High tea or high tee? Over in England for the working class folks in the region around Buckingham Palace a “high tea” means a worker’s substantive meal (supper with tea) that is served at a table while seated on high back dining chairs and is meant to be differentiated from the afternoon tea that is […]
The Dunes Club – New Buffalo’s Hidden Gem
Located about 75 miles from downtown Chicago sits one of the most heralded private golf clubs in North America. The Dunes Club is located in New Buffalo, Michigan and is so unique and low key that there’s no signage anywhere on the exterior of the course. In fact, I drove right past the front entrance […]
Chicago’s Top 10 Most Troublesome Golf Bunkers
Your mom and dad always told you “It’s easier to get into something than to get out of it”. Immediately, three things come to mind to confirm this parental warning — trouble, debt, and prison. These three situations enable lawyers, CEO’s of credit card companies, and bail bondsmen the opportunity to earn a comfortable living. […]
Signature Holes – Harborside International Golf Center
When you’re enjoying the views of the Chicago skyline at Harborside International Golf Center, it’s hard to argue with the assertion that Harborside is Chicago’s golf course. Located about 13 miles south/southwest from State and Madison, Harborside International Golf Center opened in 1995 on land that was a former landfill along the banks of Lake […]
US Open Trophy Coming to Chicago
The US Open hasn’t been played in Illinois since Jim Furyk won at Olympia Fields in 2003. But before the US Open visits Chambers Bay in Washington this June, the US Open Trophy is returning to Chicago for a brief appearance at two of our city’s best known golf facilities. On Sunday, May 10, the […]