ABOUT CORI BRETT

http://www.coribrett.com/images/about1a.jpgI write about golf and the golf lifestyle – the game, the destinations, dining, spas, and fitness. Based in the heart of the golf world, Scottsdale, Arizona, I’ve teed it up in Marrakech, played through the cobras in Penang, and shared the fairways with wild elk in Banff.  I've been a professional writer and book author for more than 10 years.

Golf comes naturally to me. My family developed golf communities and I played junior golf. Golf took a temporary backseat as I built a career as an investment real estate broker in San Francisco, but I returned to the game about ten years ago and started a new career as a golf travel writer. My first national article was published in Golf for Women magazine on golf in France. I've traveled all over the world, playing golf and writing about the game and industry leaders, for national and international publications.

I really enjoy working with groups of people. As President of the Bay Area Travel Writers, I grew the organization and implemented a traveling mascot program for San Francisco Bay Area schoolchildren. When I moved to Scottsdale, Arizona, my leadership skills led to the creation of the Southwest Golf Media Association. I recruited the top golf media professionals as Board members and launched SWGMA as a nonprofit organization. We partnered with the Arizona Golf Association and co-host an annual awards dinner.


Cori Brett moved to Scottsdale from San Francisco, and in a short period of time, she has become part of the lifeblood of our golf community.
—Ed Gowan, Executive Director, Arizona Golf Association

I'm considered an expert in the field. I'm often asked to serve as a selection panelist for golf ratings. Here's what a Scottsdale client says about me:

Your contribution to the first-ever "Fantasy 18" gives this piece an unrivaled vibrancy and personality that surpasses our competitor's publications.
—JoAnne Zeterberg, Director of Creative Services,
Scottsdale Convention & Visitors Bureau

I'm proud of the Awards and Affiliations I've earned:

  • Southwest Golf Media Association, Founding President
  • Bay Area Travel Writers, past President
  • Executive Women's Golf Association, held board positions in San Francisco and Phoenix
  • Arizona Golf Foundation Hall of Fame Voting Committee, member
  • Golf Writers Association of America, member
  • University of California, Berkeley, Graduate

I'm dedicated to giving back to my community. Here are some of the ways I contribute.

  • Implemented an ongoing international traveling mascot program to educate San Francisco Bay Area schoolchildren about travel
  • Served as committee member for Coaches vs Cancer charity golf tournament
  • Assisted in Scottsdale Sister Cities fundraiser for Alamos, Mexico
  • Founded SWGMA adopt-a-charity program with Ronald McDonald House
  • Solicited auction items for Bay Area Olympic bid celebrity golf tournament

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