Silverado Resort & Spa: A Winning Wine Country Retreat

Silverado Resort

Few things bring greater pleasure than a warm afternoon on the golf course, strolling down lush green fairways as the sun peaks its way through towering trees on either side. There’s something about this serene setting that makes me feel there’s no other place I’d rather be in that moment. It’s a great feeling, and one…

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What I Learned From PGA Tour Canada Q-School

Mackenzie Tour Qualifying School

As I stood on the 15th tee during round one of qualifying school (often referred to as “q-school”) for the Mackenzie Tour (aka PGA Tour Canada), I found myself in the tough position we’ve all been in at one time or another on the golf course.  With every aspect of my game seemingly letting me…

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AG Green Label: Distinctive Style For The Course & Beyond

AG Green Label

Among the countless challenges in golf, there’s one that trumps all for the sartorially spirited golfer — finding stylish apparel that can transition seamlessly from the course to the clubhouse and beyond.  Something that looks as good at dinner with friends, as it does on the links with the bros. Well my fashionable friends, fret no more.  AG Green Label has…

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Pro Golf Update: February 2016

Pro Golf Update

Below is a quick update on my pro golf tournament results from February and early March.  Candidly, I didn’t feel I had my best stuff out on the course and struggled a bit from tee-to-green during the early part of this stretch. With the goal of long-term development of my game (and the cost of…

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Papago Golf Course: A Majestic Muni

Much can be said about municipal (“muni”) golf courses in America.  They are the gateway to the great game of golf for anyone.  No membership required, no status needed, no pretension to bear. While each and every muni shares the common ground of access for all, not all munis are created alike.  Although many of…

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TPC Louisiana: The Ultimate Golf Experience

New Orleans is a town that needs no introduction.  “The Big Easy” attracts loads of people every year looking to live it up at Mardi Gras, jam to local musician’s vibrant jazz music, dine at one of the many world class restaurants, or simply explore the character filled streets of the French Quarter. Amidst the…

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Pro Golf Update: January 2016

Lone Tree putting green

After arriving in Arizona in mid-January, I quickly went to work on my game.  Given the holidays, final camper preparations and the cross-country drive, I hadn’t spent much time on the course in a few weeks. The week of preparations went well, as I focused on playing practice rounds and working on my short game…

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Westward Bound: Our First Weeks on the Road

gBelts hat and belt

After months of planning, practicing, and camper renovations, my wife Brittany and I (along with our dog, Ella, and cat, Penelope) finally embarked on our cross-country voyage on January 3rd. Though there were some nerves and uncertainties for the trip — pulling a 30-foot camper across the country was certainly a new item on the resume…

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Year In Review: Top 5 Golf Holes of 2015

What a great year 2015 proved to be.  In addition to parting ways with my desk job to pursue professional golf, my wife Brittany and I had the opportunity to travel to some great golf courses and resorts for The Dapper Drive blog.  While it’s always tough to choose favorites, I wanted to share my…

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An Island Oasis: 3 Reasons You’ll Love Key West Golf Club

Golf destination

Ahh, Florida.  The sunshine state has long been known as a golfer’s haven, with an abundance of great golf courses and temperate year-round weather.  Cities like St. Augustine, Jupiter and Orlando certainly come to mind, but Key West?  While you’d be hard pressed to find anyone who’d argue it’s a golf mecca, the southernmost island in the…

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