Columnist: Mike May
Walk in the Footsteps of Legends at Miami Springs Golf Club
Toledo Golf Legend Frank Stranahan Won There in 1948 By Mike May When people think about Florida golf courses, the first venues that spring to mind are those seen on television every year, PGA National in Palm Beach Gardens, Bay Hill in Orlando, Doral in Miami, and the TPC Stadium Course near Jacksonville, but they are just four of 1,300 golf courses in Florida. The ‘forefather,’ of professional tournament golf in Florida, however, is the Miami Springs Golf & […]
THE ‘MAGNIFICENT SEVEN’ OF ALABAMA GOLF
By Mike May There are not enough column inches to give you a blow-by-blow account of all the great golf holes in Alabama, I will briefly describe seven of the finest holes, so you will have an idea of what to expect. The Ridge course at Oxmoor Valley, built on land once mined by U.S. […]
FITNESS TIPS FOR GOLFERS: TRY ‘DESKERCIZES’
By Mike May The ‘Inactivity Pandemic is now impacting more than 80 million Americans, especially those people who happen sit behind a desk all day. But working at a desk doesn’t mean your time at the office has to be a sedentary experience. Believe it or not, but you can incorporate exercise and fitness […]
PALM BEACH PAR 3: A PRICELESS OCEANSIDE PEARL
By Mike May When one thinks about what to do and where to go in Palm Beach, Florida, shopping on Worth Avenue, visiting the Flagler Museum, and staying at The Breakers immediately spring to mind. Playing golf on an oceanside par-three golf course does not immediately top many lists, but for golfers, it will….and […]
GOLF PROVIDES A GATEWAY TO GREAT HEALTH
By Mike May International scientists and doctors agree, going to the golf course is very similar to going to a local gym for a group exercise session or a cardio workout. That’s the messages from the recently completed 7th Congress of the International Society for Physical Activity and Health (ISPAH) in London. During this […]
NAPLES: WHERE GOLF IS FUN & THE WEATHER IS BEAUTIFUL
By Mike May The golf course at The Naples Beach Hotel & Golf Club in Southwest Florida is known as the “Course That Jack Re-Built.” In 2016, Nicklaus was contracted to redesign The Naples Beach Hotel & Golf Club’s championship golf course, but it was not a typical assignment for the Golden Bear. In 1951, […]
May Is PHIT America Month
By Mike May Thousands of ways to get moving and stay healthy!! Americans need to commit to be physically active, as if their life depended on it……because it does. To help Americans understand the urgency to be physically active, PHIT America, the non-profit campaign focused on overcoming the severe ramifications of physical inactivity, […]
Golf in Cornwall, U.K: JAMES BRAID’S LEGACY
By Mike May Golf in Cornwall is the biggest reason vacationers flock to England’s most western county. More than 30 golf courses are littered about the area, ranging from the Cape Cornwall Golf and Country Club to the Bude & North Cornwall Golf Club. For history buffs, you might also be interested to learn that […]
MOUNT VINTAGE GOLF CLUB: A PALMETTO STATE PEARL
By Mike May If you want a genuine Southern golf experience that is complemented by rolling hills, loblolly pines, and blooming dogwoods, visit the Mount Vintage Golf Club in North Augusta, South Carolina. It is only a 20-minute drive from the Augusta National Golf Club in nearby Augusta, Georgia. Mount Vintage Golf Club has many […]
SEA TRAIL: A STAY-&-PLAY GEM
By Mike May If you are seeking a fun, memorable, and affordable East coast golf getaway with your buddies, or your family, set your sights on the Sea Trail Resort, located in the Brunswick Isles area of North Carolina, just south of Wilmington. Sea Trail is actually in Sunset Beach, where the nearby beaches along […]