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11.19.2009 3:49 pm

Can’t wait for spring to play this course again

St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Had an opportunity last week to hit a course that I’d never played but had heard plenty about - Crystal Springs Quarry Golf Club in Maryland Heights.

Late fall/early winter has a way of taking the sheen off a golf course, but…

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11.19.2009 2:09 pm

Golf, hockey merge on the putting green

St. Louis Post-Dispatch

I thought I’d seen it all when I saw Happy Gilmore and watched Adam Sandler navigate a golf course with a hockey stick. Well, I was wrong.

St. Louis Blues Hockey Stick Putter

St. Louis Blues Hockey Stick Putter

In case you’re not aware of it, there’s a…

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10.18.2009 8:13 pm

15 courses, no greens fees till end of 2010

St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Not sure if you folks have heard of the 314golf.com players card, but you might want to give it a gander — especially if you like to play a lot and like to play a variety of courses.

For about 80…

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09.21.2009 12:17 pm

St. Louisan wins Crump Cup in N.J.

St. Louis Post-Dispatch

If you get out to The Country Club of St. Albans this week for the 2009 USGA Men’s State Team Championship, you’ll get to catch Skip Berkmeyer of St. Louis competing.

Berkmeyer wins on 18th hole./Getty Images

Berkmeyer wins on 18th hole./Getty Images

Berkmeyer birdied 18 on Sunday at…

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09.21.2009 11:37 am

Tips to recalibrate your golf swing

St. Louis Post-Dispatch

My good friend and former golfing partner left the Midwest for the Carolinas some time back but we stay in touch and trade golf stories from time to time. He recently sent me a golf column that has some sage…

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09.09.2009 5:34 pm

Some odds and ends for local golfers

St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Between travel, work and my kids, I’ve been a little on the busy side when it comes to getting any rounds in. I will tell you this much though. If you’re looking for any good deals right now, they’re around.

Emerald…

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08.18.2009 10:47 am

When weather goes awry, some tips for golfers

St. Louis Post-Dispatch

I just returned from Tampa, Fla., and while there I was tempted to play a round at least, but with the rapidly changing weather there this time of season, opted against it. I grew up in Florida and worked for…

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08.02.2009 2:33 pm

New range has its ups and down, but needs time

St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Rolled out to Forest Park on Sunday to try out the new driving range at The Highlands of Forest Park.

A couple quick critiques:

  • It could use some covered boxes. Right now, the sun beats down on you.
  • It could use a few…
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07.27.2009 11:44 am

Driving range, golf facility opens at Forest Park

St. Louis Post-Dispatch

The wait is over.

If you live in the city, practicing on your golf game just got easier. The Highlands at Forest Park’s driving range opened this week. Formerly known as Triple A, its hours will be 10 a.m. till about…

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06.16.2009 11:52 am

Bargains spring eternal at Eagle Springs Golf Club

St. Louis Post-Dispatch

The recession apparently is affecting some tee times out there.

I played Eagle Springs with one of my colleagues this past Saturday and got in a round with a cart for 30 bucks. This is the same Eagle Springs that I passed…

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