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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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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Dan Hixson discusses new Callahan Ridge Golf Course

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22 new golf courses opening in 2021

Original work by Tom Doak, Gil Hanse and several other up-and-coming architects will debut soon.

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In spite of COVID, competitive golf hit its stride in 2020

Golf’s resurgence can be seen in the success of grassroots competitive events.

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Where to watch golf films and TV series on major streaming services

Netflix, Amazon Prime, and Hulu each have titles for golfers.

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The joy of discovery is a precious and Cool Golf Thing

Compelling golf is just around the corner.

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Want to name two golf courses and win $10,000? Now's your chance.

Golf course news and notes: December, 2020.

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This new professional golf concept is a Cool Golf Thing

You don't need to be a pro to go pro.

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Sheep Ranch: #1, #17

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Checking in on 2020's brand-new and renovated golf courses

Some courses are right on schedule; others have been set back by the COVID-19 pandemic.

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This green-contour heat map is a Cool Golf Thing

Them's the breaks.

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Why there has never been a better time to customize your golf clubs

Avid golfers who purchase blindly could waste hundreds or thousands of dollars on ill-fitting golf clubs.

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This unexpected public appearance will be a Cool Golf Thing

Here comes the next generation.

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Trip tips: Sea Island and coastal Georgia's Golden Isles

PGA Tour players enjoy it so much that several of them call it home. You owe it to yourself to pop by for a visit.

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Cabot Pacific will add a new outpost to a growing golf resort brand in 2023

Golf course news and notes: November, 2020.

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The Masters - Final Round

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Your most embarrassing on-course blowup

It happened to Tiger Woods on Sunday at the Masters, so you should feel no shame about your own competitive mishaps.

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Masters Week: 27 private and public golf courses you can play in and around Augusta

Classic, mid-century and modern courses offer variety for visitors.

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‘Eavesdropping’ on the best is a Cool Golf Thing

Listen in and learn.

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My 5 favorite Masters final rounds

Tiger and Phil feature (obviously), but are their performances #1?

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The sanctuary of the driving range is a Cool Golf Thing

Rough day? Nothing a small bucket can't fix.

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This architect's video manifesto is a Cool Golf Thing

A new presidency begins with a strong statement.

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5 ways Bermuda stands out among island golf destinations

It's a small island with a big personality and some of the best golf scenery in the world.

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This sternly-worded sprinkler head is a Cool Golf Thing

Sometimes it doesn't matter how far you are from the green.

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The golf course is a valuable 'third place,' now more than ever

A year of busted routines offers the opportunity to appreciate the game in new ways.

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Benton Harbor's comeback appeal

A religious commune, environmental cleanup and American manufacturing all play their roles in the past and future of this destination.

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Finally getting started is a Cool Golf Thing

Time to uncover another great municipal golf course.

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Famous Seth Raynor design reopens after complete restoration

Golf course news and notes: October, 2020.

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Waiting out the market is a Cool Golf Thing

Someone's about to move into a house built for Jack.

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What golf club membership is right for you?

There are all sorts of ways to enjoy the privileges of membership at a golf course, from the muni punch card to private club ownership.

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Cool Golf Things, Limited Edition: This hat clip/ball marker combo symbolizes golf's latest fashion trend

Armed with creative marketing and distribution tactics, brands like SNAPS challenge golf's commercial traditions.

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Brand-new greens keep Streamsong on the cutting edge

Original Red and Blue courses become the first to pilot Mach 1, a new strain of Bermuda turf.

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Playing the long (read: eternal) game is a Cool Golf Thing

Katharine Hepburn was, and will always be, a golfer.

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Reactions: Bryson DeChambeau and the future of pro golf

The 2020 U.S. Open champion's style of play has golfers sounding off.

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2020 U.S. Open: This is not your father's game (or even yours) anymore

Bryson DeChambeau's victory puts golf at a crossroads.

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One-ball brutality is a Cool Golf Thing

You don't need to lose a ball to lose a stroke.

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Golf history buffs should be aware of these hallowed grounds.

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The King’s swing was a Cool Golf Thing

Often imitated, never duplicated.

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Direct-to-consumer golf products guide: golf clubs

Cutting out the middleman can save you a bundle on your next set of sticks.

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Playing the US Open host course a month after the tournament is a Cool Golf Thing

Tee it up for a great cause at Winged Foot and other great clubs.

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This local tournament course rota is a Cool Golf Thing

Behold, the 'City Am' done up big.

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Direct-to-consumer golf products guide: golf balls

Tour-quality ammo can be had for a lot less than name-brand.

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This upcoming tournament on a historic, diminutive course is a Cool Golf Thing

It's modest but mighty.

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Breaking Our Bad Habits

Golf Advisor staff members admit their bad habits to show how a new instruction series by Martin Hall can help break yours.

By Brandon Tucker, Jason Scott Deegan, Tim Gavrich

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18 at TPC Boston: from penal to strategic golf course architecture

Gil Hanse's 2007 redesign of a FedEx Cup Playoffs site was a significant improvement.

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Why Edinburgh is another 'Home of Golf'

Two of the world's oldest golf clubs owe their existence to a modest, beloved piece of city linksland.

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This seven-note musical theme is a Cool Golf Thing

A favorite earworm returns.

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Golf rangefinders: a buyer's guide

Initially dismissed as unnecessary, these gadgets are standard equipment for golfers of all stripes, from elite amateurs and pros down to casual hobbyists.

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There should be more future major championships at municipal golf courses, not fewer

After a great run of championships at accessible facilities, why are none scheduled from 2022 on?

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