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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December 20, 2023
From equipment reviews to new course announcements, these pieces of writing moved the needle among millions of readers this year.
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December 18, 2023
Having played hundreds of golf courses across the world, consider this an attempt to make some sense of them all.
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December 13, 2023
The latest round of PGA Tour-LIV Golf upheaval reminds us who our favorite golfers really are.
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December 11, 2023
Golf course news and notes: December, 2023.
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December 10, 2023
New courses in Minnesota, Portugal, Texas and more caught our eye.
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December 6, 2023
After a lengthy comment period, golf's governing bodies have resolved to rein in the distance the golf ball travels for the longest hitters. Here's what they plan to do, and what it means for golfers and the game at large.
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December 4, 2023
Pawleys Plantation, a popular Myrtle Beach-area golf course, recently reopened from a months-long renovation project. How did it go?
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November 30, 2023
For six days in early spring, The Old Course at St. Andrews will open its "reverse" routing, offering a completely different experience at one of the world's great golf courses.
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November 30, 2023
Last-minute golf gift ideas rule our final roundup of the year.
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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.
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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.
