Yesterday I got the chance to tee it up out at TPC San Antonio and play the Oaks Course. If you don't know, this is the course the pros play during the Valero Texas Open. The course is tough and when the wind blows, it gets really tough. Yesterday was one of those tough days. One of the main reasons I volunteer at the Valero Texas Open each year is for this round of golf. It's only $25 to play and I brought my dad for $99. We split the green fees so it came out to about $65 each. In all … [Read more...]
Early Player Commitments to Valero Texas Open
I’ll be volunteering at the Valero Texas Open again this year after having a blast last year walking inside the ropes with the NBC Golf team. This year, Greg Norman Productions has taken over the tournament management and they have promised big changes to the Valero Texas Open. I have gone to the tournament for just about every year I can remember. It moved over to TPC San Antonio Oaks Course four years ago and top players seem to enjoy the course. It’s much easier to walk then the Resort … [Read more...]
When I Become CEO, I Too Will Play These Courses
When you become CEO of a multi-national corporation, you get access to some of the finer things in life. Whether it’s private jet access, a $2 million mansion, or a vintage 1950 Cabernet, one thing many CEO’s enjoy is access to some of the best golf courses around the world. CNN Money has a slideshow with six top CEO’s and which golf courses they enjoy the most. It’s no surprise that a few of them are the best-of-the-best, and one which is kindof a surprise. Mark King, CEO of Taylor Made … [Read more...]