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"If you're going to take a golf trip, they really tell you how to do it."

"This travel newsletter doesn't pull any punch shots."

"Golf Odyssey offers honest critiques from some of the nation's most knowledgeable golf writers."

"A critical, advertising free newsletter that is entirely devoted to golf travel."

"Golf Odyssey is "critical and worthwhile"

"The assessments can be hard-hitting. And the criticism does not stop at the 18th hole""

"refuses to accept ads from golf resorts or any entity that Golf Odyssey might review"

"Golf enthusiasts are drawn to Baum's publication because of its honesty"

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Baum Media Group, LLC publishes books, newsletters and websites on golf travel under the Golf Odyssey and Golf Vacation Insider titles. Its flagship publication, Golf Odyssey, is the preeminent newsletter focused on sophisticated golf travel and is now in its 17th year of publication. In October 2005, Baum Media Group acquired The Golf Insider newsletter and merged it with Golf Odyssey.

Golf Odyssey, LLC publishes a monthly, subscription-only newsletter and a website. Now in its 17th year, Golf Odyssey: The Insider’s Guide to Sophisticated Golf Travel is dedicated to the publication of honest and unbiased evaluations of great golf destinations in the United States and abroad. Independence and confidentiality are the cornerstones of its editorial approach. Golf Odyssey regularly travels anonymously and does not accept advertising from golf courses, resorts or restaurants in order to serve subscribers with objective information and discriminating advice. To subscribe to Golf Odyssey and/or give it as a gift, please visit our subscription page.

Golf Vacation Insider

Golf Vacation Insider, LLC publishes a free daily newsletter, a website and books on golf travel. Managing Editor and golf travel veteran Craig Better works closely with the editors of Golf Odyssey to provide free, concise insider travel tips to subscribers. a week.

About the Publisher

David Baum

David Baum serves as Publisher & Editor-in-Chief of the Golf Odyssey and Golf Vacation Insider newsletters. He is a leading expert on golf travel and has played more than 50 courses in five countries in the last twelve months alone. In addition to authoring two golf travel books, Planning the Ultimate Golf Vacation and Planning the Ultimate Bandon Dunes Golf Vacation, he serves as the golf travel columnist for Dealmaker Magazine and has been featured in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The Los Angeles Times, The International Herald Tribune, USATODAY.com, Golf For Women, US Airways Magazine, Bloomberg News, Worth, Cigar Aficionado and other national publications.

A long-time subscriber to Golf Odyssey, Baum purchased the esteemed newsletter from its founder in 2005. He and his staff are dedicated to the publication of honest and unbiased evaluations of great golf destinations in the United States and abroad. Independence and confidentiality are the cornerstones of their editorial approach.

"Your publication is GREAT! My goal is to score a perfect "20"...Keep up the good work.

Donald J Trump
New York, NY

"Golf Odyssey provides invaluable information for the serious golfer and traveler. It's comprehensive, intelligent and fun. Exceptionally well done!"

Peter A. Schaible
Former Director of Communications
United States Golf Association

"I would like to thank you and your staff for tipping me off about this opportunity. The bargain rate (about 1/3 of the usual cost) combined with the world class service was an experience I will never forget"

Kevin Reilly
Rochester, NY

"As a long-time veteran of writing for golf magazines, I wanted to commend you for your honest reportage. Your readers are lucky to have such a fine, balanced source of information."

Jeff Wallach
author and journalist
Portland, OR

"In other publications everything is always wonderful and that's just not true. You guys tell it like it is. Reading about a trip in Golf Odyssey is like talking to a friend who's been there"

Bruce Henderson
Bloomfield Hills, MI

"While I read many publications, my favorite by far is Golf Odyssey. I have taken many wonderful trips based on your recommendations."

Bob Carnevale
Allendale, NJ

"Enjoy your publication greatly and use it to plan trips quite often."

John Matthews, Reno, NV