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Eagle Chase Golf Club

"Great course"

1/18/23: Review by skwahder

The greens were phenomenal and fast at Eagle Chase. The pace was fantastic as we finished in just under 4 hours. This is a hidden gem in eastern Union County. I highly recommend playing this course.

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My final day at Pebble Beach with @TheGrintTour wa

My final day at Pebble Beach with @TheGrintTour was epic! I started the final round at The Links at Spanish Bay four shots behind the leader, Orlando Santana. While the weather was chilly for a few holes, we were drenched in sunshine the whole day. And I started off hot!
Thanks to my caddie, I hit an unconventional chip shot at the par 4 2nd hole and nearly holed out for birdie, leaving it just inches away! Btw, my caddie Benji was awesome for both rounds. I locked in and made 6 straight pars to start my round.
On the 7th hole, I finally got a birdie putt to go down to take the lead! At that point I was 1-under through 7 holes and simply in the Zen-like zone that I find maybe a few times a year.
Unfortunately, I snapped out of it. :-D The back nine went back and forth, but I hung in there with a mix of pars and bogeys. On the 17th tee, I was tied for the lead and still just +4 on my round. After just missing a par putt, I took a one-shot lead into the last hole.
No. 18 is a par 5 and my second shot with a 5-wood drifted a little right, then took a bad luck bounce off the cart path and out of bounds by 3 feet (!). I dug deep though and hit my 5th shot to 3 feet for a miraculous bogey to force a playoff. Alas, after a couple of near-miss birdie putts on the first two playoff holes, Orlando got me on the 3rd one. :-(
What a day though! Considering the venue and tournament atmosphere, that was one of my best, clutch-est performances in a long, long time. Benji kept me calm and dialed in the whole round, even with some bad breaks or putts that didn't fall. Wish I had Benji on the bag for every round!
Spanish Bay is an amazing layout with most of the holes right along the Pacific Ocean, no trees to block the view (or the wind). It's more wide open and less demanding than Pebble Beach or Spyglass but that lets you soak it all in and enjoy the round. I'll play it again every chance I get!
Big shout out to Jose De Armas, Jose Torbay and the whole team at @TheGrintGolf and @TheGrintTour. Awesome event at a bucket list venue. See you at Kiawah in February!
#thegrintgolf #thegrinttour #bmansguidetogolf #pebblebeachresorts #pebblebeach #spanishbay

Pebble Beach Golf Links, Part 2 Oops, rookie mist

Pebble Beach Golf Links, Part 2
Oops, rookie mistake. My reel yesterday got cut off at 90 seconds. Here is the rest of it with all the photos and videos from the signature 18th hole.
What a round and what a golf course!
@thegrintgolf @thegrinttour @thegrinttournc #thegrintgolf #thegrinttour #bmansguidetogolf #charlottegolfer #pebblebeachresorts #pebblebeach #pebblebeachgolflinks #montereyca #bucketlistgolf

I finally made the trip to play Pebble Beach Golf

I finally made the trip to play Pebble Beach Golf Links and it came as part of a 2-day tournament with @TheGrintTour. It was very cool to play the course under tournament conditions (no max score, every stroke counts) and pressure. That kept me focused and in the zone for every shot and all 18 holes.
Despite a bit of a nervy start with a bogey and double bogey in my first 3 holes, I settled down and was making every 5-10 footer on the greens. I sunk one for birdie on the par 3 fifth hole and then got dialed in for a back nine run where I made 6 pars for a 39. I had an awesome caddie (thanks Benji) and didn’t lose a ball.
It added up to an 81 (+9) and put me only 4 back of the leader going into Day 2. All of Pebble’s signature holes lived up to the hype. The stretch of holes No. 6-7-8 were especially thrilling to play. I also enjoyed the closing trio of No. 16-17-18.
After a dark, cloudy first 10 or 11 holes, the sun came out and we had beautiful weather for the back nine. Honestly, Pebble Beach exceeded my expectations and that is saying a lot!
Breathtaking views on almost every hole. Generous bailout areas for most of the scary shots so you can take on as much or as little risk as you’re comfortable with. Considering the venue and the tournament pressure, this felt like one of my best rounds of the year.
I got to play this round with one of my NC pals, @rod.nikoka.24, and we are already planning our return trip!
#bmansguidetogolf #charlottegolfer #pebblebeachresorts #pebblebeach #pebblebeachgolflinks #montereyca #bucketlistgolf

My first trip to Pebble Beach Resorts was a dream

My first trip to Pebble Beach Resorts was a dream and checked off one of my golf bucket list items. Now I can’t wait to go back! This is part 1 of my photo essay from my trip.
The first day was shortened first by a delayed American Airlines flight that pushed back my arrival to Monterey by almost 14 hours. I missed my Sunday morning tee time with @TheGrintTour gang but the starter at Spyglass Hill got me out a little after 1pm as a single.
After sweating a forecast showing dreary weather, I was blessed with sunshine and beautiful scenery on the front 9, including a rainbow over the Pacific as I finished my second hole.
This was just a warm-up round for my 2-day tournament on Monday & Tuesday and after my travel oddyssey to even get to the resort, I took my time and cherished every hole I got to play. Daylight and the nice weather starting to run out around the 14th hole and it was too dark and rainy to finish the 18th hole.
Spyglass Hill’s front nine is spectacular, starting with the dramatic downhill, dogleg left par 5 No. 1 hole. I was not prepared for the blind tee shot or the Pacific Coast backdrop on the second shot. Quite a thrilling start to the round. The par 4 4th hole is one of the last holes along the ocean and features one of the most unique greens I’ve ever played – skinny, long, protected by mounds on both sides and described as a “bowling alley” by one of my friends.
The back nine winds through the Del Monte Forest where my attempts to make birdies were cheered on by deer on several holes. They provide no help reading the greens, by the way.
After playing Pebble Beach and Spanish Bay, I can say that Spyglass Hill is the toughest of the 3 resort courses with the tightest fairways, most dramatic elevation changes and trickiest greens. With that challenge and not getting to play the finishing hole, I’ll be back to give it another shot.
#bmansguidetogolf #charlottegolfer #pebblebeachresorts #pebblebeach #spyglasshill #montereyca #delmonteforest #bucketlistgolf

I had the pleasure of volunteering at the @HV3_Fou

I had the pleasure of volunteering at the @HV3_Foundation Gala on Saturday night at Quail Hollow Club. It was a fun night with great people who care deeply about helping America’s youth have access to the game they love with mentors to guide them along their life’s journey.
I couldn’t be prouder to be a part of what Harold is doing, giving back to the community that helped him get where he is today. Well done, @hv3_golf!
Thanks to @AndrewBFirestone for being such a great host, emcee and auctioneer once again, ensuring we raised a lot of money to grow the foundation’s mission even further in 2023.
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#hv3 #hv3foundation #haroldvarneriii #quailhollowclub #youthoncourse #firsttee @thefirsttee @thefirstteeofgreatercharlotte #charlottegolf #gastonianc @cgagolf1909

Last month, after a memorable weekend at Whistling

Last month, after a memorable weekend at Whistling Straits and Erin Hills, I accepted an offer I could not refuse – the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to play Chicago Golf Club with my good friend Jim Nyborg (@nyborgjim). We were blessed with nearly perfect weather and an empty course. We walked with pull carts and one of the greenskeepers walked with us, regaling us with all the rich history and recent news about the course (they turned down the USGA's request to host a future U.S. Open).
I'm not sure I've ever played a more relaxing, enjoyable round. I soaked in the classic beauty of this C.B. Macdonald and Seth Raynor masterpiece for all 18 holes. The course only has one men's tee and some of the par 4's pushed 450 yards, yet it didn't play that long. The fairways were the fastest and firmest I've ever played. I watched some of my drives roll out 50-75 yards.
The greens were immaculate and gigantic. I made a 90-foot putt for par on the 8th hole (yes, I stepped it off) – which was easily the longest putt I've ever holed in a round of golf. The par 3, 7th hole is one of the most famous Redan holes in the world and features 14,000 square feet of putting surface!
More fun facts about Chicago Golf Club:
🔹Built in 1894, it is the oldest 18-hole course in North America
🔹On of the five founding clubs of the USGA, it hosted the 1897, 1900, and 1911 U.S. Opens
🔹Ranked the 5th most exclusive club in the world with only 120 members
🔹Ranked 13th in Golf Digest's Top 100 Greatest Golf Courses in America
🔹Future host of the 2033 U.S. Women's Open and the 2036 Walker Cup
It was truly a day I'll never forget and I took a thousand pictures to make sure of it. Check my story highlights for more pictures (including one of the 90-foot putt). If you ever get an invite like this, *do not* turn it down!
#chicagogolfclub @usga @uswomensopen @thewalkercup #chicagogolf #wheatonil #top100golf #charlottegolfer #bmansguidetogolf @bmandotcom

Ever forget your rangefinder and leave it stuck on

Ever forget your rangefinder and leave it stuck on the golf cart after your round? Or how about leaving a wedge after you walk off the green? If you're lucky, a friendly golfer playing behind you or a staff member will return your lost club or rangefinder to the pro shop so you can get it back.
Here's a way to virtually ensure you'll get your equipment back – and get it back quickly. Put an @idSquares QR code lost-and-found label on it.
@idSquares are durable QR code labels that you can stick to just about anything. When someone finds your item and scans the code, they'll see a message with your contact info. Then they can email, text or call you to let you know they found it.
The labels come in two sizes and the smaller size fits well on golf club shafts. The labels also work great on keys, phones, tablets, laptops, cameras, water bottles, speakers, headphones and other sports equipment like rackets, lacrosse sticks, scooters, bikes and helmets.
Get a sheet or two for your golf equipment and other valuables and give yourself some peace of mind. If you have forgetful family members (kids anyone??), get sheets for their stuff too!
You can get 24 (standard size) or 30 (smaller size) labels on one sheet for $16. You can also get a combo pack of both sizes for $22.
Connect with me if you have questions or feedback. If you'd like to try them out or see how they work, let me know. I can also help out with bulk orders if you'd like to buy sheets for your company or sports team.
#idsquares #lostgolfclubs #lostandfound #qrcodelabels #findlostitems #qrcodes #qrcodestickers

Spent last week in The Villages near Orlando, FL w

Spent last week in The Villages near Orlando, FL with my cousin Mark gorging on golf. The final tally: 267 holes in 6 days on 5 championship courses and 13 executive courses.
I made 22 birdies, just missed out on an eagle and came within about 30 inches of my second career hole in one. I shot a near career low 75 at Southern Oaks (my all time best score is still 73).
We drove Mark’s golf cart to about half the courses and rented one at the other courses that were further away. In total, I probably paid about $400 for all of that golf as his guest.
We played sun up to sun down almost every day. The courses we played were all in really good shape. My favorite was Southern Oaks (probably biased by my score), which is one of the newer ones with wide open fairways and immaculate greens. The Nancy Lopez Legacy, Palmer Legends and Havana CC courses were also fun layouts in great shape.
Can’t wait for my next visit to play the rest of the 13 championship and 40 executive courses!
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@thevillages #thevillages #thevillagesfl #thevillagesflorida #thevillagesfla #golfflorida #floridagolf #orlandoflorida #southernoaks #nancylopez #arnoldpalmer #bmansguidetogolf #charlottegolfer

Looking for 3 players to join me for this charity

Looking for 3 players to join me for this charity fundraiser for the @march_forth_with_hope Foundation - a family that is near and dear to my heart. Hope Stout fought the good fight against cancer almost 20 years ago and the city of Charlotte rallied around her.
When @makeawishamerica Foundation asked her for her dying wish she asked how many kids were on the waiting list to have their wishes granted (150!). The city of Charlotte and the @panthers raised over a million dollars in early 2004 to grant those 150 wishes. Hope went to Heaven in January as the Panthers marched their way to the Super Bowl.
Hope’s parents started a foundation in her honor that assists families dealing with childhood terminal illnesses. Your donation and entry fee to this tournament will fund the foundation’s work this year.
I have 3 spots available at $250 per person. DM me if you’d like to play in my foursome next Monday!
#marchforthwithhopefoundation #charlottegolf #charlottegolfer @bmandotcom @stuart.stout

Fun weekend in Miami with @TheGrintTour @TheGrint

Fun weekend in Miami with @TheGrintTour @TheGrintTourMiami at @TrumpDoral to play The Blue Monster Cup with birthday boy Michael Hawkins @mgrinthawk77.
While the weather mostly cooperated, my putter did not the first day (39 putts?!?) at Red Tiger and the second day the Blue Monster was walking only due to cart paths under water and prep for the @LIVGolfInv finale next month.
I walked and carried my own bag for 18 holes 😳. While I started with a par and a Super Skin winning birdie 💰, I was nearly exhausted by the 12th hole and my score faded.
Some cloud cover and a cool breeze for the last few holes carried me home. I managed to close the round with a 15 foot par save at the last to win *some* of my money back from @TheGrintGolf founder Jose Torbay @grinter001 😄.
It was a pleasure to play a round with Jose. He is a true gentleman and a great competitor.
Jose De Armas @panajoe81 and his team put on another great event and I can’t wait to return to the Sunshine State next month to play in the Bay Hill event!
#bmansguidetogolf #thegrint #thegrintgolf #thegrinttour #thegrinttourmiami #amateurgolf #amateurgolfer #trumpdoral #bluemonster #doral #doralflorida

Thanks to @hsctigr for the invite to play #Sedgefi

Thanks to @hsctigr for the invite to play #SedgefieldCountryClub two days after the pros finished the @WyndhamChamp. My first chance to play a @PGATour course in championship conditions.
Didn’t quite play the pro tees but stretched it past 6600 yards so we kept most of the same sight lines from the tees as the Tour players were getting.
#DonaldRoss got me for a few holes in the middle of the round with several three putts on his tricky greens but I locked it down on the back nine with a 39! 🔥
I finished off an 85 just as the horn blew due to ⚡️- another parallel to this weekend’s tournament that was delayed several times due to storms.
It was a memorable day and my first chance to play with Clem 🙌 Thank you brother!
#bmansguidetogolf #ncgolf #greensboronc #wyndhamchampionship #sedgefield #pgatour #charlottegolfer

Awesome final day at the Sawgrass Cup with @TheGri

Awesome final day at the Sawgrass Cup with @TheGrintTour! I walked all 18 holes in the final group on Sunday and finished 5th in my flight to get in the money.
The Stadium Course @TPCSawgrass was even better than I imagined. Fun and challenging (slope 147!). The temps were tough 🔥 for walking but I made two birdies and found dry land with my tee shot at 17 🙌.
I had a blast all weekend with Jose De Armas and his @TheGrintTour @TheGrintGolf team as well as my Charlotte crew @mgrinthawk77 @piedmontgolfer @rod.nijoka.24 @southatlanticgolfer.
Definitely making a return trip!
#bmansguidetogolf #charlottegolfer #floridagolf #thegrinttour #tpcsawgrass #tpcsawgrass17 #sawgrass #theplayerschampionship #bucabelts #pgatour #thegrintgolf

Day 1 of the Sawgrass Cup on @TheGrintTour. I stay

Day 1 of the Sawgrass Cup on @TheGrintTour. I stayed as hot 🔥 as the weather with an 82 on the Dye Valley Course. That puts me in 2nd place going into Day 2 tomorrow at the Stadium Course.
Would love to take two trophies back home to Charlotte! 🏆 🏆
Once again our group from @TheGrintTourNC had a good day and we have several guys with a great shot at winning their flight.
One more good round for the title! 🙌
#bmansguidetogolf #charlottegolfer #floridagolf #thegrinttour #thegrintgolf #tpcsawgrass #dyevalley

What a day at @the_palencia_club with @thegrinttou

What a day at @the_palencia_club with @thegrinttourjacksonville for a 1-Day Major on @thegrinttour! An 81 with a 37 on the closing nine to win going away! 🏆 My first win of the year.
Great warm up for The Sawgrass Cup this weekend. And with @mgrinthawk77 and @michaelhaselrig winning their flights, our NC Tour won 3 of the 5 trophies! 🙌
One win down, one to go!
#bmansguidetogolf #charlottegolfer #floridagolf #palenciaclub #thegrintgolf #thegrinttour #thegrinttourjacksonville

Warm up round for The Sawgrass Cup this weekend at

Warm up round for The Sawgrass Cup this weekend at King & Bear (part of @WorldGolfVillage) with the fellas. Fun course I hadn’t played in a decade. I faded a bit at the end but that just means I’m saving my best for when it counts 🏆
Got a one day at @the_palencia_club today with @TheGrintTour @TheGrintGolf before the two day @TPCSawgrass event Sat/Sun.
It’s Go Time!!!
#bmansguidetogolf #charlottegolfer #floridagolf #worldgolfvillage #kingandbear #thegrinttour

Battle at River Oaks with the BAG Tour yesterday.

Battle at River Oaks with the BAG Tour yesterday. Fun competitive round with Zach and Austin, even playing from the tips! 😳
Hit two of my first four shots out of play and I still hate hole no. 8 😄 but I got it together on the back (39) and finished second. Those lost shots were literally the difference as I missed the trophy by only three shots.
Can’t wait to start playing more events with @andy_fleetwood and the @bagtour crew. Great bunch of guys and a stellar lineup of sponsors, including my favorite one: @bucabelts !
I need a partner for the 8/22 Peninsula event. Hit me up if you are free that Monday.
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#bmansguidetogolf #charlottegolfer #charlottegolf #riveroaksgolfcourse #statesvillenc #bagtour #amateurgolf #amateurgolfer #ncgolf

I realized a dream over 16 years in the making las

I realized a dream over 16 years in the making last Friday by becoming a member at The Club at Longview. My July newsletter has a link to the blog I wrote back in 2006 about my first round at this Jack Nicklaus Signature Design located off Tom Short Rd near Ballantyne.
The course is a gem, kept in fantastic shape. You need to drive the ball well to score well. The Bentgrass greens always roll true. I've probably played out of every bunker on the course. So I can say from experience that they have good sand. The signature 18th hole is beast of a par 4 and leads you right into the opulent clubhouse. The place is just exquisite.
I have been playing in the Longview Classic member-guest tournament with my friend @theamishshah for several years and know many of the members and staff there. It feels like home. And now it is.
Played my first round as a member on Sunday and soaked it all in. Except for a few bad drives that cost me a half dozen strokes or so, I played pretty well. And I putted out of my mind. Only 28 putts. Split the fairway on 18 and got up and down for par from just left of the green by making one last putt. Shot 86.
I can't wait to improve on that score by playing it every week. My handicap currently sits at 12.2. Let's see if I can get that to single digits by year end!
@theclubatlongview @bmandotcom #theclubatlongview #jacknicklaussignaturecourse #waxhawnc #charlottenc #charlottegolf #charlottegolfer #bmansguidetogolf #ncgolf #concertgolfpartners

I'm going BAA-A-ACK! Back to Whistling Straits and

I'm going BAA-A-ACK! Back to Whistling Straits and Erin Hills, sites of last year's Ryder Cup, the 2015 PGA Championship and the 2017 U.S. Open (Erin Hills). I can't wait to return to Destination Kohler, which in addition to the Straits and Irish courses on Lake Michigan also includes Blackwolf Run (River Course, Meadow Valleys and the Baths) on the Sheboygan River.
Once again, I'll be leading a @TripCaddie Ready-Made Golf Trip with multiple groups joining us for their annual buddy golf trip. TripCaddie has secured the tee times, the rooms and the VIP treatment at Whistling Straits and Erin Hills, courtesy of our good friends, Mike O'Reilly and Rich Tock – guests on our Season 1 @TheGolfTripAuthorityPodcast from two years ago.
Wanna join me? I have slots available for friends and more groups. DM me if you're interested in going or bringing a group of 4, 8 or 12 on this trip to the home of the Ryder Cup, the PGA Championship and the U.S. Open.
The trip is slated for October 6-9 this Fall. You can check out the details @TripCaddie or on the web site, TripCaddie.com. Or just send me your questions here or via email, golf@bman.com.
#tripcaddie #readymadegolftrip #golf #golftrip #buddygolftrip #golfvacation #golftravel #golfresort #bestgolfcourses #top100golf #golfjunkie #golftripjunkies #bucketlistgolf #whistlingstraits #destinationkohler #blackwolfrun #erinhills #wisconsingolf

Took Pops out for a round at #SkybrookGolfClub yes

Took Pops out for a round at #SkybrookGolfClub yesterday. He’s just getting back in the swing of things and lives 5 minutes from the course.
@SkybrookGolf ranks #5 on my @axioscharlotte Top 10 list of the best public golf courses around Charlotte. The club just had their Member-Member tournament last week and so the course is in prime shape. Dino and the maintenance crew have the greens rolling nicely!
A few minor things from my round - some tee boxes were chewed up or bare (e.g. back tee on No. 1), a few bunkers were not raked so I had to drop out of footprints, and they have laid sod around a few holes that were G.U.R. Oh and they lost part of the signature tree that guards the dogleg on No. 18. I worry that tree’s days are numbered.
I’ll be back Sunday for @TheGrintTourNC event. So look for more photos and vids from the course.
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#bmansguidetogolf #charlottegolf #charlottegolfer #huntersvillenc #skybrook #skybrookgolfclub #ncgolf

It was a treat to play the North Course at Carmel

It was a treat to play the North Course at Carmel Country Club for the first time this week. The course was immaculate, the greens 12+ on the stimp and the clubhouse is opulent. Just a spectacular venue and a fun round of golf with my host @foxrus14. Looking forward to a return visit so I can play the South Course.
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#bmansguidetogolf #charlottegolf #charlottegolfer #charlottenc #carmelcountryclub #carmelcc

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Eagle Chase Golf Club

"Great course"

1/18/23: Review by skwahder

The greens were phenomenal and fast at Eagle Chase. The pace was fantastic as we finished in just under 4 hours. This is a hidden gem in eastern Union County. I highly recommend playing this course.

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By B-Man on 12/27/22

Hot off the presses: the December issue of my email newsletter is out today to close out 2022. You can read about my bucket list trip to Pebble Beach – and me nearly erasing a 4-shot deficit to win the Open at Pebble on TheGrint Tour! I also share good news about a Mike...

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My final day at Pebble Beach with @TheGrintTour wa

My final day at Pebble Beach with @TheGrintTour was epic! I started the final round at The Links at Spanish Bay four shots behind the leader, Orlando Santana. While the weather was chilly for a few holes, we were drenched in sunshine the whole day. And I started off hot!
Thanks to my caddie, I hit an unconventional chip shot at the par 4 2nd hole and nearly holed out for birdie, leaving it just inches away! Btw, my caddie Benji was awesome for both rounds. I locked in and made 6 straight pars to start my round.
On the 7th hole, I finally got a birdie putt to go down to take the lead! At that point I was 1-under through 7 holes and simply in the Zen-like zone that I find maybe a few times a year.
Unfortunately, I snapped out of it. :-D The back nine went back and forth, but I hung in there with a mix of pars and bogeys. On the 17th tee, I was tied for the lead and still just +4 on my round. After just missing a par putt, I took a one-shot lead into the last hole.
No. 18 is a par 5 and my second shot with a 5-wood drifted a little right, then took a bad luck bounce off the cart path and out of bounds by 3 feet (!). I dug deep though and hit my 5th shot to 3 feet for a miraculous bogey to force a playoff. Alas, after a couple of near-miss birdie putts on the first two playoff holes, Orlando got me on the 3rd one. :-(
What a day though! Considering the venue and tournament atmosphere, that was one of my best, clutch-est performances in a long, long time. Benji kept me calm and dialed in the whole round, even with some bad breaks or putts that didn't fall. Wish I had Benji on the bag for every round!
Spanish Bay is an amazing layout with most of the holes right along the Pacific Ocean, no trees to block the view (or the wind). It's more wide open and less demanding than Pebble Beach or Spyglass but that lets you soak it all in and enjoy the round. I'll play it again every chance I get!
Big shout out to Jose De Armas, Jose Torbay and the whole team at @TheGrintGolf and @TheGrintTour. Awesome event at a bucket list venue. See you at Kiawah in February!
#thegrintgolf #thegrinttour #bmansguidetogolf #pebblebeachresorts #pebblebeach #spanishbay

Pebble Beach Golf Links, Part 2 Oops, rookie mist

Pebble Beach Golf Links, Part 2
Oops, rookie mistake. My reel yesterday got cut off at 90 seconds. Here is the rest of it with all the photos and videos from the signature 18th hole.
What a round and what a golf course!
@thegrintgolf @thegrinttour @thegrinttournc #thegrintgolf #thegrinttour #bmansguidetogolf #charlottegolfer #pebblebeachresorts #pebblebeach #pebblebeachgolflinks #montereyca #bucketlistgolf

I finally made the trip to play Pebble Beach Golf

I finally made the trip to play Pebble Beach Golf Links and it came as part of a 2-day tournament with @TheGrintTour. It was very cool to play the course under tournament conditions (no max score, every stroke counts) and pressure. That kept me focused and in the zone for every shot and all 18 holes.
Despite a bit of a nervy start with a bogey and double bogey in my first 3 holes, I settled down and was making every 5-10 footer on the greens. I sunk one for birdie on the par 3 fifth hole and then got dialed in for a back nine run where I made 6 pars for a 39. I had an awesome caddie (thanks Benji) and didn’t lose a ball.
It added up to an 81 (+9) and put me only 4 back of the leader going into Day 2. All of Pebble’s signature holes lived up to the hype. The stretch of holes No. 6-7-8 were especially thrilling to play. I also enjoyed the closing trio of No. 16-17-18.
After a dark, cloudy first 10 or 11 holes, the sun came out and we had beautiful weather for the back nine. Honestly, Pebble Beach exceeded my expectations and that is saying a lot!
Breathtaking views on almost every hole. Generous bailout areas for most of the scary shots so you can take on as much or as little risk as you’re comfortable with. Considering the venue and the tournament pressure, this felt like one of my best rounds of the year.
I got to play this round with one of my NC pals, @rod.nikoka.24, and we are already planning our return trip!
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My first trip to Pebble Beach Resorts was a dream

My first trip to Pebble Beach Resorts was a dream and checked off one of my golf bucket list items. Now I can’t wait to go back! This is part 1 of my photo essay from my trip.
The first day was shortened first by a delayed American Airlines flight that pushed back my arrival to Monterey by almost 14 hours. I missed my Sunday morning tee time with @TheGrintTour gang but the starter at Spyglass Hill got me out a little after 1pm as a single.
After sweating a forecast showing dreary weather, I was blessed with sunshine and beautiful scenery on the front 9, including a rainbow over the Pacific as I finished my second hole.
This was just a warm-up round for my 2-day tournament on Monday & Tuesday and after my travel oddyssey to even get to the resort, I took my time and cherished every hole I got to play. Daylight and the nice weather starting to run out around the 14th hole and it was too dark and rainy to finish the 18th hole.
Spyglass Hill’s front nine is spectacular, starting with the dramatic downhill, dogleg left par 5 No. 1 hole. I was not prepared for the blind tee shot or the Pacific Coast backdrop on the second shot. Quite a thrilling start to the round. The par 4 4th hole is one of the last holes along the ocean and features one of the most unique greens I’ve ever played – skinny, long, protected by mounds on both sides and described as a “bowling alley” by one of my friends.
The back nine winds through the Del Monte Forest where my attempts to make birdies were cheered on by deer on several holes. They provide no help reading the greens, by the way.
After playing Pebble Beach and Spanish Bay, I can say that Spyglass Hill is the toughest of the 3 resort courses with the tightest fairways, most dramatic elevation changes and trickiest greens. With that challenge and not getting to play the finishing hole, I’ll be back to give it another shot.
#bmansguidetogolf #charlottegolfer #pebblebeachresorts #pebblebeach #spyglasshill #montereyca #delmonteforest #bucketlistgolf

I had the pleasure of volunteering at the @HV3_Fou

I had the pleasure of volunteering at the @HV3_Foundation Gala on Saturday night at Quail Hollow Club. It was a fun night with great people who care deeply about helping America’s youth have access to the game they love with mentors to guide them along their life’s journey.
I couldn’t be prouder to be a part of what Harold is doing, giving back to the community that helped him get where he is today. Well done, @hv3_golf!
Thanks to @AndrewBFirestone for being such a great host, emcee and auctioneer once again, ensuring we raised a lot of money to grow the foundation’s mission even further in 2023.
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#hv3 #hv3foundation #haroldvarneriii #quailhollowclub #youthoncourse #firsttee @thefirsttee @thefirstteeofgreatercharlotte #charlottegolf #gastonianc @cgagolf1909

Last month, after a memorable weekend at Whistling

Last month, after a memorable weekend at Whistling Straits and Erin Hills, I accepted an offer I could not refuse – the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to play Chicago Golf Club with my good friend Jim Nyborg (@nyborgjim). We were blessed with nearly perfect weather and an empty course. We walked with pull carts and one of the greenskeepers walked with us, regaling us with all the rich history and recent news about the course (they turned down the USGA's request to host a future U.S. Open).
I'm not sure I've ever played a more relaxing, enjoyable round. I soaked in the classic beauty of this C.B. Macdonald and Seth Raynor masterpiece for all 18 holes. The course only has one men's tee and some of the par 4's pushed 450 yards, yet it didn't play that long. The fairways were the fastest and firmest I've ever played. I watched some of my drives roll out 50-75 yards.
The greens were immaculate and gigantic. I made a 90-foot putt for par on the 8th hole (yes, I stepped it off) – which was easily the longest putt I've ever holed in a round of golf. The par 3, 7th hole is one of the most famous Redan holes in the world and features 14,000 square feet of putting surface!
More fun facts about Chicago Golf Club:
🔹Built in 1894, it is the oldest 18-hole course in North America
🔹On of the five founding clubs of the USGA, it hosted the 1897, 1900, and 1911 U.S. Opens
🔹Ranked the 5th most exclusive club in the world with only 120 members
🔹Ranked 13th in Golf Digest's Top 100 Greatest Golf Courses in America
🔹Future host of the 2033 U.S. Women's Open and the 2036 Walker Cup
It was truly a day I'll never forget and I took a thousand pictures to make sure of it. Check my story highlights for more pictures (including one of the 90-foot putt). If you ever get an invite like this, *do not* turn it down!
#chicagogolfclub @usga @uswomensopen @thewalkercup #chicagogolf #wheatonil #top100golf #charlottegolfer #bmansguidetogolf @bmandotcom

Ever forget your rangefinder and leave it stuck on

Ever forget your rangefinder and leave it stuck on the golf cart after your round? Or how about leaving a wedge after you walk off the green? If you're lucky, a friendly golfer playing behind you or a staff member will return your lost club or rangefinder to the pro shop so you can get it back.
Here's a way to virtually ensure you'll get your equipment back – and get it back quickly. Put an @idSquares QR code lost-and-found label on it.
@idSquares are durable QR code labels that you can stick to just about anything. When someone finds your item and scans the code, they'll see a message with your contact info. Then they can email, text or call you to let you know they found it.
The labels come in two sizes and the smaller size fits well on golf club shafts. The labels also work great on keys, phones, tablets, laptops, cameras, water bottles, speakers, headphones and other sports equipment like rackets, lacrosse sticks, scooters, bikes and helmets.
Get a sheet or two for your golf equipment and other valuables and give yourself some peace of mind. If you have forgetful family members (kids anyone??), get sheets for their stuff too!
You can get 24 (standard size) or 30 (smaller size) labels on one sheet for $16. You can also get a combo pack of both sizes for $22.
Connect with me if you have questions or feedback. If you'd like to try them out or see how they work, let me know. I can also help out with bulk orders if you'd like to buy sheets for your company or sports team.
#idsquares #lostgolfclubs #lostandfound #qrcodelabels #findlostitems #qrcodes #qrcodestickers

Spent last week in The Villages near Orlando, FL w

Spent last week in The Villages near Orlando, FL with my cousin Mark gorging on golf. The final tally: 267 holes in 6 days on 5 championship courses and 13 executive courses.
I made 22 birdies, just missed out on an eagle and came within about 30 inches of my second career hole in one. I shot a near career low 75 at Southern Oaks (my all time best score is still 73).
We drove Mark’s golf cart to about half the courses and rented one at the other courses that were further away. In total, I probably paid about $400 for all of that golf as his guest.
We played sun up to sun down almost every day. The courses we played were all in really good shape. My favorite was Southern Oaks (probably biased by my score), which is one of the newer ones with wide open fairways and immaculate greens. The Nancy Lopez Legacy, Palmer Legends and Havana CC courses were also fun layouts in great shape.
Can’t wait for my next visit to play the rest of the 13 championship and 40 executive courses!
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@thevillages #thevillages #thevillagesfl #thevillagesflorida #thevillagesfla #golfflorida #floridagolf #orlandoflorida #southernoaks #nancylopez #arnoldpalmer #bmansguidetogolf #charlottegolfer

Looking for 3 players to join me for this charity

Looking for 3 players to join me for this charity fundraiser for the @march_forth_with_hope Foundation - a family that is near and dear to my heart. Hope Stout fought the good fight against cancer almost 20 years ago and the city of Charlotte rallied around her.
When @makeawishamerica Foundation asked her for her dying wish she asked how many kids were on the waiting list to have their wishes granted (150!). The city of Charlotte and the @panthers raised over a million dollars in early 2004 to grant those 150 wishes. Hope went to Heaven in January as the Panthers marched their way to the Super Bowl.
Hope’s parents started a foundation in her honor that assists families dealing with childhood terminal illnesses. Your donation and entry fee to this tournament will fund the foundation’s work this year.
I have 3 spots available at $250 per person. DM me if you’d like to play in my foursome next Monday!
#marchforthwithhopefoundation #charlottegolf #charlottegolfer @bmandotcom @stuart.stout

Fun weekend in Miami with @TheGrintTour @TheGrint

Fun weekend in Miami with @TheGrintTour @TheGrintTourMiami at @TrumpDoral to play The Blue Monster Cup with birthday boy Michael Hawkins @mgrinthawk77.
While the weather mostly cooperated, my putter did not the first day (39 putts?!?) at Red Tiger and the second day the Blue Monster was walking only due to cart paths under water and prep for the @LIVGolfInv finale next month.
I walked and carried my own bag for 18 holes 😳. While I started with a par and a Super Skin winning birdie 💰, I was nearly exhausted by the 12th hole and my score faded.
Some cloud cover and a cool breeze for the last few holes carried me home. I managed to close the round with a 15 foot par save at the last to win *some* of my money back from @TheGrintGolf founder Jose Torbay @grinter001 😄.
It was a pleasure to play a round with Jose. He is a true gentleman and a great competitor.
Jose De Armas @panajoe81 and his team put on another great event and I can’t wait to return to the Sunshine State next month to play in the Bay Hill event!
#bmansguidetogolf #thegrint #thegrintgolf #thegrinttour #thegrinttourmiami #amateurgolf #amateurgolfer #trumpdoral #bluemonster #doral #doralflorida

Thanks to @hsctigr for the invite to play #Sedgefi

Thanks to @hsctigr for the invite to play #SedgefieldCountryClub two days after the pros finished the @WyndhamChamp. My first chance to play a @PGATour course in championship conditions.
Didn’t quite play the pro tees but stretched it past 6600 yards so we kept most of the same sight lines from the tees as the Tour players were getting.
#DonaldRoss got me for a few holes in the middle of the round with several three putts on his tricky greens but I locked it down on the back nine with a 39! 🔥
I finished off an 85 just as the horn blew due to ⚡️- another parallel to this weekend’s tournament that was delayed several times due to storms.
It was a memorable day and my first chance to play with Clem 🙌 Thank you brother!
#bmansguidetogolf #ncgolf #greensboronc #wyndhamchampionship #sedgefield #pgatour #charlottegolfer

Awesome final day at the Sawgrass Cup with @TheGri

Awesome final day at the Sawgrass Cup with @TheGrintTour! I walked all 18 holes in the final group on Sunday and finished 5th in my flight to get in the money.
The Stadium Course @TPCSawgrass was even better than I imagined. Fun and challenging (slope 147!). The temps were tough 🔥 for walking but I made two birdies and found dry land with my tee shot at 17 🙌.
I had a blast all weekend with Jose De Armas and his @TheGrintTour @TheGrintGolf team as well as my Charlotte crew @mgrinthawk77 @piedmontgolfer @rod.nijoka.24 @southatlanticgolfer.
Definitely making a return trip!
#bmansguidetogolf #charlottegolfer #floridagolf #thegrinttour #tpcsawgrass #tpcsawgrass17 #sawgrass #theplayerschampionship #bucabelts #pgatour #thegrintgolf

Day 1 of the Sawgrass Cup on @TheGrintTour. I stay

Day 1 of the Sawgrass Cup on @TheGrintTour. I stayed as hot 🔥 as the weather with an 82 on the Dye Valley Course. That puts me in 2nd place going into Day 2 tomorrow at the Stadium Course.
Would love to take two trophies back home to Charlotte! 🏆 🏆
Once again our group from @TheGrintTourNC had a good day and we have several guys with a great shot at winning their flight.
One more good round for the title! 🙌
#bmansguidetogolf #charlottegolfer #floridagolf #thegrinttour #thegrintgolf #tpcsawgrass #dyevalley

What a day at @the_palencia_club with @thegrinttou

What a day at @the_palencia_club with @thegrinttourjacksonville for a 1-Day Major on @thegrinttour! An 81 with a 37 on the closing nine to win going away! 🏆 My first win of the year.
Great warm up for The Sawgrass Cup this weekend. And with @mgrinthawk77 and @michaelhaselrig winning their flights, our NC Tour won 3 of the 5 trophies! 🙌
One win down, one to go!
#bmansguidetogolf #charlottegolfer #floridagolf #palenciaclub #thegrintgolf #thegrinttour #thegrinttourjacksonville

Warm up round for The Sawgrass Cup this weekend at

Warm up round for The Sawgrass Cup this weekend at King & Bear (part of @WorldGolfVillage) with the fellas. Fun course I hadn’t played in a decade. I faded a bit at the end but that just means I’m saving my best for when it counts 🏆
Got a one day at @the_palencia_club today with @TheGrintTour @TheGrintGolf before the two day @TPCSawgrass event Sat/Sun.
It’s Go Time!!!
#bmansguidetogolf #charlottegolfer #floridagolf #worldgolfvillage #kingandbear #thegrinttour

Battle at River Oaks with the BAG Tour yesterday.

Battle at River Oaks with the BAG Tour yesterday. Fun competitive round with Zach and Austin, even playing from the tips! 😳
Hit two of my first four shots out of play and I still hate hole no. 8 😄 but I got it together on the back (39) and finished second. Those lost shots were literally the difference as I missed the trophy by only three shots.
Can’t wait to start playing more events with @andy_fleetwood and the @bagtour crew. Great bunch of guys and a stellar lineup of sponsors, including my favorite one: @bucabelts !
I need a partner for the 8/22 Peninsula event. Hit me up if you are free that Monday.
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#bmansguidetogolf #charlottegolfer #charlottegolf #riveroaksgolfcourse #statesvillenc #bagtour #amateurgolf #amateurgolfer #ncgolf

I realized a dream over 16 years in the making las

I realized a dream over 16 years in the making last Friday by becoming a member at The Club at Longview. My July newsletter has a link to the blog I wrote back in 2006 about my first round at this Jack Nicklaus Signature Design located off Tom Short Rd near Ballantyne.
The course is a gem, kept in fantastic shape. You need to drive the ball well to score well. The Bentgrass greens always roll true. I've probably played out of every bunker on the course. So I can say from experience that they have good sand. The signature 18th hole is beast of a par 4 and leads you right into the opulent clubhouse. The place is just exquisite.
I have been playing in the Longview Classic member-guest tournament with my friend @theamishshah for several years and know many of the members and staff there. It feels like home. And now it is.
Played my first round as a member on Sunday and soaked it all in. Except for a few bad drives that cost me a half dozen strokes or so, I played pretty well. And I putted out of my mind. Only 28 putts. Split the fairway on 18 and got up and down for par from just left of the green by making one last putt. Shot 86.
I can't wait to improve on that score by playing it every week. My handicap currently sits at 12.2. Let's see if I can get that to single digits by year end!
@theclubatlongview @bmandotcom #theclubatlongview #jacknicklaussignaturecourse #waxhawnc #charlottenc #charlottegolf #charlottegolfer #bmansguidetogolf #ncgolf #concertgolfpartners

I'm going BAA-A-ACK! Back to Whistling Straits and

I'm going BAA-A-ACK! Back to Whistling Straits and Erin Hills, sites of last year's Ryder Cup, the 2015 PGA Championship and the 2017 U.S. Open (Erin Hills). I can't wait to return to Destination Kohler, which in addition to the Straits and Irish courses on Lake Michigan also includes Blackwolf Run (River Course, Meadow Valleys and the Baths) on the Sheboygan River.
Once again, I'll be leading a @TripCaddie Ready-Made Golf Trip with multiple groups joining us for their annual buddy golf trip. TripCaddie has secured the tee times, the rooms and the VIP treatment at Whistling Straits and Erin Hills, courtesy of our good friends, Mike O'Reilly and Rich Tock – guests on our Season 1 @TheGolfTripAuthorityPodcast from two years ago.
Wanna join me? I have slots available for friends and more groups. DM me if you're interested in going or bringing a group of 4, 8 or 12 on this trip to the home of the Ryder Cup, the PGA Championship and the U.S. Open.
The trip is slated for October 6-9 this Fall. You can check out the details @TripCaddie or on the web site, TripCaddie.com. Or just send me your questions here or via email, golf@bman.com.
#tripcaddie #readymadegolftrip #golf #golftrip #buddygolftrip #golfvacation #golftravel #golfresort #bestgolfcourses #top100golf #golfjunkie #golftripjunkies #bucketlistgolf #whistlingstraits #destinationkohler #blackwolfrun #erinhills #wisconsingolf

Took Pops out for a round at #SkybrookGolfClub yes

Took Pops out for a round at #SkybrookGolfClub yesterday. He’s just getting back in the swing of things and lives 5 minutes from the course.
@SkybrookGolf ranks #5 on my @axioscharlotte Top 10 list of the best public golf courses around Charlotte. The club just had their Member-Member tournament last week and so the course is in prime shape. Dino and the maintenance crew have the greens rolling nicely!
A few minor things from my round - some tee boxes were chewed up or bare (e.g. back tee on No. 1), a few bunkers were not raked so I had to drop out of footprints, and they have laid sod around a few holes that were G.U.R. Oh and they lost part of the signature tree that guards the dogleg on No. 18. I worry that tree’s days are numbered.
I’ll be back Sunday for @TheGrintTourNC event. So look for more photos and vids from the course.
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#bmansguidetogolf #charlottegolf #charlottegolfer #huntersvillenc #skybrook #skybrookgolfclub #ncgolf

It was a treat to play the North Course at Carmel

It was a treat to play the North Course at Carmel Country Club for the first time this week. The course was immaculate, the greens 12+ on the stimp and the clubhouse is opulent. Just a spectacular venue and a fun round of golf with my host @foxrus14. Looking forward to a return visit so I can play the South Course.
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#bmansguidetogolf #charlottegolf #charlottegolfer #charlottenc #carmelcountryclub #carmelcc

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