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Even in golf, there’s still an app for that, whatever that is

Have you ever noticed how many self-help golf apps are available to download on your smart phone these days? There is the square-to-square, or as I call it nerd-to-nerd, which co...

DATE: Aug 5, 2015 | CATEGORY: Clubhouse Porch

July’s end doesn’t mean tournaments do

As we are about to leave the month of July behind us, tournament play does not take a back seat now that August is on our doorstep. There are several upcoming events, including re...

DATE: Jul 29, 2015 | CATEGORY: Clubhouse Porch

A solo jaunt to Hunters Run sharpens irons

Last week I was flying solo as my wife was out of town, so I decided to head over to Hunters Run in Oxford to play a round of golf. I am remiss in telling you it has been over a ...

DATE: Jul 22, 2015 | CATEGORY: Clubhouse Porch

Bringing the focus back toward the local courses

While most of the world’s attention is focused on what is happening at the Old Course across the pond, locally our attention is on upcoming tournaments and tournament postings. T...

DATE: Jul 15, 2015 | CATEGORY: Clubhouse Porch

‘Just-in-case’ moment one bad break away

I hope you all learned from last weekend’s PGA Tour stop that you must take very good care of your clubs, especially during tournament play. Case in point, professional Robert St...

DATE: Jul 8, 2015 | CATEGORY: Clubhouse Porch

Long putts part of taking care of business

I finally had a chance to get away earlier this week and get in a round of golf with my brother-in-law, and who says there is not a golf guru looking over you? You should have see...

DATE: Jul 1, 2015 | CATEGORY: Clubhouse Porch

Give me the Navajo Trail over the U.S. Open

I was all set to add my thoughts about the recent U.S. Open in Washington State, but it was more dramatic and entertaining on the home front at last weekâ€™s First National Bank/ Navajo Trai...

DATE: Jun 24, 2015 | CATEGORY: Clubhouse Porch

Golf scribe ready for Navajo Trail Open

The 54th annual Navajo Trail Open, with title sponsor the First National Bank of Durango, officially is underway with the Pro-Am on June 18th and the 54-hole Open to follow June 19-21. ...

DATE: Jun 17, 2015 | CATEGORY: Clubhouse Porch

Staying hydrated for a busy month

Now that summer-like weather has arrived, it’s time to think about keeping yourself hydrated on the golf course. Some of us do not have the luxury of getting an early tee time or ...

DATE: Jun 4, 2015 | CATEGORY: Clubhouse Porch

From one corner of the state to the other, golf no comparison

This past weekend I traveled to the northeastern portion of Colorado, namely the Longmont/Greeley area to cover high school state baseball action. As always, in my travels, I lo...

DATE: May 19, 2015 | CATEGORY: Clubhouse Porch

Rain greens up our greens this spring season

The old saying is “wash your car and watch it rain.” So, I want to take this time to thank those of you who lined up at the area car washes or dragged out the garden hose to whisk...

DATE: May 13, 2015 | CATEGORY: Clubhouse Porch

Shootout qualifying continues

The weather forecasters hopefully are right on with their upcoming weekend predictions, and we should have excellent conditions for the Express Employment Professionals Best Ball and Scrambl...

DATE: May 5, 2015 | CATEGORY: Clubhouse Porch