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  Good Time Golf
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GY - Male Hosts
GL - Female Hosts
MX or IMGMX - Both male & female hosts
HDV - available in HD Format

Episode #101 GY
Show Title: Affordable Arizona
In this episode we are introduced to the three hosts, George, Swani and Joe.  They go in search of an affordable golf vacation in an area considered to be one of the most expensive places for golf in the country!  They find these affordable bargains: Sedona Golf Resort, Gold Canyon Golf Resort, The Sanctuary Golf Course and Apache Cree Golf Club.  Highlights: Fishing in Papago Park, a tour of Old Scottsdale and dinner at Sam’s Café.

Episode #102 GY
Show Title:  Across the Sound: Seattle/Kitsap
The hosts discover a cluster of breathtaking golf courses on the Kitsap Peninsula in the Seattle region.  Golf Courses visited this week include Gold Mountain Golf Complex, McCormick Woods Golf Course and Trophy Lake Golf and Casting Club.  Highlights:  Joe catches a fish at the legendary Pike Place Market, Swani discovers the locals best-kept secret, the Post Alley; George goes deep underground for a tour of Seattle’s colorful history and all three explore their   hidden musical talents at the stunning Experience Music Project.

Episode #103 GY
Show Title:  Vancouver:  Bold and Beautiful
GTG visits beautiful British Columbia, Canada, for a golf adventure surrounded by some of the most spectacular scenery in North America.  Highlights: A lesson in operating a tugboat with some humorous results, a visit to a fish hatchery; a Zodiac ride to an ocean side golf course, and the great Canadian Coffee Challenge.  Featured courses this week are Furry Creek Golf and Country Club, Northlands Golf Course and Northview Golf and Country Club.

Episode #104 GY
Show Title:  Tucson: Sonoran Shootout
Our hosts explore the sunniest city in the United States, Tucson, AZ.  A visit to Tubac Golf Resort reviews its long history with Hollywood.  Other featured courses are Star Pass Golf Club and Rio Rico Resort and Country Club. The hosts discover the final resting place for jet aircraft, a Bed and Breakfast with trains running all the way through it, the finest Mexican food in the Southwest, and the thrill of reliving the days of the Old West at Old Tucson Film Studios.

Episode #105 GY
Show title:  San Diego:  Golf and Surf Adventures
George, Swani and Joe discover that San Diego is the quintessential playground for recreation and rejuvenation.  In addition to some spectacular golf, this episode features the surf, wine tasting, biplane adventures and even a ghostly visit to a haunted hotel. Golf this week includes the legendary Torrey Pines Golf Course, Mount Woodson Golf Club, Eagle Crest Golf Club and Coronado Golf Course.

Episode #106 GY
Show title:  Baja Norte
In a land of great culture, color and food for the senses, this show uncovers excellent coastal golf, great accommodations and fabulous lobster cooked in the Baja style. Also included is a visit to the original set of the movie “Titanic.”  With all of this, there is still time for our hosts to discover a scenic golf adventure that will rival anything that is found north of the border.  This region offers not just some of the finest food and culture of the season, but some spectacular golf as well.  Located on water’s edge, where all 27 holes have a view of the Pacific, is the breathtaking but affordable Bajamar Ocean Front Golf Resort.  Other featured courses include Real Del Mar Golf Club and Tijuana Country Club.

Episode #107 GY
Show title:  Orlando: Kennedy Space Center Special
More than fun and games, Orlando is also a playground for adults, and is often forgotten for its other outstanding features, including affordable golf, a ride on the often overlooked canals of the Orlando area, and a trip to the Kennedy Space Center.  The hosts also find their way into the most exclusive golf show on earth.  George gets to experience the thrill of auto racing at the Richard Petty Driving experience and Joe finds his way onto an Airboat Tour.  Orange County National hosts the PGA golf demo as well as our own Pro Challenge.  Deer Island Golf and Lake Club and Debary Golf and Country Club are other featured golf courses.

Episode #108 GY
Show Title:  Alabama:   The Golf Trail
The Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail is the largest golf course construction project ever attempted anywhere in the world with 378 total holes, and was referred to as the “golfer’s equivalent to Disney World” by Golf Magazine. Our hosts enjoy playing on our featured courses Grand National, Capitol Hill and Cambrian Ridge.  George goes boating while Swani gets his first seaplane lesson, and Joe finds some great home cooking.  Also, Swani meets with an original Tuskegee Airman to help understand the courage and skill of a group of legendary World War II Pilots. Featured on the RTJ Trails are Grand National, Capitol Hill and Cambrian Ridge.

Episode #109 GY
Show Title:  Tampa:  Florida’s Golf Coast
A red-hot destination, Tampa Bay is a vibrant waterfront area on Florida's beautiful West Coast and offers a unique blend of urban excitement set in a natural surrounding. Swani gets a lesson from the Long Drive Champion, Joe has a close encounter with the sharks at the Florida Aquarium, George gets blown away by a Florida Hurricane, and all three hosts experience the best part of Tampa Bay culture at “Columbia,” the legendary century-old restaurant, complete with Flamenco Dancing.  Swani’s dreams come true at the World Woods Golf Club, while the Club at Eaglebrooke and Fox Hollow Golf Club are also featured.

Episode #110 GY
Show Title:  San Antonio:  Texan Jewel
San Antonio captures the spirit of Texas, and Good Time Golf captures the spirit of San Antonio. Joe explores the Riverwalk, Swani discovers that the Alamo was a key point in history in the struggle for representative government, and George goes deep under ground.  Our hosts reveal great golf courses that make for an extremely affordable golf vacation.  They include: The Bandit, The Quarry and Cedar Creek.

Episode #111 GY
Show Title:  Atlanta: Stone Mountain
Just to the east of Atlanta lies Stone Mountain Park.  Swani takes the helm of an old-fashioned Riverboat, while Joe rides the Tram to the top of Stone Mountain and George works the railroad.  The State of Georgia has an outstanding park system that includes affordable golf, including two of the featured courses.  Golf Courses around Atlanta include:  Stone Mountain, Hard Labor Creek and Woodmont.

Episode #112 GY
Show Title:  Dallas:  Golf Texas Style
Waking up to a rare Texas snowstorm, our hosts make the best of it until the greens are clear.  Joe excels as all three attempts to fly fighter jet simulators.  Surrounded by rolling prairies, with native pecan, cottonwoods and oak trees, Joe, Swani and George discover that not only is Dallas the Southwest's leading business and financial center, but it has some excellent golf as well.  Good Time Golf explores cowboy country and Texas Star Golf Course, Buffalo Creek, Tour 18, and the Cowboys Golf Club.

Episode #113 GY
Show Title: St. George, Utah:  Red Canyon Golf
In the extremely far southwest region of Utah lies a virtually undiscovered golf haven.  Surrounded by gorgeous red rock mountains, our hosts visit the spectacular Zion National Park.  Also, Swani rides an ATV for the first time, while Joe explores the archeological history of the area and George rides on horseback.  Surrounded by breathtaking scenery our hosts play golf with the local high school golf team and enjoy playing Coral Canyon, Sunbrooke and Entrada.

Episode #201 GY
Show Title:  Kelowna, British Columbia
The Canadian Okanogan is a fabulous golf vacation destination rich in recreational opportunities.  With several of the finest golf courses in Canada, the Kelowna area is explored in this episode.  Included are fishing on Lake Okanagon, the search for the legendary sea-monster known as Ogopogo, getting a lesson in wake boarding, and a wine tasting competition at one of the many wineries.  Featured golf courses are Predator Ridge, the Harvest and Sunset Ranch Golf Resort.

Episode #202 GY
Show Title:  Denver
The Rocky Mountains provide an outstanding backdrop for this spectacular episode that features  great golf courses and several aviation segments. Swani becomes a glider pilot, Joe gets the opportunity to fly a hot air balloon and George joins a dogfight on some vintage fighter aircraft.
Featured golf courses include Omni Interlocken Golf Resort, Arrowhead Golf Club, Coal Creek Golf Course and Riverdale Golf Club.
Also:  Golf lesson with Tami.

Episode #203 GY
Show Title:  Portland, Maine
Not only rich in history, the northeast also has a tremendous offering for recreational golfers.  Between lobster fishing, clam bakes, bicycle tours and rides on vintage yachts, the hosts explore three terrific golf courses that everyone can afford.  Included in this episode are:  Fox Ridge Golf Club, Point Sebago Golf Club and Sable Oaks Golf Club.
Also: Golf lesson with Tami.

Episode #204 GY
Show Title:  Plymouth, MA
The Plymouth area is now most for the pilgrims arrival to this continent, and while the hosts spend explore some of the history, their more interested in exploring the areas golf courses.  Swani takes to the skies for a helicopter tour of one of the courses and all three hosts enjoy great rounds at:  Waverly Oaks Golf Club, Poquoy Brook and Quashnet Valley Country Club.
Also:  Golf lesson with Tami.

Episode #205 GY
Show Title:  Puerto Vallarta
The Puerto Vallarta and nearby Nuevo Vallarta areas are a playground for anyone that comes to this tropical paradise. Golf is just one of the many attractions that bring people to this region.  Joe continues his search for the big fish, Swani takes an ATV tour and George cautiously swings from the trees and flies through the jungle.  Featured courses include: Flamingos Golf Club, El Tigre (At Paradise Village Resort), Marina Vallarta Golf Club and Vista Vallarta Golf Club.
Also:  Golf lesson with Tami.

Episode #206 GY
Show Title:  Kalispel, MT
Swani is in for his annual recurrent training as Joe and George introduce alternate host Ken Kasel.  While Joe and George play golf, they send Ken out on a white water rafting adventure and then to be thrown out of an airplane for the freefall of his life.
This weeks courses include Buffalo Hill Golf Course, Meadow Lake Golf Club, Polson Golf Course and Whitefish Lake Golf Club.
Also: Golf lesson with Tami.

Episode #207 GY
Show Title:  Anchorage, Alaska
Most people think of Alaska as a wild frontier for fisherman and hunters, but in this episode we prove that Alaska also offers a terrific group of golf courses.  Also, Swani returns home for a reuniting with his old Air National Guard unit and gives the viewer a spectacular view of the Alaska landscape.  Joe and Kenny go fishing, and George takes a float plane trip and joins up with a local softball team for a late night game in the land of the midnight sun.
Featured courses include: Eagle Glen Golf Course, Settlers Bay Golf Course, Anchorage Golf Course, Moose Run Golf Course and the Wrangell Golf Course.

Episode #208 GY
Show Title:  Vancouver Island
The Vancouver Island Golf Trail is a tremendous collection of great and affordable golf courses located on the largest island in North America.  The hosts also show the many other recreational opportunities on the island including whale watching, bungee jumping and sport fishing.  This week’s featured golf courses are:  Fairwinds Golf and Country Club, Olympic View Golf Course and Bear Mountain Golf & Country Club.

Episode #209 GY
Show Title:  Central Washington
With golf as the center-piece, the hosts explore this often overlooked section of the Pacific Northwest which includes the cities of Wenatchee, Chelan and the Bavarian village known as Leavenworth. With festivals for families, river fishing, ultra light flying this episode has something for everyone, especially the value-minded golfer. Golf courses featured this week include:  Highlander Golf Course, Leavenworth Golf Course and Chelan Golf Club.
 

FORMAT 2

Episode 301
Boise, ID (HDV) GY
The Mountain west is our backdrop this week for adventure, both on the golf course and off.  The Guys, George, Kenny and Zip play the courses that Banbury, Ridgecrest, Shadow Valley have to offer and explore the area in a hot air balloon, and try some rafting in Beautiful Rocky Mountains.

Episode 302
Mexico City, Mexico (HDV) GY
This week Surprises are in store as George, Swani, and Zip visit the largest city in the world, Mexico City.  Everyone knows its big, but most don’t know that it also has beautiful golf, amazing restaurants with excellent food and dancing to match, a thriving cultural and historical heart with the ancient city of Teo Ti Huacan, and Modern Exuberance, that only Mexico does so well.  This week’s courses are Los Tabachines, and Hacienda San Gaspar.

Episode 303
Santa Cruz, CA (HDV) GY
One of the great American historical golf courses, Pasatiempo, is our centerpiece of great golf along with Seascape Golf Club and DeLaveaga Golf Course in the seaside town of Santa Cruz, California.  In between playing rounds the guys, George, Zip, Eb, and Kenny find new adventures Aerobatic Flying, great Surfing, and Horseback Riding.

Episode 304
Costa Rica - GL
Costa Rica, with possibly the best preserved natural park system anywhere hosts the GTG Gals.  The natural wonders abound with treks through the jungle on Zip Lines, swimming in the clear blue water, and horseback riding through the forest.  Then the competition heats up on the Paradisus Playa Conchal Resort Golf Course, and the beautiful Hacienda Pinilla Golf Club.

Episode 305
Santa Barbara, CA (HDV) GL
Santa Barbara is a center for great Golf on the west Coast.  The girls take on the Sand Piper Golf Club, Glen Annie Golf Course,  and Rancho San Marcos Golf club, and then take on the ocean on surfboards and Kayaks and a skydive landing right onto a golf course. When you add in great wine, excellent restaurants, and a thriving art scene this coastal resort town takes shape as the place to visit in southern California.

Episode 306
Coeur d’Alene, ID (HDV) GL
The Girls arrive in style at the Coeur d’Alene Resort to play one of the best areas for Golf in the USA.  The hidden Lakes Golf Resort, The Avondale Golf Club and the course voted the best public course in the country, The Couer d’Alene Resort Golf Course challenge the girls some wake boarding, a float plane, and a world class spa, rejuvenate them between rounds.

Episode 307
Whistler, BC (HDV) GL
Few Places are as Awe inspiring as Whistler, BC.  This week, with the elegant Fairmont Chateau Whistler as their home base, the girls discover the excitement of Whistler’s Mountain Sports, the world class food in this mountain town, and the top rated golf of the Fairmont Chateau Whistler Golf Club, the Nicklaus North Golf Course, and the Big Sky Golf Club.

Episode 308
Semiahmoo Resort    Bellingham, WA  (HDV) MX
Imagine Hang Gliding in the morning and golfing in the afternoon, where you just flew over and then hitting the spa before a world class dinner.  The GTG Girls and the Guys travel together this week to the Semiahmoo Resort in this beautiful corner of the Pacific Northwest.  In addition to the Semiahmoo Resort, Loomis Trail and Lake Padden Golf Course show off the beauty of the area.

Episode 309
Las Vegas (HDV) MX
This week the brand new Wynn Las Vegas Resort and Country Club prove there is much more to Vegas than casinos. This stunning course carved out of the desert is just steps away from some of the best culinary creations, not to mention the excitement of the tables.  Zip finds his way into a race car, the girls find the Spa, and Le Reve, the stunning acrobatic and theatrical water spectacular, rounds out the experience.

Episode 310
Puerto Vallarta (HDV) IMGMX
Between the beaches and the golf courses, the water sports and the night life, Puerto Vallarta brings its own Mexican flair to all of these things and serves them up for us to sample.  Vista Vallarta’s two top rated courses and the water front Marina Vallarta course provide the challenge and the Casa Magna Marriott provides the backdrop for some uniquely Mexican adventures.

Episode 311
Marco Island, FL (HDV) IMGMX
Marco Island has long been a hidden gem for fun in Florida’s south.  The Rookery at Marco, and the Lely Resort offer up the challenge for the first GTG Million Dollar hole in one Challenge.  Off the course Elizabeth takes to the wave runners while Brian takes his first Parasail flight.  Then the group gets some tips and tricks they weren’t expecting with a visit from renowned illusionist Michael Hayes.

Episode 312
Florida’s First Coast of Golf (Amelia Island, World Golf Village) (HDV) IMGMX
It’s off to the World Golf Village to see the Hall of fame and George gets a chance to meet one of the legends of golf, Gary Player.  Between the King and Bear course at World Golf Village and The Amelia Island Plantation, Florida’s First coast of golf is one of the best destinations anywhere for any golfer.  GTG’s Million Dollar Hole in one challenge is on again and some lucky players try for the prize.

Episode 313 
Desert Show (Idaho and Las Vegas) (HDV) IMGMX
It’s up to the Desert this week and we find some amazing golf in the unlikeliest of places.  Just off the Las Vegas Strip is one of the Premier Golf destinations at the Wynn Las Vegas Resort.  There are more surprises in store when Zip finds his way to a race track.  Then it’s up to Idaho with the Rocky Mountains as the Backdrop where the cast explores the beauty of the mountain west in between rounds.
(Please note that this episode contains some material also included in previous episodes)

Episode 314
California Coast (Santa Barbara, Santa Cruz) (HDV) IMGMX
The girls head south to Santa Barbara and the Guys head north to Santa Cruz.  We will see both groups find their way to great dining, fun in the air and, fun in the ocean.  GTG gives four lucky players the chance to walk away with a million dollars with a hole in one challenge.
(Please note that this episode contains some material also included in previous episodes)

Episode 315
Mexico City/Whistler (HDV) IMGMX
The guys are off to explore the ancient civilizations of Mexico and then take in some great golf at Tabachines and Hacienda San Gaspar, while the Girls explore A northern wonderland.  The Girls Zip through the trees and fly through the air before hitting the Fairmont Chateau Whistler Golf club and then exploring the dining and shopping surrounding this elegant top end hotel.
(Please note that this episode contains some material also included in previous episodes)
 
 

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