J Drew Rogers

Golf & Travel

Back Again to Bandon

  Surely by now the word is out….there is a world class golf resort on the coast of southern Oregon?  It’s called Bandon Dunes.  There are four 18-hole courses on the property and they’re all ranked among the Top 100 in the US.  Yes, you say?  You’ve heard of it?  Oh, you’ve been there?  Great!  […]

Golf Courses and Machu Pichu; A Connection?

Several weeks ago, I found myself channel surfing (a common, last ditch effort before going to bed).  I happened to stumble upon a documentary program on PBS on Machu Pichu.  I have always had a strong curiosity and desire to visit this Incan ruin someday, one of the New Seven Wonders of the World…so I […]

My Fifteen Most Enjoyable Courses to Play (for the fun of it)

For me, this is a fun list – not to be taken too seriously.  So, it’s not up for debate or for comparison with the Top 100 lists.  It is simply a mentioning of some courses that offer up a good day on the course – for me at least, and maybe for you as […]

The Florida Swing

This week marks the beginning of the annual PGA Tour sweep through Florida …including stops at PGA National, Doral, Innisbrook, Lake Nona, and Bay Hill – all tune-ups for the April bloom date in Georgia.  So let’s say hello again to palm trees, white sand, grainy bermudagrass greens and lots of liquid trouble. It’s too […]

Golf and Fishing – Yin and Yang?

I have to ask all of you golf enthusiasts…. How many of you are also keen to wet a line?  In all of my travels and years in the golf industry, perhaps one of the most surprising facts I have noticed are the masses who seem to have a mutual spirited admiration for both sports.  […]

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