LINKS Golf Podcast Episode 7: A Golf Trip to New York
In this episode, Ian tells us about a recent trip to New York where he played Shinnecock Hills and Sleepy Hollow Country Club. The hosts also swap travel tips, including where to stay, how to get around, and dos and don’ts of golf in greater New York City. You can subscribe to the LINKS Golf […]
LINKS Golf Podcast Episode 6: George Peper’s 50 Favorite Courses (After Playing 750)
In this episode, we speak with LINKS editor George Peper and discuss his column in our Fall 2018 issue, which is about him playing his 750th golf course—an astounding milestone, even by George’s standards. In the column, he picks his 50 favorite courses that “stand out above the other 700,” so we touch on several […]
LINKS Golf Podcast Episode 5: How to Plan a Golf Trip to Scotland
In this episode, we break down the seemingly daunting task of planning a Scottish golf trip. Ian, who has never played golf in Scotland, assumes the role of interviewer for Graylyn, who is an expert on all things Scottish golf. We discuss how to choose the courses to play, the best time of year […]
Tommy Aaron: I Was There—The Collapse at The 1968 Masters
The true story—and an incredible, never-before-told admission—of golf’s most famous mistake It’s been half a century since the strangest day of my playing career—the final round of the 1968 Masters—but even in my 80s I can remember every detail as if it were yesterday. What a battle. Sixteen players were within four strokes of Gary […]
The Best Golf Courses of Continental Europe
By Adam Lawrence Turn up at one of the marquee courses of Scotland or Ireland on a nice summer’s day and you can pretty much guarantee that many of the voices you hear will be American. Arrive at one of continental Europe’s big names, though, and things will be very different: Despite more attention […]
Great Courses of Britain and Ireland: Panmure Golf Club
There are few British or Irish golf clubs that can claim a direct link with the great Ben Hogan. One that certainly can is Panmure Golf Club, situated on a rugged piece of rolling linksland just over a mile west of Carnoustie. By Colin Callander It was there that Hogan, together with caddie Cecil Timms, […]
Top 10 Golf Courses: Canada
Home to a wide variety of courses that range from classics designed by native son Stanley Thompson to modern stunners from Coore & Crenshaw, there’s no shortage of phenomenal golf in the Great White North. Whether you prefer the rugged cliffs of Nova Scotia, the dramatically jagged backdrop of the Canadian Rockies, or a simply […]
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LINKS Golf Podcast Ep. 2 – How to Fly With Your Clubs
In this episode, Ian and Graylyn discuss some of the dos and don’ts of traveling with your golf clubs. It’s an often forgotten topic when planning a golf trip, but there’s a lot to think about that can make or break your experience. Come for the sound travel advice from Graylyn, stick around to hear […]
LINKS Golf Podcast Ep. 1 – A Golf Trip to Southern England
In the first episode of the LINKS Magazine Golf Podcast, we dive into a recent trip that Graylyn took to a golf-rich part of the UK after a strong recommendation from Tom Doak. That area was the southern coast of England where Graylyn played St. Enodoc, Saunton (West), Royal North Devon, Prince’s Golf Club, Royal […]