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Community Strong
At the 5th tee box you have to hit your tee shot past the “Hanging Tree”, a local historic mark, and yes, it’s a bit bleak, but it holds significant importance for the local community.

Bob
Sep 239 min read


Basking in the Sun
I went completely in the opposite direction of my first golf road trip, this time I was headed North East.

Bob
Aug 28 min read


Work/Golf Balance
The golf season is well underway and I have not lined up any historic golf courses to play this year...why?

Bob
Apr 76 min read


The Hills of Iowa
Bridges to Golf When I was preparing for this golf adventure, I was looking at the surrounding area of Des Moines on Google Maps and...

Bob
Dec 15, 20247 min read


Ottawa Park and The Universe
I'm a firm believer that the universe is listening and also speaking, and when the universe does speak to me, it’s usually little hints here

Bob
Sep 30, 20246 min read


Local Track, Hidden Gem
Our drive to Winter Harbor-the home of Grindstone Golf Neck Course-was a non-stop tourism highlight reel.

Bob
May 16, 20245 min read


Golf, Lobster, and Post Card Views
As promised the sun was heading down as we made the turn, and two things were on my mind; moose and the 17th hole.

Bob
Feb 4, 20245 min read


Island Day Trip
Work, work, work. I hate when work gets in the way of quality golf time. I hate when work gets the way of okay golf time. I even hate...

Bob
Oct 28, 20237 min read


Let the Season Begin
So if you’re wondering… the answer is Yes, I will get to Toledo this year, and weather permitting I will be teeing off at Ottawa Park...

Bob
Mar 17, 20233 min read


Change of Plans
Work interruption So, I never got to Toledo this past golf season. I talked about Toledo, I booked Toledo, I canceled Toledo, end of...

Bob
Jan 9, 20239 min read


The Triple Play
I may have overdone it a little bit. One nine at Forest Park Golf Course, another nine at Highland Golf and Tennis Center followed by a...

Bob
Sep 16, 202211 min read


Perfect Pace of Play
Morning came very early on the day of the great revival. Waking at 2:45 AM in the morning is hard almost always, but I was able to...

Bob
Jun 12, 20228 min read


The Wise and Mysterious Links Guide
I will drive anywhere and make any tee time when asked. The stranger the better. Raise your hand if you’re like me…Right? Growing up I...

Bob
Apr 1, 20227 min read


Reviving the Journey Part 2
Bonding, The Bronx Bombers, and Golf My son recently got married this year and before the big day I had a thought; Father Son bonding...

Bob
Dec 29, 20217 min read


Reviving The Journey Part 1
When I hatched this idea to play the oldest public golf courses in the US in 2019 logic told me to play the historic golf courses closest...

Bob
Oct 16, 20217 min read


Knock Off The Rust
I’ve been thinking...it’s been a while since I’ve checked in with anyone. I hope everyone is doing well, and I hope everyone is looking...

Bob
Mar 24, 20215 min read


New Discoveries and Total Golf Immersion
Since I came to the realization that my 2020 Fore Stories season was canceled I've been planning...knowing my journey has been stalled,...

Bob
Nov 13, 20207 min read


Good Partners
As last golf season was coming to end I started seeing signs that the sun was setting on my trusty set of irons.

Bob
Jul 21, 20206 min read


The rules changed
I booked my trip to St. Louis; (5/15) Forest Park Golf Course (5/16) Railwood Golf Club (5/17) The Highlands Golf and Tennis Center And I...

Bob
May 12, 20205 min read


Ready to go
Jinx or Coincidence Last year when I stepped out to play the oldest public golf courses in the US I put together a fairly conservative...

Bob
Apr 3, 20204 min read
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