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Racing Drone – Holes 4 & 5 at River Oaks

When I’m not golfing, skiing, or blogging, I’m building drones. I must have about 15 of them now, in varying sizes. The rage these days is “racing” drones, which are moderately small and very fast/nimble. I’ve built several, one which…

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RIP Pete Dye

Today the golf world lost perhaps the most famous and well known golf course architect in history, Pete Dye. Pete Dye is famous for his, shall we say, “creative” architectural ideas like the island green 17th hole at TPC Sawgrass…

Phoenix/Scottsdale Arizona Golf Buddy Trip Recommendations

Winter is in full swing here in northern Utah. Ski resorts are humming and there’s snow on the golf courses. Happy holidays! For those like me who may want to get out of the cold and play some golf in…

Category: Golf Courses

River Oaks Aerial Photos – 1st and 11th Holes

I’ve been flying my big hexacopter some more this fall. About two weeks ago I caught some great afternoon lighting which produced some great images. Below is the 11th hole. It’s a short par-4 which bombers can drive, but as…

Aerial Photos – River Oaks at Sandy City Utah

It’s not lucky. It is by design that I live next to a golf course. I live near the 8th and 9th holes, about a five minute walk from the clubhouse and the first tee. I have a good relationship…