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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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December 3, 2025
Looking back on nearly seven years of short essays about odds, ends and fun thoughts around this great game.
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December 1, 2025
Putters with alternative balance points have found their way into the bags of dozens of tour pros and thousands of everyday golfers in recent years. Do they represent a legitimate technological leap forward or a rolling fad?
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November 24, 2025
New drivers from TaylorMade and PING have appeared on the USGA Conforming list and in touring pros' bags, while some other late-2025 releases are starting to catch golfers' attention.
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November 19, 2025
With his first new build and a comprehensive renovation of an existing course, plus more on the horizon, the 16-time PGA Tour winner and 2003 U.S. Open champion seeks to carve out his own space in golf’s latest boom.
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November 18, 2025
World-renowned instructor Martin Chuck and fitness guru Don Saladino's at-home drills and golf fitness exercises will get your game in shape.
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November 12, 2025
Hard-won, kid-approved.
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November 12, 2025
Golf course news and notes: November, 2025.
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November 9, 2025
Deep division among the online golf commentariat speaks to a greater lack of consensus over golf etiquette.
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November 9, 2025
Rounds at tough-to-access private clubs, luxury travel experiences and more are on offer, all for a good cause.
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November 6, 2025
Premium creature comforts and concierge-level services are on the rise at high-end resort and private golf courses. Is it additive or distracting from the overall experience?
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November 3, 2025
The lead-up to the biggest economic downturn since the Great Depression gave rise to increasingly impressive - even ostentatious - courses, until the bubble popped.
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October 30, 2025
The Old Course at St. Andrews and Augusta National have become battlegrounds between golf's governing bodies and equipment manufacturers.
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October 24, 2025
Dream Golf's second full-service golf resort is full of interesting courses that inspire varied allegiances.
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October 1, 2025
Recent years' new golf courses in real estate developments have delivered some improvements for visitors and future residents.
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October 1, 2025
All charity outings should aspire to be as fun and well-run as Foursomes for Fatherhood, an annual tournament to benefit Hartford's Village for Families & Children.
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September 28, 2025
The Americans showed guts during a Sunday comeback attempt before falling to Europe.
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September 25, 2025
Several states have invested in including golf alongside other recreation for residents and visitors. The result is some of the best-value golf in the country.
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September 24, 2025
The biennial match-play throwdown has a strong track record of visiting expensive but often publicly-accessible courses.
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September 23, 2025
Who better to make you a better golfer than those who have gotten it done on the most pressure-packed of stages?
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September 20, 2025
The inaugural Content Cup, held at 1983 Ryder Cup site PGA National in Florida, was a reminder of the joy of team match play.
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September 19, 2025
The original outpost of the modern golf 'Munaissance' is an epic ode to public golf.
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September 17, 2025
With Kapalua's Plantation Course off the table, we debate the best options to host the PGA Tour's season-opening event.
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September 16, 2025
Golf course news and notes: September, 2025.
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September 14, 2025
A supposedly fun thing I'll absolutely do again.
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September 10, 2025
There are many ways to experience the world through golf. Which one speaks most to you?
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September 9, 2025
In 2025, September 9 is the 'official' day, but golfers need to make greenkeepers' lives easier every day.
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September 7, 2025
Is your home state known for the hospitality of its golf courses?
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September 3, 2025
The annual week-long party brings upwards of 3,000 golfers to one of America's great destinations, all vying for the title of World Champion.
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August 23, 2025
The rising-star instructor's ability to simplify complex swing conundrums has won her legions of fans and helped her improve the game of countless golfers.
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August 21, 2025
The Commons, a 12-hole course laid out by Jim Craig, is a key part of Sand Valley's ongoing expansion plans.
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August 16, 2025
Visiting golfers should always remember to be good guests, not just at private clubs, but everywhere.
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August 16, 2025
Refreshed by architect Andrew Green, the FedEx Cup finale host is ready to test the PGA Tour's 30 best.
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August 13, 2025
From South Carolina's four Lowcountry counties down as far as northeast Florida, golf between live oaks and salt marshes is a treat.
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August 13, 2025
Can't we take a break from medal play?
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August 11, 2025
Products and techniques come together to make scorching rounds comfortable.
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August 10, 2025
Golf course news and notes: August, 2025.
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August 6, 2025
These facilities each offer at least four different golf courses to play.
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July 30, 2025
Recent hot takes belie an intolerance that runs against golf's spirit of camaraderie.
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July 26, 2025
Situated in upstate New York, Storm King Golf Club is about far more than birdies and bogeys.
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July 26, 2025
Adam Sandler, endless celebs and pro golfers provide enough laughs and callbacks to keep viewers happy.
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July 23, 2025
We introduce new grips, a putting aid and more in this month's report.
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July 23, 2025
From a deep-dive with Scheffler and coach Randy Smith to detailed analysis of his golf swing, GolfPass' world-class instructors can help you play your best by learning from the four-time major champion.
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July 20, 2025
Scottie and Rory steal the show, ratifying Royal Portrush and a look ahead to 2026.
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July 16, 2025
Golf course news and notes: July, 2025.
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July 11, 2025
The world-class Northern Irish links is ready to host its second Open Championship in six years.
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July 6, 2025
The recent return of a feared favorite course and a recent property sale point to a potential resurgence in the mountains north of New York City.
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July 2, 2025
Amazon's annual mega-sale - expanded to four days this year - includes deals on golf clubs, apparel and other products.
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July 1, 2025
Resort owner Johnny Morris’ and his son J.P.’s showmanship is on full display at a new par-3 course at one of America’s most exciting golf resorts.
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June 30, 2025
Artificial intelligence's constant push into contemporary life includes widespread adoption by golf companies from manufacturers to instruction and beyond.