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Window Shopping: Affordable golf in Dallas-Fort Worth

by Brandon Tucker | May 21, 2012 8:15 PM ET

In the Metroplex, the PGA Tour tees it up at exclusive Colonial Country Club and the posh TPC Four Seasons Las Colinas. But the everyday golfer can find great value in Dallas-Fort Worth. Read More

Punch Shots: Best northern Michigan golf itinerary

by Brandon Tucker | May 15, 2012 11:47 AM ET

With summer right around the corner, it's time to start thinking about golf in northern Michigan. Natives Jason Deegan and Brandon Tucker debate their favorite golf itinerary for a long weekend. Read More

Jacksonville, Amelia Island shine during PLAYERS Championship week

by Brandon Tucker | May 14, 2012 12:10 PM ET

The PLAYERS Championship at TPC Sawgrass shines the spotlight on the First Coast golf scene. Mike Bailey had not only a front seat to the 16th hole at Sawgrass, but new improvements to nearby Amelia I... Read More

Punch Shots: Best Pete Dye golf course you've ever played?

by Golf Channel Digital | May 8, 2012 3:53 PM ET

Pete Dye's illustrious design portfolio isn't for the timid. The man behind the TPC Sawgrass has numerous Top 100 layouts. Brandon Tucker, Jason Deegan and Mike Bailey all share their opinion on their... Read More

2014 Ryder Cup host Gleneagles PGA Centenary Course reopens after a winter of renovations

by Brandon Tucker | Apr 27, 2012 10:31 AM ET

After a winter of renovations, the PGA Centenary Course reopened Friday. Much of the work was aimed at preventing a weather-plagued Ryder Cup like what happened in 2010. Read More

Club Glove TRS system smartens golf travel luggage

by Brandon Tucker | Apr 26, 2012 2:10 PM ET

It doesn't matter if you have three pieces of luggage, you can cart them all around with one hand using Club Glove's "TRS" system. It's a big reason why so many Tour pros use Club Glove. Brandon Tucke... Read More

Lee Trevino: Golf is too long and difficult

by Mike Bailey | Apr 26, 2012 11:16 AM ET

Lee Trevino isn't happy with how golf has advanced in recent years. Mike Bailey sat down with the PGA Tour legend for his thoughts on how the pro game has adversely affected the rest of us. Read More

Window Shopping: Golf under $75 around Hilton Head Island

by Golf Channel Digital | Apr 10, 2012 4:26 PM ET

Sea Pines Resort's Harbour Town may be the most coveted play on Hilton Head, but this golf-happy area is loaded with affordable plays, too. We've done some window shopping. Read More

Hootie & the Blowfish golf event toasts the Masters in Grand Strand style

by Mike Bailey | Apr 9, 2012 8:33 PM ET

The annual Monday after the Masters in Myrtle Beach is about as non-serious as the game gets. Hosted by Darius Rucker and Hootie & the Blowfish, celebrities and pro golfers raised over $300,000 the fu... Read More

From Crail to Machrihanish: A spring fling through Scotland

by Brandon Tucker | Apr 5, 2012 1:02 PM ET

Over a week's time, Brandon Tucker ventured throughout Scotland, from Crail to Machrihanish, and played various styles of golf courses. Here is his trip dispatch. Read More

A round with golf course architect Tom Doak

by Jason Deegan | Mar 30, 2012 3:46 PM ET

Architect of such esteemed golf courses as Pacific Dunes, Cape Kidnappers and many more, Tom Doak is one of the world's leading golf course designers. Jason Deegan caught up with him at his home club,... Read More

Here's your chance to see Shadow Creek: Michael Jordan Celebrity Invitational

by Jason Deegan | Mar 23, 2012 12:21 PM ET

Shadow Creek, an exclusive private club in Las Vegas that commands $500 for select tee times, will welcome the public to the Michael Jordan Celebrity Invitational. It's your best chance to walk the co... Read More

Champions Tour favorite: Fallen Oak in Biloxi

by Mike Bailey | Mar 21, 2012 2:06 PM ET

Site of this week's Gulf Coast Resort Classic on the Champions Tour, spectacular Fallen Oak has turned both pros and visitors' heads alike. This exclusive course is a top shelf Gulf Coast golf experie... Read More

Catching up with Chi Chi Rodriguez

by Brandon Tucker | Mar 13, 2012 11:22 AM ET

There's no question who Puerto Rico's biggest golf star is. Now 76, Chi Chi Rodriguez still influences young golfers on the island and attracts fans at the Puerto Rico Open. We caught up with Chi Chi ... Read More

Playing through in Puerto Rico

by Brandon Tucker | Mar 10, 2012 8:58 PM ET

The PGA Tour's Puerto Rico Open offers the chance to put the golf courses of the island in the spotlight. While the pros took over Trump International Golf Club, Brandon Tucker sampled a handful of is... Read More

Punch Shots: Which Am Tour major makes the best golf vacation centerpiece?

by Golf Channel Digital | Feb 27, 2012 5:30 PM ET

The Golf Channel Am Tour hosts major championships from coast-to-coast. So which event makes the best centerpiece to a golf vacation? Mike Bailey and Jason Deegan debate. Read More

Bushmills Dunes ready to make a splash in Northern Ireland

by Brandon Tucker | Feb 23, 2012 9:44 AM ET

Just down the road from Royal Portrush and the Bushmills Distillery, Northern Ireland approved construction of a brand new links golf course and resort, Bushmills Dunes. Read More

Trave-Lin Golf: Some of our favorite finds

by Brandon Tucker | Feb 21, 2012 9:54 AM ET

With the New York Knicks' Jeremy Lin dazzling the NBA, we reminisce on the great golf courses we weren't prepared for Read More

Window Shopping: Golf in Los Angeles on any budget

by Mike Bailey | Feb 15, 2012 12:00 PM ET

Local celebrities and the PGA Tour may stick to ultra-private courses like Riviera Country Club, but the Los Angeles area has ideal weather and loads of public golf for any budget. Mike Bailey offers ... Read More

Punch Shots: Which destination is the home of American golf?

by Brandon Tucker | Feb 8, 2012 12:15 PM ET

This week's AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am is sure to have viewers drooling. No doubt, the Monterey Peninsula is on every golfer's must-play list, but can it proclaim itself the "Home of American g... Read More