PGA and Art Deco

I’ve never been too much into golf, to tell you the truth. I took a golf class for a few days in junior college but dropped it because I couldn’t wrap my brain around concept of it.

That was about 10 years ago at the Sullivan County Golf & Country Club in upstate New York, but after visiting the PGA National in Palm Beach Gardens, I might sign back up. Not really. But I will tell you that I have seen many beautiful golf courses in fifteen frame increments while channel surfing to my favorite shows. Though my prior golf course experience may not qualify me as a connoisseur of the sport, I can assure you that the PGA National is one place you might want to check out. We had a chance to visit the resort’s 15th, 16th, and 17th holes—collectively known as “The Bear Trap”. Word around the office (from Ben) is that the Bear Trap is quite the challenge. After walking/carting the championship course with the Skipper, I can see why.

About an hour after we wrapped the PGA shoot, we headed to Miami to the Art Deco Welcome Center and spoke with Diane Downs. I’ve passed this building many times while strolling and people-watching on Ocean Ave., but that day I got to go inside. Diane gave us some great history of Miami plus some very interesting info on the Carlyle Hotel and the Victor Hotel. I’m familiar with the Victor mostly because it was the place where I had my first Mojito about two years ago.

We grabbed some grub from a burger spot on Ocean. I got the Such-and-Such burger and a basket of fries. I topped it off with a Pineapple Smoothie because that’s what gangstas do. Paco gave me an onion ring. To show my appreciation for such a kind act, I offered him one of my fries but he took two. I’m not falling for that again.

After eats, we headed over to the Wolfsonian, a design museum down in the Art Deco District in Miami Beach. The Wolfsonian carries some of the best propaganda art, industrial design, and graphic arts in Miami. There was this red sneaker book that I was eyeing during the shoot but I forgot to get it after we wrapped. I’m sure I’ll pick it up when I return to the area.

We left the Wolfsonian and headed over to Indian Creek Drive for an Architecture Boat Cruise with none other than Randall Robinson. The boat cruise was a little over an hour but I got the gist of it in the first twenty minutes. Carl Fisher. Art Deco. Morris Lapidus. Sounds good to me.

After the boat cruise, we headed back to the RV to freshen up and get some water. Boy, was that some tasty water! It was cold and jam-packed with moisture, just how I like it. I even consumed the condensation.

We ended the day with Paco’s family. After that long day, it was the perfect way to wind down. Now, I’ve met many a family in my life, but Paco’s set a new standard. His father, mother, sister, sister’s boyfriend, and pup were all exceptionally cool and very hospitable. If you guys are reading this….thanks again!

Till Next Time

Amon Focus