Posts By Jeff Shelley
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1.9KArticles“Ponky” Golf Courses
While researching my book, “Golf Courses of the Pacific Northwest,” a few people suggested I ignore out-of-the-way dog tracks – or “Cow...
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1.8KArticles“The Sanctuary”
I’ve been to Mexico’s Baja Peninsula many times over the past three decades. I’ve seen it evolve from a sleepy, cult-like destination...
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1.5KArticlesGolf in Big Sky Country
I’m a big fan of northwest Montana and a long-time advocate of the pristine golf found in this remote neck of the...
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1.2KArticlesMemorable Rounds – All in One Month
On occasion, golfers encounter serendipity in various and unlikely forms. Such moments may occur while playing new and unexpectedly exciting courses, meeting...
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601ArticlesVirus – so Far Anyway – Not Affecting Superintendents
The novel coronavirus outbreak that’s sweeping the world and forcing closures of public spaces, athletic events and many other activities has not...
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1.2KArticlesGolf in British Columbia
British Columbia contains a wealth of wonderful places to play golf. With a favorable U.S. dollar exchange rate, spectacular scenery, plenty of...
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1.0KArticlesCastles in the Sky
In a perfect world: Walking three-and-half-hour rounds on golf courses where cell phones and power carts are banned. Courses with irrigation water...
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1.2KArticlesStrange Rounds
During these first few days of spring, most people are eager for the golf season to begin, particularly those in iced-up places...
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1.3KArticlesGolf Buds
At some point in time, a golfer realizes that he’ll never make it onto the PGA Tour and earn millions of dollars...
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3.2KArticlesGolfCross: A New Way to Play an Old Game
My friends Charlie and Becky had just returned from a five-week vacation in New Zealand. Besides a lifetime of wonderful memories, they...