The past decade has seen a number of wonderful renovations of classic golf courses – Philadelphia Cricket Club, Moraine CC, Cal Club, Orchard Lake CC and others are exciting for golf geeks at several levels. One in particular has risen to the top of my radar as I have watched it unfold from a distance.Continue reading “A Modern Throwback – Andy Staples at Meadowbrook”
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LinksGems 2016 Year in Review
2016 was another busy year for our friend Jon Cavalier of LinksGems (@LinksGems on Twitter and Instagram). He travelled coast-to-coast playing beautiful golf courses and sharing his terrific photos. He also took his drone work to a whole new level, literally. And, finally, this year we learned more about the man behind the lens inContinue reading “LinksGems 2016 Year in Review”
Journey Along the Shores – Part 14b (More Volunteer Power)
What a difference a year makes. In my previous JATS post, I shared about the efforts of a group of our volunteers – the NSCDS Boys. They, along with dozens of other volunteers, contributed hundreds of hours and thousands of dollars to the successful completion of our makeover of the 12th green complex. The CanalContinue reading “Journey Along the Shores – Part 14b (More Volunteer Power)”
A September to Remember – Oakmont, Ballyneal & Sand Hills
2016 has been yet another wonderful year of golf adventures. The season culminated in late September with a stretch of dreams come true in this golf geek’s life with visits to Oakmont Country Club, Ballyneal Golf Club and Sand Hills Golf Club. In a word, Oakmont is mystique. From the turn into the parking lot,Continue reading “A September to Remember – Oakmont, Ballyneal & Sand Hills”