Columnist: Z Golf Travel
Reynolds Lake Oconee Has It All
By Fred Altvater There is so much to do at Reynolds Lake Oconee it is difficult to know where to start. With 12,000 acres of lake front property, six outstanding championship golf courses, 11 various dining options, outdoor activities galore, plus a Ritz Carlton on property, one can see that Reynolds Lake Oconee truly has […]
BOYNE GOLF: WHERE GOLFERS GATHER FOR GREAT GOLF & MORE
By Mike May Golfers dream about playing Pebble Beach, hope to play St. Andrews, and pray for the chance to play Augusta National. Those dreams, hopes, and prayers may never come true, but every golfer who craves a classic golf getaway should visit northern Michigan to play all Magnificent 10 courses at BOYNE Resort. Located […]
Pearl River Resort & Jackson Mississippi Offer Great Travel Adventures
By Tim Corser, 517.Golf Pearl River Resort and Dancing Rabbit What if I told you that you could play Augusta National, without actually being in Augusta? In the heart of Mississippi awaits a legendary experience with two beautiful eighteen-hole golf courses designed by Tom Fazio and Jerry Pate. Commonly referred to as […]
A-Ga-Ming Stakes Its Claim As A Top Michigan Golf Destination
By Len Ziehm Located just east of Grand Traverse Bay, along the shores of Torch Lake, the A-Ga-Ming Resort features four courses, Sundance, Charlevoix, Antrim Dells and the Torch. Each with its own history. It has grown to become a very popular Michigan golfing destination. As young Central Michigan alumni, Mike Brown and Larry […]
Lake Charles, Louisiana Always Bounces Back
By Jim Grosjean Lake Charles, in the southwestern corner of Louisiana has had a difficult couple of years. Since August, 2020 the city has suffered through two hurricanes, a devastating flood, and a shocking deep freeze. The property damage has been massive, almost inconceivable. Add a pandemic to the mix and you might expect […]
Celebrating 50 Years: Disney World Golf Has An Interesting History
By Len Ziehm Disney World first opened the gates to the “Magic Kingdom,” October 1, 1971. Family vacations were forever changed. Never, in the history of man, has one mouse created an economic boom that continues to this day in Central Florida. The popular tourist destination has welcomed visitors of all age groups, backgrounds and […]
Gleneagles & Harbour Ridge Offer The BEST Residential and Country Club Lifestyle in Florida
By Fred Altvater This winter while traveling in Florida we had the opportunity to visit two wonderful private golf communities. If you are thinking about country club living in Southeastern Florida, Gleneagles Country Club, in Delray Beach and Harbour Ridge Yacht & Country Club, in Stuart, both offer an upscale residential experience with outstanding […]
You Really Need to Visit Gulf Shores & Orange Beach, Alabama
By Fred Altvater If you haven’t been to Gulf Shores and Orange Beach lately, you are missing one of the premier vacation destinations in the country. Beautiful white sandy beaches, a fantastic collection of affordable golf and the best dining experiences you will ever sink your teeth into. We have made several trips to the […]
Florida’s World Woods to Become Cabot Citrus Farms
By Len Ziehm Thirty years ago, World Woods was one of the hottest golf properties in Florida. It featured two Tom Fazio-designed courses, Pine Barrens and Rolling Oaks, that opened on April 1, 1993. In addition, the Japanese owner, Yukihisa Inoue, had plans for much more. “The previous owner wanted this to be a destination golf […]
The Dormie Club Offers An Exclusive Golf Community
By David Theoret Once again, the design team of Bill Coore and Ben Crenshaw have created a stunning American golf course, in the Sandhills area near Pinehurst. The Dormie Club sits on 310 acres with native vegetation, and “natural sands.” The course winds through mature pine and hardwood forests, plus a couple of lakes. Fairway […]