by Steve Pike | Mar 17, 2024 | golf business, Golf Courses, Golf News, Personalities, Real Estate, Resorts, Travel News
Playing the Karoo course at Cabot Citrus Farms leads to this question: Was architect Kyle Franz trying to create or re-create history in North Central Florida? The answer is, it really doesn’t matter which one you select. Franz the golf course historian, whose...
by Steve Pike | Mar 16, 2024 | golf business, Golf Courses, Golf News, Personalities, Real Estate, Resorts, Spa, Travel News
Among the first things Kelly Horen did this past fall when he arrived as the new director of golf at The Retreat at Silvies Valley Ranch was leave. Well.. sort of. Horen spent his time during these winter months traveling to key markets around the Pacific Northwest...
by Steve Pike | Mar 14, 2024 | golf business, Golf Courses, Golf News, Resorts, Travel News
Whether you’re a first-time visitor to Barbados or a frequent guest, among the first things you notice is the hospitality. Although technically an independent UK Commonwealth nation, Barbados generally is considered the “most British’’ of the Caribbean...
by Steve Pike | Mar 12, 2024 | golf business, Golf Courses, Golf News, Resorts, Travel News
Streamsong Resort will open each of the 19 holes on its fourth golf course, The Chain, for preview play beginning March 31. The 3,000-yard Coore and Crenshaw Design short course opened 13 holes this past November, but with fairer March temperatures, the entire 19-hole...
by Steve Pike | Mar 9, 2024 | Culinary, Personalities, Resorts, Restaurants, Travel News
Napoleon is said to have coined the phrase, “An Army Marches on its Stomach.’’ The same can be said of luxury golf resorts. A world class food and beverage operation is the heart and soul of any resort. PGA National Resort in Palm Beach Gardens, FL., is proof. The...
by Steve Pike | Mar 2, 2024 | Culinary, golf business, Golf Courses, Golf News, Hotels, Travel News
The Seagate Hotel in Delray Beach continues to position itself as one of the top new golf destinations in Florida with the introduction of the Seagate Shotmaker package, featuring VIP access to its newly renovated private golf course and a plethora of...
