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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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March 26, 2025
A golf ball brand revival continues, new threads arrive and we review a putter with game-changing aspirations.
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March 23, 2025
As she debuts her new GolfPass series "Glam Golf," take a look at some of her most important advice for golfers.
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March 20, 2025
You still need to practice your stroke, but putters from these companies could make the pursuit of better putting a lot more fun.
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March 18, 2025
Golf course news and notes: March, 2025.
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March 17, 2025
The longtime PGA Tour host is a rigorous test that resists stereotypes of Florida golf.
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March 17, 2025
From traditional offerings by well-known brands to some niche and small-batch options, consider this your ultimate golf shoe guide.
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March 11, 2025
The PLAYERS Stadium Course's final trio has something that most golf courses do not.
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March 10, 2025
Sunbelt meccas like Florida and Texas and even some less-expected places are seeing new courses sprout up.
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March 5, 2025
The trend towards short-form golf has hit the Sunshine State hard, to golfers' great benefit.
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February 26, 2025
A mini-driver mini-review, an even more mini rangefinder and...is this golf shoe too comfortable for golf?
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February 26, 2025
Major championship host courses and other exclusive clubs are opening their doors for winning bidders.
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February 25, 2025
The pro golf docuseries' third go-around doubles down on major narrative choices that occasionally delight and often frustrate.
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February 23, 2025
If your clubs have been on the shelf for a while, focus on the basics when it's time to dust them off.
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February 19, 2025
This is how you really grow the game.
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February 19, 2025
New ammo from TaylorMade, Titleist and more of the big OEMs all compete for a spot in your golf arsenal.
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February 13, 2025
Green fees continue to skyrocket, but these inexpensive options give plenty of bang for your golf buck.
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February 13, 2025
Would you play golf in a dome? Learn more from our golf course news and notes column: February, 2025.
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February 12, 2025
The new members-only event series is going nationwide in 2025.
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February 4, 2025
Foam-filled heads, mixed sets and forgiveness dominate the category this year.
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February 3, 2025
Long left in E-Z-GO and Yamaha's dust, the third member of golf's four-wheeled triopoly is back.
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February 3, 2025
Thinking of gaming a new driver in 2025? Here is what you need to know about the newest releases from the biggest brands.
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January 27, 2025
Exploring the most popular PGA Merchandise Show in 20 years provided fascinating and sometimes bewildering moments.
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January 22, 2025
Golf course news and notes: January, 2025.
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January 15, 2025
Really good amenities like a clubhouse or good practice facility can enhance your golf experience.
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January 15, 2025
A good layout often determines if golfers return to play again and again or go somewhere else.
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January 15, 2025
With rising green fees, more golfers than ever are seeking out the best value golf courses.
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January 15, 2025
These golf courses dialed up mint conditions for golfers.
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January 15, 2025
Improving a golf course isn't easy, but the efforts are so worth it for local golfers.
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January 15, 2025
Golf is a service industry, meaning a friendly staff can go a long way toward happy customers.
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January 15, 2025
Going back to school on the golf course can be very educational.
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January 15, 2025
Pace of play might be the no. 1 complaint of golfers today.
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January 15, 2025
We consider courses that are less than a par 70, shorter than 6,000 yards or less than 18 holes as a "short course".
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January 15, 2025
Playing a military course is a great option for many golfers, as long as they can get on base.
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January 15, 2025
These 25 public courses impressed golfers most.
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January 15, 2025
We combed through nearly 275,000 GolfPass reviews to determine America's top 50 public golf courses.
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January 13, 2025
More than $100 million in renovations have spruced up the former Hyatt Regency, which gives guests access to the private Gainey Ranch Golf Club.
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January 8, 2025
While there is no substitute for the real thing, the new indoor professional golf league offered compelling glimpses at how high-tech, short-form golf could work.
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January 7, 2025
Happy Birthday, Golf Channel.
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January 6, 2025
If you're serious about improving your game, you need to be honest, realistic and committed.
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December 30, 2024
From stateside stunners to international headliners, the first quarter of the 21st century closes by welcoming several exciting brand-new golf courses.
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December 23, 2024
Several new drivers have appeared on the USGA's Conforming List
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December 23, 2024
An eye-opening year on the golf course brought me to some incredible places.
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December 22, 2024
Your fellow golfers read and shared these stories in huge numbers this year.
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December 18, 2024
Exploring the world of golf uncovered plenty of memorable storylines this year.
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December 18, 2024
From Florida to Wisconsin, from big championship layouts to compact par-3 loops, these were our favorite new golf courses of the year.
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December 16, 2024
Golf course news and notes: December, 2024.
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December 16, 2024
GolfPass released more than 20 new and returning golf instruction series in 2024. These were the most watched.
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December 16, 2024
Three architects and an "architecture consultant" pitched in to create a more subdued but still intense companion to the resort's manic Karoo course.
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December 11, 2024
A review of the hottest putter on the market and other holiday gifts and goodies feature in our final Gear Report of the year.
