Tim Gavrich

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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U.S. Open - Final Round
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Why Torrey Pines is good enough for another U.S. Open
Golf course news and notes: June, 2021.
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U.S. Open - Round One
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Fog is a Cool Golf Thing
The air of mysticism adds to a round.
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U.S. Open - Preview Day 2
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The new ‘Open Doctor’ is in
Gil Hanse will supplant Rees Jones as the main molder of golf’s prestigious championship courses.
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U.S. Open - Preview Day 1
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The 'Munaissance' in 2021
Local golf continues to benefit from community reinvestment and industry tailwinds.
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The growth of Youth On Course
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Helping kids play is a Cool Golf Thing
Youth on Course continues to grow. We at GolfPass are happy to support it.
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2021 PGA Championship
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Punch Shots: Where the Ocean Course at Kiawah Island ranks among major venues following thrilling 2021 PGA Championship
The Ocean Course's second PGA Championship was one for the ages. Our staff reacts to the epic major and debates the Pete Dye design's merits against other major venues.
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PGA Championship - Final Round
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Why golfers should be allowed to ground their clubs in the sand
Could the Ocean Course’s lack of formal bunkers be a model for all golf courses?
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PGA Championship - Preview Day 3
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Padraig Harrington's thoughtful, unassuming tournament dispatches are a Cool Golf Thing
Intelligence doesn't need to be worn on a sleeve.
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Get to know comedian James Davis, host of Golf Road Trippin'
The premiere episode of Golf Road Trippin' is now streaming on GolfPass.
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PGA Championship - Preview Day 1
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16 PGA Championship courses you can play
Famous layouts and some hidden gems are part of the championship's storied history.
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Golf Course Designer Arthur Hills
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Arthur Hills, famed modern golf course architect, dead at 91
Golf course news and notes: May, 2021.
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144th Open Championship - Champion Golfers' Challenge
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Tom Weiskopf's 'tremendous life' is a Cool Golf Thing
The major champion and course architect is an Everygolfer's hero.
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The Walker Cup - Day 2
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Why the Walker Cup was the most compelling televised golf of 2021
A phenomenal host course and fun format add up to the most entertaining viewing experience of the year.
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Boiling Springs GC
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Being a course completist is a Cool Golf Thing
There are a lot of golf courses out there. Why not play as many as humanly possible?
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Seminole Golf Club hole 18
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Seminole Golf Club: hole-by-hole 2021 Walker Cup host course preview
Get to know this storied South Florida golf club, host of the 48th Walker Cup Matches.
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Old Works
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Locally-sourced sand is a Cool Golf Thing
A sense of place is better than imitating the untouchable.
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Joe Biden Sworn In As 46th President Of The United States At U.S. Capitol Inauguration Ceremony
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Direct-to-consumer golf products guide: golf apparel
Want to look good on the golf course? There are plenty of ways to go beyond the pro shop or your nearest outlet store.
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Limpopo Championship - Previews
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This flightless avian gallery is a Cool Golf Thing
You never know who might be watching you play golf.
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Unburied: Florida's Treasure Coast offers a distinctive list of golf possibilities
From Vero Beach down through Stuart, several worthy golf courses and a slower pace await.
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Two-person team golf tournaments heighten the experience at several top resorts and destinations
Playing an awesome golf course is great. Playing it in competition with a friend by your side is even better.
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State Supreme Court mulls the future of a golf course built around rare Native American earthworks
Golf course news and notes: April, 2021.
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Amherst CC
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This bizarre course description is a Cool Golf Thing
The game does not have to be that serious. It's nice when courses understand that.
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15 notable golf course renovations to be unveiled in 2021
Talented architects are breathing new life into these layouts.
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This unorthodox suggested tee area is a Cool Golf Thing
Free-form golf opens up all sorts of possibilities.
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International Golf Club & Resort - Pines G.C. - 16th
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This upcoming Coore & Crenshaw golf course renovation could herald an architecture-based golf rollback
Redesigning the Pines Course at The International Golf Club will strip it of a long-held distinction.
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Olympic Club - clubhouse
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Supporting a worthy cause by playing world-class golf courses is a Cool Golf Thing
Golf gives back yet again.
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These 6 golf apparel and other product discoveries continue to impress
From socks to CBD, these items have held up over time.
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Ask Golf Advisor: Why do courses aerate their greens?
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This respectful bit of course communication is a Cool Golf Thing
Bad news for golfers, delivered expertly.
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160-year-old club adds Gary Player-designed golf course to its portfolio
Golf course news and notes: March, 2021.
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1999 US Open - Final Round
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This iconic tournament trinket, up for bid, is a Cool Golf Thing
Own a piece of bittersweet golf history.
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THE PLAYERS Championship - Previews
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Pete Dye's legacy lives on in his championship courses
Especially in 2021, the best golfers in the world are treated to a trip through one of modern golf's most significant careers.
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4 reasons why golfers should never get relief from divots
There is no need to compromise one of golf's bedrock principles because of a tiny spot of bad luck.
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Resorts and destinations tempt golfers with "workcation" offers
From boutique hotels to entire country governments, travel-reliant locales are eager to give visitors a change of scenery.
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Tilting at flagsticks is a Cool Golf Thing
Johnny Football becomes Johnny Golf?
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PLAYERS Stadium at TPC Sawgrass - No. 16
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Ask GolfPass: Which coast of Florida has better golf, Gulf or Atlantic?
A member is looking to narrow down which destination to visit for a golf trip to the Sunshine State.
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This woodsy fragrance is a Cool Golf Thing
Smells like birdies.
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NHL Outdoors At Lake Tahoe - Rink Build Out
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This temporary hockey venue is a Cool Golf Thing
Fairways are for more than golf.
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CME Group Tour Championship - Round Two
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New USGA CEO Mike Whan could usher in a new era for golf's most visible governing body
The former LPGA commissioner brings enthusiasm and a fresh perspective to the 126-year-old organization.
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SentryWorld lands the 2023 U.S. Senior Open, another triumph for Wisconsin golf
Golf course news and notes: February, 2021.
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AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am - Round Two
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Green on blue is a Cool Golf Thing
Golf is at home by the sea.
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U.S. Open - Final Round
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Special Edition: Taking a stand on reining in golf equipment is a Cool Golf Thing
Recent USGA and R&A announcements on golf equipment regulations augur well for the long-term health of the game.
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Devan Bonebrake, Lake Nona, Orlando, Golf
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Use the 4 main types of golf practice to improve your game
Simply swatting a bunch of balls can be frustrating and even counter-productive.
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Farmers Insurance Open - Final Round
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3 basic rulings every golfer (especially professionals) should know
Patrick Reed's and other Rules of Golf run-ins are a reminder to brush up.
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Keeping everyone informed is a Cool Golf Thing
Communicate, communicate, communicate.
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12 notable golf courses hosting 2021 U.S. Open qualifying
From exclusive private clubs to community-centric munis, a wonderful mix of courses will serve as stops en route to "The People's Championship."
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This quirky chess set is a Cool Golf Thing
It's a tribute fit for a former king of the professional game.
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Direct-to-consumer golf products guide: golf bags
E-commerce and social media-driven brands offer swank alternatives to the mainstream.
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Lido shuffle: long-lost pre-WWII golf course will be revived beside Wisconsin resort
When open, Lido was considered one of the world's greatest courses. Now, Mike Keiser's sons and Tom Doak are rebuilding it next to their Sand Valley Golf Resort property.
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Callaway's new Odyssey White Hot OG putter line is a Cool Golf Thing
Let's putt like it's 2000.
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3 suggestions for 2022 PGA Championship host golf courses
Golf course news and notes: January, 2021.
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Save big on golf gear this year.
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From discounts on golf balls to training aids, these products should delight any golf-loving dad this year.
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Cool Golf Thing: Celebrating Old Tom Morris
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A hole-by-hole tour of Torrey Pines South, the 2021 U.S. Open host
Torrey Pines gets its first major since the epic playoff won by Tiger Woods in 2008.
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Outstanding, major championship-worthy municipal courses paired with lavish resorts make San Diego a legendary SoCal getaway.
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The surreal, extraordinary, infamous week in golf
Redemption, heartbreak, cicadas, whiffs, Tomfoolery: it was all on display over a wild week in early June.
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Summer reading: Check out these new golf books for 2021
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Secrets of Golf Travel: June 2021
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