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Autumn Magic: Chez Montebello, Québec

by davefinn | Oct 11, 2014 | Dave Finn, Mo' Golf

By Jane and Dave Finn Montebello Quebec – It’s the first week in October, my favourite time of year. The days are still warm and sunny but there’s a bit of a nip in the air at night. The leaves are turning and the trees that line the road to Montebello are a...

Tee And Sea – Royal Porthcawl Golf Club

by davefinn | Jul 22, 2014 | Dave Finn

Porthcawl, Wales – On July 24th, Wales will welcome their first ever major golf Championship when the 2014 Senior Open takes place at the Royal Porthcawl Golf Club. Wales has hosted many national and international events including the Walker Cup, four European...

Take Me Home, West Virginia

by davefinn | May 29, 2014 | Dave Finn

West Virginia – Some of you may not be old enough to remember the #2 hit on the U.S. Billboard from 1971, “Take Me Home, Country Roads”. This John Denver song kept resonating in my head throughout my last visit to West Virginia. Country roads, take me home To the...

“Asolo Mio” Asolo Golf Club – Italy

by davefinn | May 8, 2014 | Dave Finn

Not exactly the words penned by the famed Italian poet Giovanni Capurro in 1898 for the classic song “O Sole Mio” but the lyrics definitely inspired me as we left behind the hustle and bustle of the Venice train station. What a beautiful thing is a sunny day But...

Born to be Wild: Cape Breton Island [Nova Scotia, Canada]

by davefinn | May 1, 2014 | Dave Finn

Cape Breton NS – Even if you don’t remember the 1960’s, you’ll probably recognize the riff and some of the lyrics to the song “Born to be Wild” by legendary Canadian rock band, Steppenwolf. This timeless classic soundtrack was made famous in Peter Fonda’s “Easy Rider”...

World Amateur Golf Championship: Up for the Challenge?

by davefinn | Apr 21, 2014 | Dave Finn

Myrtle Beach S.C. – My knees were knocking, my palms were sweating and my toes were actually tingling as I approached the tee blocks. All I could think about was “don’t make a fool of yourself on the first drive of the day”. Normally, I don’t get unnerved very easily...