Articles by GTWA Members

Island Resort and Casino Sweetgrass CourseGolf Travel
September 22, 2021

Island Resort and Casino: Sweetgrass, Sage Run Courses

By Len Ziehm Michigan's Island Resort and Casino has two golf courses. They’re eight miles apart and have a much bigger difference in course architecture, even though Paul Albanese designed…
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Pinehurst Resort The CradleGolf Travel
September 19, 2021

Pinehurst Resort: More than the No. 2 Course

By Gregg Dewalt When it comes to one-stop destination golf shopping, especially in the eastern half of the United States, Pinehurst Resort simply has no equal. That’s no secret, or…
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Wisconsin Dells Cold Water Canyon CourseGolf Travel
August 31, 2021

Don’t Sell Wisconsin Dells Golf Short

Popular Lakes Area Also Features 12 Courses By Len Ziehm The Wisconsin Dells area never grew much in population. Its namesake city has never had more than 3,000 residents. Still,…
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Southern Pines Golf ClubGolf Travel
August 30, 2021

Southern Pines Golf Club is Back

By Dave Daubert Years ago when we would take Amtrak to the Pinehurst area to stay and play, the train station was in the small village of Southern Pines. Typically,…
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Southern PInes was designed by Donald Ross who designed this hole at Boyne HighlandsGolf Travel
August 25, 2021

Southern Pines Restoration May Spark Renewed Interest in Donald Ross

By Dan Vukelich The imminent reopening of the Donald Ross-designed Southern Pines Golf Club in North Carolina following an 18-month renovation is renewing interest in one of the greatest –…
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Golf in Pure FloridaGolf Travel
August 8, 2021

Golf in ‘Pure Florida’ is Pure Pleasure

By Dave Daubert In "Pure Florida," nothing beats playing around beneath a clear blue sky with the warmth of the Florida sun and gulf breezes wafting across the course. In…
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The Old Course at St. AndrewsGolf Travel
July 19, 2021

Old Course Tee Times Scarce Through 2022

By Dan Vukelich Ready to bust out of your pandemic lockdown and start notching some bucket-list golf? Already getting your legs in shape for a hike around the Old Course…
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Eagle Ridge Resort & SpaGolf Travel
July 18, 2021

Eagle Ridge Resort & Spa Gets Makeover

By Len Ziehm I love the Eagle Ridge Resort & Spa. There, I’ve said it. Actually, it’s not that earth-shaking a statement. I’ve had good vibes about this place since…
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High Hampton ResortGolf Travel
July 15, 2021

Renovated High Hampton Resort Reopens

Western N.C. Property Reopens after 3-year Makeover By Dave Daubert High Hampton Resort has been serving as a time capsule in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains in Cashiers,…
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OGA NAtional Staple CourseGolf Travel
July 2, 2021

PGA National Adds 9-hole Staple Course

By Dave Daubert PGA National Resort & Spa – South Florida’s world-class golf, vacation, culinary, events and spa destination – announced the grand opening of its thrilling and innovative new…
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