Birdies in Branson

Birdies in Branson

By: Andrew Penner The very first hole I played on my recent trip to Branson, Missouri – a sneaky-tough 170-yard par-3 on the Jack Nicklaus-designed Top of the Rock course at Big Cedar Lodge – was definitely a highlight. With a cool wind whipping off Table Rock Lake...
Expect the unexpected at Streamsong

Expect the unexpected at Streamsong

Florida Desert Golf? No one had to tell us that the wind was howling.  As we strolled the windswept fairways of Streamsong Black, sand from the bunkers was encroaching on our expansive playing space.  Approaching the punchbowl 9th green you can’t help but pick out...
Hōkūala Kaua’i – A Timbers Resort

Hōkūala Kaua’i – A Timbers Resort

Close your eyes and imagine turquoise waves crashing. Waterfalls cascading down lush mountains. Sun-kissed breezes caressing the skin. This is Kaua’i. Combine its stunning beaches, abundant flora, top resorts, and award-winning golf courses and you’ve got a special...
Springtime Swings in Sedona

Springtime Swings in Sedona

By: Andrew Penner Fill-in-the-blank question: Banff is to Calgary as ____ is to Phoenix? Ok, so perhaps the title of this story sort of gave it away. For Phoenicians looking for a quick getaway in the mountains – and a few scenic “swings” – Sedona, located...