The Year In Courses: A Preview

My latest Golfobserver.com column is now posted.

2005 really spoiled us in terms of unique, exciting, and must-see courses hosting major events.  Still, there's Newport, Winged Foot and Prairie Dunes. Thank God the USGA Executive Committee still picks courses they want to play the day after.

I know, that doesn't explain going to Rees-stored Torrey Pines. But sometimes you have to pay the bills.