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Matt Ginella

Matt Ginella joined Golf Channel in 2013 and is our resident travel insider who writes for GolfChannel.com and appears weekly on "Morning Drive."

Before Golf Channel, Ginella was senior travel editor for Golf Digest and Golf World from 2007-2012 and covered courses, resorts and the avid amateur golfer's annual buddies trips to over 60 destinations around the country. Prior to that he was director of photography for Golf Digest and Golf World (2001-07) and a golf photo editor at Sports Illustrated (1995-2001). He's covered more than 30 major championships, including every Ryder Cup since 1997 in Valderrama.

Ginella graduated from St. Mary's College (Calif.) in 1995 and earned a masters degree in journalism from Columbia University in 2003.

Keiser on updates at Bandon Muni, Cabot Cliffs

by Matt Ginella | May 13, 2013 2:09 PM ET

Matt Ginella catches up with Mike Keiser on the progress on Bandon Muni, Punchbowl and the new golf course in Cape Breton, Cabot Cliffs. Read More

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Oregon, Canada, Travel News

Runways to Fairways: San Diego

by Matt Ginella | Apr 18, 2013 11:26 PM ET

In this edition of Runways to Fairways, Matt Ginella descends upon San Diego and tees it up at Torrey Pines and Coronado. Read More

Tags:

Southern California, Destination Features

Runways to Fairways: San Francisco

by Matt Ginella | Apr 3, 2013 11:24 AM ET

San Francisco boasts icons like the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz, and prestigious golf. In this installment of Runways to Fairways, Matt Ginella shares his secrets of the Bay Area. Read More

Ginella's Travels: Orange County

by Matt Ginella | Mar 30, 2013 1:02 PM ET

Travel Expert Matt Ginella visited the golf and beach scene in California's Orange County. Check out the eye candy in his trip photos and video. Read More