵĞƌŽƵƐ ŐŽůĨ ƌĞƐŽƌƚƐ͕ ŝŶĐůƵĚŝŶŐ ƚŚĞ >Ă WůĂLJĂ ĞĂĐŚ Θ 'ŽůĨ ZĞƐŽƌƚ͕ ƚŚĞ :͘ t͘ DĂƌƌŝŽƚƚ DĂƌĐŽ /ƐůĂŶĚ ĞĂĐŚ ZĞƐŽƌƚ, Naples Beach Hotel and Golf Club, the Naples Grande and the Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort͘ &ůŽƌŝĚĂ͛Ɛ WĂƌĂĚŝƐĞ ŽĂƐƚ ŽĨĨĞƌƐ ǁŽƌůĚͲ ĐůĂƐƐ ĐƵŝƐŝŶĞ ůŝŬĞ ƐĞĂƐŽŶĂů ƐƚŽŶĞ ĐƌĂď͕ ĨƌĞƐŚͲĐĂƵŐŚƚ ƐĞĂĨŽŽĚ ĂŶĚ ůŽĐĂů &ůŽƌŝĚĂ ƉƌŽĚƵĐĞ ĂůŽŶŐ ǁŝƚŚ ĞĐůĞĐƚŝĐ ďĂƌƐ ĂŶĚ ůŽĐĂů ďƌĞǁĞƌŝĞƐ͘ ĞƐƚ ŽĨ Ăůů͕ ǁŝƚŚ ƚŚĞ LJĞĂƌͲƌŽƵŶĚ ĞdžĐĞůůĞŶƚ ǁĞĂƚŚĞƌ͕ ŝƚ͛Ɛ ĂůǁĂLJƐ ƚŚĞ ŝĚĞĂů ƐĞĂƐŽŶ ƚŽ ǀŝƐŝƚ͘ ŽŵĞ ĨĂůů ŝŶ ůŽǀĞ ǁŝƚŚ WĂƌĂĚŝƐĞ ĂŶĚ ƉůĂLJ ǁŚĞƌĞ ƚŚĞ ƉƌŽƐ ƉůĂLJ
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Lowcountry Golf Escapes in Hilton Head Come Stay & Play Awhile
BY GTW STAFF There are few places in the world
hospitable atmosphere with subtle
in the nation by numerous sources. If
residents plays the perfect host to
that rival the championship golf on
signage and no neon lights. Fertile
you are part of the tennis crowd, you’ll
over 2.5 million visitors a year. In Hilton
Hilton Head Island. This semi-tropical
salt marshes, networks of lagoons
find over 300 tennis courts featuring
Head the pace is slower, the Island
sheltered barrier Island is located
and creeks, forests of moss-draped
the very best in tennis facilities right
is pristine, and the ambiance is only
off the Atlantic Coast between
oaks, magnolias, pines, palmettos
here as well. Hilton Head Island has
outdone by overflowing hospitality
Charleston, South Carolina, and
and 12 miles of sandy beaches are
an array of accommodations, from
Savannah, Georgia. Hilton Head has
interspersed with championship golf
luxurious resorts and full- service
grown over the years to be one of the
courses, tennis courts, fine restaurants,
hotels to exclusive beachfront homes
most awarded travel destinations in
and luxurious hotels, resorts, and
and villas equipped with private
the world and the accolades keep
private villa accommodations.
swimming pools and tennis courts.
coming for a host of reasons. Lying
There are “Bucket List” courses to
Accommodation options include
on the Intracoastal Waterway, Hilton
play, then there are “Bucket List”
more than 6,000 villas; 3,000 hotel/
Head Island encompasses 42 square
destinations - Hilton Head boasts 24
motel rooms; 1,000 timeshare units;
miles of semi-tropical, Lowcountry
championship golf courses on the
22 properties offering meetings and
and cool island breezes. The attention
geography. The Island’s pristine
Island and over 40 in the region. Many
convention facilities. This small island
given to preserving the environment
natural environment offers a relaxing,
of which are ranked in the “Top 100”
of just under 40,000 year-round
here on Hilton Head Island has
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Presented by Boeing - South Carolina’s only PGA TOUR event. The Sea Pines Resort offers a broad range of accommodations which cater to every imaginable taste. From, The Inn & Club at Harbour Town, to luxurious vacation homes for two to 12 guests, ensuring your utmost comfort. Palmetto Dunes Oceanfront Resort is a 2,000-acre resort destination located in the middle of Hilton Head Island, S.C., bounded by 3 miles of Atlantic Ocean beach on one side and a sheltered Intracoastal Waterway marina on the other. The Palmetto Dunes Oceanfront Resort offers three championship courses, uniquely designed and challenging to all levels. The Robert Trent Jones Course is ranked as one of the best golf courses in the southeast. The George Fazio Course is considered one of the most challenging on the island and is ranked among the nation’s top 100 courses. The Westin Hilton Head Resort & Spa is a beautiful oceanfront resort with extensive amenities and now part of the Marriott collection of properties. Golf become the blueprint for other sustainability efforts around the country. During
is available through the Heritage Golf Group at The Port Royal Barony Course
your island retreat, notice the absence of bright street lights, tall business signs,
designed by George W. Cobb. The Robber’s Row Course is built on historic Civil
and brightly-painted buildings. It’s quite simply about letting things be and
War grounds and the award-winning Rees Jones masterpiece, Oyster Reef, was
respecting this precious place.
voted one of the Carolina’s top courses. The Westin is centrally located on the
The Sea Pines Resort, the “First and still the Best” says it all. With three of the most breathtaking course designs you’ll find anywhere, it is one of the
island close to everything. Hilton Head is truly a very special destination and continues to be one of the
premier worldwide golf destinations. In 1967 Pete and Alice Dye with the
finest golf travel destinations in the country. The golf, the food, the culture and the
help of Jack Nicklaus designed the Harbour Town Golf Links. In 2004 Pete
unmistakable beauty of this place brings a sense of calm and relaxation to the
also designed and built Heron Point at Sea Pines. The original Ocean Course,
soul. There is a good reason so many chose to buy homes here for vacations and
the first course on Hilton Head was designed by George Cobb in 1962. Davis
retirement, it is just a wonderful place to be for golf, for life and forever.
Love, in 2016, transformed the historic course into the newest course at Sea Pines, Atlantic Dunes. For the last 50 years, Harbour Town Golf Links plays host to the RBC Heritage
Two airports service the island - Hilton Head Airport, which is local and Savanah/ Hilton Head International Airport. For more information visit www. HiltonHeadGolfIsland.com
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Why Private Clubs Still Matter
BY HENRY WALLMEYER Every year, many of the PGA Tour’s
that have dogged private clubs for
$21.5 billion into the economy each
all of us who love the game. One way
most important tournaments are
decades. The truth is that private
year. Many private clubs are also
they are doing so is by introducing
played at private clubs. In fact, each
clubs play a very important role in
very philanthropic. They tend to
creative programming. For instance,
of this year’s three major tournaments
their communities and for the game
host charity events, particularly golf
Medinah Country Club’s Golf for Life
played in the US was at a private club,
of golf itself.
tournaments, in support of a huge
program is designed to benefit all
with the PGA Championship taking
variety of good causes. Many also
golfers, from novice to low-handicap,
place at Bellerive Country Club just
misperceptions is that since they
offer scholarships, particularly through
by giving golfers specific targets to
outside of St. Louis and the US Open
are private, clubs only benefit their
caddie scholarship programs. Of
work toward, while allowing them to
being played at Shinnecock Hills on
members. In fact, private clubs
course, charitable giving and support
improve within the confines of their
Long Island. Of course, as always, the
are small business, and like other
isn’t limited to the golf course. Many
skill sets. As part of the program,
Masters opened the major season at
small businesses they benefit the
private clubs sponsor receptions,
Medinah has restored Course No.
Augusta National Golf Club.
community in many ways. The most
parties, and other types of fundraisers
2, with a number of upgrades,
obvious benefits are economic.
in support of local charities and
including an unusual feature: seven
are perfect venues for major
Private clubs provide millions of jobs
individuals.
new tees to accommodate every
championships, but they are also the
across the United States, contribute
subject of persistent misperceptions
billions of dollars in taxes, and inject
These and other storied clubs
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Private clubs are also taking the lead in promoting golf, which benefits
different skill level in Medinah’s golfing community. Each of the seven new
tees is designated by a color and corresponds to a skill group, sorting golfers by a number of criteria, including handicap, age, gender, and level of play. This system is designed to make golf more enjoyable for everyone, and keep people from quitting and just one example among many of how private clubs are promoting golf to the next generation. Another misperception, that private golf clubs aren’t environmentally friendly, couldn’t be more wrong. The environment is central to the mission and success of private clubs, particularly those that offer golf. As such, they tend to be very proactive when it comes to sustainability and, in fact, clubs are much more environmentally-friendly than the typical homeowner. A recent survey of private clubs found that 74% pursue sustainable practices, and the typical club spends nearly $50,000 each year to promote sustainability. Like many environmentally-friendly businesses, private clubs use a variety of traditionally sustainable practices, including reducing the amount of water they use, particularly on golf properties; using environmentally safe products; and using recycled materials in their operations. Most clubs also have staff training programs in place to teach sustainable practices and most also participate in advanced
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environmental programs like Audubon International. Perhaps the most persistent misperception is that clubs are relics of the past. Today’s private club is more reflective than ever of the values and interests of most active Americans. It’s more inclusive, family-oriented, and devoted to health and wellness. Clubs are helping members balance family and recreation time by offering more social activities for families, children, and guests. They are oriented more towards full family participation through a wide range of offerings, including pool-based activities, game nights, and other family events. In short, many private clubs have expanded their offerings to better reflect Americans’ contemporary lifestyles. Private clubs offer a greater range of lifestyle and recreational benefits, and to a wider cross-section of
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members, than ever before. And that’s why private clubs still matter. Henry Wallmeyer is president and CEO of the National Club Association, the national group representing private clubs across the US. He can be reached at wallmeyer@nationalclub.org.
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A Perfect Blend of Golf and Lifestyle
BY PAUL MIGNOSA
27 championship holes, state of the
few drinks, all while working on their golf
over the past few years and has begun
congested Route 93, on the outskirts of
Sitting 300 feet above the always
art driving range, a full-service Tavern
swing. There is nothing quite like Granite
to become a much more popular sport
Boston, sits Granite Links Golf Club. What
Restaurant, The Crossing Nines Patio Bar
Links Golf Club. So close to the city,
to watch and participate in. The team
was once the site of the old Quincy
and event spaces such as the Grand
yet you feel like you’re a world away.
at Granite Links created the Crossing
quarries, now sits a semi-public golf club
Ballroom and Pavilion Tent.
Granite Links also offers the best view of
Nines Patio Bar to be a way to blend
the Boston skyline and is one of the best
all of this together. When Granite Links
places to watch the sunset.
first opened, there was only a small
that offers membership intended to
Granite Links is making golf more
blend the lifestyle that’s associated with
enjoyable for families and groups of
the game of golf. Granite Links hosts;
friends that want to grab a bite to eat, a
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Golf has gone through a major shift
turnshack on the hill in which nine-holes
It features multiple TVs,
plus they offer an amazing a la carte
voted #1 Public Golf Course in
a fun fire pit, live music
Brunch on Sundays. The dining room
Massachusetts, by us here at Northeast
Thursday through Sunday
and bar area feature floor-to-ceiling
GOLF and The Tavern was named to
and conveniently opened
windows to maximize the views. When
Boston Magazine’s Al Fresco All-Stars
7 days a week during
weather permits, there’s is seating
Top 25 Dining Spots. Granite Links is a
the season. The Crossing
on an expansive outdoor balcony
special place and continues to evolve
Nines is perfectly located
perched above the golf course - all with
to make the experience the #1 priority
adjacent to their lighted
incredible views of Boston’s skyline!
for both its members and guests. If
driving range, so you can
Granite Links has a host of awards
you have not yet experienced what is
have lunch/dinner and
and accolades for both the course
Granite Links, do yourself a favor and
kick back and listen to
and food/events. Recently it was
check it out for yourself!
live music, socialize with friends, watch the Red Sox game or to just hit a couple bucket of balls. Once the golf
crossed paths. It was just a place to grab a bottle of water while playing golf. Today the Crossing Nines is a vibrant Outdoor Patio Bar for everyone!
Granite Links Golf Club
season ends in late Fall,
100 Quarry Hills Dr | Quincy, MA 02169
Granite Links doesn’t
Phone: 617-689-1900 GraniteLinksGolfClub.com
hide under the snow. The Tavern Restaurant is open yearround, serving lunch and dinner daily,
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Goalkeeping and Golf Keep Revs’ Knighton on the Move BY JOHN MOLORI NEW ENGLAND REVOLUTION GOALKEEPER BRAD KNIGHTON IS THE PERFECT ATHLETE TO SHOWCASE IN THIS VACATION AND TRAVEL ISSUE. IN HIS 11 YEAR PROFESSIONAL SOCCER CAREER, KNIGHTON HAS CERTAINLY LOGGED SOME FREQUENT FLYER MILES.
constant. “I started playing when I was a little kid,” says
strives to improve. “I’m pretty competitive,” says the
Philadelphia Union and the Vancouver Whitecaps FC
He has played in Major League Soccer (MLS) for the
the 33 year-old Knighton. “There was a church behind
man who backboned New England in 2016 Open
and spent the 2011 season with the North American
my house with a little drainage ditch. I used to take my
Cup play and led Vancouver to its first-ever MLS Cup
Soccer League’s Carolina RailHawks. The UNC-
sand wedge over there. I played little par 3’s with my
playoffs in 2010.
Wilmington Hall of Famer is now in his second stint with
dad, and really started to play a lot in high school.”
the Revs after originally signing with the team in 2007. Throughout his soccer sojourn, golf has remained a
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Born in North Carolina and raised in Richmond, VA, Knighton has never taken a golf lesson, but always
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“It’s great to get out there and compete. It’s tough with games and having three kids, but my wife Britney is very understanding, so I usually get out
“I started playing when I was a little kid,” says the 33 year-old Knighton. “There was a church behind my house with a little drainage ditch. I used to take my sand wedge over there. I played little par 3’s with my dad... ”
once or twice a week.” Thanks to his many travels, Knighton has a varied list of favorite
Pebble Beach, and have a go at 17
and All-Colonial Athletic Association
at Sawgrass.”
selection. As a senior, he set a
“Only 32 teams get to book their
then-school record with a 0.83 goals
ticket to this every four years, so
courses. “I got the chance to play
Stadium, Knighton has struck up a
against average and ranks first all-
it’s pretty special. We saw so many
The Country Club in Brookline and
friendship with New England Patriots
time in school history in shutouts and
upsets this year. The underdog teams
Newport National. Aronimink in
kicker and fellow golfer Stephen
goals against average.
really shone a light on the game.”
Newport Square, PA, Point Grey
Gostkowski.
in Vancouver, and Tidewater
As a fellow resident of Gillette
and Club Deportivo Guadalajara.
Clearly a collegiate legend,
It’s that same light that keeps
“We are similar in age and our
Knighton is still in search of that same
bringing Knighton back to golf no
Plantation in Myrtle Beach are all
wives hit it off,” says Knighton, who
status on the golf course. He relates,
matter where the road takes him.
great. I’d love to play St. Andrews,
was voted 2016 Players’ Player of
“The best round I ever shot was a 76
He explains, “The challenge is that
the Year for the Revolution.
in Raleigh, NC, but I’m still looking for
every shot is different, whether it’s
“We play whenever our
that first hole-in-one. I’ve come close
a tee shot, if you are around the
schedules match up. He is a
twice. A couple of buddies have done
green looking to play a bump and
damn good golfer.”
it, which is aggravating.”
run, or play a flop shot.
Coached by ex-Revs’
Easing that aggravation was this
“Every shot tests your knowledge
goalkeeper Adrian Healey at
past summer’s thrilling World Cup.
on how you approach and play
UNC-Wilmington, Knighton was
“It’s the greatest tournament on the
the hole. It’s cool to take a step
a two-time National Soccer
planet,” says Knighton, who in 2010,
back and look at all of the different
Coaches Association of
did not allow a goal in friendlies
intricacies in golf as you plot your
America All-Southeast Region
against Celtic, Manchester United,
way around the course.”
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The Ryder Cup:
The Pinnacle of the Match Play Format BY JACK ROSS WHEN THE VAST MAJORITY OF RECREATIONAL GOLFERS TEE UP THE BALL EACH WEEKEND, WE PLAY THE SAME RULES THAT GOVERN MOST TOURNAMENT GOLF: “STROKE PLAY.” WE TRY TO POST OUR BEST CUMULATIVE SCORE OVER 18 HOLES, KNOWING THAT THE DREADED SNOWMAN (OR WORSE) LURKS BEHIND EVERY WATER HAZARD. IF WE ADHERE TO THE RULES, WE PUTT EVERYTHING OUT. YOU WON’T FIND THE TERM “GIMMIE” IN THE RULE BOOK.
But every two years the golf world is focused on the Ryder Cup matches, which are played under a unique team format governed by “match play”rules. During the first two days, the teams play four “fourball” matches and four “foursomes” matches. The final day
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brings twelve singles matches. In fourball matches, each player plays his own ball, and the lowest score of the two players counts. In foursomes, the players alternate shots through the hole. All Ryder Cup matches are governed by general match play rules – the players
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compete to win individual holes, and the total score for a round is irrelevant. If you win more holes than your opponent, you win the match and one point for your team. Ties can occur in Ryder Cup matches, which generate a half point for each team. A match ends
when one “side” is ahead by more holes than are left to play. You don’t really want to lose 10-8 in match play (ten holes up with eight to play.) Match play rules sometimes depart from stroke play rules. Probably the biggest difference is that players commonly concede short putts to their opponent. A hole itself may be conceded. It is important to play in turn in match play (farthest from hole first). Your opponent may require you to replay a shot played out of turn. Many infractions that would yield a 2-stroke penalty in stroke play result in a loss of hole in match play, such as playing a wrong ball or playing from a wrong place following a drop.
Match play can require different strategies than stroke play, when you are simply playing against the course. It is important to monitor your opponent’s situation. If he has hit into a water hazard, you might play a more conservative shot to the green. If you need to make a putt to “halve” (tie) a hole, be sure to hit it firmly since you ar-
en’t worried about the putt coming back. In fourball competition, partners may change the order of play between them. On the putting green, the closer ball may be played first to provide a partner a line on the putt. However, if the putt has been conceded the player may not putt if doing so would assist his partner.
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Your Luxury Equipment Wish List BY ED TRAVIS equipment at “popular prices”
clubs fitting the purchaser’s specific
this market segment. The undeniable
equipment business has been the
A significant trend in the
opting rather to create clubs with
needs and demands.
cachet and macho one-upmanship
emergence of new ultra-premium
as few compromises as possible in
club manufacturers with business
materials, design and manufacturing.
start in the upper end of the price
with clubs no one else has nor indeed
plans unlike those of major club
The need to produce products with
spectrum for the usual offerings from
may have ever seen. So with that,
manufacturers. The ultra-premium
features catering to the requirements of
major companies and range up to
here Northeast Golf presents your
makers approach forsakes
typical golfers is removed and instead it
several times more expensive. And
wish list of six manufacturers in the
the selling of mass-produced
is replaced with the freedom to build
there is another important factor in
luxury equipment category.
Costs for clubs in this category
inherent in showing up on the first tee
Cody James Putters: The term “boutique putter” could have been coined with Cody James in mind with James using social media almost exclusively to spread the word and attract potential customers. He personally CNC machines each putter, a skill learned as a young man while working for his uncle. James makes each putter only after intense discussions with the purchaser using illustrations and templates before determining the final design. The heads are typically milled from 303 stainless steel or carbon steel, so weight can be precisely set to create the solid feel we all want. A Cody James putter price reflects the time and care he takes with each. Putters start around $800 with about an eight week lead time. Visit Instagram.com/codyjamesputters.
JP Wedges: James Patrick “JP” Harrington nows a thing about wedges. News broke in mid September that he was parting ways with Acushnet Co branching off back on his own, at least for now. His JP wedges are both top performing and works of art. Both the heel and toe have sharp relief curvatures to ease the head through the turf. The forged milled body of 1025 carbon steel is CNC milled and mated with milled tungsten weighting which pushes the center of gravity towards the face center for a solid feel and consistent control. The titanium back plate is also forged and this reduction in weight allows for more tungsten to fine tune the forgiveness. A set of wedges plus a custom fitting set you back $2,000 when with Titleist – not sure what the future will hold. See them all at JPwedges.com.
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Lamb Crafted Putters: Tyson Lamb is probably most known on this list of custom makers (outside of Miura and PXG). Though only selling putters (there’s a line of headcovers too) for five years, he has developed almost a cult following for the unique designs he creates. Lamb believes confidence is the biggest factor in making putts and builds each of his putters with the goal of giving each user that confidence. Pricing starts at $1,000 and Lamb does it all himself: designing, programing, machining and finishing with literally dozens of custom options from tooling, to lettering to paint fill. He makes use of Instagram and 40K + followers as the primary way to become known. We hope he starts to create a line of stock putters but doubt that is in the cards for a while. More information can be found at LambCrafted.com.
Miura Golf: Miura is not just another Japanese club maker. Since 1957 master craftsman Katsuhiro Miura has designed forged irons and putters that are aesthetically pleasing all while making use of special forging methods. This produces steel heads with the grain uniform throughout to give the great feel at impact Miura has become famous for. The KM-009 Putter line ft/ a rolled top line and a tapered heel help to deliver a solid stroke and easy on the eyes. The KM-009 weighs 360 grams so it is a little heavier than most. Miura has a number of dealers across the country so they are not as exclusive as Tyson or Cody James – but the quality is just as great. Visit Miuragolf.com to find a dealer near you.
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New Level Golf: Builders of premium forged wedges and irons, New Level is making a mark in the business. Sold primarily through select fitters and retailers, they presently offer three iron models and one wedge model. All three heads are made from 1020 carbon steel to provide a powerful punch at impact. Lofts are slightly stronger than most and can come with a number of stock shafts. (4-PW$1,393) Also take a look at the M-Type Forged wedges ($199) forged from 1020 carbon steel. The feel is “buttery soft” and the head is a traditional player’s shape with a milled back plate. Sole grinds have slightly higher bounce to help with most any type of lie. Newlevelgolf.com will have all your answers, visit it today.
PXG: OK so you have all heard of PXG, GoDaddy entrepreneur Bob Parsons started Parsons Xtreme Golf three years ago with the goal of making the best clubs on the market, no compromises, and quickly signed several high-profile players on the PGA Tour and LPGA Tour. PXG’s original business plan was to sell premium-price category clubs, from drivers to putters, through authorized fitters only. Now they have a few programs out there that allow anyone to purchase, directly online. PXG 0311 GEN2 Irons are better in every way. The four models – Tour, Players, Xtreme Forgiveness, and Super Game Improvement – deliver exceptional custom fitting options and unmatched performance. The addition of Super Game Improvement golf irons to the 0311 line-up ensures that PXG GEN2 Irons meet the needs of golfers at every level, from those who need the most help to highly-skilled tour professionals. See the entire lineup at PXG.com
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Miura Irons and Club Champion Golf The perfect combination of Craftsmanship and Class BY JEFF LINDO Have you heard of Miura Golf? To most
combination of playability and forgiveness. For a
recreational golfers the answer would be…. No.
shaft we chose the Dynamic Gold Tour Issue X-100.
BUT! For the passionate golf enthusiast these irons
These shafts have been a staple in my bag over
are the holy grail of forged clubs.
the years. The weight, feel and flex, work well for
Miura Golf is a Japanese based company
my game. Finally, I chose Iomic Grips with 3 wraps
founded by Katsuhiro Miura. The master craftsman is
of tape to polish them off!
a legend in the golf industry dating all the way back
It is extremely important to get properly fit when
to 1957. Over the years Mr. Miura has handcrafted
purchasing a new set of clubs. For instance, you
custom clubs for some of the finest players on the
need to find out what set is the right match for
planet. They are known by many in the industry as
you game. Is the club length and lie angle correct
one of the purest irons or wedges you will ever hit.
for your height and swing? Do you have the proper
What makes Miura so different you may ask? It lies
grip size for your hands? How far do the irons go?
in Miura’s unique forging process. First each club
Are they gapped properly? Do they spin to much or
starts from a solid billet of soft carbon steel. Then
not enough? Are you using the golf ball you usually
each club is forged 3 times to give a very firm iron
play with during a fitting? I can promise your PRO V1
shape. This striking process is 2 times more then
will react differently than a range ball. At the end
most companies in the industry. The special forging
of the day you need to make sure you maximizing
process continues when each hosel is spin welded
your ability. This game is made to enjoyed. Why not
onto the body of the club. A master craftsman
same goes for golf clubs and especially these
give yourself the best chance to make it is as fun as
finishes the process by hand grinding and polishing
beautiful gems. For a world class fitting I looked no
possible?
each club until it meets Miura’s stringent standards.
further then Club Champion Golf, the number one
These clubs are master crafted one by one and
premium golf fitter in the nation. Club Champion
Miura irons live up to their mystique? I would say
will never be mass produced. Miura’s mantra is
utilizes Trackman technology to dial in the perfect
yes, if you have to the opportunity to play any of
“discover perfection” and their belief is to deliver a
club setup for peak performance. Miura offers
the Miura clubs, take it! To the naked eye all forged
premium product held to the highest standards and
a number of different heads ranging from their
irons look the same. But there is something special
tolerances.
Passing Point series, which is a more player friendly
when you flush a handcrafted forged iron. The
The opportunity to get fit for Miura irons is
In conclusion. The million-dollar question is do the
pocket cavity design with a larger sweet spot, to
passion Miura puts into their clubs is tangible. They
equivalent to fashion expert getting fit for a fine
their traditional blades, geared to the scratch or
take pride in their unique manufacturing process
Armani suit or an elegant Versace dress. If you’re
better player. I landed on the MC-501, a club with
and the clubs they produce. Therefore, just like
going to spend the money on such a beautiful
the traditional lines of a blade but the playability
the that fine Amani suit “Discovering Perfection” is
item then your better hire an amazing tailor. The
of cavity back iron. For me it offered the perfect
perfectly suited for Miura Golf.
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A New Level of
Irons Emerging BY PAUL MIGNOSA
Eric Burch, the man behind the
mill and something that exceeds
The 1031 packs a powerful punch
Level offers over 30 different shaft
New Level brand, is no stranger to
expectations. I tried to be sure
into a mid-sized, forged head. The
options at no cost to upgrade. “You
the golf industry. Eric operated a
my first line would appeal to the
lowest center of gravity of any of
shouldn’t have to sacrifice, so we
large club fitting studio as well as
better player, but not scare off a
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12 handicap. Our entire line is a
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to get the premium shaft that best
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culmination of all things I would want
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suits your swing! Our bottom line is
ever been fitted at Club Champion,
to see in a golf club.”
that with stronger than average lofts
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and you start to send the ball miles
satisfaction!” said Burch.
True Spec or other proper club fitting
Currently New Level Golf has 3
location that has thousands of head
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and shaft combos – you have used
902’s and the 1031’s. I had the
line. One thing is for sure, since I put
movement. I suggest heading over to
Club Conex system. Burch then sold
opportunity to play a set of the
the 1031’s in the bag, I am hitting
Club champion or other fitting center
the brand as he knew he wanted to
1031’s for a few weeks now and they
the ball almost 10 yards longer, my
in your area to be fit for one of the best
get into the club making industry.
are one of the best feeling and irons
ball speed is way up and I have the
performing irons on the market. To be
I have ever hit and not to mention,
confidence to take a much more
candid, my index was a 10.8 when I
for design and tried to incorporate
the best looking. Burch’s attention
aggressive line as I know the club will
put the 1031’s in my bag….I am now
functional and aesthetically
to detail is clearly seen in the milling
perform like it should.
a 8.8, trending in the right direction!
pleasing concepts into his irons.
patterns in the cavity back. He’s
Burch said, “I know the difference
also working on an amazing looking
is alike, so New Level irons do not
offerings and the M-Type Wedges,
between something run of the
623 prototype.
come with a stock set up, rather, New
which are equally stunning.
Burch has always had a keen eye
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I for one am sold on the New Level
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PGA Golf Club New England Connection BY TIM BRANCO
homes. The region is seeing a population boom
“New England Connection” at their club. Jeremy
home in Florida, chances are good that it may well
If you are a New Englander and have a golf
especially with golfers who want to be part of an
is a native New Englander at heart, originally
be in the Port St Lucie area of Florida. It has been
all-inclusive country club community that offers
from East Hampton, MA. For the last 5 years, he
common knowledge for some time that Northeast
extensive amenities and diverse recreation and
has been the Director of Golf at The PGA Golf
Florida is a popular vacation and second home
entertainment options.
Club. Jeremy said,” There is a unique connection
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between the New England market and this region and specifically our club. Our first introduction
to many people from the Northeast comes from
of all abilities. Here, you can enjoy 54 holes of
our Stay & Play connection to PGA Village which
award-winning championship golf on a trio of
brings large and small groups to the club yearly to
world-class golf courses masterfully laid out by
enjoy the facilities.”
design legends, Tom Fazio and Pete Dye; the very best in golf training and teaching at the 35-acre
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Keegan Bradley Captures 4th PGA Tour Win at BMW Championship
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In the final round of the 2018 BMW
tour for the New England native. Bradley
Championship at rain-soaked Aronimink
finished the season off in Atlanta at East
Golf Club, Keegan Bradley shot 64,
Lake Golf Club at The Tour Championship
then beats Justin Rose with a par on
where he finished the year 8th in the
the first hole of a sudden-death playoff.
FedEx Cup Championship and 17th on
Welcome to the Monday Finish, where
the PGA Tour for the year with his 2018
Bradley—who hadn’t won on the PGA
season earnings just over 4 Million.
TOUR in over six years—notched his fourth
Keegan said, after the win, ”A lot
win to break into the FedEx Cup Top 30
has happened to me over these six
and secure a return to the season-ending
years, I kind of fell of the radar there
TOUR Championship.
for a little while. It’s tough to go from
At the start of his TOUR career, Bradley
being on Ryder Cup teams, being
won three times, including the PGA
on Presidents Cup teams to being
Championship, in 2011 and 2012. He
outside the top 100 in the world.”
hoisted enormous trophies, played in the
Bradley’s fourth career win meant a
Presidents Cup and Ryder Cup, and was
bit more than the others -- even the
teammates with Phil Mickelson. For the
major he won in 2011 -- because he
last six years and 160 starts Keegan has
held more than a trophy and a $1.62
played well enough to keep his card but
million check. He also got to give his
not well enough to win. The win capped
young son Logan a victory toss in the
off another great season on the PGA
air on the 18th green for the first time.
Johnny Miller to be Honored at 2019 Ouimet Banquet Legendary Hall of Famer Johnny Miller
will
be
and
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the
guest
with
in April. I’m also very happy it will
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the
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who served at least two years as
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caddies or in pro shop and course
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Massachusetts.
then
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in
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68th
1949,
awarded
nearly
operations In
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and
upcoming
school year, the fund will award $2.2
and Banquet, “I am really honored
million in scholarships to 350 financial
to receive this special award. As a
scholars, who will go on to attend a
young boy, my dad told me of Mr.
wide variety of colleges across the
Ouimet’s stunning 1913 U.S. Open win
country. A total of 5,800 students
and how it inspired so many American
have received Ouimet Scholarships
players
and
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Jack Kearney Captures 2018 New England Senior Amateur
Team Connecticut Captures 2018 Neja Invitational
Elmcrest Country Club’s Jack Kearney had to earn every shot down the stretch
For the first time since 2012, the team from the Connecticut State Golf Association
as he held on to capture his first career NEGA title Wednesday at Burlington
were crowned champions, finishing with a two-round score of 11-over 711 in the
Country Club. The 63-year old Kearney carded a 3-over 74 and finished with
best five of seven scoring format. With the victory, Team Connecticut picked up
a two-day, 36-hole score of even-par 142. In the Super-Senior Division, Dennis,
their record 16th title since the tournament began in 1967.
Massachusetts resident Dave Houghton captured his second super senior title in the annual event.
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Seth Waugh Named PGA of America CEO Seth Waugh, a former Deutsche Bank Americas CEO, has been named Chief
technology investing. He will continue on as a Senior Advisor to the firm.
Executive Officer of the PGA of America.
Previously, Waugh spent 13 years at
Waugh will guide the business and overall
Deutsche Bank, including 10 years as
strategy of one of the world’s largest sports
CEO of the Americas, overseeing an
organizations, serving the Association’s
unprecedented time of growth for the Bank
nearly 29,000 PGA Professionals into an
in the region. He also served as Chairman
exciting new era.
of the Deutsche Bank Americas Advisory
An Independent Director on the PGA
Board, an external strategic advisory team
of America Board of Directors, Waugh is
conceived under his leadership. During
completing a three-year term of service,
this time, Waugh worked with the PGA
during which the Association focused on a
TOUR to create the former Deutsche Bank
long-term strategic plan to serve the PGA
Championship (now the Dell Technologies
Members and grow the game.
Championship) in Boston.
Since 2017, Waugh has served as a
Waugh succeeds Pete Bevacqua, who
Senior Advisor and then a Managing
was recently named NBC Sports Group
Director at Silver Lake, a global leader in
President.
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