Kira Kazantsev

Kira K. Dixon

Lifestyle Correspondent

Kira K Dixon (formerly Kazantsev) is Golf Advisor's Lifestyle Correspondent. She is also a reporter for Golf Today and Golf Central on Golf Channel. Kira grew up playing golf and was Miss America in 2015. 

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Golf Advisor Round Trip: Palm Beaches
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Golf Advisor Round Trip: Palm Beaches
Host Kira K. Dixon visits Florida's Palm Beaches to play golf on some local gems, including the famed Champion Course at PGA National and the oceanside Palm Beach Par 3. Other adventures include learning about local wildlife, wake‑boarding, and Polo, as Kira discovers the Palm Beaches.
Golf Advisor Living: Desert Mountain
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Golf Advisor Living: Desert Mountain
Kira Kazantsev visits Desert Mountain, an 8,000-acre golf and real estate enclave in Scottsdale.
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Clicgear Model 4 fold-up golf cart
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Clicgear Model 4 fold-up golf cart
Kira Dixon checks out Clicgear's fold-up and portable Model 4 golf push cart for those who love to walk and play.
Golf Advisor Living: Desert Mountain
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Golf Advisor Living: Desert Mountain
Kira Kazantsev visits Desert Mountain, an 8,000-acre golf and real estate enclave in Scottsdale.
New courses to watch in 2020
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New courses to watch in 2020
From Big Cedar Lodge to Bandon Dunes, Managing Editor Brandon Tucker shares with Kira K. Dixon some of the notable golf courses opening in 2020.
Florida governor DeSantis on the PGA Show
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Florida governor DeSantis on the PGA Show
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis joins Morning Drive to discuss the impact of the PGA Merchandise Show.
Golf Advisor Round Trip: Palm Beaches
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22:04
Golf Advisor Round Trip: Palm Beaches
Host Kira K. Dixon visits Florida's Palm Beaches to play golf on some local gems, including the famed Champion Course at PGA National and the oceanside Palm Beach Par 3. Other adventures include learning about local wildlife, wake‑boarding, and Polo, as Kira discovers the Palm Beaches.
Dynamic Brands reports record demand experienced for push carts
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Dynamic Brands reports record demand experienced for push carts
With coronavirus restrictions in place across the country, push carts are seeing a surge of interest. Kira K. Dixon checks in with Craig Ramsbottom from Dynamic Brands to get the outlook for push carts in 2020.
Practice putting anytime with Synthetic Turf
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Practice putting anytime with Synthetic Turf
Kira K. Dixon is joined by Dakota Harp of Synthetic Turf International on Golf Channel's Morning Drive, who explains how you can build a putting green in your backyard.
USGA's Moeller on coronavirus impact to golf course maintenance
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USGA's Moeller on coronavirus impact to golf course maintenance
Kira K. Dixon is joined by Adam Moeller of the USGA's Green Section to discuss what recent economic and social distancing restrictions means for golf course maintenance in 2020, including how single-rider carts may create a need for more aeration later this year.
Update on 2020 PGA Championship host TPC Harding Park
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Update on 2020 PGA Championship host TPC Harding Park
Kira K. Dixon is joined by TPC Harding Park general manager Tom Smith. The San Francisco venue was scheduled to host the 2020 PGA Championship the week of May 11th but instead is open to the public. He shares what conditions are like and the outlook of the property for the year.
Ultimate Itinerary: Palm Beaches
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Ultimate Itinerary: Palm Beaches
GolfPass members: Here is your Ultimate Itinerary to Palm Beaches, featuring excellent oceanfront golf and much more. See what you can do over five days in this Florida paradise!
Ultimate Itinerary: Las Vegas
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Ultimate Itinerary: Las Vegas
GolfPass members: Here is your exclusive Ultimate Itinerary to Las Vegas. Kira K. Dixon shows you the best golf courses and off-course attractions in this legendary destination.
Ultimate Itinerary: 3 days in Lake Tahoe
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Ultimate Itinerary: 3 days in Lake Tahoe
Kira Kazantsev takes you on a tour of the ideal three-day itinerary to stunning Lake Tahoe, featuring excellent lakeside golf, sightseeing and more.
Ultimate Itinerary: 5 days in Lake Tahoe
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Ultimate Itinerary: 5 days in Lake Tahoe
Experience the best in west coast mountain golf in Lake Tahoe! Kira Kazantsev shares her ideal five-day itinerary to Lake Tahoe, featuring epic lakeside golf, luxury resorts and spectacular sightseeing.
Golfers' Choice: Best Short Courses
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Golfers' Choice: Best Short Courses
Brandon Tucker and Kira K. Dixon discuss notable golf courses on the Golfers' Choice Short Courses list.
Kazantsev finds paradise at Top of the Rock in the Ozarks
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Kazantsev finds paradise at Top of the Rock in the Ozarks
Host of Golf Advisor Living, Kira Kazantsev joins Golf Channels' Morning Drive to talk the beauty of Big Cedar Lodge and playing with the stars at the Champions Tour's Legends of Golf Classic.
Celebrating at Northwood Golf Club
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Celebrating at Northwood Golf Club
Kira K. Dixon recently celebrated her wedding in California's Sonoma Wine Country and held a golf outing at this famous and casual 9-hole course.
Practice putting anytime with Synthetic Turf
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Practice putting anytime with Synthetic Turf
Kira K. Dixon is joined by Dakota Harp of Synthetic Turf International on Golf Channel's Morning Drive, who explains how you can build a putting green in your backyard.
Golf Advisor Trends Report: Surprising declines and rises in real estate
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Golf Advisor Trends Report: Surprising declines and rises in real estate
Golf Advisor living host Kira K. Dixon reports on the surprising decline of people wanting to live within a gated community and the rise of those turning to custom builds. Plus, Fred Couples recently posted his California house for sale.
Golf Advisor Trends Report: McMansion living on the decline
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Golf Advisor Trends Report: McMansion living on the decline
Golf Advisor living host Kira Kazantsev reports on the decline of owning McMansion design homes and the rise of residential club home memberships, as well as the new Timbers Kiawah.
Living: Trends report for May 13th
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Living: Trends report for May 13th
Kira Kazantsev joins Morning Drive to discuss the latest in golf course real estate, including the brand new course opening at Desert Mountain, the latest stats from Golf Life Navigators, and a mysterious estate course for sale on the Texas coast.
PGA Show products: Garmin Approach S62 GPS
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PGA Show products: Garmin Approach S62 GPS
Kira K. Dixon is joined by Audra Ratliff from Garmin and learns about the new Approach S62 GPS smartwatch designed for golfers.
Where to play near 2020's top golf events
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Where to play near 2020's top golf events
From the Ryder Cup in Wisconsin to all the major championships, Kira K. Dixon and Golf Advisor Managing Editor Brandon Tucker look at the 2020 sporting events calendar and where it makes sense to add a golf trip onto it.
Tote your favorite beverages in style with Corkcicle
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Tote your favorite beverages in style with Corkcicle
Preview Golf Advisor Round Trip: Palm Beaches
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Preview Golf Advisor Round Trip: Palm Beaches
Kira K. Dixon heads to the Palm Beaches for oceanfront golf and even a little polo. Premiers Tuesday, February 25th at 7:30pm ET on Golf Channel. Here's a sneak peek:
Malbon Golf: Stylish apparel for the golfing lifestyle
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Malbon Golf: Stylish apparel for the golfing lifestyle
Articles by Kira K. Dixon
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Bandon Dunes is also for the ladies
This remote buddies golf trip mecca attracts the boys' trips, but it delivers for couples and women, too.
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Harding Park: #18
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Much love for the municipal golf courses of San Francisco
You'll leave your heart at any of these four friendly local favorites.
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By Kira K. Dixon
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Out of the fog: Gratitude and new players abound at reopened Bay Area golf courses
Northern California golfers are savoring the walk around reopened local courses while welcoming interested new golfers to the game.
Kira Kazantsev
By Kira K. Dixon
Kira and Brad Faxon
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My 2020 PGA Merchandise Show product highlights
It has been quite the week covering the PGA Merchandise Show live on Golf Channel's Morning Drive. Here are some of my favorite products from the week.
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By Kira K. Dixon
Kira at Northwood
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Wedding party bliss in Sonoma at Northwood Golf Club
A foray into the redwoods reveals a surreal and friendly spot to tee it up before tying the knot.
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By Kira K. Dixon
Edgewood Tahoe golf course - 18th
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Ultimate Itinerary: Lake Tahoe
Kira Kazantsev's Ultimate Itinerary showcases the finest in golf, dining and resorts surrounding the lake. Lake Tahoe's summer season is cruelly short. But it's time in the sun shines bright.
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On cliff's edge
Lessons learned from a week inside the ropes and out of my comfort zone at Pebble Beach
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Kira Kazantsev stars in new ‘Golf Advisor Living’ show
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A life in golf: Get to know Kira Kazantsev
Meet our new Lifestyle Correspondent and the host of Golf Advisor Living, with episodes airing this year on Golf Channel
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