Golf
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…
Read more hereTPC 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…
Read more hereYear 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…
Read more hereAn Island Oasis: 3 Reasons You’ll Love Key West Golf Club
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…
Read more hereA Course to Dye For: 5 Reasons You Need to Play The Ocean Course
It’s 5am on a mild September morning in Charleston, SC. As my iPhone plays the familiar tune of my morning alarm, I surprisingly neglect the snooze button and hop out of bed and brew a cup of coffee. “Feeling awfully chipper this morning, are we?” my wife quips, pulling the covers over her head. I certainly…
Read more hereA Greensboro Gem: Bryan Park Golf Club
Situated a mere 15-minute drive from downtown Greensboro, Bryan Park Golf Club offers 36 holes of championship golf. The kicker? It’s open to the public! And it’s simply beautiful. Last week, I made the 90-minute drive from Charlotte to compete in the 91st Carolinas Open presented by BB&T. I had yet to play at Bryan…
Read more hereThe Williamsport Invitational: Remembering Why We Love Golf
I still remember the chilly May mornings and hot August evenings working at the Williamsport Country Club. As a late teen, I couldn’t have dreamt of a better gig – getting paid to spend time at a golf course! Working in the outside “bag room,” I would spend my days washing carts, cleaning clubs and…
Read more hereThe Club at Irish Creek: A Davis Love III Signature Design
Just 30-miles north of center city Charlotte is a beautiful, private lakefront golf course designed by PGA Tour great Davis Love III. Surprisingly, The Club at Irish Creek is Love III’s first design work in the Charlotte region, a city he called home during his childhood years (Davis Love Jr. was head golf pro at Charlotte Country Club). I had…
Read more hereDuke Golf Club: Even UNC Fans Will Enjoy This Layout
Being an ACC graduate, I know first hand how dedicated students, parents, and fans can be to a university. After all, my alma-mater (Clemson University) is regularly ranked as the top institution for school spirit. The campus is routinely seen buzzing with people decked-out in orange and purple, whether it’s a quiet Tuesday in April…
Read more hereA Charleston Classic: The Country Club of Charleston
Wandering the delightful streets of downtown Charleston had me feeling miles away from a golf course. Surely it must be 20 plus miles to the nearest course, I reasoned. However, a mere 10-minute drive from the bustling downtown you will find the classic Country Club of Charleston. Although the course is private, if you find yourself in the…
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