My Fantastic Voyage – Of Golf

Caledonia First Tee

I’m of the opinion that it’s hard to take too many golf vacations in one lifetime. A couple of months back, I came to the realization that it had been nearly ten years since my last. After having been under a crunch at the day-job, it was obvious that I needed another. My brother planted the seed that we should go to Myrtle Beach again, the destination of my previous golf-getaway. With his brainwashing taking hold, I started my planning. The plan was hatched, reservations were made, and we headed south. Myrtle Beach, South Carolina was the destination. My brother Tony, our friend Keith, and I loaded up our rented SUV ready for 4-nights, 3-rounds of golf madness. We decided to keep it relatively short because we left the weekend before Thanksgiving and wanted to get back in plenty of time before the holiday. We had a great time and I thought I’d let this post serve as part course review, part vacation guide, and part travel log. I’m amazed at how low the overall

A Day at The Republic Golf Club

I finally had a chance to play a round of golf here in San Antonio at The Republic Golf Club. Yesterday I got out and shook off the rust during an afternoon round. The Course The Republic Golf Club is located in the southern part of San Antonio, TX. It is currently a qualifying site for the U.S. Senior Open and was voted the number one course in San Antonio by the Express-News in 2006. From the green tees, where I played from, the course plays 6,622 yards, with a course/slope rating of 71.6/125. From the tips, it weighs in at just over 7,000 yards. I found The Republic to be first-class all the way. For under $50 (mid-week), it was a tremendous value. The staff was friendly and helpful. The pro-shop and club house have an inviting western flair. The practice facility is terriffic. I found the course conditions to be excellent. It is extremely well groomed from tee to green with fairways that are like carpets. With generously-sized holes, I definitely didn’t feel