by Steve Pike | Jun 16, 2026 | Travel News
In an interview (circa 1926) with the Tampa Tribune, Donald Ross explained his design philosophy behind the course at Whitfield Estates, now Sara Bay Country Club. “We designed it,’’ the master said, “for golf.’’ On the surface, that’s like Carroll Shelby saying he...
by Steve Pike | Jun 15, 2026 | golf business, golf course management, Golf Courses, Golf News, Private Clubs, Resorts, Travel News
Escalante Golf – a boutique owner and operator of luxury golf properties across 17 U.S. states – has acquired GreenGolfBall Ltd, an Ireland-based golf tour operator specializing in bespoke golf travel experiences. The acquisition marks a significant...
by Steve Pike | Jun 14, 2026 | golf business, Golf Course Design, Golf Courses, Golf News, Resorts, Travel News
Despite being only minutes from the start of an important, annual charity outing, with double shotgun starts on each of his two golf courses, Ryan Brown sat calmly (at least outwardly) on the clubhouse patio at Grand Geneva Resort & Spa. As director of golf at one...
by Steve Pike | Jun 11, 2026 | Equipment, golf business, Golf Courses, Golf News, Technology, Travel News
Blue Tees Golf is launching what it calls a “fully realized’’ Player Pro experience with the Dynamic Hole View, Green Heatmaps, True Distance Breakdowns, and a range of new capabilities. The company says the new Player Pro redefines what’s possible from a GPS...
by Steve Pike | Jun 11, 2026 | Adventure, Cruises, Events, Las Vegas, Travel News
From Evel Knievel to Al Capone… immerse yourself in some of the top Vegas attractions, beginning with the new The Evel Knievel Experience. Opening June 27 in Downtown Las Vegas’ Arts District, The Evel Knievel Experience: An Interactive Museum of America’s...
by Steve Pike | Jun 9, 2026 | golf business, Golf Courses, Golf News, Resorts, Travel News
Mountain Capital Partners (MCP), alongside affiliated fund Texas Capital Partners, today announced the forthcoming acquisition of The Arizona Hideaway Collection from the Allred Family – a portfolio of three landmark Arizona resort and golf destinations: Tubac...
