See and Play in Monterey, California

See and Play in Monterey, California

Monterey County’s breathtaking scenery, internationally renowned resorts, award-winning wine and relaxing atmosphere make it an ideal getaway for visitors and a perfect destination for golf enthusiasts. With over 20 public and private courses in Monterey County, there...
From Heaven to Hell

From Heaven to Hell

by Robert Kaufman Goooood moooorrning, Death Valley! The local time here in the west is 5:30am on the summer solstice, the sun is about to beam its first rays on California’s Panamint Mountains and the current temperature is already a sweltering 94 degrees…and...
Like Golfing in a Bubble

Like Golfing in a Bubble

San Diego Country melds superb topography with an even better climate By: Ted McIntyre At about 10C on this sunny November day at Maderas Golf Club in North San Diego County, the locals are finding it somewhat chilly—three-layer-chilly. Not to mention abnormally...
San Diego's Wild Side

San Diego's Wild Side

Well, there is a first for everything!  Time was that it did not matter what the destination, golf was always top of mind…and truth be known it still pretty much is otherwise I might have to re-think being the Traveling Golfer. This past spring as I was planning my...
The Course at Wente Vineyards

The Course at Wente Vineyards

By: Robert Kaufman What does The Course at Wente Vineyards and Disneyland have in common? You guessed wrong if you think the Greg Norman-design is some kind of Mickey Mouse layout or anything resembling a Goofy putt-putt course. Rather, the correct answer is, it is...
GOLF, GOLD, GRAPES AND…FROGS!

GOLF, GOLD, GRAPES AND…FROGS!

by Robert Kaufman Long live James W. Marshall and Rosie the Ribiter, two of the most significant celebrities to hail from California’s Gold Country, the recognized birthplace of the Golden State. The former is historically admired as the original 49er after...