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By GBB Staff Introduction Arnold Palmer’s only course design in San Diego, Aviara winds its way through the valleys overlooking the Batiquitos Lagoon and when the flowers that grace its terrain are in full bloom, it can be a riot of color. Not everyone’s enthused by that. Some golf course purists seem to think that too many blooms detract from the toil and sweat of athletic endeavor. And don’t get them started on waterfalls… The answer to that is simple: this is California, folks. There will be prettiness; it will be vivid. Does that stop Aviara from being a fun...

By GBB Staff Introduction Holiday decorations are starting to appear, the leaves are changing, and your tee times are potentially being impacted by frost delays. Just like that, another golf season has come to an end. There is no reason to be sad – 2023 is only a couple months away! Before we close the book on 2022, let’s look back at a year in golf that can be described as “awesome”, “crazy”, “controversial” and “unique”. Has there ever been a golf season like 2022? Below we share our favorite and/or newsworthy moments! The Story Always Starts with The Major...

By GBB Staff Introduction The characters may change, but The Masters never fails to deliver great drama. Professional golfers get excited about all major championships, but there is something magical about playing between the pines and flowering azaleas at Augusta National. It brings out the best (and sometimes the worst) from the top players in the world. We get to watch nerves of steel become frayed on the back nine on Sunday. From the practice rounds to the Champions Dinner to the “jacket ceremony” in Butler Cabin, The Masters is a week-long celebration of golf. We have crowned a new,...

By GBB Staff Introduction Winter is here. Best case, you will experience annoying frost delays. More than likely, you will deal with cold wind, sleet, snow, and probably some course closures. All avid golfers in cooler climates have suffered the consequences of putting the clubs on the shelf for a few months. You get on the first tee in the Spring and feel like you have never held a club before. It takes you weeks or months to get your game back. This doesn’t have to happen. Even during a harsh winter season, you can keep your game sharp. You...

By GBB Staff Introduction Time to put away our shorts and break out our golf slacks. Golfers can stop worrying about the heat and must start being concerned with frost delays. Will you need the hand-warmers and a stocking cap for your next round? The weather is changing, and another golf season is coming to an end. Before we switch our focus to 2022, lets pause for a moment and reflect on the best highlights from this year. What sticks in your mind about the 2021 golf season? It was an awesome year to be a golf fan. Here are...