Owners hope big gamble on Greenbrier pays off
Deep-pocketed Jim Justice vows to make his big gamble on The Greenbrier pay off says our Martin Kaufmann.
TV: Time to pull the plug on the Nationwide Tour?
As the Nationwide Tour grows in relevance, its presence and quality on TV have diminished.
Kaufmann: Florida governor's recycled idea belongs in the trash
Florida Gov. Rick Scott needs to back off of his idea to add more municipal and state-run courses to Florida, says Martin Kaufmann.
TV notes: Media quick to defend Na's slow play
TV anchors defended Kevin Na at Sawgrass, but his slow play should have been addressed long ago.
Book review: The power of three
James Dodson insists we not forget three legends – Byron Nelson, Sam Snead and Ben Hogan – who all were born in 1912 and set the stage for Arnold Palmer’s generation and those who followed.
The scenic route north to Jasper
Icefields Parkway is a 144-mile road that parallels the Continental Divide, connecting the Canadian national parks in Banff and Jasper.
Mountain golf trek: The Canadian Rockies
Golf across the Canadian Rockies is worth the hike. Martin Kaufmann explains.
Boyne partners with Forest Dunes
Boyne, the northern Michigan resort operator, will be booking rounds at Forest Dunes Golf Club through its golf packages as part of a partnership with the Roscommon, Mich., course.
Harbour Town, May River deliver high times
Martin Kaufmann: Harbour Town and May River deliver high times in the Lowcountry
Bubba to 'Feherty': Augusta suits my game
On a recent episode of Golf Channel's 'Feherty,' Bubba Watson sounded prophetic about the Masters.
Pine Dunes: The best little course in Texas
Pine Dunes Resort & Golf Club - a Lone Star hideaway in Frankston, Texas - delivers a sandhills-type thrill.
Prince Course reopens following renovations
The Prince Course in Kauai, Hawaii has reopened following a year-long renovation overseen by Robert Trent Jones Jr.
Getting Tour access proves to be a 'Stretch'
PGA Tour Entertainment touted its new reality series, “Down the Stretch,” as a chance to get inside a contender’s mind. But have the producers taken on a near-impossible task?
Honda TV coverage hints at the future
With simultaneous weekend coverage of the Honda Classic, golf fans finally got a taste of the Golf Channel-NBC combination - which led to several observations. Martin Kaufmann
Ugadale Hotel reopens at Machrihanish
Machrihanish Golf Club is still difficult to reach, but a big step recently was made to solve the accommodations problem. Southworth Development last week opened the renovated Ugadale Hotel.
NBC promotes Solomon to Golf Channel post
NBC Sports Group promoted producer Molly Solomon to serve as executive producer and senior vice president, production and operations, of its Orlando-based Golf Channel unit.
Savoring Mexico's best, one sip at a time
On a recent trip to Los Cabos, Mexico, our Travel Editor Martin Kaufmann decided to see what Mexico had to offer on the tequila front. Let's just say it was a good experience.
In Los Cabos, golf and views are perfect pairing
In Los Cabos, the golf and the views form a perfect pairing says Travel Editor Martin Kaufmann.
On 'Feherty,' stories from an 'awkward' man
David Feherty's wit is undeniable, but sometimes he simply tries too hard on his Golf Channel show.
Grupo Questro CEO still bullish on Cabo
Grupo Questro is a major developer in Mexico, and particularly in Los Cabos, where three of its properties – Puerto Los Cabos, Cabo Real and Club Campestre – encompass 5,500 acres. Eduardo Sánchez Navarro, CEO of Grupo Questro, talked with Golfweek about those properties and the outlook for Los Cabos.
Briefs: Fairmont Southampton to host Par-3 championship
The third annual Bacardi National Par-3 Championship will be held March 23-25 at the Fairmont Southampton Golf Course.
Querencia CEO: Baja still has 'tremendous potential'
Jorge Carrera, CEO of Querencia, has dealt with good times and bad in Los Cabos, Mexico. He recently talked with Golfweek about real estate and tourism in Mexico.
TV blog: Delay in Sunday broadcast frustrating
Tiger and Phil. Made for TV. Except for those 49 minutes we couldn't see it at all. #Frustrating!
Value, 'craic' factor boost Irish golf tourism
Alison Metcalfe, vice president of marketing for Tourism Ireland for the past five years, recently discussed Irish golf tourism with Golfweek.
Haversham chief: Travelers ‘tired of putting it off’
Sam Baker founded Cincinnati-based Haversham & Baker Golfing Expeditions in 1991, and in the past 21 years has sent more than 10,000 golfers on trips to Great Britain and Ireland. Ninety-seven percent of Haversham’s customers are members of private clubs, and the company has provided travel services for more than 1,200 golf clubs.
'Feherty Live' compelling, if at times uneven
There is the David Feherty we all love - the zany commentator. And then there is his show - which needs help.
CostaBaja offers more than just golf
At CostaBaja, you can come for the sea and stay for the golf. Martin Kaufmann explains.
PerryGolf founder sees golf travelers 'resurfacing'
Gordon Dalgleish and his brother, Colin, co-founded PerryGolf in August 1984. Since then, their company has organized overseas golf trips for nearly 50,000 travelers – mostly to Scotland and Ireland, but also to more far-flung destinations such as New Zealand and South Africa.
Resort briefs: Turtle Dunes opens in Acapulco
Resort briefs: Turtle Dunes Country Club, a Tripp Davis design, has opened on the grounds of the Fairmont Acapulco Princess and the Fairmont Pierre Marques.
St. Kitts and Nevis: Small in size, big in appeal
St. Kitts and Nevis: Small in size, but big in appeal says travel editor Martin Kaufmann.
Seventh heaven: Cabo's Ocean rises with new par 3
As director of golf at Cabo del Sol, a 36-hole facility in Los Cabos, Mexico, Greg Tallman has overseen changes to the resort's signature Ocean Course, a Jack Nicklaus design that is ranked No. 6 among Golfweek's Best Courses of the Caribbean and Mexico.
Modern links among GB&I's best tracks
Modern links courses earn their own cachet among Great Britain and Ireland’s best tracks
Miller-Faldo: A match not made in heaven
A dream duo of Johnny Miller and Nick Faldo turns into a dream dud for Golf Channel.
Golf Channel revamps executive staff
Fresh off its best year of viewership since its 1995 launch, Golf Channel is starting 2012 by shaking up its executive lineup.
My year in golf: Martin Kaufmann
From exotic trips to private Fijian islands to in-depth features on personalities such as Brandel Chamblee, our travel editor Martin Kaufmann reflects on the year that was . . .
Diamante raises the bar in Cabo
Three years ago, during my first visit to Mexico’s Los Cabos, I jumped on an ATV and drove across enormous dunes to see the planned site for two Jack Nicklaus golf courses.
A good golf trip starts with the right bag
It’s imperative that a travel case protect your golf clubs, and it’s helpful if the sheer weight of the loaded case doesn’t rip your arm out of your shoulder socket as you lug it through parking lots and airports.
Dorado looking to reclaim top Caribbean status
Martin Kaufmann: Dorado Beach seeks to reclaim status among the Caribbean's best.
Five favorites: The books on travel
Martin Kaufmann and Bradley S. Klein put together a list of five of their favorite travel books.
Marco Island acquires Hammock Bay GC
Earlier this year, I made my first visit to the Marco Island Marriott in southwest Florida, and it turned out to be one of my “top finds” of 2011.
Golf Channel's coverage: An endurance test
The Golf Channel provided nearly 12 hours of wall-to-wall coverage of the Presidents Cup. A bit too much?
Highlights from Day 2's Prez Cup broadcast
In preparation of grinding out Friday's 11 hours of Prez Cup coverage, here are some highlights from Day 2.
Thoughts on Golf Channel's Prez Cup coverage
Golf Channel's Presidents Cup coverage offers plenty of chances to laugh - with them and at them . . .
Small-town America home to golf adventures
When Paul Schock got the idea a few years ago to build a large golf resort in the wild, remote Sand Hills of north-central Nebraska, he found inspiration for the project in a visit to a large golf resort built on the wild, remote Oregon coastline.
Q&A: Michael Meldman, Discovery Land CEO
Discovery Land CEO Michael Meldman discusses selling luxury golf real estate in a lagging economy. Martin Kaufmann.
Dorado East emerges from renovations
The East Course at Dorado Beach arguably is the most historic course in the Caribbean, and for decades was considered one of the best.
Golf Channel's 'Social Saturday': #needswork
The Golf Channel experimented with 'Social Saturday,' and needless to say it is still a #workinprogress.
Salamander expands Florida reach by adding 2 resorts
Sheila C. Johnson is the latest hospitality executive to try to profit from one of Bobby Ginn’s numerous failures.
Mayakoba exec: Mexico resorts weathering 'perfect storm'
Despite a down market, Mexico resorts like Mayakoba, located along the Riviera Maya and host of the PGA Tour's Mayakoba Classic, are staying afloat.
Dominican resorts undergo changes, expansion
Salamander Hotels & Resorts is now managing Sanctuary Cap Cana, a 176-room oceanfront resort.
