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The Dapper Drive 2019 Holiday Gift Guide
A unique holiday gift list for the golfer in your life. With less than two weeks until Christmas, commercials and retailers alike are reminding us at every turn that it’s “crunch time” for holiday gift giving. But if you’re anything like me, you’re just now starting to brainstorm the perfect gift ideas for friends and…
Read more hereA Father-Son Golf Retreat at Reunion Resort
Among the ways to connect with our fathers, I’d argue golf is far and away the best. Sporting events have their merits and other recreational activities can work too, but how can you beat four uninterrupted hours outside, catching up on life and reminiscing about days of old, all while high-fiving incredible shots and unlikely…
Read more hereWhat’s In The Bag: Dialing-It In With Titleist
I’ll be honest. I’m not one to change equipment all that often. It usually takes a “Wow, I think you need some new wedges man” comment from a trusted golfing buddy before I reluctantly swap out for the latest technology. Such is the life of a feel player I suppose. But after recently upgrading every…
Read more hereManchester Lane: Inside My World-Class Titleist Club Fitting
“In a quarter mile, turn right onto Manchester Lane.” The familiar sound of my trusty decade-old Garmin filled the rental car as I eagerly scanned the oncoming streets ahead. Making the turn, I continued down a quiet, house-lined road that seemed like any other sleepy southern Massachusetts neighborhood. Am I in the right place, I…
Read more hereTitleist Club Fitting: Does It Benefit A High Handicapper?
“What’s the yardage?” My Dad asked, standing on the windswept 18th tee of Wild Dunes Resort, waves crashing in the nearby distance. “125, playing 135-ish,” I reply, tossing a few grass clippings in the air. Pulling his 7-iron, he takes his patented two practice swings, addresses the ball, and gives it a might smack. The clanging…
Read more hereFrench Lick Resort: A Historic Golf Destination
Standing on a small platform adjacent to the breathtaking West Baden Springs Hotel, Brittany and I watched as what appeared to be an early-1900s trolley car turned the nearby corner and slowly chugged toward us. “Wow, how cool is this?” I said to her, as the conductor slowed the train and welcomed us aboard. A…
Read more hereFoxwoods Resort Casino: A Connecticut Golf Getaway
The mere mention of golf in the northeast is sure to peak the interest of even the most novice golfers. As one of the most prolific golf regions in the country, cities like Philadelphia, New York and Boston tout what seems to be an endless supply of epic golf. Many of the drool-worthy venues that…
Read more hereMesmerizing Moments: A Morning With Tiger
“Let’s go Tiger!!!!” Shouts echoing as far at the ear could hear were undeniable, and what the ear couldn’t pick-up, the eyes could certainly see. Peering toward the crest of the 10th hill some 280 yards back, a heard of briskly walking spectators emerged. It was clear: Tiger was officially on the course. Though the…
Read more hereWells Fargo Championship: 3 Reasons Wednesday is a Spectator’s Dream
“Man boys, how cool would it have been if that went in!?” Sauntering over to an arm’s length reach from the ropes, Carolina Panther star Greg Olsen couldn’t contain his excitement after nearly recording a hole-in-one in Wells Fargo Championship Pro-Am. He beamed with pride in the near miss, chatting back and forth with the…
Read more hereMystical Monday: An Ethereal Morning at Quail Hollow
I love early mornings, and this past Monday at Quail Hollow Club sure was one of the best. The ringing of my iPhone alarm clamored well before the rising sun, but after a mere 5 hours of sleep I instantly considered snoozing for a few more. After all, it was just day one of the Wells…
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