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Tim Gavrich
Senior Writer
Tim Gavrich is a Senior Writer for GolfPass. A student of course design since he took up the game at age six, he played for his college team at Washington and Lee University and still tries to tee it up in competition whenever possible. He has been involved in the golf industry since 2011, and has written full-time about golf travel and architecture since 2014.
A native of Avon, Connecticut now residing in Vero Beach, Florida, he has played golf on two continents so far and is not too bad on Bermuda greens for a left-handed New Englander. Follow him on Twitter @TimGavrich and on Instagram @TimGavrich.
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June 21, 2023
From 18th-century taverns to a trip through golf's modern era, there's a great deal to mark the passage of time.
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June 19, 2023
L.A.C.C.'s North Course provided an interesting counterpoint to the typical setting for golf’s national championship. Here’s what stood out, what worked and what didn’t.
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June 13, 2023
PGA National Resort in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla. used to be a stiff, corporate-feeling retreat. But in the wake of $100 million in renovations, it's now not only for large groups but couples and families as well.
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June 13, 2023
Golf course news and notes: June, 2023.
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May 31, 2023
Municipal golf courses are receiving major upgrades, improving the quality of golf life for thousands across the United States.
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May 29, 2023
Take your golf apparel in any direction this summer.
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May 25, 2023
Prime golf season means the cabbage is thick. Here's how to cut through it and shoot lower scores, courtesy of Rory McIlroy, Rickie Fowler and more.
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May 21, 2023
Gil Hanse & Jim Wagner have brought an upscale, publicly-owned golf experience to South Florida.
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May 12, 2023
A restoration of one of the sternest tests of golf by Donald Ross is ready to examine the best golfers in the world.
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May 10, 2023
160,000 miles and counting.
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May 9, 2023
Famous layouts and some hidden gems are part of the championship's storied history.
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May 8, 2023
Whether through an organization like First Tee or via your home golf course, there are many ways to get your favorite young golfer excited about the game this summer.
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May 7, 2023
Golf course news & notes: May, 2023.
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May 4, 2023
TPC Craig Ranch's new-look 17th hole is the latest TPC Scottsdale imitator. Is this what professional golf needs?
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May 1, 2023
Take a trip through time by playing some of the country's most historic courses.
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April 26, 2023
Our latest golf fashion and equipment roundup features a sock company with a heartwarming tale, a new putter with a unique look and feel and some summer fashions.
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April 19, 2023
May all your putts roll true.
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April 18, 2023
Rodeo Dunes will sit an hour east of Denver, with 2,000 acres for golf, lodging and more.
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April 13, 2023
List of 6 of America's best golf courses with hotel accommodations on-site.
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April 10, 2023
Golf course news and notes: April, 2023.
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April 6, 2023
Mike Bailey is no stranger to Hilton Head Island-Bluffton and ranks his favorite courses to play.
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April 5, 2023
From Nicklaus to Woods to Singh and many in between, these great players have decades of experience and wisdom that can help you play better golf.
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March 29, 2023
The new XXIO Prime driver and XXIO Prime Royal driver offer slower-swinging golfers the promise of speed. Also: spring and summer apparel, nautical accessories and a first-of-its-kind rangefinder.
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March 27, 2023
Doughnut greens with bunkers in the center pop up occasionally, such as the Valero Texas Open at TPC San Antonio. Is this feature good or gimmicky?
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March 22, 2023
When it comes to carving out time for a golf vacation, getting to your destination on time is crucial.
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March 16, 2023
The 19th-hole debates are part of what makes golf fun. The game's two ruling institutions just gave millions fodder for months.
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March 14, 2023
Stricter test parameters for golf balls will cap distance at 317 yards under new launch conditions.
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March 12, 2023
Golf course news and notes: March, 2023.
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March 6, 2023
Originally a ski brand, Chervo makes small-batch, high-end golfwear.
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February 27, 2023
Summer-long project at Jack Nicklaus-designed Pawleys Plantation Golf & Country Club promises to bring the late-1980s design in line with contemporary golfers' needs.
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February 27, 2023
Rory McIlroy, Hale Irwin and some of the world's best golf instructors are here to take some of the anxiety out of this situation for you.
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February 20, 2023
From massive muni updates to resort refreshes to private club nips and tucks to all-new courses coming online, there's much to look forward to for a golfer venturing to the Sunshine State in 2023.
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February 15, 2023
Golf course news & notes: February, 2023.
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February 15, 2023
Does it merit a place in every player's pocket?
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February 15, 2023
The eight-episode initial run follows a season in the life of a range of PGA Tour stars and journeymen, ultimately telling several stories more than one cohesive narrative.
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February 12, 2023
The ball that has dominated professional tours for more than 20 years continues to serve everyday golfers as well.
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February 6, 2023
The public outcry over the Royal & Ancient's well-intentioned renovation of one of the game's most sacred spots is a reminder of how even though change and modernity are always present, nostalgia and tradition drive golf's appeal.
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January 30, 2023
The industry's early-year get-together roared back to life, with plenty of interesting - and oddball - products and services featured.
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January 25, 2023
A century after hosting it, East Potomac Links' overseers are reviving America's national championship for public golfers.
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January 24, 2023
Glorious weather, laid-back people and diverse perspectives mean ‘America’s Finest City’ teems with golf experiences at every level of seriousness and cost.
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January 11, 2023
Golf course news and notes; January, 2023
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January 10, 2023
The January GolfPass Gear Report shares profiles of new TaylorMade, Callaway and Srixon drivers and woods, Cleveland Golf wedges and more.
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January 9, 2023
From major championship hosts to humble municipal layouts, dozens of existing courses are seeking to become their best selves this year.
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January 4, 2023
Acclaimed architect's first commission in the 'American Home of Golf' will be the resort's first brand-new course in 28 years.
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January 3, 2023
Developers are putting more attention into their golf courses than ever. If you are looking to live within a golf community, you need to learn how to distinguish high-quality from mediocre residential layouts.
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December 27, 2022
A new 'Golden Age' of golf course architecture charges forward with several exciting new courses worldwide.
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December 19, 2022
From the destruction of a golf resort to an our annual 'top 100' list, these articles moved the needle for our discerning readers this year.
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December 19, 2022
I am tremendously fortunate to get to do what I do for a living.
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December 19, 2022
In case you missed them, we share the favorite stories from our writers this year.
