Pictures From Taba’s Travels

Wonderful to see these legendary ladies lockers in the USGA Hall of Fame all together: Louise Suggs with her branded MacGregor irons, Marilynn Smith with her trademark pearls, and Betty Jameson with an oil painting and her palette. Their histories and careers are massive. @tabadaletravels @usga @golfhalloffame #pinehurst #golf #golfmuseum #legendary #marilynnsmithandfounderslegacyfoundation @lpga_tour ...

This was a special moment when Golf Heritage Society held several educational sessions at the USGA museum in Pinehurst. Richard Mandell, golf course architect, member of the ASGCA, author and local resident gave a brilliant talk about Donald Ross. Myself, Jan Bel Jan and Liguori were in the audience. Jan is a past president of the ASGCA ( founded by Donald Ross) and Ann has a new book out, which she is holding. The photo is taken by John Rusbosin, a fabulous GHS Ambassador. @tabadaletravels @golfheritagesociety @usga @theannliguori @asgca1947 #richardmandell @donaldrosssociety #pinehurst #golf #golftravel #golfarchitecture ...

I was so happy that for the GHS author signing tables I was able to be right next to Ann Liguori! She has a new book out titled “Life on the Green” and it was selling like hot cakes! Mine too - “Terroir of Golf” sold out at the Trade Show at the Fair Barn in Pinehurst. @tabadaletravels @golfheritagesociety @theannliguori #pinehurst #tradeshow #golf #golfbook #booksigning ...

The Fair Barn is a very unique venue in Pinehurst. It was perfect for the Golf Heritage Society Trade Show. This photo was taken towards the end when some people sold out everything they brought to sell so a couple of tables were empty! In the lower right you can see the stunning gold and silver bullion embroidered crests that the Classic Gifts & Awards company produced - the one on the left is for the Congressional 1997 U.S. Open. The owners, Spike and Debbie Smith craft such exquisite products- they are works of art. @tabadaletravels @golfheritagesociety @classicgiftsandawards #pinehurst #golf #golfmemorabilia #craftsmanship #tradeshow ...

What a great way to get the GHS Trade Show started - with John Rusbosin coming to my table to collect 4 Terroir of Golf books he wanted signed. We rolled on from there and I never sat down once until we were wrapping up at 3pm. This year the Trade Show was at the Fair Barn in Pinehurst. @tabadaletravels @golfheritagesociety #pinehurst #golf #golfbooks #tradeshow #golfantiques #fairbarn ...

There’s so much to see at the World Golf Hall of Fame that has recently moved back to Pinehurst where it was first established before it moved to Florida. It seems to be a perfect fit now that the USGA can manage in a place where many more people can have a chance to appreciate it. These are the New Inductees - class of 2024. They include: Padraig Harrington, Sandra Palmer, Tom Weiskopf, Johnny Farrell and Beverly Hanson. @tabadaletravels @usga @golfheritagesociety #pinehurst #worldgolfhalloffame #inductees #padraigharrington #tomweiskopf ...

When I discovered this ancient feathery ball in Old Tom’s locker I was really excited. And I was equally excited to have Wayne Aaron there with me to declare it is absolutely authentic! @tabadaletravels @golfheritagesociety @usga #worldgolfhalloffame #golf #golftravel #pinehurst #oldtom #tommorris #featherball #golfartifacts #feathery ...

Once we got upstairs for the VIP tour and reception at the USGA Experience and World Golf Hall of Fame we were so excited to see how the “lockers” of many of the greats of the game are presented. I was actually amazed to see Old Tom Morris and Tom Morris, Jr. included in the Hall and I love the photos that were chosen. I write about Young Tom winning the Open Championship three times in a row so he got to keep the Challenge Belt in perpetuity in my book: Terroir of Golf. It’s hard to see the artifacts in Old Tom’s locker in this photo but exciting for these items to be here. ...

I am so happy to have a photo taken with Wayne Aaron at the new USGA museum in Pinehurst. My Golf Heritage Society badge fell off my lanyard so I’m holding it in my hand. I am very proud to still be a board member of this Society that is full of passionate lovers of the great game of golf. @tabadaletravels @usga #pinehurst @golfheritagesociety #golf #golfmuseum #golfhalloffame #worldgolfhalloffame ...

It was great to go to the new USGA in Pinehurst and discover her drawing of Jupiter Island Golf Club is part of the permanent exhibit in The Science of Golf. She has encyclopedia knowledge of every subject regarding golf architecture from design to irrigation. @tabadaletravels @usga #pinehurst @golfheritagesociety #museums #golf #golfarchitecture ...

The Cradle short course at Pinehurst Resort looking back towards the clubhouse. Gil Hanse has created a little work of art that is designed to be fun. A group of five or even seven is just as welcome…and you can even leave your shoes behind! @tabadaletravels @pinehurstresort #thecradle #shortcourse #golf #golftravel #golffun #gilhanse #golfarchitecture ...

The Cradle sits beside Thistle Dhu at Pinehurst. It is a 9-hole short course that range from 56 yards to 127 yards. The Cradle was called “the most fun 10 acres in golf” by The Golf Channel. Designed by Gil Hanse, it looks very inviting and has every feature of a big Pinehurst course. At the bottom of the sign it says: “Golf should be a pleasure and not a penance.” — Donald Ross. Donald Ross, who hailed from Dornoch in Scotland, designed the famous No.2 course at Pinehurst and he lived in the Village as well. @tabadaletravels @pinehurstresort #thecradle ##cradleofamericangolf #shortcourse #gilhanse #golf #golftravel @donaldrosssociety ...

I loved seeing this miniature “Putter Boy”statue on the putting course at Pinehurst. As Lee Pace, another Pinehurst author says, “The Putter Boy” is one of the most famous inanimate figures in the game of golf. @tabadaletravels @pinehurstresort #theputterboy #puttingcourse #thistledhu #golf #golftravel #golfstatue #iconic ...

After our walk around the quaint Village of Pinehurst, Jim Davis and I made our way over to the Pinehurst Resort Clubhouse, so we could take a look at the putting course named Thistle Dhu. We wound up borrowing some clubs and balls and played the entire 18 holes. It was a lot of fun- like playing The Himalayas, which is part of the Ladies’ Putting Club in St Andrews, Scotland. If you ever have the chance to play the original in Scotland or Thistle Dhu in Pinehurst, don’t pass it up. @tabadaletravels @himalayas_standrews #pinehurst #thistledhu #puttingcourse #golf #golftravel #standrews @pinehurstresort ...

Bob Hansen, proprietor of the Old Golf Shop in Pinehurst, appears here with his elegant top hat, which suits him very well. We learned an amazing number of things about the rare treasures he has in his very classy shop, which is full of museum-quality artifacts. @tabadaletravels #pinehurst #villageofpinehurst #tophat #golf #golfantiques #golfartifacts ...

I had such today walking around the Village of Pinehurst with Jim Davis, the editor of the Golf Heritage Society’s quarterly journal, “The Golf”. Really cool to see this poster about our book signing event on Saturday at the GHS Trade Show. My book, “Terroir of Golf” is featured along with some other esteemed authors who are members like Richard Mandell, who is also a Pinehurst resident. @tabadaletravels @golfheritagesociety #pinehurst #golf #golftravel #golfbooks #booksigning #journals #golfliterature ...

It’s nearly time for our Golf Heritage Society National Convention to start in Pinehurst! This is the cover of our quarterly journal called “The Golf”. Very lovely, nostalgic image by one of our talented members, Bob Fletcher. @golfheritagesociety #pinehurst #golf #golfjournal #nostalgic ...

Terroir of Golf books are on the move to Pinehurst, NC, in preparation for the Golf Heritage Society National Convention and Trade Show. We are ecstatic for our Society to be staging this annual event in the American Home of Golf. As an author-member of the GHS, I am particularly excited to be participating in the book signing during our Trade Show on Saturday, October 29th at the Fair Barn. The other event I am thrilled about is our VIP tour and reception at the USGA Golf House Pinehurst Campus. @tabadaletravels @golfheritagesociety #pinehurst #pinehurstgolf @usga @golfhousepinehurst #viptour #villageofpinehurst #booksigning #golf #golfbooks ...

Way a fantastic way to cap off an amazing summer!! I’m so in love with Portmarnock there are not enough accolades to describe my appreciation of this golf experience. Druids Glen was off my radar for too long! The combination of the extraordinary resort and the beautiful and challenging parkland course is worth taking time to go and see! @tabadaletravels @portmarnockgolfclub @druidsglenresort @nevillehotels ...

What is it about swans gliding in the water that delights us so much? It was a joyful moment when u noticed these swans found from the 13th green of Druids Glen to the 14th hole. I feel there is so much charm in Ireland. It touches your heart and stirs the soul. @tabadaletravels @druidsglenresort #swans #golftravel #luxurytravel #charm #joyful #stirsthesoul ...