Elwood Golf Links in Elwood, Indiana, is considered one of the most picturesque and challenging golf courses in these parts of the state. If you’ve never played here, you’ll probably pass it on your way into town. It’s also won a lot of praise from the golf industry media over the years, including Top 25 Friendliest Courses in the U.S. and Top 25 Value Courses in the U.S. in 2022, and Top Courses in Indiana and Top 25 Courses for Pace of Play in the U.S. in 2023, by Golf Advisor. It’s also the home course of the Elwood Panthers, the local…
Author: David Theoret
David Theoret
The Golfin’ Guy aka David (or Dave, but never Davey) Theoret grew up in Southwestern Ontario, Canada, where it was naturally assumed he would play hockey. Beginning at the age of 3 and continuing into his late 30's, he did just that. However, after one too many pucks to the head, he realized that golf was a lot easier on the body and took the game up. Whoever said hockey players were slow? Since that time, golf has become his passion – just ask Belinda. From 2003 until 2009, David ran the sales and marketing department of TravelGolf Media and took his team to over $1M in annual advertising revenue. While at TravelGolf, an editor told him he had a flair for writing and the lightbulb came on. He started writing articles about anything golf related: courses, destinations, resorts, shoes, apparel, equipment and training aids and sending them to websites and magazines. At first, his articles were picked up by a few golf websites and magazines, but the number steadily grew – enough that he could call it a career. Most days he’s on a course somewhere, either working or playing. Actually, to him playing IS work. Occasionally you’ll find him on the practice range reinforcing bad habits. David plays to a 12 handicap - unless there is money involved in which case it goes considerably higher. He currently resides in Fairfield Glade, TN with his wife Belinda and their two "kids," Duncan and Paisley.
Growing up, Joe Penland, Jr. and his family spent many summers at Lake Sam Rayburn and the Rayburn Country Resort – although it wasn’t called that back then. Penland has many fond memories of those family visits to the resort, to the extent that he now calls Rayburn Country home. Back in 2020, the resort was in serious financial trouble and closed. Penland saw a business opportunity and stepped in, bought the resort, lock, stock, and barrel, and began making improvements right away. He wants to ensure that the property remains viable for generations to come. Several months later, the…
Kingsmill Resort is located in Williamsburg, VA, a town best known for its rich colonial history and ties to the Revolutionary War. It’s home to Colonial Williamsburg, the world’s largest living history museum, which recreates 18th-century life. It’s also the home of Kingsmill Resort, built in the 1970s by Anheuser-Busch as part of their development of diversified activities in the Williamsburg area. The Busch Gardens amusement park is right next door. Kingsmill Resort has the distinction of being the only AAA Four Diamond Condominium Resort in Williamsburg. Kingsmill Resort sits on a 2,900-acre tract of land along the historic James River, which was…
Wintergreen Resort in Wintergreen, VA, is a year-round mountain resort that offers something for everyone. Whether you’re interested in recreational activities such as skiing, golf, tennis, hiking, swimming, or simply want to enjoy the peace and tranquility the Blue Ridge Mountains offer, Wintergreen has something for you. On a nice winter day, you may be able to partake in both of Wintergreen’s most popular amenities. In the morning, head up the mountain and hit the ski slopes, then ditch the parka and head down the mountain to Stoney Creek and get in an afternoon round of golf. That’s something I…
Wisp Resort, located in McHenry, is situated in the Alleghany Mountains of Western Maryland. Wisp is Maryland’s premier year-round resort with skiing and snowboarding on 33 trails spread over 170 acres in the winter and a myriad of activities in the summer: escape games, a mountain coaster, miniature golf, indoor swimming pools, and a lot of other family-fun activities. It’s also the home of two championship golf courses. Fantasy Valley was designed by golf course architect Dominic Palombo, Jr, in 1980 and renovated by Todd Schroeder in 2008. Fantasy Valley has been named as a “100 Must-Play Courses of the…
Elwood Golf Links in Elwood, Indiana, is considered one of the most picturesque and challenging golf courses in these parts of the state. If you’ve never played here, you’ll probably pass it on your way into town. It’s also won a lot of praise from the golf industry media over the years, including Top 25 Friendliest Courses in the U.S. and Top 25 Value Courses in the U.S. in 2022, and Top Courses in Indiana and Top 25 Courses for Pace of Play in the U.S. in 2023, by Golf Advisor. It’s also the home course of the Elwood Panthers, the local…
About an hour from Dallas’ north suburbs and less than three hours south of Oklahoma City, you’ll find Tanglewood Golf Resort. Tanglewood is located in Pottsboro, TX, on Lake Texoma, and is a recreation-lover’s paradise. Tanglewood boasts an array of world-class amenities and activities, and is a welcome retreat for those seeking to get away and enjoy a blend of luxury, natural beauty, and tranquility. As a guest at Tanglewood Resort, you’ll have a variety of premier accommodations. Choose from guest rooms with beautiful views of Lake Texoma or villas that are spacious and fully equipped with all the trappings of…
The community of Indian Spring in Boynton Beach, Florida has been a popular community for golfers and recreation seekers since the 1990s. Indian Spring Country Club features two championship golf courses, 26 Har-Tru™ tennis courts, an Olympic-size pool, a state-of-the-art fitness center, and a modern 52,000-square-foot Clubhouse with a dining room that can seat up to 450. What else do you need? Development of this 55+ gated golf community of Indian Spring in Boynton Beach, Florida began in 1981 and wasn’t completed until 1998. Within the gates are 1,901 homes nestled within 24 neighborhoods, many with their own outdoor pool…
Crestview Country Club has been an iconic club in Wichita, KS, since its founding in 1921 by three local businessmen. The trio purchased 160 acres of land between 17th and 21st Streets. They laid out the golf course and put fencing around the greens to keep the cows from grazing. Throughout the years, the club continued to grow and flourish, but not without some ups and downs: World War II, the Great Depression, and a fire that destroyed the original Clubhouse. In 2016, this private, member-owned club was purchased by Concert Golf Partners, giving it a much-needed infusion of capital…
When you’re thinking about where to go on your next golf vacation, Fort Wayne isn’t likely to be top of your list. But if you live in the upper Midwest, maybe it should be. There are no less than 25 courses in the area that are open to public play and several of the top tier courses have been packaged together by Great Indiana Golf, which operates out of Cobblestone Golf Club in Kendallville, IN. Here are three “must-play” courses when you’re in the area. Cobblestone is one of those elite courses I was talking about. The course has been…