Skip the stuff Dad will never use, the splashy ties and whiffle balls and stroke counters. If he’s a golfer and a gentleman and a regular at TPC Danzante Bay, he’ll cherish a thoughtful, well-chosen gift, from a timeless Panama topper to an unforgettable golf trip. 1. SuperStroke Putter Grips Dad got the yips? Get […]
The sun is climbing higher and the days are getting warmer in Loreto. The summer solstice (June 21), the longest day of the year, is just around the corner. For those who spend ample amounts of time outdoors, extended exposure to El Sol can pose serious health risks to the skin and eyes. Golfers, notoriously […]
If you watch The Golf Channel, you’ve probably seen and heard the commercials for PXG golf clubs. “NOBODY MAKES GOLF CLUBS THE WAY WE DO. PERIOD.” This statement is delivered in a husky, authoritative voice. Perhaps it belongs to Bob Parsons, 71, a former Marine and self-made billionaire who launched GoDaddy, the web hosting company, […]
Very few golf facilities qualify as the ‘whole enchilada.’ The first ingredient is a well-groomed, world-class golf course that delivers ‘pleasurable excitement’ to golfers at all ability levels. Golf course designers are fond of saying that golf at its very best is played in beautiful landscapes. In fact, there are no great golf courses that […]
It’s a universally acknowledged truth (or at least a bromide) that one of the benefits of having children is cementing the members of your foursome for life. Ah, but how to get the kiddies hooked on golf without turning them off? What if your little humans have zero interest in the game? What, based on […]
TPC Danzante Bay is routed in dunes, canyons and mountain foothills that stretch away from the shores of the Sea of Cortez. The prevailing breeze, strongest in spring, needs to be taken into account when playing the club’s Rees Jones-designed golf course. To his credit, Jones built wide fairways with generous landing areas at nearly […]
Embark on an extraordinary golfing odyssey as we delve into the enchanting world of TPC Danzante Bay, a destination that stands as the epitome of golfing excellence in Mexico. Renowned as Mexico’s sole TPC golf course, this hidden gem has garnered international acclaim since its inception in 2017. Delve into the lush landscapes of Villa […]
The PGA Show, held last month in Orlando, Florida, is the Super Bowl of golf merchandise expositions. And while Covid trimmed attendance at this year’s event, the roll-out of new products continued unabated. Here are a few noteworthy favorites. Golf balls Are you a bogey shooter or higher? Maybe you don’t need to play the […]
Above all else, golfers like to play a beautiful, well-groomed course with smooth, velvety greens. It’s a fair description of TPC Danzante Bay. Until recently, the beauty was available but the grooming wasn’t in subtropical desert regions such as Loreto, where secondary water sources (due to their high salt content) were difficult for most warm-weather […]
Could it be that the suggested New Year’s golf resolutions aren’t working? After all, they were posted in December, 2021. A lifetime ago in a golfer’s fragile existence, given how much a player’s performance can vary from one round to the next. This is especially true at TPC Danzante Bay, which offers a firm but […]
It’s almost time to pop a cork, blow a horn and ring in 2022! A New Year invites resolutions. For golfers seeking improvement, it fairly demands them. If you’re one of the “Dogged Victims of Inexorable Fate,” as writer Dan Jenkins once described forlorn golfers in a book title, it’s time turn the page on […]
If you’ve got a hard-to-shop-for golfer on your holiday list, we’ve done the hard work for you. We’ve sifted through dozens of top golf brands and golf-related retailers to come up with 15 worthwhile gift ideas for that extra special player in your life. A wide variety of items was selected to appeal to a […]