Spike's Golf & Travel

1 day ago | spikeongolfandtravel.com | Steve Pike

Heritage Golf Group has acquired The Club at Cheval from LKJ Management in Tampa Bay, FL. It’s Heritage’s 42nd club nationwide and its ninth in the state of Florida. Located within the gated Cheval community, The Club at Cheval features a Steve Smyers-designed golf course, newly renovated clubhouse and restaurant, nine Har-Tru tennis courts, two pickleball courts, fitness center, and a temperature-controlled pool.

1 day ago | spikeongolfandtravel.com | Steve Pike

One of the reasons Megan Johnston is one of top golf instructors in the U.S. begins with this question: “Why?’’ “I’ve always had a fascination with the ‘why’ of how things work,’’ said Johnston, the head golf instructor for Big Cedar Lodge Golf, the popular resort in Ridgedale, MO. “That’s sort of the way my mind works. “As a junior player (in Northern Ireland), I wanted to know why my coach said to do something. What’s the cause and effect of that?

2 days ago | spikeongolfandtravel.com | Steve Pike

More than 100 paddlers will cross the Atlantic Ocean overnight on June 22 – from Bimini, Bahamas to Lake Worth Beach, FL. – to support Crossing For Cystic Fibrosis through a non-profit, Piper’s Angels Foundation. In celebration of its 12th anniversary, The Crossing supports the families of those suffering from cystic fibrosis. Participants in Crossing For Cystic Fibrosis depart for Bimini on June 19 by boat.

2 days ago | spikeongolfandtravel.com | Steve Pike

A new chapter in Miami Beach’s rich history begins as Donatella Boutique Hotel and Restaurant prepare to open in May. The sister property to the iconic Versace Mansion (now ‘The Villa Casa Casuarina’), Donatella Boutique Hotel & Restaurant channels the same timeless elegance and allure. This project is brought to life by the Nakash Group, whose portfolio includes The Setai Miami Beach and the Versace Mansion, in partnership with Vida & Estilo Hospitality Group of South Beach.

2 days ago | spikeongolfandtravel.com | Steve Pike

KemperSports has named golf and sports industry veteran, Andrew Fleming as Executive Vice President of Strategy. Fleming previously was a KemperSports team member from 2014-2018, while serving as Senior Vice President of Strategy and Business Affairs. “Andrew is an industry thought leader who will be a great addition to our team,” said KemperSports CEO Steve Skinner.