Book Review: 1001 Golf Holes You Must Play Before You Die

By Jeff Barr, Ronnie Sellers Productions, Inc.

If you are a “golf course junkie” like I am, “1001 Golf Holes You Must Play Before You Die” is one book you must buy.  At nearly two and a half inches thick, this chunky little book is filled with; you guessed it, over 900 pages of color photos and text covering more than a thousand of the best and most interesting golf holes. The coverage runs from one half to two full pages each, and the scope is worldwide.  The best thing for me is that there are not only the usual famous ones, but also interestingly, more obscure holes others as well...

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The Links at Divi Aruba Golf Course, Aruba

The Links at Divi Aruba Golf Course is the secondary golf option in Aruba (after Tierra del Sol) and a perfect fit for the casual recreational player.  Situated conveniently, this flat 9-hole layout is somewhat on the shorter side at 2,952 yards from the tips, but features plenty of bunkers... Full Story

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New Zealand’s Half Dozen Best Golf Resorts

New Zealand offers some of the best lodging in the world, especially as relates to golf retreats – easily comparable or superior to many proud American ones.  Below I will rate them, giving 2/3s of my weighting to the golf offering and the remaining third to the lodging and... Full Story

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Bob Fagan’s Tips for Smart & Frugal Traveling Golfers

First, I’d recommend packing a few extra golf balls.  When you travel abroad, golf balls can be very expensive and your favorite may not be available.  Secondly, whether abroad or not, not knowing the courses you will likely lose more balls... Full Story

  • Gone Are the Shotmakers!
    To get right to the point, there are no shotmakers in golf today.  None! Ok, I hear that Bubba Watson likes to work his...