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Mike May

Mike May is a freelance golf writer based in Wellington, Florida. Mike, a frequent golfer, and travel writer is the editor-in-chief of the Indiana Golf Journal, a correspondent for Golf Central Magazine, a senior writer for Team Insight Magazine, a contributor to Midwest Golfing Magazine, and a correspondent for both the Michigan and Ohio Golf Journals. He is also a member of the Golf Writers Association of America. Mike traces his roots as a golf writer to The 1983 (British) Open Championship which was held at the Royal Birkdale Golf Club near Southport, England. He attended all four days of the event and then voluntarily wrote his own account of that major championship. In addition to being a golf writer, Mike is a broadcaster for high school sports in Florida, officiates high school soccer in Florida, and works in the scoring division of R2 Innovative Technologies, which implements and oversees scoring at LPGA golf tournaments. As an avid exercise enthusiast, he also serves on the board of directors of PHIT America which is focused on bringing daily P.E. back to all U.S. schools. Mike is a 1985 graduate of the University of Florida where he earned a degree in broadcasting. Mike can be reached by email at: mmaymarketing@gmail.com
Stone Mountain Park

Stone Mountain Park

Stone Mountain State Park is a fun place to visit, but it has two championship 18-hole golf courses:  Lakemont and Stonemont, both of which are two of the 20+ golf courses on the Georgia Golf Trail, which stretches from Brasstown Valley Resort & Spa in north Georgia to Stone Creek Golf Club in south Georgia.

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The Masters Prep Trip; Play The Georgia Golf Trail

The Masters Prep Trip; Play The Georgia Golf Trail

In the days leading up to the Masters, many golf enthusiasts spend their time re-reading stories about Gene Sarazen’s double-eagle — aka, the Shot Heard Round the World — to win the 1935 Masters, the significance of Amen Corner, and Jack Nicklaus’ historic comeback to win the 1986  Masters.  In addition to spending time getting immersed in the history of the Masters, think about traveling to Georgia and actually playing golf in the days leading up the Masters (or immediately after the Masters).  Instead of watching the blossoming dogwoods and azaleas on television, go see and smell them.

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PGA Golf Club: Wanamaker Course

PGA Golf Club: Wanamaker Course

PGA Golf Club Wanamaker Course – The first golf course named in honor of Rodman Wanamaker, who, in 1916, inspired the birth of The PGA of America. Fazio’s Wanamaker Course is a classic Florida layout set against wetlands, palm trees, and palmettos.

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PGA Golf Club: Dye Course

PGA Golf Club: Dye Course

If you are looking for a golf course that has ‘pop’ appeal and where the attention to detail is clear and distinct, check out the Dye Course at the PGA Golf Club in Port St. Lucie, Florida. 

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Sea Trail

Sea Trail

Sea Trail’s three golf courses – William Byrd Course, Rees Jones Course, and the Dan Maples Course – are well-designed, fair, fun, and player friendly.  Very few golf destinations are like Sea Trail, which have three top-notch 18-hole courses in one location.  Locals simply refer to the three courses as the Bryd, Jones, and the Maples.

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Sky Valley Country Club

Sky Valley Country Club

Do you want to experience a natural ‘high’ while also being ‘cool?’  Well, then grab your golf clubs and head for the Sky Valley Country Club in Sky Valley, Georgia. Because of its mountainous terrain, Sky Valley is a community with the highest elevation in Georgia while also having the coolest temperatures in the state, which is refreshing in the summer. 

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New Smyrna Golf Club

New Smyrna Golf Club

“Magnificent Golf, Superb Amenities, and Outstanding Service.”  That’s the message that you’ll see when you visit the Internet home page for the New Smyrna Golf Club.  If a golf club is bold enough to make such a proclamation, then golfers should be bold enough to go play this golf club, which is one of the 53 golf courses on the Florida Historic Golf Trail.

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4 of Central Alabama’s Best Golf Courses

4 of Central Alabama’s Best Golf Courses

On your next golf excursion, visit central Alabama.  There, you will be spoiled for choice when it comes to places to play.  The focal point of your trip should be the Robert Trent Jones (RTJ) Golf Trail, specifically the layouts outside Birmingham (Oxmoor Valley:  home of Ridge and Valley), in Hoover (Ross Bridge: home of Ross Bridge), near Montgomery (Capitol Hill: home of Senator, Legislator, and Judge), and in Opelika (Grand National: home of Links and Lake). 

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The Florida Historic Golf Trail

The Florida Historic Golf Trail

Many of today’s stars from the PGA Tour, Champions Tour, and LPGA tend to prefer playing and practicing at golf courses such as Doral, Bay Hill, The Medalist, TPC Sawgrass, Tiburon, Heathrow, and The Bear’s Club, but that’s not always been the case.

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