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Prospector, Apple Tree Provide The Perfect Weekend Getaway
The seasoned Puget Sound golfer knows we have an abundance of stellar courses within a short drive. Head in any direction on the compass for an hour or two and you’ll find delicious desert golf, majestic mountain golf, lovely links golf ... whatever you’re looking for.
But one [...]
Cascade Golfer's Favorite Par 3s in the State
Nothing beats playing a picturesque but challenging par 3, right? Lucky for us, Washington is absolutely full of them. The 10 we’ve listed are not necessarily the best, the most difficult or even the most beautiful. They’re just our favorites.
18th at Echo Falls
Snohomish • 97-151 Yards
Having a par [...]
Playing a Round with the Little Pro: A Life in the Game By Eddie Merrins — Simon & Schuster, Inc. • $14
When you’ve taught the likes of Hugh Grant, Celine Dion, Joe Pesci, Ben Crenshaw and Tom Kite, you’re bound to have a few stories to tell.
In his latest book, Eddie Merrins, the head pro [...]
Circling Raven Golf Club in the Idaho panhandle was ranked No. 4 in Golf Digest’s “Top-40 Casino Courses” nationwide list in the July 2007 issue.
The courses were selected by the Golf Digest Course Ranking Panel, a group of more than 800 low-handicap players, based on five categories: Shot Values, Design Variety, Resistance to [...]
So you’ve been watching Phil hit the perfect 10-yard chip and you are wanting to bring some serious focus to your yip-like putting stroke after a few 85s slowly became 91s due to your short game woes. Last month, you acquired a new two-ball putter and a Vokey wedge to round out the bag but [...]
Ben Crenshaw
Defending champion Tom Kite, fan favorite Ben Crenshaw, red-hot Loren Roberts and dozens of other Champions Tour stars will compete at TPC Snoqualmie Ridge on Aug. 24-26 at the Third Annual Boeing Classic.
An entire week of activities begins with the NFL Alumni Rumble at the Ridge on Monday, golf clinics on Tuesday and the [...]
So you’re in the market for a country club membership but you don’t have 50 grand to throw at the initiation down stroke. Even $5,000 is pushing it.
Before you 86 your dream, there’s a place in the Jet City that offers a beautiful clubhouse, lush 9-hole (18 tee), par 72 championship course, a [...]
Auburn Golf Course is set to open its brand-new clubhouse later this month. The $2.2 million, 8,500-square-foot building features a 110-seat full-service restaurant, 150-seat banquet facility with the option for smaller meeting rooms, a pro shop and full basement for carts and general storage, as well as an expanded parking lot.
Mix a prominent golf course architect, half the rainfall the Puget Sound sees and people that volunteer to keep their treasured grounds neat and tidy, and you get Camano Island’s Camaloch Golf Course.
Located in western Washington’s sun belt, only 15 minutes off I-5 and accessible by car (no ferry needed), Camaloch is not just [...]
Kathleen Weibe of the Old Soldier's Home in Orting helps outveteran Lyle Breen.
Since the 1950’s, American Lake Veterans GC near Fort Lewis has been a golf refuge for disabled soldiers. With the aid of specialized carts and a dedicated group of golf professionals and volunteers, these veterans are able to continue playing the game they [...]
Plenty of Puget Sound courses offer nice views of Mount Rainer on a hole or two. But at Tanwax Greens GC in Eatonville, Rainier is the view. Finding your ball flight against that expansive glacial backdrop can be challenging but it sure makes for a pretty picture, as you see from this image by [...]
Puetz Golf Price $49.95
Pain in the hands can be a death sentence for your game. The Bionic Silver Series Gloves bring it back to life. Designed by a leading orthopedic hand surgeon and endorsed by the Arthritis Foundation, the Silver Series wraps your hand evenly in cushy comfort from fingertips to wrist, with the [...]
Chuck Hanson PT OCS, Director and Chris Miller DPT, Therapeutic Associates North Lake Physical Theraphy
Remember back in the spring when those first few rounds felt like you were scraping rust off your joints? Some of us may even have considered it painful! Why not take some time between now and next spring to improve your [...]
Puetz Golf Price $24.99 dz.
You’re not looking for much in a golf ball ... just maximum feel and responsiveness, durability to stand up to the occasional miss and, of course, a reasonable price. That’s not too much to ask, right? Bridgestone’s e-series answers all three requests. The e5 is targeted at players who want [...]
Puetz Golf Price $139.95 to $149.95
The skids and bumps that occur on impact often doom a putt right from the start. So getting a smooth roll as quickly as possible is key. The concentric edges on the Yes! Golf C-Groove putter face lift the ball out of its resting position and impart an immediate [...]
Puetz Golf Price $199.95
Many putting instructors will focus on your wrists. Heavy Putters take them out of the equation. With 50 percent heavier heads than most conventional putters, Heavy forces the shoulder muscles to take over, promoting a pendulum stroke and more consistent swing plane. The extra weight also produces a softer feel by [...]
Puetz golf Price $179.95
Their 3DX hybrids set the industry standard. Now, Nickent pushes the forgiveness envelope further with the 4DX IW, which comes in 16 different lofts from 14° to 29°. This hybrid system engineers optimum feel and distance control, eliminating distance gaps and confusion on what iron your hybrid replaces. By replacing the [...]
By, Bill Tindall • Tumble Creek Head PGA Professional
Very often, a person handicaps their chance at success by doing something which is actually counterproductive to solving their problem. There are many thoughts which are considered “sacred” that when misused or misunderstood may actually reinforce your tendency or cause a new problem. Here’s some of what [...]
Puetz golf Price $599.95
Just like drivers, redistribution is the latest frontier in iron design. By moving weight from the topline to the perimeters of the clubhead, Cleveland’s center of gravity is improved by 15 percent, adding stability to off-center hits and improving consistency. Cleveland’s innovative Gelback behind the clubface dampens the vibration on misses [...]
Puetz golf Price $699.95
For moderate ball speed players, forgiveness and performance are equally important. Cobra strikes the perfect balance, infusing their utility metals, hybrid irons and wide-sole irons with a massive sweet spot. Bottoming out the CG and lowering the crown results in optimal launch and carry. Designed to eliminate distance gaps, Transition-S irons [...]
Puetz golf Price $599.95
Expanding on their popular a2 irons, Adams adds one more hybrid to the mix by replacing the 5 iron. The 3, 4 and 5 Boxer Hybrids integrate similar design concepts as the new square drivers, moving weight to the rear and perimeter to deliver category-leading MOI. The 6-7 hollow-back irons with [...]
Paige MacKenzie Finds Her Way On The LPGA
After the opening round of her very first tournament as an LPGA professional — the SBS Open in February — Paige Mackenzie walked off the 18th green at Turtle Bay in Oahu with a 67 and a share of the lead. Thrust immediately into the spotlight on the [...]
1. Carnation
Are those 7,000-yard tracks beating you down? Tired of hitting driver-hybrid on every par 4?
When your ego — and your handicap — needs a little massaging, head out to Carnation Golf Course.
Short without being an executive, and challenging enough to make you work for a good number, Carnation gives you plenty of looks at [...]
With Tiger, Phil and the Boos, Bubbas and Baddeleys popping up on the leaderboard each week, sometimes it’s easy to forget that there’s about a hundred other guys duking it out each week on the PGA Tour. Each are hoping to put four good rounds together to be in contention and at least make enough [...]
Cascade Golfer's Favorite Summer Beers
Just like your golf swing, Northwest Microbrews get smoother in the summer.
And just down the road from many of your favorite courses, you’ll find a local brewpub pouring fresh, seasonal beers perfect for your post-round round (or two.) So when you reach for a cold one after adding them up, consider [...]