Posts by Jordan Griggs
Episode 8: Dancing Rabbit Golf Club (Azalea)
Named after the nearby Dancing Rabbit Creeks, Dancing Rabbit Golf Club is the celebration of the rich culture of the Choctaw Indians. Ranked 91st on Golf Digest’s list of Americas 100 Greatest Public Courses, the Azaleas course is characterized by sloping, tree-lined fairways that often dictate shot-shape and club selection from the tee. The par 3s are particularly good,…
Read more hereEpisode 7: Barton Creek (Fazio Canyons)
If you’ve been to Austin, Texas, chances are you’ve heard the slogan, “Keep Austin weird.” While the hip and eclectic downtown area certainly embodies that phrase, there’s one thing that’s anything but weird — the golf at Omni Barton Creek Resort & Spa (click image below to watch Episode 7). Barton Creek offers guests a…
Read more hereEpisode 6: TPC San Antonio (Oaks)
After our brief stop in southern Mississippi, we headed due west for Texas. Our first of two rounds in the state was at TPC San Antonio’s Oaks Course. As host to the PGA Tour’s Valero Texas Open each year, the Oaks Course is your chance to play a tour quality golf course. Though the fairways are…
Read more hereEpisode 5: Fallen Oak
A short drive north of the casino town of Biloxi, Mississippi, nestled in the heart of the De Soto National Forest, you’ll find Fallen Oak. The Tom Fazio design winds its way through the heart of the De Soto National Forest, challenging golfers with tree lined fairways and a championship layout that can stretch…
Read more hereEpisode 4: World Woods GC (Pine Barrens)
Tucked in the western part of central Florida you’ll find the tree-lined fairways of World Woods Golf Club. It’s a no frills type club that’s all about the golf. Two 18-hole championship courses (Pine Barrens and Rolling Oaks), a 12-hole short course, an extensive driving range and a massive putting green highlight the golf-lover’s…
Read more hereEpisode 3: Bay Hill Club
As we arrived at Bay Hill Club, the property was presented just as you’d expect — modest and understated, but with a bit of charm. I never had the chance to meet Arnold Palmer, but I imagine that’s exactly how he wanted it. A welcoming club without the flash or pretension that often accompany some…
Read more hereGolf Channel Morning Drive – Behind the Scenes
When I was asked to be a guest on the Golf Channel’s Morning Drive, I couldn’t wait to share the Ultimate Golf Road Trip with viewers. Excited? Absolutely. Nervous? No doubt about it! Because I’ve gotten a lot of questions about the experience, I figured I’d give a quick behind the scenes look at the day at…
Read more hereEpisode 2: Streamsong Resort (Red & Blue)
It takes little time to realize this is a unique place. Larger-than-life fescue covered dunes, massive bunkers and a natural feeling landscape that coaxes you into believe this place has been around forever. Welcome to Streamsong Resort. That feeling of discovery doesn’t dissipate as you work your way through the Tom Doak designed Blue Course…
Read more hereEpisode 1: TPC Sawgrass Stadium Course
It’s hard to believe I still get giddy about a game I’ve been playing for nearly 20 years. How can something you’ve done for so long, still evoke such powerful emotions and bring such joy? It’s a question that’s hard to answer, but all true lovers of the game can certainly relate. As I stood behind the famed 17th…
Read more hereBonus Rounds in Jupiter: The Dye Preserve & Palm Beach Par 3
We officially kicked off the Ultimate Golf Road Trip a few days ago, and already we’ve veered off course for some spontaneous rounds of golf. Driving right past our intended initial destination of Jacksonville, Florida, we continued trucking down I-95 toward Jupiter. Watch our first video for this epic trip below! In lieu of traditional…
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