Is there anything better than a hot, gooey chocolate chip cookie fresh from the oven? If you are a golfer, yes, there is one “chip” that’s better, and that’s to knock a short shot from off the green to within tap-in distance of the hole. That’s not a chocolate chip. That’s a golden chip! Gretchen Scheuermann, Director of Golf and Head Pro at The Highlands Golf Park in Ruckersville, understands … [Read more...]
Tee It Up At Lakeview
Two of my regular golf amigos and I made a road trip last week to Harrisonburg. Our fourth amigo, Troy Boor, decided he had rather work for a living and make money than spend a Wednesday afternoon being harassed by his comrades. He’s strange that way, but Greg Lefler, Kevin Mann and I played hooky and headed for Lakeview Golf Club. I have played Lakeview in the past, but they have redesigned … [Read more...]
Mr. Sandman Bring Me a Wedge
What kind of moron would dump a load of sand beside a beautifully manicured green on a golf course? Or worse, who would dump multiple loads, putting sand on or along every hole on the course? That would be like stocking fire ants on your property or signing up for root canal demonstrations. Sand does not belong on a golf course? Golf is difficult enough without part of the Sahara Desert … [Read more...]
Common Sense Golf Etiquette
By Ron Granitz Why is it that common sense seemingly flies out the window when you play golf somewhere other than your home course and sometimes even on your home course? It’s amazing how some people go brain dead when playing golf just because they paid their money and feel the course is now an open book for all the stupid thoughts, words and deeds they can muster. I guess the … [Read more...]
Upcoming Meadowcreek Events
Some interesting events are on tap during the month of August at Charlottesville’s Meadowcreek Golf Course. Rion Summers, PGA Director of Operations at the local public course, announced that during the month of August, Meadowcreek Golf Course is proud to host the Charlottesville City 2-Ball Championship, Ladies Championship, and Junior Championship, all sponsored by Advantage … [Read more...]
Tee It Up At Ingleside
I suppose I have driven by Ingleside Golf Course on Rt. 11 near Staunton a couple hundred times, always admiring the hilly layout. Last week, I finally played the mountain course and I will be back. Ingleside has been on a campaign to lure golfers from across the mountain and had advertised an $82 foursome special if you made the trip over to the Valley. My golfing amigos and I had booked one … [Read more...]
Putting: How Hard can It Be?
The green is smooth, not a blemish in sight. It even looks relatively flat. The ball is perfectly still. The wind isn’t blowing. There is no glare from the sun. It’s big hole and a little ball. It’s only 5 feet. How hard can it be? When it comes to putting, it’s damned hard - one of the most difficult things an adult male will ever be asked to do – next to shopping with your wife for a dress that … [Read more...]
Trump National In Charlotte
Want a shock to your system? Play a public course like Mallard Point in Mooresville (outside of Charlotte) for two days in a row, then tee it up at nearby Trump National bordering Lake Norman. It’s like jumping into an ice-cold pool on a hot August afternoon. It’s quite a shock to your golfing system. We had a family reunion in Mooresville (about 15 miles from Charlotte) last weekend and all … [Read more...]
Fun At Swannanoa
I’ve played much nicer golf courses than Swannanoa Country Club on Afton Mountain, but I don’t think I have played any more enjoyable courses. Swannanoa is an easy layout, the scenery is magnificent and the cool, mountain air is most agreeable. For the past 10 years, I have made it a point to visit Swannanoa at least once a year and this past week, my three golfing amigos joined me there for a … [Read more...]
Charlottesville City Championship
The 2016 Charlottesville City Championship sponsored by Advantage Handyman Services is set for Friday, July 8th through Sunday, July 10th. The entry fee is $175, which includes greens fees and cart fees for all three rounds, range balls each day, a practice round greens fee, and a tee gift for each player. Based on a full field of sixty or more players, there will be five flights with the … [Read more...]
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