In 1995, Arkansas proudly embraced its identity as “The Natural State,” a fitting evolution from its earlier nickname,...
Steve Pike
SR. Writer
Steve “Spike” Pike is a lifelong journalist whose career covers Major League Baseball, the NFL, and college basketball. For the past 26 years, Spike has been one of the more respected voices in the golf and travel industries, working for such publications as Golfweek, Golf World, and Golf Digest for The New York Times Magazine Group. In 1998, Spike helped launch the PGA.com website for the PGA of America. As a freelance travel and golf writer, Spike’s travels have taken him around the world. He has played golf from Pebble Beach to St. Andrews, walked the Great Wall of China, climbed an active volcano in the Canary Islands, been on safari in South Africa, and dived with sharks off Guadalupe, Baja California.
French Lick Resort Delivers an Unforgettable Escape with World-Class Golf
The good people at French Lick Resort generally don’t mind being referred to as a “bucket list’’ destination – just...
Ship Sticks
The best “no-brainer’’ in golf doesn’t involve a tap-in, six-inch putt, or taking a caddie on Pinehurst No. 2. It’s...
Island Resort & Casino Unveils $19M Investment Project
Island Resort & Casino, the Upper Peninsula of Michigan’s leading golf, casino, and resort destination, has...
The Gaylord Golf Mecca Vibe
Paul Beachnau’s job as executive director of the Gaylord (pronounced Gay-lurd) Convention and Tourism Bureau requires...
TPC Jasna Polana Acquired by Concert Golf
Concert Golf Partners has acquired TPC Jasna Polana (“Jasna Polana” or the “Club”), a historic private club near...
Triliogy Golf Club at La Quinta Re-Opening in November
Trilogy Golf Club at La Quinta, CA., is making a strong coneback. Following years of financial and management...
The Country Club at Mirasol Planning Improvements
The Country Club at Mirasol – one of the more desired addresses in Palm Beach Gardens, FL. – is executing a...
CaddieNow Acquired by Troon
Troon has acquired Lincoln, Nebraska-based CaddieNow, a caddie technology and management company that partners with...
Keegan Bradley U.S. Ryder Cup Captain in 2025
In an "out of nowhere'' decision, the PGA of America has named Keegan Bradley as U.S. captain of its 2025 Ryder Cup...
Dream Golf Resorts Coming of Age
With its latest course – Sedge Valley – now open at Sand Valley Golf Resort in Nekoosa, WI., Dream Golf Resorts is...
Sedge Valley: A Not So Short Story
Although he didn’t use the word “challenge,’’ Tom Ferrrell clearly threw down the gauntlet (or golf glove) when he...
