Shoal Creek, host course of two PGA Championships and multiple USGA Championships, sustained extensive damage during the tornado outbreak on March 25th.
Shoal Creek was designed by Jack Nicklaus and opened in 1977.
A reported 14 tornadoes were reported across Alabama, with at least five deaths attributed to the storms.
Above Par Golf Experiences in Kissimmee, FL
When the possibility for sun-soaked golfing is a year-round thing, it’s hard to consider teeing up anywhere else. Kissimmee, Florida, has excellent courses and ranges in warm and sunny Central Florida. Major golfing events already look to Kissimmee for its fairways,...
Big Easy Getaway
New Orleans is mostly known for its amazing food and party atmosphere, but this historic old city is also home to some fabulous golf courses. On our recent trip, we teed it up at TPC Louisiana and Bayou Oaks South Course at City Park. The NOPSI Hotel was home away...
Pinehurst Set To Begin Construction of Tenth Course
Pinehurst Resort has will begin construction on its tenth golf course later this month. Designed by Tom Doak, the new course will feature rugged dunes, native wiregrass, longleaf pines, and natural water features. Doak describes a course that is complimentary, yet...
Golfer’s Christmas Gift Guide
Finding a great golf gift is not always the easiest thing to do. With that in mind, we’d like to make your holiday shopping just a little easier this year. Here are our thoughts on what might put a smile on your golfer’s face. Tifosi Optics Tifosi specializes in...
Tiger Point Bunker Renovation Is Near Completion
There are a number of great changes happening at Tiger Point Golf Club in Gulf Breeze, FL. The most recent is a course-wide bunker renovation. Director of Golf Troy Raybon recently gave me a tour, and the improvements are very impressive. The scope of work includes...
TPC Louisiana: Play Where the Pros Play
We recently had the opportunity to travel to New Orleans and tee it up at TPC Louisiana. What a great day! We’ll have much more coming soon, as our trip to the Big Easy will be featured in the Winter Issue of Southern Fairways. Here’s a preview: TPC Louisiana is part...
Pursell Farms Recognized as One of Alabama’s Best Hotels by Travel + Leisure Magazine
Pursell Farms has been recognized by Travel + Leisure Magazine as one of Alabama's Best Hotels of 2022. Located near Sylacauga, AL, Pursell farms is an upscale resort destination featuring an award-winning 18-hole golf course, two restaurants, numerous outdoor...
Destin Golf: Paradise Awaits
Destin, Florida is a spectacular location to play great golf courses and totally unwind from the hectic pace of everyday life. The seaside locale has some of the most beautiful and challenging golf properties on the Gulf Coast. The sparkling blue waters, pristine...
Experience Toptracer Range at TimberCreek
Toptracer Range is a great practice tool for golfers striving to get a little more out of their games. It is also great fun for families, friends, parties, and team-building events. TimberCreek Golf Club in Daphne, AL rolled out the first Toptracer Range in the...
Expect a Hot Finish in Atlanta
The end of the 2022 PGA Season is near! The Tour Championship takes place at East Lake Golf Club this week. The top 30 golfers will square off at this beautiful course, which was established in 1904 and was the home course of the legendary golfer Bobby Jones. It’s...
Topgolf Coming To Mobile, AL
Following several years of speculation and rumor, Topgolf is now set to tee off in Mobile, AL. The golf entertainment complex will be located in the McGowin Park shopping center in the location previously occupied by the Hollywood Movie Theatre. The Mobile City...
Gearing up for the BMW Championship
Oh, to be on the beautiful grounds of the Wilmington Country Club among the rolling hills of the Delaware Valley this week! Wilmington is hosting the BMW Championship. There’s never been a PGA Tour event in the state of Delaware, and the electricity is palpable. Last...
