Nevada’s Mesquite an Affordable Alternative Golf Destination

This is the look of golf in Mesquite, Nevada, typified by this shot at the Falcon Ridge course.

The golf industry’s marketing muscles are in full flex this time of year, as new gear is introduced and warm-weather regions buy more airtime than Republican primary candidates, touting courses, food, accommodations and other activities.  From the Gulf Coast to Scottsdale and Hawaii, each makes a good case for what is relatively expensive discretionary travel. However, about 80 miles northeast of Las Vegas is the city of Mesquite, which over the past decade has evolved into a budget-friendly alternative to these more venerable, widely advertised and thus better-known destinations. Near where the borders of Nevada, Arizona and Utah converge - - and where the Virgin River cuts thro... Full Story
Golf Road Warriors Invade Scottsdale

Several of my colleagues are at this moment hard at play - - after which they'll be forced to work late into the night - - to bring news and interpretation of their seven days of golf and leisure in Scottsdale, Arizona. Writers Jeff Wallach, Peter Kessler, Tom Bedell, Terry Moore and videographer Jamie McWil Full Story

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Twisted Oak’s The Spaniard Stands Out Among Calaveras County Wines

In California’s central Sierra foothills there are nearly two-dozen Calaveras County wineries and tasting rooms.  Some are austere, such as the Hatcher Winery’s cellar-like space below the main floor of a building on Murphys’ Main Street, a spare room that belies the quality of its myriad vintages.   Full Story

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Miura Golf’s New MG Redefines the Look and Feel of a Hybrid

My 56-degree Miura K Wedge has a new best friend that just took up residence on the opposite side of the bag. With its unusual and yet beautiful design, the K Wedge has quickly become my most versatile tool around the green, a scoring club from wet sand, thick rough or tight lies.  And now, Miura Golf's re Full Story