Yes… I know... there’s two feet of snow on the ground. The temperature hasn't gotten above 40 degrees in days and spring; not to mention actually “playing golf” seems like a lifetime or at the very least a plane flight away.

So to help add some holiday cheer to your golfing soul we’ve teamed up with Peak Golf Fitness in Rockville Maryland to offer a great contest with multiple prizes aimed at getting your game ready for the Spring.

So instead of sipping to much “eggnog” or buying another "quick fix" gadget from a Golf Channel infomercial, CLICK HERE to complete the entry form for your chance to win a personalized fitness package of instruction worth $2500. Not only will you hit the ball further this spring, you'll be working one-on-one with Jason Meisch, one of the top golf fitness instructors in the country.

During our trip to Wisp Resort in western Maryland last month we were invited to play a preview round of the font nine at Lodestone Golf Club. The private Hale Irwin design is scheduled to open next year and in our mind will vault itself as one of the best courses anywhere in the state.

The nine holes we played were truly amazing. Sitting atop Marsh Mountain the course is the highest elevated course in the state offering dramatic views, elevation changes and is one of the most beautifully designed courses we've had the pleasure to play anywhere.

There is nothing better than a trip away from the city for a weekend of golf. With so many different options to choose within an one or two hours drive from the Washington DC area, the decision can be difficult. Personally, I prefer to avoid the beach traffic going east and rather head west to the mountains of West Virginia, Virginia or Maryland.

Recently we made a trip back to Wisp Resort in Western Maryland and got in our "fix for mountain golf" by playing the redesigned Wisp Resort Golf Course. We were amazed at how different the course played since our first review in 2002. Four of the more difficult holes at the top end of the course were removed and replaced with four new holes on land acquired right across the street from the resort. The change is dramatic and has transformed the course to and inviting play for all levels of playing ability.

A “world away”…it's a sometimes over used analogy to compare extreme difference. It can be applied to a wide assortment of varying situations which is probably the reason for it's over use. Sometimes, however no matter how over used an analogy is…it can at times paint the perfect picture of understanding.

Recently we made our a trip to Western Maryland to visit the Rocky Gap Lodge and Golf Resort in Flintstone. At only 100 miles from the Capital Beltway it's hard to believe such a serene and perfect escape is only a 2 hour drive from downtown DC.

It’s truly a “world away” from our way of life here in the Capital Region.