General
Not necessarily related to a particular state or location, but valuable information nevertheless.
Quotes of the Day
"We haven't had a stand-alone project in seven to eight years." -- Damian Pascuzzo, past president of the American Society of Golf Course Architects, indicating that all new golf course development has...
Hot time summer in the cities...
After enjoying a few warm days this last week in South Carolina, we found ourselves thinking about summer and how some days are so hot that you arrange for the earliest possible tee time. You don’t want...
Across four decades, pair of aces deal father and son a similar hand
The short par 3 7th at Pawleys Plantation is short, at 140 yards from the men's tees. The pin was in the front third of the deep green on Saturday when Tim made his ace. I had my one and only ace...
People who live in glass houses should not live mid fairway
People who don't play golf purchase homes on a course for the nice views and the expected appreciations for their properties. When we push the occasional drive beyond the OB stakes and into a...
Been there, done that
We have all been there. We are playing a two-dollar Nassau and it comes down to that three-foot putt on the 18th for a tie or a win. Our partner looks at us expectantly. We feel confident, or maybe...
Join one club but have "membership" in many
If you are considering joining a golf club in the coming years, you should ask about reciprocal privileges at other courses. We were reminded of this during our swing through the Jacksonville area last...
Hurricane tally: History says Jacksonville, Savannah safest
The state of Georgia is blessed with good genes, geographically speaking. Between 1950 and 2005, according to the National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration, only one storm of consequence...
Quote of the Day: Pollyanna turns a little scary
“The rapid shift in January to frigid air in much of the country had a cooling affect on home shopping that went beyond normal seasonal factors...Weather disruptions have continued since. We are...
Best restaurant in St. Mary's, GA
In southeast coastal Georgia’s town of St. Mary’s, Sterling’s Southern Café is all the rage, garnering great reviews in local newspapers and magazines. The lady at the Georgia Welcome Center, a good two...
The realtor's forecast: Bright and sunny, with not a chance of clouds
No matter how bad or good the real estate market is, the marketeers who represent them will always find the glass full. We received an email from a marketing firm that represents a few communities we...
Restaurant review: Lang's Seafood, St. Mary's, GA
The houses in the historic district of St. Mary's, GA, are awash in pastel colors, but there is nothing fancy about the fish served at Lang's Marina Seafood Market Restaurant. At dinner last night, I...
Real estate brokers get creative with 0% commission. Really!
The internet and low-fee brokers have put a bit of a scare into traditional real estate brokers over the last few years. Now the big name brokers are fighting back with creative techniques quite...