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...
Southworth Unveils Plans for Machrihanish Dunes
Southworth has unveiled plans for a “significant resort expansion” to The Village at Machrihanish Dunes in Argyll,...
The Park West Palm Beach Shines
The Park West Palm Beach combines classic golf course design - the punchbowl green on the 12th hole being a solid...
Sacks Parente Golf Restructures its Brands
Sacks Parente Golf (SPGC: NASDAQ) is restructuring its putter and shaft divisions under the new name NEWTON GOLF, with...
TopGolf Callaway Split
Topgolf Callaway Brands’ split into two independent companies, announced Sept. 4, won’t happen for at least nine to 12...
Minnesota Calling: Cragun’s Resort
Every once in a while, a destination surprises you with its charm and quality of golf. Welcome to Cragun’s Resort in...
Fall Into Palm Beach County at Hilton West Palm Beach
Hilton West Palm Beach, in the heart of bustling downtown West Palm Beach, FL., is offering a variety of specials this...
Aaron Crooks: Named Head Pro at Soleta Golf Club
The highly anticipated Soleta Golf Club, the new luxury golf and lifestyle community in the...
New Callaway Apex Irons Coming
Look for Topgolf Callaway Brands (NYSE: MODG) on Aug. 12 to launch its new Apex line of irons. “This is our most...
St Regis Punta Mita Honors Nature and Culture
The St. Regis Punta Mita Resort – one of my favorite Mexico destinations – recently debuted a $45 million...
