Gaillardia Golf and Country Club
A family of media moguls gives its hometown a golf course community for the ages
48 Hours in Philadelphia
The host city for this week’s U.S. Open provides a lot of brotherly love as a golf destination
When You’re Locker Neighbors with The Donald
By Jack Purcell, 2013 In 1984, when I was working as a junior ad sales rep at Sports Illustrated, I had the good fortune of getting a membership to Winged Foot. On my first day I was assigned a locker in the upper locker room right next to Donald Trump’s. That afternoon, as I was changing […]
Review: TaylorMade R1 driver
More than simply adjustable—and it now comes in black
How to Stay Focused and Control Nerves on the Course
Peter Alliss 1984 Using a three-quarter swing as preached by Open champion Henry Cotton, there were days that I felt I’d never again miss a green with a 4-iron. It all seemed so much easier if I didn’t lash at the ball and thought much less about how far I could hit and a lot […]
Ruffin Beckwith on Retiring From Golf
Ruffin Beckwith left success in the world of golf for a chance to see the rest of the world
What to Pack for a Golf Trip
Avoid headaches, hassles, and heavy suitcases by getting organized well before you take off
Tom Doak on the Red Course at Dismal River
The 455-yard 17th at my new namesake layout at Dismal River was dictated by the land’s topography, the essence of my design approach
Perfectly Imperfect at Merion
Dovetailing nicely with the USGA’s eco-friendly approach, Merion superintendent Matt Shaffer oversees one of the most sustainable programs in the country
First Peek at Guacalito de la Isla, Nicaragua
David McLay Kidd’s new course in Nicaragua manages to deliver playability and excitement at the same time
