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Back in college, I played in a tournament hosted by the Dayton Flyers at NCR Country Club. NCR had a rich history, and was an incredible piece of golf property. It was a tough golf course, and definitely took my lunch money that weekend.  Last year I started seeing photos of Moraine Country Club in […]

Golf Review: Olympia Fields North Course – Chicago, IL By now we all know the golfing hotbed that is Chicago. The city of Chicago, and surrounding suburbs, have played host to some of golfs most prestigious events, as well as being home to some of golfs highest ranked golf courses. The prestigious North Course at […]

            Being from Indiana, about the best scenery excitement we get to see is either going up to the Lake Michigan Dunes or driving down Lake Shore Drive in Chicago. Last week was my first time on the Cape, and I was totally blown away by the views and the small oceanside towns. Driving by Eastward […]

            My trip to Bethpage was like one of those stories you hear about in a coffee shop. A friend and I started a trip out East by heading down to West Virginia to play Pete Dye Golf Club. After a stellar day, we started the trek up to New York with no place to stay, […]

            Sitting just north of New York City is a Tom Fazio gem. Hudson National opened in 1996 and quickly made a name for itself as one of the premier golf courses of the greater New York Metropolitan area. If you’ve played Hudson National before you might have played with a guy named Tank. Tank was […]

            US Open week is here, and it’s my favorite golf week of the year. Yes, the US Open beats the Masters for me. I’ve always loved the US Open and the endless possibilities. The guy who works a day job qualifies, or an amateur makes a run for the top ten. Storylines like that make […]

            Sometimes in golf, less is more. The Dunes Club defines that. In an era where golf courses and clubs are becoming so extravagant and built to rival the technology of current times, the Dunes Club seemingly seeks the simplicity of the ardent golfer in simpler times. No 500-yard par 4s, tee markers, carts, driving range, […]

If you happen to find yourself traveling through the “Crossroads of America” this summer, then here’s my opinion on the best courses you can play. Indiana has some great historic tracks, and some hidden gems that many haven’t heard about. It’s not my list of favorites, and some of the courses may be obvious answers, […]

It was a moment that I won’t soon forget… ever.  It was sunny October day. The Chicago Cubs had played in the NLDS the night before and lost to the Washington Nationals. Not only was I the only Cubs fan in the Westwood bar, but I had to endure the “Stephen Strasburg Superfan” (as I […]

Nestled in Carmel, IN, a wealthy suburban district outside of Indianapolis, is one of the most classic and historic courses of the Midwest. A history loaded with men’s, women’s, and senior major championships, FedEx Cup Playoff events, and the Solheim Cup. Crooked Stick sits just inside the Top 100 golf courses in the United States. […]