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A forecaddie, most simply, is a person positioned up ahead on a golf hole whose job is to track golfers’ shots as each plays his or her golf ball. Contrary to what you might think, the forecaddie is not a caddie. The forecaddie does not carry anyone’s clubs, does not assist golfers in decision-making on things such as club selection, and so on. And while forecaddies can be assigned to work with a specific group of golfers throughout a round, they are often assigned to a specific hole on a golf course rather than to specific golfers....

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Jump to Recipe You may not realize that yellow cake mix is so incredibly easy to make from scratch, and this DIY cake mix is proof! With a few simple ingredients, you will have a cake mix that bakes up moist and fluffy every time! Use it, store it for later, or gift it to a friend! DIY Yellow Cake Mix! This easy DIY yellow cake mix recipe couldn’t be more simple!...

Russia’s war in Ukraine is hitting the aircraft leasing industry hard, upending the internationally agreed-upon norms of aircraft financing.Russian airlines lease around 500 aircraft from foreign companies. A law signed this week by Russian president Vladimir Putin allows these carriers to continue to operate these aircraft on domestic flights, even after the lessors cancel the leases, according to the state-owned TASS news agency.It’s a repudiation of foreign-owned debt — and the rule of law, said aviation consultant and former airline executive Robert Mann....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.Want to see the latest flight deals as soon as they’re published? Follow The Points Guy on Facebook and Twitter, and subscribe to text message alerts from our deals feed, @tpg_alerts.Flights to Barcelona have dropped down to a crazy low of $187 round-trip.These ultra low-fares are limited to Boston and New York departures in April and May, but if if you can snag a cheap positioning flight to either of the U....

Back when Air Canada detailed new benefits of the carrier’s relaunched Aeroplan program, there was a brief mention of an upcoming perk that lets elite members share their benefits with friends or family members, called Status Pass.As of this week, Status Pass is now live, and works exactly as promised. Select Aeroplan elites will be able to choose Status Pass as one of their Select Benefits. 50K members will be able to select two passes to share, 75Ks can get three and Super Elites can get a total of four....

You now have a few more months to enjoy a lie-flat seat on a domestic American Airlines flight.The Fort Worth-based carrier just extended its domestic wide-body schedule through late summer, per Cirium schedule data. With long-haul travel to most international destinations still limited, AA will continue to deploy its largest jets on a slew of domestic routes instead.You’ll find the full list of domestic wide-body routes for August and September at the end of the post, but let’s go through several of the highlights....

Airbnb is more popular than ever, but that doesn’t mean the days of opposition to the vacation rental platform are in the rearview mirror.Potential municipal bans and even a reminder of anti-party rules laid out by the company itself all face travelers this summer.This doesn’t mean travelers should steer clear of Airbnb, but it is a reminder that travelers should be alert and pay attention to all house rules and guidelines before booking a stay (and especially during their stay)....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.As we wrote about earlier this month, Chase recently made some major (positive) changes to the Ritz-Carlton Rewards Credit Card. This included an improved sign-up bonus and a number of new or enhanced perks. Back in 2014, I reviewed the card and identified a fairly limited type of traveler for whom it would be a good fit. However, I wanted to revisit that analysis in light of the enhancements, and today I’ll go through each of the key benefits on the card to help you decide whether this card should earn a spot in your wallet....

The Cancer and Aquarius pairing brings together people made of very different star dust. Cancer approaches life with its sensitive, emotional feelers, while Aquarius has one foot in another dimension. Much will depend on the other energies in the chart. The more airy Waterbearers lean toward the detached end of the spectrum. They relate to concepts and currents. It’s hard for the feeling Moonchild to find something to count on. “You feel me?...

Jump to Recipe As simple as it may be, this classic chicken and peppers recipe is quick, delicious, and perfect for dinner any day of the week! This recipe does not have many steps or ingredients because the balsamic vinegar infuses the bell peppers and chicken with so much flavor, you won’t need much else! For an easy and flavorful weeknight dinner try this balsamic pan-fried chicken with bell peppers! This easy one-skillet chicken and peppers is packed with tangy balsamic flavor!...

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.I’ve been to Cape Town, South Africa, (one of my favorite cities in the world) a number of times for the PeaceJam conferences that are held in the city each year. I’ve tried to mix it up hotel-wise each year for myself and the TPG team members who come along for the trip: In the past we’ve stayed at places like the chic Silo Hotel, the Westin Cape Town and the One&Only Cape Town....

This country gravy recipe is an incredibly tasty, homemade condiment that only takes a few minutes to make from scratch! It’s the perfect base for making black pepper gravy (peppered gravy) or sausage gravy! This recipe makes a staple sauce that is also known as white gravy, cream gravy, sawmill gravy, and milk gravy! White Country Gravy Whatever name you call it, this tasty country gravy is what makes so many meals our favorites!...

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available – View the current offers hereWant to see the latest flight deals as soon as they’re published? Follow The Points Guy on Facebook and Twitter, and subscribe to text message alerts from our deals feed, @tpg_alerts.Airfare deals are typically only available on limited dates. We recommend you use Google Flights to find dates to fly, then book through an online travel agency, such as Orbitz or Expedia, which allows you to cancel flights without penalty by 11pm Eastern Time within one day of booking....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available – View the current offers hereWant to see the latest flight deals as soon as they’re published? Follow The Points Guy on Facebook and Twitter, and subscribe to text message alerts from our deals feed, @tpg_alerts.Airfare deals are typically only available on limited dates. We recommend you use Google Flights to find dates to fly, then book through an online travel agency, such as Orbitz or Expedia, which allows you to cancel flights without penalty by 11pm Eastern Time within one day of booking....

Delta Air Lines said Thursday that it had placed an additional 25 firm orders for Airbus A321neo aircraft, and added an additional 25 options That brings the airline to a total of 125 firm orders for the jets, with 100 purchase rights.The A321neo fleet will be the first to feature Delta’s new domestic first-class seat, which will feature a memory foam cushion, increased privacy, extra storage and a larger tray table compared to the current domestic first seats....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.By now, most of you are probably looking for ways to earn more miles while stuck at home. If you’ve already planned how you’ll max out the 5x category bonus on the Chase Freedom® card (No longer open to new applicants) this quarter, there may be another option for you. The Chase Freedom Unlimited is offering up to 2,000 bonus points on $250 in combined purchases across some of the most common spending categories:UtilitiesInsurancePhone serviceCableInternetThe information for the Chase Freedom has been collected independently by The Points Guy....

Here’s a handy database of dates and events in Elvis Presley’s life during 1971. You can also find out what else Elvis was up to in 1971 and in all the years of his life. January 8: Elvis goes on another spending binge, purchasing a number of law enforcement-related equipment, including guns, holsters, handcuffs, flashing lights, and a police radio for one of his cars.January 9: Elvis is voted one of the Most Outstanding Young Men of the Year for 1970 by the national board of the Junior Chamber of Commerce (known as the Jaycees)....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.A friend of mine was in the market to purchase his first car recently and asked me to help maximize the amount of points he could get from the purchase. Originally he was going to pay cash, but after talking through the benefits he decided it would make sense to put as much on a credit card (and then immediately pay the card off with his cash) and then finance the rest....

This mushroom risotto recipe includes plenty of rich flavors that combine perfectly to make an elegant dish suitable for Hell’s kitchen. A tasty nuttiness from the Arborio rice and a rich earthy flavor from the mushrooms, all coated with the super creamy texture of Parmesan cheese and butter (with just a hint of white wine)! It is the perfect dish to impress your guests at your next dinner party or holiday celebration!...