Things have been very quiet down in Palm Beach Gardens, home of the PGA of America. Naturally the Open Championship is occupying the major stage at the moment. The association is possibly considering a date change with it’s major championship. It seems the PGA Tour (no affiliation with the PGA of America) would like to […]
Many associated with golf understand the special nature of the game that creates a vast array of experiences. Some are casual, others memorable while the truly special ones are life-altering. In many cases golf becomes a passion. It’s easy to develop this state of mind. First of all, it is a tremendous game. Secondly, you’ll […]
We’ve just turned the calendar page to March, which is a sign spring golf is coming to Wisconsin. Even though it’s snowing outside, spring training is underway with exhibition baseball being played, NCAA hoops is on the doorstep of their tournament and spring is one day closer. I love everything about this time of year […]
Since the inception of Herb Kohler’s first golf course at Blackwolf Run in 1987, public access ulra-golf has been synonymous with the small village an hour north of Milwaukee. However, with the recent introduction of Sand Valley near Wisconsin Rapids, Mike Keiser is seeking to establish a presence in the Badger State similar to the […]
It’s a different time in the golf industry especially when it comes to building courses. the American market has virtually dried up. Unless you have the deep pockets of a Donald Trump, Mike Keiser or Herb Kohler, new layouts are a scarce commodity. There is no denying Destination Kohler features some of the finest golf […]
It’s a day many of us knew would come but didn’t want to think about. Arnold Palmer passed away at the age of 87 on Sunday. Not only has the golf world lost a true icon, but anyone who recognized the name Palmer feels a true sense of loss. While most will identify him with […]
It’s January. A major snow storm is slamming the east coast. Tour players are blessed with warm temps in Palm Springs, Hawaii or Abu Dhabi. Even though the official year for the PGA Tour started in October, it’s just getting underway now with the sightings of Spieth, McIlroy, Fowler, Stenson and Phil the Thrill. I […]
There are seven Principles for improvement in the PurePlayGolf curriculum. PracticePlay is one of them. If the desire to improve encourages golfers to practice why are they so poor at it? The majority of players get out to the course 1-3 times per week. The pure enjoyment of golf comes from playing. How many hours […]
Ever been a casualty of a PGA Tour pullout? Milwaukee, Wisconsin has. A month ago I went to visit my brother in Central Illinois to take in the U of I men’s basketball opener at the newly renovated State Farm Center. I’ll always call it the Assembly Hall, a unique arena that has stood the […]
Over the past few years I’ve examined concepts and developed principles applicable to the process of playing golf. Make no mistake golf is a process. I constantly refer to it in my instruction. The very definition of a process is a series of actions that produce something or that lead to a particular result. The […]