Are Golfing Amenities Important? – Yes or No
By Bob Enzel We were sitting around one evening–my golf partners and I–when the subject of golf course amenities and the “complete golf experience” came up. I was looking for writing points on the several courses we had recently played, such as, ‘lots of traps’ and ‘water everywhere.’ Or, perhaps, ‘the narrow fairways were a […]
Enticing Davos
By Bob Enzel Forty-two years ago we drove from Lech, Austria, over the Fluela Pass to Davos, Switzerland, just to see what this famous resort looked like. It was one long street, perhaps a mile long lined with shops and lodging and nothing like the picturesque, quaint village of Lech. We were not impressed. During […]
Malaysia Golf Round One
By Bob Enzel A number of writers from the United States were extended an invitation to visit Malaysia: To see the country; visit some golf courses and check out this year’s World Amateur Inter-Team Golf Championship that was about to finalize in Selangor. Curiously, only my friend Roy and I accepted the invitation from Tourism […]
Malaysia Golf – The Second Round
By Bob Enzel Round two of the Malaysian golf courses were played at the Palm Garden Golf Club in Putrajaya. Palm Gardens is owned by Resort Villa Golf Course BHD, a member of the IOI Resort Group. The grounds were once part of a rubber plantation but now houses three 9-hole golf courses: Putra; Palm; […]
Malaysia Golf – Round Three
By Bob Enzel On tap today was the conclusion of the World Amateur Inter-Team Golf Championship* to be played at the Kebab Golf Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Course (KGSAAS). The winning team of this event today would be honored tonight at a banquet reception at the Hotel Concorde Shah Alam. Immediately following the Amateur Golf […]
An Unusual Day in St. Moritz
By Bob Enzel. Photos by Fred McKinney We skied less than a half-hour, but our group of 18 writers had a great time in St. Moritz anyway. The “Top of the World” resort lives up to its motto, even when new powder snow plays second fiddle to the town’s other attractions. During a week of […]
Italy’s Incredible Monte Rosa Region
By Dee Dee McKinney. Photos by Fred McKinney The Monte Rosa region of Italy comprises 3 valleys. The skiing here makes up a huge ski circus. It is known worldwide for possessing some of the most amazing off-piste skiing sprinkled amid groomed trails connecting the 3 valleys. The west side of the region is Champoluc […]
Stratton Mountain Snow Demo
By Dee Dee McKinney. Photos by Fred McKinney. Where do ski shops shop? Each winter the Snow Sports Industries of America present an annual conference and show to unveil all the new ski and snow board products along with soft goods and clothing. This winter it was held in Denver, Colorado in late January bringing […]
Big Treasures found in the Small Gems of Vermont
By Dee Dee McKinney. Photos by Fred McKinney. The state of Vermont has long been a winter wonderland for downhill and nordic skiers, snowboarders, and winter enthusiasts. According to the Vermont Ski Areas Assoc., over 4.7 million skiers and riders visited the Green Mt state last winter. Most of the 20 ski areas that line […]
Winter in Quebec City
By Dee Dee McKinney. Photos by Fred McKinney. Quebec City on the shores of the St. Lawrence, is magical in wintertime! The diversification of winter sports and activities rivals any other city in North America for winter sports. The city holds a renown Winter Carnival during February. Actives range from Ice Castles and sculptures to […]
