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Brandon Tucker
Former Sr. Managing Editor
Brandon Tucker was the Sr. Managing Editor for GolfPass from 2019-2021 and was the founding editor of Golf Advisor in 2014, which he ran until 2020 when Golf Advisor's editorial staff and community golf course reviews became part of GolfPass. Tucker helped drive community engagement to the site in the form of course reviews by everyday golfers and was the creator of Golf Advisor's annual Best-Of lists, later called Golfers' Choice. Prior to Golf Advisor, he was the travel editor for Golf Channel Travel and oversaw the WorldGolf network of golf travel websites. From the time he was part of WorldGolf.com in 2006 until departing GolfPass in 2021, he played golf in over two dozen countries and at over 600 courses around the world. As a youth, Tucker spent his summer on the municipal courses of Ann Arbor Michigan and was a co-captain of the state finalist high school golf team. He may have played everywhere from Pebble Beach to St. Andrews, but Tucker's favorite way to play the game will always be on a fun and welcoming public course in under three hours, and ideally somewhere in his home state of Michigan. Brandon can be found on Twitter at @BrandonTucker and on Instagram at btuck34.
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Golf Advisor Living Correspondent Kira Kazantsev joins Brandon Tucker to discuss how to introduce daughters and young women to the game of golf the right way.
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What's it like bringing a smal child to a PGA Tour event? Brandon Tucker found out the hard (and sticky) way.
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March 19, 2019
Etiquette, rules and policy tips for beginning golfers playing their first-ever round of golf
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It's a rare occasion when the pros are in fact just like us. But there were a few high-profile examples of that at TPC Sawgrass.
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March 4, 2019
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When my wife first agreed to date me, she may not have fully grasped the extent of which golf would be entering her life. And I don't just mean the jostling for space in the spare closet, but how and where we spend our leisure time.
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These public, resort and semi-private courses in the U.S. are undergoing extensive facelifts.
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From new and renovated courses to trends in agronomy and tech, what to look for at your home course or next golf trip.
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December 19, 2018
Managing Editor Brandon Tucker looks back on lessons learned from new and renovated courses plus a visit to St. Andrews in this year in review.
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December 14, 2018
Winter means southwestern U.S. desert golf is in prime time, and there isn't a more prestigious desert golf destination than Scottsdale, thanks to a huge and diverse collection of upscale resort and daily-fee courses to go along with some of the most luxurious spas, hotels and restaurants in the west.
Spring will be here in no time—and our world-class courses, luxury accommodations and fine dining will be waiting! Will you be ready? Plan your 2023 golf outings now!
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December 5, 2018
The shuffling of the major championships resulting in the PGA Championship move to May means that new, publicly-accessible major championship venue is on the way.
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December 3, 2018
We're looking back on the month of November by assessing the top-rated golf courses in the U.S. according to the 7,000-plus reviews submitted by everyday golfers like you.
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November 21, 2018
The Golf Advisor staff shares what they are thankful for in the game this Thanksgiving.
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October 24, 2018
From Pacific Grove to links golf in Scotland, the best affordable golf courses that have world-class ocean or mountain scenery.
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October 5, 2018
Two of the largest and most reputable golf resorts in Texas can be found just west of Austin. But if you want something more low-key, there's a new option for golfers visiting the city check out.
Nestled in the heart of the Colorado Rockies, Red Sky Golf Club’s Tom Fazio and Greg Norman courses are consistently ranked at the top of their class. Both courses feature dramatic mountain views from greens surrounded by aspen forests, wildflower meadows and sage covered hills. Guests at Beaver Creek and Vail Resort’s lodging properties enjoy coveted access to the courses of Red Sky Golf Club.
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These exciting courses off the tee will make you feel like a long-drive champion.
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August 24, 2018
Golf memberships and residential communities are adapting in a big way in the 21st century to attract and accommodate the tastes and finances of the modern family. A recent weekend visit to the Texas Hill Country community of Boot Ranch revealed a development that is certainly onto something.
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August 13, 2018
On these golf courses, the best hole may very well be the first hole. Here is a sampling of the best from Machrihanish to the Plantation Course.
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July 22, 2018
Carnoustie has an infamous reputation but its surrounding links showcase a different blend, full of scenery and value. Brandon Tucker reports on the links around Angus.
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July 20, 2018
If you're a leader of a buddy trip, you're probably on the lookout for destinations to discover alongside your group. Here's an opportunity to scout Kiawah Island Golf Resort in coastal South Carolina.
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July 13, 2018
St. Andrews is one of the most coveted golf destinations in the world, but it can be enjoyed on a budget, too. Brandon Tucker offers value tips to the Home of Golf.
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July 11, 2018
Most of the golf courses in North America established in the 19th century are private, but there are some publics worth being enjoyed.
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July 1, 2018
Idaho is a lesser-known state compared to Colorado but has plenty of must-play courses. Brandon Tucker offers five favorites from Coeur D'Alene to the Tetons.
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June 29, 2018
Timing is everything, and that goes for golf vacations, too. Brandon Tucker offers a view times to use caution when planning a buddies trip.
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June 27, 2018
With the Quicken Loans National leaving D.C. in 2019, we look at some of the most underachieving public golf cities in the country.
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June 20, 2018
In celebration of the summer solstice, here are some little tips to keep in mind if you want to play as much golf as possible in one day.
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June 20, 2018
Golf in Alaska is remote and one-of-a-kind. One of our Local Golf Advisors recently made the trip to Anchorage to play two of the top courses.
