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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Chatham Business Association Golf Outing
On September 24, 2015, the Chatham Business Association is hosting their annual golf outing at Harborside International Golf Center in Chicago. The 2014 event featured about 70 golfers and helped raise $10,000 for the association. The association was formed in 1972 to help spark investment, nurturing and protection of the South Side’s Chatham neighborhood. The […]