Question of the week [February 16-22]: Anthony Kim, 40, won LIV Golf Adelaide, his first win since 2010, a period that included a 12-year absence from professional golf. In your opinion, where does that rank among all-time golf comebacks?
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1. Love for the game of golf.
2. Compatibility of golfers.
3. Similar expectations of the trip.
4. Allow for some free time.
Mac Brockman
Montgomery, Texas
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A decent course, good accommodations, reasonable prices, the guys you most like to play with and then let the fun begin.
Bob Norris
Cincinnati, Ohio
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Includes package to play at three quality ranked courses, has three nights of housing at a price not to exceed $125-$150 for two per night, includes one meal a day, and hopefully comes in at or under $1,300 each.
David Riddick
Wilmington, North Carolina
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1. Multiple course options — different courses each day (minimum 3 days).
2. Central location of housing to all courses, hotel or rental.
3. Varied food and beverage options a must.
Robb McCreary
Scottsdale, Arizona
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Multiple golf courses in close proximity to where we are staying, good 19th hole after the round of golf with small bites available at reasonable prices, reasonable dining available for the evening with a common area for socializing. Total cost per person per day being $500/$600, all inclusive.
Steve Klesic
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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The buddies.
Lori Collins
Jacksonville, Florida
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If over three days: sense of humor, pace of play, late a.m. tee times to allow for bonding with dinners/drinks (but no inebriation) and absolutely no whining. Key: Very expensive golf courses, restaurants and first class resorts are not required.
Steve Moore
Birmingham, Alabama
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Great golf course, great food and drink, and great townhouse rooms and bathrooms. Never have to leave the resort.
Jay Hurst
Tallahassee, Florida
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Good golf course, accommodations and meals.
Denny Poer
Castle Rock, Colorado
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Scotland, a Ryder Cup-format, good food and good craic.
Brent Myers
Kidron, Ohio
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Golfers with the same level of passion, single bedrooms, keep the betting friendly, no slobs unwilling to clean up after themselves, rotational tipping, and being open to a variety of after-round food/beverage experiences. I have done annual trips with the same guys in the U.S. for 26 years, and two international trips with completely different groups. My list could go on but suffice to say-you need people that are there to have fun, experience some nice golf and enjoy each other's company on and off the course.
Steve Seely
Lansing, Michigan
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Pre-planning and an agreement so that you can relax and have fun.
Ed Cordell
Buford, Georgia
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Front: Crail Golfing Society, Balcomie Links, Hole Nos. 13-14.
Photo: Crail Golfing Society.