HOG World Tour Visits Mesquite Nevada’s Falcon Ridge Golf Club

Written by: Tony Korologos | Tuesday, March 27th, 2018
Categories: Golf Courses • Golf For Women • HOG World Tour
Tags: Falcon Ridge Golf Course • Mesquite • Nevada Golf

Day three of the golf buddy trip Ryder Cup competition in Mesquite, Nevada this past weekend was at Falcon Ridge Golf Club. I had not played there for many years. Falcon Ridge has some, shall we say, “extreme” holes similar to nearby Wolf Creek. There are also some Mickey Mouse holes (as described by a member of our group) which would make golf architecture purists reach for a barf bag. Overall it is a fun play though.

Below, a par-5 on the back which has a massive elevation drop. The photo does not capture how big the drop is. Mega air time.

Below: a panorama of the par-3 2nd hole.

For more Falcon Ridge images check out the HOG Falcon Ridge photo gallery.

HOG World Tour Visits Mesquite Nevada’s Casablanca Golf Club

Written by: Tony Korologos | Tuesday, March 27th, 2018
Categories: Golf • Golf Courses • Golf For Women • HOG World Tour
Tags: Casablanca • Mesquite • Nevada Golf

On my recent golf buddy Ryder Cup competition/trip I played three golf courses in Mesquite, Nevada. Mesquite is located on the Nevada/Arizona border, 58 miles northeast of Las Vegas. One of the courses I played this past trip is the 18 hole Casablanca Golf Club, which is associated with the Casablanca Hotel. That’s one of the nicer places in town.

Casablanca Golf Club is a desert style course which is fairly tight and requires some accurate tee shots. Below are a few photos for your enjoyment, or golf buddy trip/golf trip research.

Below is the first hole, a short-ish par-4 that dogs slightly right. Stay out of the desert!

Below is the 18th hole. I made a solid birdie there by knocking a wedge to about two feet. Nice to end on a positive note.

For more Casablanca photos check out the Hooked on Golf Blog Casablanca Photo Gallery.

HOG World Tour Revisits Utah’s Sand Hollow Golf Course

Written by: Tony Korologos | Monday, March 26th, 2018
Categories: Golf Course Architecture • Golf Courses • Golf For Women • HOG World Tour
Tags: Sand Hollow

Following a 3-day golf buddy trip to Mesquite, Nevada I took an extra day to head up to St. George, Utah and play my favorite Utah golf course, Sand Hollow. You can check out my Sand Hollow Golf Course review here. Sand Hollow is such a fantastic golf course and fantastic geological area. I have a million photos, including aerial drone photos, but I can’t resist taking more every time I play the course. Here are a few highlights.

Below is a look from behind the par-3 11th green, looking down at the par-4 12th below.

Below is a shot of the 13th hole, a risk-reward, drive-able par-4. See the sign. Holes 12-15 run along a huge cliff area. Stunning.

Below I’m teeing off on the amazing par-3 15th, from the white tees.

And below is a view of the 15h from the back of the green, shooting toward the tees.

HOG World Tour Plays Golf on Mars – Conestoga in Mesquite, Nevada

Written by: Tony Korologos | Thursday, March 22nd, 2018
Categories: Golf • Golf Courses • Golf For Women • HOG World Tour

The HOG World Tour is in Mesquite, Nevada this week for a Ryder Cup style golf buddy trip which visits three courses. Today’s course, Conestoga, also known as the Red Planet, Mars.

It has been a while since I played Conestoga. I forgot how fun the course is. Bring your target game here.

There are a few funky holes, like the 4th (below). The fairway ends and a 40 foot cliff happens. Good thing there’s a fence.

Review: Michigan’s Grand Traverse Resort and Spa

Written by: Tony Korologos | Monday, March 19th, 2018
Categories: Golf For Women • Golf Life • Golf Lifestyle • Reviews • Travel
Tags: Grand Traverse Resort and Spa • Luxury • Luxury Travel • Michigan • Michigan Golf • Travel

Michigan is home to over 800 golf courses and I’m doing my best to experience as many as possible by traveling there about once per year. It might take a while to finish off the task, but it will be worth it. Michigan golf is tremendous, especially in the north.

Now that I’ve convinced you to plan a golf trip to Michigan, you’re going to need a great place to stay. Grand Traverse Resort and Spa has you covered.

Grand Traverse Resort and Spa

Location

Grand Traverse Resort and Spa is located just outside of Traverse City in Williamsburg, Michigan. There are endless nearby attractions for golfers and non golfers alike. The resort is close to the east arm of Grand Traverse Bay, an arm of Lake Michigan. It’s a beautiful area.

Golf

On property are three very fun golf courses which boast widely different architectural styles, the Resort Course by William Newcomb, the Gary Player Wolverine Course, and the Jack Nicklaus Bear Course. I had the pleasure of playing The Bear and The Wolverine during my stay.

The Wolverine Course (Gary Player Design)

Rooms/Suites

Grand Traverse offers various rooms in their tower and hotel as well as condos and suites. I stayed in the tower and my room was very spacious, warm, roomy, and comfortable. Plus I could watch the golf courses from an eagle’s vantage point (image below).

Room With a View (of the golf course!)

Amenities

Other than golf the resort offers WiFi, HDTV’s, two indoor and outdoor pools, three outdoor and one indoor hot tub, indoor water playground, private beach club, spa, salon, large fitness center, tennis courts, day care, nearby gaming/casino, business center, watercraft rental.

Marketplace

I did some shopping in the Marketplace during my stay. There are numerous shops offering all sorts of great gifts, apparel and more.

Lobby

Dining

There are five restaurants and lounges at Grand Traverse. I enjoyed a couple of meals at The Grille, which is conveniently located near the golf, the place I need it. The foot there was very well prepared, with generous portions and a great selection.

On the fancy night out I enjoyed the 5-star Aerie Restaurant and Lounge, which is one of the highest rated in Michigan. Fantastic steak.

Staff

I found all of the staff to be very friendly, helpful, and professional. No matter what I needed or where I was, the staff was well prepared and able to provide a great customer service experience.

Final Thoughts

You MUST plan on Michigan for your next golf getaway or a golf buddy trip. Aside from the on property courses at Grand Traverse, there are dozens of amazing courses you can play. Check out the other Michigan golf course reviews here at Hooked on Golf Blog. Grand Traverse Resort and Spa is a great choice for a home base on your Michigan golf trip.

Related

Grand Traverse Resort and Spa Gallery

The Bear – Jack Nicklaus Course

The Wolverine – Gary Player Course

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