Golf, with its lush green landscapes and the serene sound of a club striking a ball, is more than just a sport. It’s a passion, a pursuit of excellence, and a source of cherished memories. In the heart of Lake Geneva, WI lies a haven that embodies all these elements – Barn Hollow at Hawk’s […]
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My Golf Club Fitting Experience
Let’s get this straight. I’m a 6’2″ 200lbs hockey player. That’s my sport, although I figured that out much too late in life. I’ve always been an athlete growing up, playing football, basketball, soccer, baseball, and tennis. My friends and I played a little here and there as a means to hang out and, when […]
More »5 Steps to the Ultimate Buddies Golf Trip
The longest recorded golf trip to date was February 6, 1967, when Alan Bartlett “Al” Shepard, Jr. sent a golf ball flying through the moon’s low-gravity atmosphere. A trip to the Moon is out of the question but, planning a golf trip for you and your friends isn’t rocket science. Planning a golf trip with friends […]
More »6th Annual Veterans Appreciation Outing
Giving Back to Those Who Gave Everything On September 6th, Hawk’s View hosted its annual Veterans Appreciation Golf Outing. This is a time to remember and honor the sacrifices made by our men and women in uniform. It was a day of fully catered breakfast, a round of 18 holes on Como Crossings, and full […]
More »Ryder Cup 2018
Ryder Cup week is finally upon us – my favorite week every two years! It’s Europe’s turn to host the 2018 event, which will be held at Le Golf National, just southwest of Paris, France. The weather forecast looks great in Paris for this weekend – mostly sunny with temperatures in the upper 60s with […]
More »Veteran’s Appreciation Outing
On September 4, 2018 Hawk’s View Golf Club hosted its third annual Veterans Appreciation Day. We honored 144 veterans of all of the services, including many who served in World War II, Korea, Viet Nam and the Middle East. Our keynote speaker was Gary George Wetzel, a Medal of Honor recipient, and a second speaker, […]
More »Golf. Beer. Football.
Ahhhh… fall is around the corner – my favorite time of the year! As with most people who live in the Midwest, I enjoy the cooler temperatures and the gorgeous color show of changing leaves. However, there is one thing that fall brings that really gets me excited – football season. Don’t get me wrong, […]
More »Fall Stay and Play in Lake Geneva
The fall season is just around the corner, and I can almost taste it. The crisp air, cooler temperatures, and the glorious color show of the changing leaves are coming soon. The fall season is definitely my favorite time of the year in Lake Geneva. That’s why we’ve created our Stay and Play package with […]
More »PGA Championship 2018 – Bellerive Country Club
The final leg of the PGA Tour Major schedule wraps up this week with the 2018 PGA Championship. Bellerive Country Club in St. Louis, MO (Let’s Go Blues!) is hosting the 100th PGA Championship. The last major that was held at Bellerive was back in 1992 where Nick Price won the PGA Championship. One of […]
More »Tiger and Me
In 1996, I was a volunteer scorer at the GMO tournament in Milwaukee at Brown Deer golf course. In the same year, at the same tournament, Tiger Woods started his extraordinary professional career. He had to borrow $100 from his instructor, Butch Harmon, to pay the entry fee. Like most people, I knew who Tiger […]
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