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The foundation for Weekend Golf Getaways comes from years of crafting long-form destination features for GOLF ODYSSEY — a niche print and digital publication that, in its later years, became Golf Channel's most exclusive golf travel outlet.
I served as managing editor of GOLF ODYSSEY and wrote the majority of its destination features across nearly two decades of ownership changes and editorial evolution.
But destination storytelling is just one facet of my work. My published writing spans the full spectrum of the game — from in-depth travel features to equipment insights, to explorations of golf history, rules, and the details that deepen a reader's understanding of the game.
Below are selected highlights, organized into three core areas:
Equipment and Gear Guides
Equipment recommendations and performance insights for everyday golfers
Golf History, Fun, Stats & Rules
Context, storytelling, and the details that deepen the game
Destination and Course Highlights
Where to go, why it matters, and how to experience it
Equipment and Gear Guides
Best Drivers for Mid-Handicap Golfers in 2024 —November 18, 2024
(#1 most popular and shared GolfPass article of 2024) Based on GolfPass member feedback for distance, forgiveness, and value, this piece covers 15 drivers suited to mid-handicaps. It includes forgiving options to fight slices, low-spin heads for speed, and a mix of new releases alongside models that hold up.
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Best Golf Balls for Distance in 2025 —April 21, 2025
Breaking down distance balls—from firm high-energy cores and low-spin ionomer covers to premium urethane hybrids—this guide weighs swing speed matching, aerodynamics, and trade-offs in greenside control to help everyday golfers pick the right ball for max yards without gimmicks.
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Best Golf Balls for Seniors in 2025 —March 24, 2025
A practical guide to choosing the right golf ball for aging swing speeds, this piece breaks down key technologies, common buying mistakes, and performance priorities. It concludes with three standout recommendations that balance distance, feel, control, and value for senior golfers looking to play their best.
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Bright Balls, Better Golf: How Color and Visibility Improve Your Game —May 8, 2025
Blending sports history, vision science, and modern gear trends, this piece explains why high-visibility colors like optic yellow, orange, lime, and pink can make golf balls easier to track, boost confidence and pace of play, and even help golfers express more personality on the course—without abandoning Tour-level performance.
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Golf History, Fun, Stats & Rules
Ryder Cup Guide 2025—Rules, History, and More — September 24, 2025
An in-depth primer to the 2025 Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black, this guide breaks down the event’s format, scoring, captains and team selection, key players and storylines, and even ticket realities and crowd atmosphere, giving readers a clear, narrative-driven roadmap to golf’s loudest, most intense team competition.
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The Hole-in-One: Stats, Odds, Stories and What to Do When You Get One — September 24, 2024
From 1-in-12,500 odds and 3,500-round averages to global traditions (buying drinks or hosting parties) and insurance must-knows, this deep-dive into aces crunches stats on age/handicap trends, PGA Tour records, and etiquette—plus epic tales like Brian Harman’s double-ace—to prep readers for their holy grail moment.
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Average Golf Score—What is a Good Golf Score? — June 18, 2024
Focusing on expectations and improvement rather than perfection, this explainer demystifies “good” scoring by charting typical averages for different skill levels, separating myths from reality, and helping everyday golfers benchmark their games in a way that’s both honest and encouraging.
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Icons of the Greens: Which Players Won the Most Majors — June 7, 2024
Ranking Nicklaus (18), Woods (15), Hagen (11), Hogan/Player (9 each), this majors history charts each champ’s signature triumphs and Grand Slam quests. The article traces their paths through the majors, what defined their peaks, and where today’s players stand against those totals.
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Success of Amateurs at the Masters — April 4, 2024
Tracing amateurs’ storied Masters role—from Bobby Jones’ aura and Crow’s Nest lore to Ken Venturi’s near miss—this piece spotlights qualification paths, best runs, the five hopefuls for 2024, and why no amateur has claimed the green jacket—yet—amid traditions that root for the underdogs.
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Golf’s Most Compelling and Controversial Match-Play Showdowns — September 20, 2024
Reliving 10 head-to-head fireworks—like Nicklaus’ concession, Langer’s miss at Kiawah, Ballesteros’ timely coughs, and Brookline hooliganism—this timeline captures match play’s raw drama, gamesmanship, and sportsmanship across Ryder Cups, Solheim, and more for fans craving golf’s emotional edge.
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Thanksgiving Golf: Why Thanksgiving Tee Times are Underrated — November 25, 2025
Structured like an 18-hole “scorecard” of reasons to play, this article makes the case for Thanksgiving golf as a new holiday tradition, from closing out the season and escaping kitchen chaos to bonding with family, joining Turkey Shoot scrambles, and literally earning that extra slice of pie.
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Top 30 Golf Influencers to Follow in 2024 — January 16, 2024
A wide-ranging list of players, creators, instructors, and personalities across social platforms, this roundup spotlights the influencers shaping golf culture—from swing tips and gear reviews to course vlogs and lifestyle content—so readers can plug into the sport’s most engaging modern voices.
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Destination and Course Highlights
Kauai Golf Courses—Oceanfront Stars to Local Gems —August 7, 2025
A complete, island-wide tour of Kauai golf, this guide contrasts headline oceanfront layouts like Princeville Makai, Hokuala, and Poipu Bay with locals’ favorites and muni gems, weaving in weather timing, logistics, and microclimate tips so readers can build a Garden Isle trip that fits their style and budget.
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14 Top U.S Golf Resorts: Iconic Courses, Stays, and More —May 28, 2025
Covering 14 stay-and-play standouts from Pebble Beach and Kiawah to Big Cedar Lodge and Gamble Sands, this feature highlights what makes each resort special—course architecture, scenery, lodging and spa options, plus off-course experiences—giving golfers a thoughtfully-chosen short list for bucket-list trips and group getaways.
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Making the Argument for a September Golf Trip to Scottsdale —September 8, 2018
Pushing against the heat myth, this pitch touts September Scottsdale as a steal—70% off peak greens fees at Troon North, Kierland, Boulders, We-Ko-Pa, and Talking Stick—highlighting dry(ish) temps, empty tee sheets, easy traffic, and post-overseed perks for savvy summer golfers.
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New Orleans, Louisiana — A City Where Golf and Culture Share the Spotlight —March 2018
(Featured print work—Golf Odyssey cover story)
A deep dive into one of America’s great food-and-music cities as an unexpectedly compelling golf destination, pairing New Orleans’ cultural energy with a diverse mix of courses that make the Crescent City as rewarding on the fairways as it is after dark.
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Destination Kohler — America’s Ultimate All-Around Golf Retreat? —May 2019
(Featured print work—Golf Odyssey cover story)
An exploration of Destination Kohler as a complete golf experience, from Pete Dye’s dramatic architecture at Whistling Straits to the seamless blend of championship golf, luxury lodging, and Midwestern hospitality.
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