Playing a round with a skilled caddie can be one of the more enjoyable experiences in golf. Unfortunately, many golfers today have rarely had this opportunity, and when it arises, the prospect can sometimes evoke a sense of intimidation. What it all boils down to, according to Sean Benz, caddie master of The Grand Golf […]
Month: March 2019
Puma Golf, Rickie Fowler, going Camo at Augusta
Puma Golf’s new Union Camo Collection will debut on the PGA Tour at next month’s Masters in Augusta, Ga. The Union Camo Collection is the company’s take on the ubiquitous camouflage trend that is sweeping the sportswear world – combined with inspiration derived from the year’s first major. Puma’s exclusive Union Camo design layers the […]
LAID Fresh hatching next week in Miami’s Wynwood neighborhood
LAID Fresh, a new fast casual concept from restaurateurs Steven Haigh and Chef Michael Lewis of KYU, will open next week in Miami’s Wynwood neighborhood. Taking over the space previously occupied by Dizengoff and Federal Donuts, LAID Fresh is an airy, egg-forward, all-day eatery that will offer egg-forward menu. www.laidfresh.com. The menu will feature local […]
Royal New Kent Golf Club opening with new look on March 29
Golfers at Royal New Kent Golf Club will be treated to a new and entirely enhanced playing experience when the golf course reopens on March 29. Located midway between Richmond, Va., and Williamsburg, along the gateway to Coastal Virginia and the Outer Banks, Royal New Kent was widely hailed as a masterpiece when architect Mike […]
Arcis Golf launching “Arcis Round Up for Autism” in April
Arcis Golf – the second largest owner-operator of private, resort, and daily fee clubs in the United States – will launch a nationwide campaign in April called “Arcis Round Up For Autism” that expands its partnership with legendary golfer Ernie Els and the Els for Autism Foundation. In conjunction with April’s World Autism Month, the […]
Play Ball! Miami Marlins planning an opening weekend party
The Miami Marlins kick-off the season on Thursday, March 28 with a series opener against the Colorado Rockies at 4:10 p.m. When the gates open at 2 p.m., the first 20,000 fans to arrive at Marlins Park will receive a Car Flag presented by AutoNation and a Marlins 2019 Magnetic Schedule presented by Miccosukee. The […]
Fairmont Banff Springs prepping for 2019 Golf Season
Fairmont Banff Springs Golf Club will kick off the 2019 golf season when the Tunnel Mountain 9 course opens for on May 3. The opening of Fairmont’s famed Stanley Thompson Course will follow a week later, with play beginning on May 10. Special early-season rates will be available at each course. Tunnel Mountain on July […]
Canaveral Port Authority, Carnival Cruise Line begin construction of new terminal
The Canaveral (Fla.) Port Authority and longtime cruise partner Carnival Cruise Line have broken ground for construction of Port Canaveral’s new Cruise Terminal 3 complex. The new terminal, called the “Launch Pad,” will be the home of Mardi Gras, the cruise line’s newest and most innovative ship, beginning in 2020. https://www.carnival.com/ The $163 million terminal […]
Palmetto Dunes Oceanfront Resort ready for the golf season on Hilton Head
As a wet and dreary winter exits, the trio of golf courses at Palmetto Dunes Oceanfront Resort on Hilton Head Island will take center stage, as the dawning of spring marks the true beginning of the golf season. Last year, Palmetto Dunes celebrated its 50th anniversary, and golf courses – the Robert Trent Jones Oceanfront […]
Beer, Bourbon, Burgers and Blues fest March 29 at The Biltmore Miami
Here’s another reason why The Biltmore Miami is one of my favorite SoFla destinations. https://www.biltmorehotel.com/ The historic resort on March 29 will host its Fourth Annual Beer, Bourbon, Burgers and Blues fest, this year featuring the music of Coral Gables native Albert Castiglia. The event, from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m., will be in The […]