With the ancient castle visible from several points on the course, Castle Stuart combines golf tradition and design with 21st century amenities. KVAL Sports Director Tom Ward checks in from 'The Castle' in tonight's Wide World of Golf.
Native Scots say you must do three things while visiting their homeland. One, have a whisky. two, try some haggis. Three? Wear a kilt. KVAL Sports Director Tom Ward has spent the last week in Scotland and checks in from Inverness.
In today's 'Wide World of Golf', KVAL Sports Director Tom Ward checks in from the Northern-most point in his journey across Scotland. It's Royal Dornoch Golf Club in the tiny town of Dornoch.
One of the great mysteries of Scotland is the body of water known as Loch Ness. The big question: is there some kind of creature that lurks beneath the surface in the murky depths. KVAL Sports Director Tom Ward had to go check it out for himself while on the 'Wide World of Golf' Scotland Tour.
With so many world-class golf courses in Scotland, places like St. Andrews and Turnberry garner much of the attention while many others go relatively unnoticed by the rest of the world. Those that are golf-centric know full well about those underrated layouts. Such is the case for Cruden Bay. That's where KVAL Sports Director Tom Ward is for tonight's 'Wide World of Golf.'
The tour of Scotland continues for KVAL Sports Director Tom Ward as he makes his way north in the latest installment of 'Wide World of Golf'. Tom checks in from a hotel fit for a king, literally. Old Meldrum.
Built on the world's largest sand dune, Trump International Golf Club isn't even a year old yet, but it is gaining plenty of attention. In tonight's 'Wide World of Golf', KVAL Sports Director Tom Ward makes a stop north of Aberdeen, Scotland. That's where 'The Donald's' newest palace sits.
It's day two of the 'Wide World of Golf: Scotland Edition', as KVAL Sports Director Tom Ward continues his trek across the home of golf. He checks in from a classic little bed and breakfast near St. Andrews.
After years of traveling the Northwest and beyond, KVAL Sports Director Tom Ward is getting a chance to visit the home of golf, Scotland, for his series 'Wide World of Golf.' First up? Bishop's Castle in Saint Andrews.
After years of traveling the Northwest and beyond, KVAL Sports Director Tom Ward is getting a chance to visit the home of golf, Scotland, for his series 'Wide World of Golf.' First stop, where it all began, The Old Course in Saint Andrews.
Tokatee superintendent Akoni Ganir is in Augusta, Georgia this week helping keep The Masters lush and green.
It's time for the NCAA, individual conferences, and university presidents to make policy on media access to practices.
Aloha running back Thomas Tyner appears to be rethinking his verbal commitment to Oregon football.
On the yearly trip around the conference, KVAL Sports decided to seek out the best barbeque joints around the Pac-12.
Coming off a 6-8 season, the UCLA Bruins have wiped the slate clean and are starting fresh with new head coach Jim Mora, Jr.
Oregon sophomore QB Bryan Bennett appeared on the verge of transferring after losing out on the starting job.
It seems each college football season brings a new Oregon football anthem, and this year, Portland-based artist XILE is out with a hip-hop infused track titled "Gotta Get It."
This spring and summer we've covered the Wide World Of Golf with everything from the newest course at Bandon Dunes, to 3-D motion capture to help you improve your game, to destinations outside Oregon, where you can get away from it all.
In this week's season finale, we venture out into the Pacific Ocean, and the Emerald Course at Wailea Golf Club--truly one of the gems of Hawaii.
Tucked away in Northern Idaho, Circling Raven is one of the more celebrated golf courses to open in the Northwest over the past decade. Recently, KVAL Sports Director Tom Ward made the journey to Worley, Idaho to see what all the fuss is about.
On the Island of Maui, you can choose from many world class golf courses, including the well known Kapalua Plantation Course. But if you're looking for a somewhat more "vacation friendly" option at Kapalua, the Bay Course offers a kinder, gentler layout.
That's where KVAL Sports Director Tom Ward is in this week's Wide World of Golf.
KVAL Sports Director Tom Ward checks out the scene at The Olympic Club and the 112th U.S. Open in San Francisco.
The Glaze Meadow golf course at Black Butte Ranch has undergone an extreme makeover, and the reviews are beginning to roll in.
Doug DuChateau, who played against Casey during college, says Martin's game is always solid. He believes Casey will make an exceptional showing at the 102nd U.S. Open.
The M.A.T.T. laboratory at Columbia Edgewater Country Club near Portland uses a futuristic approach to help fit you for clubs and improve your golf game.
The fifth and final course at the Bandon Dunes Golf Resort rounds out a full compliment of layouts--each offering something different.
Wide World of Golf: Castle Stuart is classic links golf (Video)
