Course of Style: Keegan Bradley wears Hilfiger but walks Oakley; Graeme McDowell signs new deal

Keegan Bradley, the 2011 PGA champion and rookie of the year switched apparel sponsorship from Oakley to Tommy Hilfiger early this year. But at the Farmers Insurance Open last weekend, Bradley was still wearing Oakley footwear. What gives? Apparently, Oakley lost a heated bidding war for Bradley to Tommy Hilfiger, a golf line licensed to the Fletcher Group of Canada which also makes Sunice. Oakley wanted to keep Bradley, but the rising star commanded as much as five times what Oakley had been paying him to wear its apparel. Executives familiar with the action estimated Bradley's eventual deal to be in the $500,000 range. However, Tommy Hilfiger does not make golf shoes, so Bradley will continue to wear Oakley's advanced Cipher shoes -- with their sandpaper-like soles and ultralight weight -- under a separate contract. G-Mac's eyes were smiling Ireland's Graeme McDowell, who had two incredible shots last weekend -- a hole-in-one and a ricochet birdie -- also signed a new apparel sponsorshipin January, with Dublin-based Kartel. Alan Swan, the chairman of Kartel, said that when he first met McDowell to propose a deal, the two of them were wearing nearly identical cashmere sweaters. That helps. He then made three sample outfits for the Irish pro, who found that they exactly suited his style. Kartel, which dresses Padraig Harrington, too, specializes in mercerized cottons, classic fitted trousers and soft sweaters. This spring the company introduces a new full collection, G-Mac by Kartel, based on the clothes McDowell will be wearing on tour.  
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Insider's Guide to golf in Pebble Beach area

I grew up in Monterey County and spent my college summers working as a cart boy at Pebble Beach Golf Links. I still live in the area. I thought it would be helpful to conduct an interview between two local experts—me and myself. So:   Is there any way to play Pebble without spending five bills? Yes, join the Northern California Golf Association. A couple times a year they have specials where members can play Pebble for around $350, with big discounts at Spyglass and Spanish Bay, too. Other offers include discounted tickets to the Crosby Clambake, dirt cheap greens fees at Poppy Hills and other goodies. Plus you can maintain your handicap and play in regional tournaments.   OK, what if I’m willing to pay full price but don’t want to spring for a room at the Lodge or Spanish Bay– can I still get a tee time in advance? Supposedly those who don't book a room can only reserve a tee time 24 hours in advance, but I've heard plenty of stories that when the occupancy is a bit low or the tee sheet is somewhat open - which has been happening with some regularity since the Great Recession - the resort reservationists will bend the rules. Call 800-654-9300 and commence sweet-talking. You can also just show up the morning you want to play and put your name on the starters’ wait list. You’d be surprised how many folks sneak onto the course this way every day. It works best as a single or twosome, but during my days as an occasional starter we sometimes got a whole foursome out. You can’t tip the starter in advance – that would be bribery! – but a nice thank you is always appreciated.   What’s the best time of year, weather-wise? The area enjoys a blissful Indian summer September-November. This is definitely the high-season. Spring is usually nice, too. June and July tend to be the foggiest months.   Where else should I play while I’m in town? Municipally-owned Pacific Grove Golf Links is one of my favorite little courses, a nice, brisk walk with a great variety of holes and a spectacular back-nine stretch among the dunes. With greens fees around $50 it’s a poor man’s Pebble. Spyglass Hill is awesome, but very pricey. Bayonet is just as good a layout but a quarter the price. The greens at Bayo are a little extreme and there have been some turf issues but it’s definitely worth playing. Alister MacKenzie’s Pasatiempo is a must-play, well worth the 50 minute drive north to Santa Cruz. It’s an artful layout with some really wild terrain. Poppy Hills has gotten a bad rap through the years – it’s a really good track with a peaceful forest setting. If you wanna warm up head into Carmel Valley, where the sun is always shining. Both Quail Lodge Golf Club and Carmel Valley Ranch are fun, sporty, scenic courses.   Where should I eat while I’m in town? Cassanova (romantic vibe), Café Fina (fresh seafood), Fandango (eclectic cuisine), Peppers (nuevo Mexican), Katie’s Place (for breakfast), Bistro Moulin (sophisticated European grub), Gianni’s (for pizza), Pacific’s Edge (fine-dining with an amazing view), Dametra Café (lively atmosphere), Cantinetta Lucca (awesome Italian), 1833 (cool crowd), Red’s Donuts (no explanation needed).   God help me, my wife wants to rub elbows with celebrities during the week of the Clambake. Where do we go? Hang out at the Tap Room, the gloriously atmospheric bar/restaurant adjacent to the front door of the Lodge. Or at Mission Ranch, the rustic retreat in Carmel where a lot of the celebs stay. The guy who owns the joint, Clint Eastwood, has been known to set up shop at the piano.   Watching the tournament telecast I’ve fallen in love with Monterey Peninsula Country Club but don’t know any members – is there any prayer of playing it? Actually, yes. The day after the Clambake ends MPCC hosts a pro-am for the Boys & Girls Club, and anyone can play so long as they plunk down the (tax-deductible) $1,500. Call the club (831-373-1556) for details.   Can you get me on Cypress Point? I dispense advice, not miracles.  
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Premier Golf Resorts 2012: Gold Awards

The Boulders Resort Carefree, Ariz. 888-579-2631 theboulders.com The Breakers Palm Beach, Fla. 888-273-2537 thebreakers.com Casa de Campo La Romana, Dominican Republic 800-877-3643 casadecampo.com.do CordeValle, a Rosewood Resort San Martin, Calif. 408-695-4500 cordevalle.com Fairmont Banff Springs Banff, Alberta, Canada 866-540-4406 fairmont.com/banffsprings Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge Jasper, Alberta, Canada 866-540-4454 fairmont.com/jasper Four Seasons Resort & Club Dallas at Las Colinas Irving, Tex. 972-717-0700 fourseasons.com/dallas Four Seasons Resort Lana’i, Lodge at Koele Lana’i City, Lana’i, Hawaii 808-565-4000 fourseasons.com/koele Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea Wailea, Maui, Hawaii 808-874-8000 fourseasons.com/maui Four Seasons Resort Punta Mita Nayarit, Mexico 800-819-5053 fourseasons.com/puntamita Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale at Troon North Scottsdale, Ariz. 480-515-5700 fourseasons.com/scottsdale Grand View Lodge Nisswa, Minn. 866-801-2951 grandviewlodge.com The Homestead Hot Springs, Va. 540-839-1766 thehomestead.com JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa San Antonio, Tex. 210-276-2500 jwsanantonio.com La Costa Resort and Spa Carlsbad, Calif. 800-854-5000 lacosta.com One&Only Ocean Club/Atlantis Paradise Island, The Bahamas 888-528-7157 oneandonlyresorts.com One&Only Palmilla Los Cabos, Mexico 866-829-2977 oneandonlyresorts.com Ritz-Carlton, Dove Mountain Marana, Ariz. 520-572-3000 ritzcarlton.com/dovemountain Ritz-Carlton, Naples/Tiburon Naples, Fla. 239-598-3300 ritzcarlton.com/naples Ritz-Carlton Golf & Spa Resort Rose Hall/White Witch St. James, Jamaica 876-953-2800 ritzcarlton.com/rosehall Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua Kapalua, Maui, Hawaii 808-669-6200 ritzcarlton.com/kapalua Ritz-Carlton Lodge, Reynolds Plantation Greensboro, Ga. 706-467-0600 ritzcarltonlodge.com St. Regis Princeville Princeville, Kauai, Hawaii 808-826-9644 stregisprinceville.com Sea Pines Resort Hilton Head Island, S.C. 866-561-8802 seapines.com Wynn Las Vegas Las Vegas, Nev. 877-321-9966 wynnlasvegas.com More Resorts: Platinum | Gold | Silver | Green | Best Near You
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Premier Golf Resorts 2012: Platinum Awards

The American Club Kohler, Wis. 800-344-2838 destinationkohler.com The American Club’s overall score actually went up from 2010 to 2012, easily making it one of the three best golf resorts in North America. Perhaps surprisingly, The American Club nipped Bandon Dunes in the Golf category, 95.60 to 95.24, due in part to the formidable Whistling Straits PGA Championship course, not to mention the spruced up Blackwolf Run layouts that will host the 2012 U.S. Women’s Open. Two other tracks complete the package here. The Broadmoor Colorado Springs, Colo. 866-837-9520 broadmoor.com Consistency is synonymous with this remarkable Rockies retreat, which rings up honors every time. Top 15 showings in the Lodging, Food & Drink and Service categories help explain that rock-steady record, but the golf shines, too, as evidenced by the spiffed up East course, which hosted the 2011 U.S. Women’s Open. Add a five-star spa and the Penrose Room, Colorado’s only Five-Star and Five Diamond restaurant, and you’re in rarefied air at more than 6,000 feet. Four Seasons Resort Hualalai at Historic Ka’upulehu Kailua-Kona, Big Island, Hawaii 800-325-8000 fourseasons.com/hualalai The Champions Tour kicks off its season here on the dry Kona-Kohala Coast, and no wonder. The service is off the charts— No. 3 in our 2012 ranking—and a lavalined, oceanfront Nicklaus course won’t beat you up. With another third-place finish in the Lodging category and a fourth in Food & Drink, the Four Seasons Hualalai is a superior resort experience in every way. The Greenbrier White Sulphur Springs, W. Va. 800-453-4858 greenbrier.com A staple at the very top of this ranking since its inception, the Greenbrier offers a Top 15 golf experience, thanks to its Jack Nicklaus–redesigned Greenbrier course, which played host to the 1979 Ryder Cup, and also to its Old White layout, a C.B. Macdonald original restored by Lester George that currently hosts a PGA Tour event. Still, the Greenbrier soars with its No. 1-ranked Service. Thanks to an infusion of cash and TLC from new owner Jim Justice, the pride—and greatness— is back at The Greenbrier. Four Seasons Resort Lana’i at Manele Bay Lana’i City, Lana’i, Hawaii 808-565-2000 fourseasons.com/manelebay Both Four Seasons properties on Lana’i missed out on Platinum status in 2010. In 2012 Manele Bay reclaims the honor it held in 2008. Its surprisingly high Golf ranking—fifth in our survey—as well as a second-place finish in Service explains the meteoric rise. (Pampering by cabana attendants at the resort’s saltwater pool may help explain the high marks for Service.) A fifth in Lodging and 11th in Food & Drink demonstrates the complete experience offered at this clifftop, oceanside retreat. Kiawah Island Golf Resort Kiawah Island, S.C. 800-654-2924 kiawahresort.com This 10,000-acre coastal resort serves up 10 miles of private beach, 30 miles of marsh-lined paths, shrimp and grits at the Jasmine Porch restaurant, and the superb Sanctuary hotel, helping to illustrate why Kiawah earned Top 15 honors in every category. But the top draw is the 4th-ranked Golf. Come August, the PGA Championship will be played on the incomparable Ocean Course. Pebble Beach Resorts Pebble Beach, Calif. 800-654-9300 pebblebeach.com Whether treated as a group or as separate entities, the Lodge at Pebble Beach, the Inn at Spanish Bay and Casa Palmero are all unquestionably Platinum quality. Of course, the Top 3 Golf is why most make the pilgrimage, with fabled Pebble Beach having hosted the 2010 U.S. Open and more than holding its own against the world’s best. Food & Drink took a hit when upscale Club XIX closed its doors in October after 47 years, but golf’s most storied 19th hole, the Tap Room, still welcomes post-round tippling, and Stillwater at the Lodge continues to serve up fine food and unforgettable ocean views. Pinehurst Resort Pinehurst, N.C. 800-487-4653 pinehurst.com When you’re rocking on the front-porch swing of the 111-year-old Carolina Hotel, it’s easy to see why Pinehurst still charms. The place seems unchanged by time. Still, there’s constant progress, notably with the No. 6-ranked Golf offerings. Last year saw the inspired restoration of Donald Ross’s singular No. 2—one of the property’s eight courses—by Bill Coore and Ben Crenshaw, in time to mature for the 2014 Men’s and Women’s U.S. Opens in back-to-back weeks. Sea Island Resort Sea Island, Ga. 888-732-4752 seaisland.com A recent ownership shakeup has done nothing to diminish the greatness of this classic Lowcountry luxury destination. For proof, Sea Island landed the No. 1 ranking for Lodging, thanks to the property’s two distinctive hotels, the Lodge and the Cloister, whose styles perfectly complement each other. Ranked No. 2 for Food & Drink and No. 6 for Service, Sea Island also gets rave reviews for its historic golf offerings, which are friendly to players at all skill levels, including the pros. In addition, the Tom Fazio–refurbished Seaside course hosts the PGA Tour’s McGladrey Classic. More Resorts: Platinum | Gold | Silver | Green | Best Near You
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Fantasy Preview: AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am

After a marathon week in frigid? Arizona?... the tour is off to good ol? Pebble Beach for the AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am. As always, the questionable picks dispensed below are based on Yahoo/PGATour.com league rules. A-LIST Dustin Johnson: Yeah,...


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Premier Golf Resorts 2012: Silver Medal Winners

Arnold Palmer’s ?Bay Hill Club & Lodge Orlando, Fla. 888-422-9445 bayhill.com Barnsley Gardens Resort Adairsville, Ga. 877-773-2447 ?barnsleyresort.com Barton Creek Resort & Spa Austin, Tex. 512-329-4000 bartoncreek.com Bay Creek Resort and Club Cape Charles, Va. 757-331-8600 ?baycreekresort.com Cabo del Sol Beach & Golf Resort Los Cabos, BCS, Mexico 877-703-4394 cabodelsol.com Cap Cana Resort Punta Cana, ? Dominican Republic 809-CAP-CANA capcana.com Coeur d’Alene Casino Resort Hotel/Circling Raven Worley, Idaho 800-523-2464 cdacasino.com Coeur d’Alene Resort Coeur d’Alene, Idaho 800-688-5253 cdaresort.com Deerhurst Resort Huntsville, Ontario, Canada 705-789-6411 ?deerhurstresort.com Fairmont Chateau Whistler Whistler, B.C., Canada 800-606-8244 ?fairmont.com/whistler Fairmont Scottsdale Princess Scottsdale, Ariz. 480-585-4848 ?fairmont.com/scottsdale French Lick Resort French Lick, Ind. 888-936-9360 frenchlick.com Foxwoods Resort & ?Casino/Lake of Isles Mashantucket, Conn. 800-FOXWOODS foxwoods.com Villas of Grand Cypress ?Golf Resort Orlando, Fla. 877-330-7377 grandcypress.com Grand Hotel Marriott ?Resort, Golf Club & Spa Point Clear, Ala. 251-928-9201 marriott.com Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort & Spa Koloa, Kauai, Hawaii 808-742-1234 kauai.hyatt.com Grand Wailea Wailea, Maui, Hawaii 800-888-6100 grandwailea.com Grove Park Inn Resort & Spa Asheville, N.C. 800-438-5800 ?groveparkinn.com Half Moon ?Rose Hall Jamaica Rose Hall, Jamaica 888-830-5974 ?halfmoon.rockresorts.com Hammock Beach Resort Palm Coast, Fla. 386-246-5500 ?hammockbeach.com Hershey Resorts Hershey, Pa. 800-HERSHEY hersheypa.com Hyatt Grand ?Champions Resort Indian Wells, Calif. 760-341-1000 ?grandchampions.hyatt.com Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort & Spa San Antonio, Tex. 210-647-1234 ?hillcountry.hyatt.com Hyatt Regency Lost Pines Resort and Spa/Wolfdancer Lost Pines, Tex. 512-308-1234 ?lostpines.hyatt.com Inn at Bay Harbor Bay Harbor, Mich. 800-462-6963 ?innatbayharbor.com Innisbrook ?Golf and Spa Resort Palm Harbor, Fla. 727-942-2000 ?innisbrookgolfresort.com Kaua’i Marriott Resort Lihue, Kaua’i, Hawaii 800-220-2925 ?kauaimarriott.com Kingsmill Resort Williamsburg, Va. 800-832-5665 kingsmill.com La Quinta Resort & Club La Quinta, Calif. 800-598-3828 ?laquintaresort.com Loews Ventana Canyon Resort Tucson, Ariz. 520-299-2020 loewshotels.com/ventana-canyon-resort Madden’s on Gull Lake Brainerd, Minn. 218-829-2811 maddens.com Mauna Kea Beach Hotel Kohala Coast, Big Island, Hawaii 808-882-7222 ?princeresortshawaii.com Mauna Lani Bay ?Hotel & Bungalows Kohala Coast, Big Island, Hawaii 808-885-6622 ?maunalani.com Nemacolin Woodlands Resort Farmington, Pa. 724-329-8555 ?nemacolin.com Ojai Valley Inn & Spa Ojai, Calif. 888-697-8780 ?ojairesort.com Park Hyatt Aviara Carlsbad, Calif. 760-448-1234 ?parkhyatt.com Pearl River Resort/?Dancing Rabbit Choctaw, Miss. 866-447-3275 ?pearlriverresort.com PGA National Resort & Spa Palm Beach Gardens, Fla. 800-863-2819 pgaresort.com The Phoenician Scottsdale, Ariz. 800-888-8234 ?thephoenician.com Pine Needles Lodge & Golf Club/Mid Pines Inn Southern Pines, N.C. 800-290-2334 ?pineneedles-midpines.com Ponte Vedra Inn & Club Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla. 904-285-1111 pontevedra.com Predator Ridge Resort Vernon, B.C., Canada 888-578-6688 ?predatorridge.com Primland Resort Meadows of Dan, Va. 866-960-7746 primland.com Renaissance Esmeralda Resort & Spa Indian Wells, Calif. 760-773-4444 ?renaissanceesmeralda.com Renaissance Ross Bridge ? Golf Resort & Spa Hoover, Ala. 205-916-7677 ?rossbridgeresort.com The Resort at Pelican Hill Newport Coast, Calif. 949-467-6800 pelicanhill.com Reunion Resort Orlando, Fla. 407-662-1000 ?reunionresort.com Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay Half Moon Bay, Calif. 650-712-7000 ritzcarlton.com Ritz-Carlton Orlando, ?Grande Lakes Orlando, Fla. 407-206-2400 ?ritzcarlton.com/orlando The Sagamore Resort Bolton Landing, N.Y. 518-644-9400 ?thesagamore.com St. Regis Monarch Beach Dana Point, Calif. 949-234-3200 stregismb.com Samoset Resort Rockport, Me. 207-594-2511 samosetresort.com Sandestin Golf and ?Beach Resort Miramar Beach, Fla. 800-622-1038 sandestin.com Sawgrass Marriott ?Golf Resort & Spa Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla. 800-457-4653 ?sawgrassmarriott.com Sunriver Resort Sunriver, Ore. 800-801-8765 sunriver-resort.com Turnberry Isle Miami Aventura, Fla. 305-932-6200 ?turnberryislemiami.com Turning Stone Resort & Casino Verona, N.Y. 800-771-7711 turningstone.com Waikoloa Beach Resort Waikoloa, Big Island, Hawaii 877-WAIKOLOA ?waikoloabeachresort.com Waldorf Astoria Orlando Orlando, Fla. 407-597-5500 ?waldorfastoriaorlando.com Walt Disney Resort Lake Buena Vista, Fla. 407-939-6244 disneyworld.com Westin Bear Mountain ?Golf Resort & Spa Victoria, B.C., Canada 250-391-7160 bearmountain.ca Westin Kierland Resort & Spa Scottsdale, Ariz. 480-624-1000 kierlandresort.com Westin La Cantera San Antonio, Tex. 210-558-6500 ?westinlacantera.com Westin La Paloma ?Resort & Spa Tucson, Ariz. 520-742-6000 ?westinlapalomaresort.com Williamsburg Inn Williamsburg, Va. 757-220-7978 ?colonialwilliamsburg.com More Resorts: Platinum | Gold | Silver | Green | Best Near You
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