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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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August 28, 2017
Recent reports about millennial participation present polarizing pictures of what the next generation's enthusiasm for golf truly is.
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August 23, 2017
Here are ten of my favorite big cities in the U.S. to combine both one-of-a-kind urban experiences (or perhaps a bachelor or bachelorette party) with some great golf in the morning -- that is if you can get out of bed.
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One of the most famous resorts in San Diego is Omni La Costa, which features 36 holes formerly host to the PGA Tour, spa and wellness options.
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We looked at your ratings and reviews of golf courses in and around the Carolina Sandhills to determine what month is the best for a golf vacation.
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Brandon Tucker shares his ten best value golf destinations, where you can find great golf on a budget, from Myrtle Beach to San Diego.
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View the top-rated courses of the month from coast-to-coast according to golfer ratings and reviews.
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July 26, 2017
Brandon Tucker attended his first British Open and found the differences between U.S. venues and here to be stark.
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July 23, 2017
Brandon Tucker attended The Open Championship at Royal Birkdale and visited several of Southport's historic "links along the line."
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Golf in the Niagara Falls area dates back to 1875. Coupled with a design by Canada's Stanley Thompson, plus modern championship layouts, it's one of Canada's best destinations.
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Well regarded as one of the best resort courses designed by Robert Trent Jones Sr., the Gold Course at Golden Horseshoe is better than ever after a 2017 restoration by Rees Jones.
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We looked at your reviews from April to June to find the ten best courses based on golfer ratings. Also, view the ten most active reviewers on Golf Advisor.
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June 30, 2017
There are nearly 200 golf courses operated by the Department of Defense's armed forces, and many of them deliver an unique and exemplary golf experience for civilians. Here are ten of the most popular.
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Military-operated golf courses around the world provide a unique experience with great value. Here is what you need to know.
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The United States Department of Defense operates nearly 160 golf facilities around the world. From Hawaii to Washington D.C., here are some of the best worth playing in the U.S.
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June 19, 2017
Michigan's Mackinac Island, famous for its car-free streets and historic Grand Hotel, also has an unsung but plenty unique 27 holes of golf. So bring your clubs, writes Brandon Tucker.
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June 19, 2017
We looked at your ratings and reviews of each state's golf courses to find out which have the happiest, and least happiest, golfers.
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June 15, 2017
We asked our Local Golf Advisor from Central California, Tate Alt, about what it's like to be a golfer in Central California, lesser-trafficked and provides great value than other state hotspots.
Renewed Golf Gets Rave Reviews! Come Play at Saddlebrook's two Arnold Palmer signature 18-hole golf courses and enjoy deluxe accommodations, award-winning dining, and much more!
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June 7, 2017
On Brandon Tucker's most recent trip, he discovered Ship Sticks is a valuable tool to help lighten the load traveling through airports with his family.
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June 6, 2017
Is your pace of play too slow? Frankly, every golf could improve to some degree. Here are 18 common mistakes golfers make that can slow up the golf course.
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June 2, 2017
We looked at your ratings and reviews throughout the month to determine the top ten courses coast-to-coast.
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May 16, 2017
The architects of 2017 U.S. Open host Erin Hills, we looked at our ratings and reviews to see which Michael Hurdzan and Dana Fry golf course designs are the best.
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We asked our Atlanta Local Golf Advisor for their best courses, restaurants and bars around the Atlanta area.
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May 4, 2017
Brandon Tucker visited the French Lick Resort in Indiana for the centennial celebration of the Donald Ross Course. This famed Midwest getaway has a long history of doing things big.
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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May 1, 2017
Golf Advisor's monthly Power Rankings looks at your ratings and reviews for the month of April to see which golf courses fared the best. View the top ten, from Arizona to Florida.
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April 21, 2017
Here's your chance to play some exclusive private clubs, or save big at a course near you, while investing in the sustainability of golf.
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April 19, 2017
With the long-awaited opening of City Park's new Bayou Oaks Course, New Orleans offers enough great golf for a long weekend. Brandon Tucker soaked in all things NOLA in this latest trip report.
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April 18, 2017
Brandon Tucker visited four of the most prestigious golf clubs in Texas this spring. See how Trinity Forest, Austin Country Club, Bluejack National and Escondido stack up.
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April 17, 2017
Golfers who will be in town for Jazz Fest or the Zurich Classic of New Orleans (April 24-30) will now have the opportunity to play a brand-new course just minutes from the French Quarter.
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You don't need to pay the big bucks for Trackman. Portable launch monitors have come a long way in recent years. From $350-2,500, here are some options for your own game.
