by Steve Pike | Apr 7, 2026 | Fitness, Golf News, Resorts, Spa, Travel News
Silverado Resort, Napa Valley’s iconic luxury golf and wellness destination, on April 8 will open its newly renovated Spa and Longevity Center. Access will be exclusive to resort guests, golf, and lifestyle members. Reimagined as a modern hub for longevity, recovery,...
by Steve Pike | Apr 7, 2026 | golf balls, golf business, Instruction, Opinion, Technology, Tiger Woods
By Brian Sommer I have been a longtime enthusiast of Bridgestone Golf, if enthusiast is the proper term for a loyalty forged not in marketing slogans but in empirical experience. My relationship with the company’s equipment dates to the mid-2000s, when Bridgestone...
by Steve Pike | Apr 7, 2026 | golf business, Golf Course Design, Golf Courses, Golf News, Private Clubs, Real Estate, USGA
The Dogwood and Cardinal courses at The Country Club of North Carolina each again hold positions in the top 15 of the 2026 North Carolina Golf Panel rankings of the top 100 courses in the state. Additionally, CCNC is the only private club in the state with this...
by Steve Pike | Apr 6, 2026 | Adventure, Cruises, Restaurants, Travel News
Royal Caribbean has revealed Hero of the Seas, the fourth Icon Class ship and bold evolution of family adventure, arriving in Miami in August 2027. As part of the game-changing Icon Class that combines beach retreats, resort escapes and theme park thrills, Hero will...
by Steve Pike | Apr 6, 2026 | Culinary, Resorts, Restaurants, Travel News
Spring in Southwest Florida means warm days, wide beaches and some great waterfront dining options. Here’s a look at some new openings, as well as old favorites: Mucky Duck on Captiva Island has reopened. Visitors can return to this legendary waterfront hangout for...