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Tim Gavrich
Senior Writer
Tim Gavrich is GolfPass' Senior Writer. 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 native New Englander. Follow him on Twitter @TimGavrich and on Instagram @TimGavrich.
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September 30, 2026
Golf course news and notes: September, 2026.
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September 29, 2026
From a quirky 9-holer to a lakeside hidden gem, golf keeps giving generously across a busy 2026.
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September 28, 2026
An emotional week of competition and camaraderie affirms the anchoring power of 'The Golf Capital of the World.'
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September 22, 2026
Not all hazards are sandy or wet.
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September 21, 2026
The native of Pennsylvania's Lehigh Valley discusses his golf journey, what it means to succeed a legend like Martin Hall, his favorite sports team and more.
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September 18, 2026
One of Chicago's best-known championship tests has a fresh look for its latest big tournament.
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September 15, 2026
Tall pines, deep ravines and sandy soil make for another impressive nouveau-resort golf course.
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September 14, 2026
We round up the offerings from well-established and lesser-known brands, plus some other assorted golf products to put on your wishlist.
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September 14, 2026
The global golf resort and real estate developer returns to its roots with its latest project.
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September 8, 2026
A first visit to Sin City as an adult whetted my appetite for future returns.
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September 8, 2026
Women's golf's premier international competition visits the Netherlands for the first time.
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September 4, 2026
There is nothing like competitive pressure and searing sunshine to expose the strengths and weaknesses of one’s golf game.
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August 31, 2026
One of southwest Ireland's greatest links adds to a century-long competitive pedigree.
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August 31, 2026
With due respect to every roving major championship, the Walker Cup's list of past and future host golf courses is the best in the game.
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August 31, 2026
A significant warming cycle of equatorial waters is likely to cause wild and potentially dangerous weather events.
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August 25, 2026
The 9th at Stonebridge Golf Club in northern Georgia is scenic and interesting.
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August 25, 2026
Public golf courses in Virginia and Indiana recently took to social media to air out their frustrations over golfers breaking the rules.
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August 18, 2026
I'm getting ready to travel to Las Vegas with some confidence. That's never ended poorly for anybody, right?
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August 18, 2026
With its Andrew Green-led 'restovation' maturing, the FedEx Cup finale host is ready to test the PGA Tour's 30 best once again.
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August 17, 2026
A three-week August run in brutally hot, humid cities is hardly the best way to cap off a season in professional golf.
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August 10, 2026
Take advantage of cool weather and prime golf course conditions in these destinations.
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August 7, 2026
As part of the lead-up to the new season, a nervy three-way battle for the chance to play in the PGA Tour's Good Good Championship unfolds at Horseshoe Bay Resort.
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August 5, 2026
An amusing first 18 holes will soon be joined by a new Tiger Woods-designed golf course and much more at this private club with stay-and-play opportunities.
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July 29, 2026
Wondering if American golf courses should require golfers obtain licenses, like several European countries do, resulted in passionate, divided responses.
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July 28, 2026
Beautiful summer and fall scenery with scenic drives between enjoyable courses are a great use of your precious golf trip time.
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July 22, 2026
Omni's collection of hotels and resorts is well worth targeting for golf buddy groups.
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July 20, 2026
The first hole at Green Woods Country Club in western Connecticut is a perfect introduction to a quirky old 9-holer.
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July 16, 2026
Netflix's new 10-episode comedy series attempts to turn the SNL star alum into golf's version of Kenny Powers, with mixed results.
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July 9, 2026
One of the most popular Open rota venues will see the Claret Jug lifted for the 11th time this week.
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July 9, 2026
Golf course news and notes: July, 2026.