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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October 2, 2023
The thrill and agony of shared victory and defeat need not be reserved for the best players in the world.
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September 24, 2023
New equipment and fashion - plus a handy tool for fall golf - highlight this month's report.
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September 24, 2023
Tim Gavrich and Jason Scott Deegan go point/counterpoint over whether retaining the cup is a satisfying result.
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September 22, 2023
The 2023 Ryder Cup site seeks to infuse a bit of 'La Dolce Vita' into golf's premier team competition.
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September 21, 2023
The world-class instructor has devised several ingenious solutions to the issues that plague millions of golfers.
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September 20, 2023
The first Solheim Cup in Andalucia comes 26 years after the 1997 Ryder Cup at Valderrama put the Costa del Sol region on the map to global traveling golfers.
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September 18, 2023
We previewed the inventive 19-holer, which has begun taking tee times for Dec. 1, 2023 and beyond
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September 13, 2023
Nearly a quarter-century later, it endures.
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September 11, 2023
Golf course news and notes; September, 2023.
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September 6, 2023
Golf course logos come in a huge variety of styles, making hats, shirts and other accessories from pro shops very collectible. What are your favorite logos?
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September 4, 2023
Golfers who love to walk should choose their footwear carefully.
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August 31, 2023
From a pre-shot routine to where you position your golf cart, there are many ways to save seconds and minutes, making a round of golf more enjoyable for everyone.
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August 30, 2023
Get to know every hole at the Home of Golf, the mother of golf courses around the world.
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August 29, 2023
Golf course architecture is an art form, but rigid notions surrounding the concept of par can hold it back.
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August 28, 2023
We test a new golf glove, an indoor putting green, a golf polo and more.
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August 27, 2023
The more it feels like rummaging through Grandma's closet, the better.
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August 22, 2023
From low, penetrating tee shots to bump-and-runs and the famous 'stinger,' here are the best ways to flight the ball down and save shots.
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August 21, 2023
One of the East Coast’s best summer vacation spots is an ever-improving haven for golfers.
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August 20, 2023
Golf course news & notes: August, 2023.
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August 14, 2023
The Nest at Sandhill Crane Golf Club debuted August 9 as another strong golf option in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla.
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August 7, 2023
Golfers can mix and match The Highlands at Harbor Springs, Boyne Mountain and the Inn at Bay Harbor for an enjoyable retreat in one of America's summer golf capitals.
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July 31, 2023
Arnold Palmer, Jack Nicklaus and many more all-time great golfers have contributed to the landmark golf instruction series over 13 seasons.
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July 27, 2023
By publicly opposing efforts to moderate the distance the golf ball travels, the sport of golf threatens to critically injure the game of golf.
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July 27, 2023
It's okay to hunt for bargains in most cases, but budgeting a little more for these types of products will benefit your golf life in a big way.
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July 27, 2023
Even with two of us winning on the same day on the PGA Tour, limited availability of golf clubs from major manufacturers still makes it tough to be a southpaw.
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July 24, 2023
Slim "Sunday" bags and lightweight stand bags present several options.
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July 24, 2023
Let Patrick Rodgers' unfortunate Barracuda Championship finish inspire you.
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July 24, 2023
From the proper place (and placement) of bunkers to golf's increasingly global embrace, here's what stood out from Brian Harman's dominating performance.
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July 19, 2023
Golf's biggest team event will help shine a light on a country with a growing appetite for golf.
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July 19, 2023
New polos, a snazzy cart speaker and more comprise the golf products we've got our eye on this month.
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July 19, 2023
A feature that is normally a sign of architectural weakness gets a full pass this week.
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July 14, 2023
A dramatic, brand-new penultimate hole, super-sized finisher and subtler changes have Hoylake ready to welcome golf's best back for the first time in nine years.
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July 12, 2023
Three muscular golf courses, fun accommodations and an all-time-great bartender help make this longtime PGA Tour host club a worthy Midwest destination.
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July 10, 2023
Save hundreds by stocking up on the most deeply-discounted golf clubs, apparel and accessories during Amazon's annual two-day event.
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July 5, 2023
Golf course news and notes: July, 2023.
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June 30, 2023
Beyond the top 25 walking courses in America, we offer 75 other great walkable, publicly-accessible golf courses from affordable munis to high-end resort courses.
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June 30, 2023
Our Top 100 walking courses in America culminates with our top 25, an illustrious group among the country's most coveted, public tee times.
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June 26, 2023
It's arguably the most common swing flaw in golf, affecting millions. If you're one of them, get ready to hit it farther and straighter than ever.
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June 25, 2023
A new PING fairway wood, Therabody muscle-relaxing sleeves, Beckett Simonon shoes and Ashworth apparel highlight the June 2023 GolfPass Gear Report.
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June 21, 2023
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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June 21, 2023
From 18th-century taverns to a trip through golf's modern era, there's a great deal to mark the passage of time.
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June 19, 2023
L.A.C.C.'s North Course provided an interesting counterpoint to the typical setting for golf’s national championship. Here’s what stood out, what worked and what didn’t.
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June 19, 2023
Despite its modest length, this stalwart PGA Tour venue defends itself well against the world's best golfers while remaining fun for the rest of us.
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June 13, 2023
PGA National Resort in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla. used to be a stiff, corporate-feeling retreat. But in the wake of $100 million in renovations, it's now not only for large groups but couples and families as well.
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June 13, 2023
Golf course news and notes: June, 2023.
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May 31, 2023
Municipal golf courses are receiving major upgrades, improving the quality of golf life for thousands across the United States.
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May 29, 2023
Take your golf apparel in any direction this summer.
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May 25, 2023
Prime golf season means the cabbage is thick. Here's how to cut through it and shoot lower scores, courtesy of Rory McIlroy, Rickie Fowler and more.
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May 21, 2023
Gil Hanse & Jim Wagner have brought an upscale, publicly-owned golf experience to South Florida.
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May 12, 2023
A restoration of one of the sternest tests of golf by Donald Ross is ready to examine the best golfers in the world.
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July 24, 2023
Let Patrick Rodgers' unfortunate Barracuda Championship finish inspire you.
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July 24, 2023
From the proper place (and placement) of bunkers to golf's increasingly global embrace, here's what stood out from Brian Harman's dominating performance.
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July 19, 2023
Golf's biggest team event will help shine a light on a country with a growing appetite for golf.
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July 19, 2023
New polos, a snazzy cart speaker and more comprise the golf products we've got our eye on this month.
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July 19, 2023
A feature that is normally a sign of architectural weakness gets a full pass this week.
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July 14, 2023
A dramatic, brand-new penultimate hole, super-sized finisher and subtler changes have Hoylake ready to welcome golf's best back for the first time in nine years.
7 Min Read
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July 12, 2023
Three muscular golf courses, fun accommodations and an all-time-great bartender help make this longtime PGA Tour host club a worthy Midwest destination.
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July 10, 2023
Save hundreds by stocking up on the most deeply-discounted golf clubs, apparel and accessories during Amazon's annual two-day event.
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July 5, 2023
Golf course news and notes: July, 2023.
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June 30, 2023
Beyond the top 25 walking courses in America, we offer 75 other great walkable, publicly-accessible golf courses from affordable munis to high-end resort courses.
15 Min Read
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June 30, 2023
Our Top 100 walking courses in America culminates with our top 25, an illustrious group among the country's most coveted, public tee times.
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June 26, 2023
It's arguably the most common swing flaw in golf, affecting millions. If you're one of them, get ready to hit it farther and straighter than ever.
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June 25, 2023
A new PING fairway wood, Therabody muscle-relaxing sleeves, Beckett Simonon shoes and Ashworth apparel highlight the June 2023 GolfPass Gear Report.
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June 21, 2023
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.
8 Min Read
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June 21, 2023
From 18th-century taverns to a trip through golf's modern era, there's a great deal to mark the passage of time.
5 Min Read
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June 19, 2023
L.A.C.C.'s North Course provided an interesting counterpoint to the typical setting for golf’s national championship. Here’s what stood out, what worked and what didn’t.
9 Min Read
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June 19, 2023
Despite its modest length, this stalwart PGA Tour venue defends itself well against the world's best golfers while remaining fun for the rest of us.
7 Min Read
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June 13, 2023
PGA National Resort in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla. used to be a stiff, corporate-feeling retreat. But in the wake of $100 million in renovations, it's now not only for large groups but couples and families as well.
4 Min Read
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June 13, 2023
Golf course news and notes: June, 2023.
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May 31, 2023
Municipal golf courses are receiving major upgrades, improving the quality of golf life for thousands across the United States.
3 Min Read
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May 29, 2023
Take your golf apparel in any direction this summer.
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May 25, 2023
Prime golf season means the cabbage is thick. Here's how to cut through it and shoot lower scores, courtesy of Rory McIlroy, Rickie Fowler and more.
6 Min Read
![Tim Gavrich]()
May 21, 2023
Gil Hanse & Jim Wagner have brought an upscale, publicly-owned golf experience to South Florida.
8 Min Read
![Tim Gavrich]()
May 12, 2023
A restoration of one of the sternest tests of golf by Donald Ross is ready to examine the best golfers in the world.
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May 10, 2023
160,000 miles and counting.