Tag Archives: Mike May
THE SHOALS: ALABAMA’S AWESOME & ALLURING RTJ ATTRACTION
By Mike May Alabama’s Robert Trent Jones (RTJ) Golf Trail features 11 different locations spread across the state, 26 different golf courses and 468 golf holes. The best of the bunch may just be The Shoals 36 holes located in the northern section of Alabama The combination of the gently rolling terrain, clever use of […]
Enjoy A Quiet Relaxed Atmosphere On Georgia’s Jekyll Island
By Mike May If you are seeking a restful and relaxed destination in the Southeast that has everything that you could possibly want, look no further than Jekyll Island, Georgia, in the extreme southeastern corner of the Peach State. With ten miles of beaches along the Atlantic Ocean, kayaking, biking, bird watching, tennis, paddle boarding, […]
Magnificent Mountain Golf in Northern Georgia
By Mike May As summer approaches and temperatures near the boiling point in various parts of the country, the mountains of Northern Georgia stay cool all summer, with long lazy days to enjoy golf. The best mountain golf along the Eastern Seaboard is not restricted to North Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia. Georgia is often […]
Did Ben Hogan Really Win Five U.S. Opens?
By Mike May As we look forward to the 2023 U.S. Open that will be held at the Los Angeles Country Club, June 15-18, we want to look back at 1953, one of the greatest seasons in major championship history. It was 70 years ago that Ben Hogan won three of golf’s four major […]
I-95: Gateway To Great Golf On The Georgia Golf Trail
By Mike May While all the major highways that lead into Georgia are dotted with great golf courses to play along The Georgia Golf Trail, the one major thoroughfare which is filled with the most venues is I-95. Bring your golf clubs for an 18-hole pitstop or two along The Georgia Golf Trail. […]
GOLD TOE GOLF SOCKS ARE SECOND-TO-NONE
Any car mechanic will tell you that the key to a smooth ride in any kind of automobile, regardless of the vehicle’s sticker price, is a good set properly balanced and aligned tires. That same theory applies to golfers, as well. Regardless of the quality of your golf clubs and the rhythm of your swing, […]
England’s Atlantic Links: An Irresistible Golf Destination
This is a condensed version of the original article written by Mike May. The complete article can be read at: http://back9blog.com/ One specific golf destination in the southwest of England worth putting on the top of your ‘bucket list’ is the group of six championship links golf courses known as the Atlantic Links. This grouping, […]