Comments for Brian McCallen

Comment on Taconic Golf Club: A Higher Education in the Berkshires by Hal Phillips

Hal Phillips — Fri, 16 Sep 2011 11:20:32 +0000

Took many a beating at Taconic, playing golf at Wesleyan University, the weak golfing sister of the Little Three (okay, Wes was the weak sister in most every sporting respect, compared with Williams and Amherst). But it was always a pleasure and privilege to be beaten at Taconic. (Thankfully, we played medal back then, so I got to play the whole thing, as opposed to being closed out on 15 or 16). Did manage a 1/2 point in my final match as a collegiate, perhaps the crowning moment of my college golfing career… The bunkering never really stood out back then. Post Hanse, I bet it makes more of an impression now. I’ll look forward to going back some day, to see for myself.

Comment on Taconic Golf Club: A Higher Education in the Berkshires by Michael

Michael — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 11:36:50 +0000

As someone who was lucky enough to call Williamstown home for a few years, I had some wonderful memories of Taconic Golf Club while reading this article.

It’s a truly magical golf course that was only tarnished for me by being unplayable for 6 months during the cold, white winter. As an Aussie this was tough to take but the many hours I spent on this golf course into the evening summer hours more than made up for it.

Comment on ‘Going Green’ in Mexico’s Riviera Maya by Smith

Smith — Wed, 27 Apr 2011 15:20:16 +0000

If you spend your vacation in the Riviera Maya, ocean or above the jungle when it’s over, you’ll have memories of an exciting adventure you will never forget.

Comment on Big Divot: Conde Nast Traveler Chunks Annual Resort Survey by Grant Zimmerman

Grant Zimmerman — Sat, 16 Apr 2011 18:00:22 +0000

Perfect collection of comments about the difference between those who play golf and travel and those who travel and might partake in a golfing experience. Those needing expert reviews of golf courses for golfers need to peruse the Golf Digest and Golf Mag rakings. There’s always a great hotel near great courses.

Comment on From the Dunes to Grande Dunes: Myrtle Beach Comes Full Circle by Myrtle Beach Golf

Myrtle Beach Golf — Thu, 10 Mar 2011 21:05:58 +0000

Great article Brian! This is definitely one of the most comprehensive articles I’ve come across. It’s always good to hear kind words about Myrtle.

Comment on Tidewater: A Modern Classic in Myrtle Beach by david jones

david jones — Tue, 02 Nov 2010 12:49:09 +0000

Interestingly you most pertinent comment is almost at the end of your article.

Traditionla golf is about playing and WALKING. Tidewater is UNWALKABLE… it’s an excellent collection of spendid holes… but it’s not a course.

DJ.

Comment on Barbados at its Best: The Fairmont Royal Pavilion and Royal Westmoreland by Erica

Erica — Thu, 23 Sep 2010 19:12:47 +0000

It looks beautiful! I love the Caribbean hotel that only has three walls and an amazing view on the other side. I don't know if it would be too hot, but it sounds nice.

Comment on An Open Invitation to Tee it Up in Cuba by bing

bing — Fri, 10 Sep 2010 15:30:32 +0000

Well written. Interesting as always.

Comment on PGA Grand Slam Returns to Bermuda’s Port Royal by Greg

Greg — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 13:23:39 +0000

Hi there! Thanks for mentioning The Fairmont Southampton in your piece! We’re equally excited to be hosting the PGA Grand Slam of Golf again this year

Comment on From the Dunes to Grande Dunes: Myrtle Beach Comes Full Circle by golf bags

golf bags — Sat, 28 Aug 2010 00:23:10 +0000

Golf balls are attracted to water as unerringly as the eye of a middle-aged man to a female bosom. ~Michael Green, The Art of Coarse Golf, 1967