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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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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May 10, 2023
160,000 miles and counting.
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May 9, 2023
Famous layouts and some hidden gems are part of the championship's storied history.
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May 8, 2023
Whether through an organization like First Tee or via your home golf course, there are many ways to get your favorite young golfer excited about the game this summer.
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May 7, 2023
Golf course news & notes: May, 2023.
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May 4, 2023
TPC Craig Ranch's new-look 17th hole is the latest TPC Scottsdale imitator. Is this what professional golf needs?
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May 1, 2023
Take a trip through time by playing some of the country's most historic courses.
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April 26, 2023
Our latest golf fashion and equipment roundup features a sock company with a heartwarming tale, a new putter with a unique look and feel and some summer fashions.
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April 24, 2023
The Golf Course Superintendents Association Of America's (GCSAA) annual Rounds 4 Research auction is underway.
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April 19, 2023
May all your putts roll true.
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April 18, 2023
Rodeo Dunes will sit an hour east of Denver, with 2,000 acres for golf, lodging and more.
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April 13, 2023
List of 6 of America's best golf courses with hotel accommodations on-site.
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April 10, 2023
Golf course news and notes: April, 2023.
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April 10, 2023
Pete Dye's midcentury-modern masterpiece remains relevant against the best golfers in the world and great fun for the rest of us.
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April 10, 2023
We're redefining the meaning of "the most exclusive golf courses." These courses make the likes of Augusta and Pine Valley look downright easy to access.
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April 6, 2023
Mike Bailey is no stranger to Hilton Head Island-Bluffton and ranks his favorite courses to play.
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April 5, 2023
From Nicklaus to Woods to Singh and many in between, these great players have decades of experience and wisdom that can help you play better golf.
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April 3, 2023
Alister MacKenzie, Bobby Jones and many of golf history's greatest figures have shaped America's iconic championship golf course.
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March 29, 2023
The new XXIO Prime driver and XXIO Prime Royal driver offer slower-swinging golfers the promise of speed. Also: spring and summer apparel, nautical accessories and a first-of-its-kind rangefinder.
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March 27, 2023
Doughnut greens with bunkers in the center pop up occasionally, such as the Valero Texas Open at TPC San Antonio. Is this feature good or gimmicky?
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March 22, 2023
When it comes to carving out time for a golf vacation, getting to your destination on time is crucial.
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March 16, 2023
The 19th-hole debates are part of what makes golf fun. The game's two ruling institutions just gave millions fodder for months.
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March 14, 2023
Stricter test parameters for golf balls will cap distance at 317 yards under new launch conditions.
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March 12, 2023
Golf course news and notes: March, 2023.
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March 6, 2023
Originally a ski brand, Chervo makes small-batch, high-end golfwear.
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February 27, 2023
Summer-long project at Jack Nicklaus-designed Pawleys Plantation Golf & Country Club promises to bring the late-1980s design in line with contemporary golfers' needs.
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February 27, 2023
Rory McIlroy, Hale Irwin and some of the world's best golf instructors are here to take some of the anxiety out of this situation for you.
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February 20, 2023
From massive muni updates to resort refreshes to private club nips and tucks to all-new courses coming online, there's much to look forward to for a golfer venturing to the Sunshine State in 2023.
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February 15, 2023
Golf course news & notes: February, 2023.
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February 15, 2023
Does it merit a place in every player's pocket?
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February 15, 2023
The eight-episode initial run follows a season in the life of a range of PGA Tour stars and journeymen, ultimately telling several stories more than one cohesive narrative.
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November 26, 2023
Whether on arrival day, getaway day or a layover, you'll be glad you squeezed in a round at these courses.
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November 26, 2023
From lightning to thunder-punches, disaster can strike on the golf course.
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November 20, 2023
As black-and-white photos of new golf equipment appear on the USGA and R&A equipment lists, we're getting excited about trying out some new clubs for the 2024 season.
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November 15, 2023
From Pebble Beach to Greece, the possibilities for a bucket-list trip span continents.
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November 15, 2023
The streaming giant picked golf as the medium for its foray into live sports. How did it go?
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November 12, 2023
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 8, 2023
Starting in 2024, par-3 courses will be eligible to receive Rating and Slope figures in order to contribute to golfers' handicaps.
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November 8, 2023
Golf course news and notes: November, 2023.
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November 1, 2023
Sensible Weather, which offers optional 'Weather Guarantees' attached to tee times, is entering the golf market through 23 Myrtle Beach-area courses.
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November 1, 2023
A new Myrtle Beach-area course, a revitalized Pinehurst-area club and more notes highlight this month's dispatch.
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October 31, 2023
If you want to hole more putts, you should take the advice of the world's greatest golfers.
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October 26, 2023
Tot Hill Farm, Royal New Kent and Stonehouse help anchor the 'Maverick' late architect among the best of the modern era.
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October 25, 2023
Would you ever play cards on the golf course? This game might change your mind.
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October 17, 2023
It shows how far behind trend the PGA Tour is with regard to mixed men's and women's events.
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October 16, 2023
Texas’ new half-billion-dollar golf megaplex north of Dallas seeks to muscle into the top tier of American golf resorts.
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October 15, 2023
The dynamic duo is having a banner year for course openings in 2023.
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October 11, 2023
The renamed and redesigned links headlines our golf course news & notes for October, 2023.
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October 11, 2023
This most basic of training aids could be the key that unlocks your lowest scores ever.
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October 9, 2023
Tucked into the forests of south Arkansas, this Ken Dye-designed babe-in-the-woods pays homage to great golf courses of the past and sits beside one of America's most underrated small towns.
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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.