Jerry Rose

Fall’s shorter days and cooler weather mean the end of golf season across most of North America. For golf in Scottsdale, things are just getting started. Read on for five reasons why Scottsdale, “The World’s Finest Golf Destination" is a…

We’ve been in our new digs for half a year, and we’re FINALLY settling into a rhythm. A key to this was finding a favorite local lunch spot. While there are lots of restaurants at Scottsdale Airpark, it’s not an…

Summer in Scottsdale is in full swing. While that means high temperatures on the thermometer, it also means low prices both on and off the course. Here’s what’s hot this season in “The World’s Finest Golf Destination.”

One of my favorite perks of the job is traveling. Thanks to my role at Communication Links, I’ve been fortunate to see way more of the world than I otherwise would have. Of course, this all came to a grinding…

Last week, my old friend Michael Patrick Shiels, host of Michigan’s Big Show, the state’s largest news/talk program, came through Scottsdale on his cross-country “Sea-to-Shining-Sea” Tour. I, along with our mutual pal Scottsdale-based travel writer Tom Mackin, met him for…

Contrary to what my wife believes, the CommLinks team has interests beyond golf. Take this past weekend for example. Friend and Scottsdale-based writer Tom Mackin joined me for an adventure (somewhat) worthy of Indiana Jones. After reading about a collection…

The move was supposed to be so simple. The CommLinks team was only relocating a few miles north up the 101, and this would be a great opportunity to clear out the clutter and really keep things simple.

New year, new me…it seems I hear that tired trope from people every single year about this time. Generally it lasts maybe until the curtain falls on the Super Bowl (Can I say that?). Still I admire its optimism. If…

As years go, 2020 isn’t making anyone’s Top 10 list. I’m not a fan either, but I’m strangely thankful for this year. To be certain, 2020 has not been an easy year to love or even like. Pandemics, wildfires, lockdowns…

One of my all-time favorite quotes is from erudite philosopher Mike Tyson: “Everyone has a plan until they get punched in the mouth.” Having spent a little time in the ring, I know the truth of this gem. The things…