100 Years of Pebble Beach: Building Spyglass Hill
By James A. Frank In 2019, Pebble Beach Golf Links will celebrate its 100th birthday and host its sixth U.S. Open. To commemorate these milestones, each issue of LINKS Magazine and LINKSdigital between now and then will tell the unique story that is Pebble Beach. Those articles will also be shared here on our website. The […]
The Story of Liberty National, NYC’s Local Track
By James A. Frank Paul Fireman is a man with a rare sort of vision—the ability to see possibilities where others don’t. Back in 1979 he saw potential in a fledgling British shoe manufacturer. He became the U.S. distributor, eventually bought the company, and in 2006 sold that company—Reebok—for $3.8 billion. About that same […]
Your Guide to a Scottsdale Golf Trip
By James A. Frank The first day of fall is already in my mind, which means it’s time to start thinking about winter golf vacations. As soon as I see a leaf drifting toward the ground, I’m making plans. And one of my favorite destinations is Scottsdale, Ariz., where I’ve gone for a long […]
Why Do High Priced Irons Cost So Much?
Not that many years ago, there was an upper limit to what you could spend for a set of quality irons—usually $599 ($699 with graphite shafts) for eight clubs. Then the $1,000 a set barrier was broken, and now most premium irons from big-name manufacturers will set you back $120–$150 for each club. But there’s […]
In Praise of the PGA Championship
A few years ago, Sports Illustrated asked 50 PGA Tour players which major they most wanted to win. The Masters took half the votes, the British and US Opens about 25% each. And the PGA Championship? 2%.Pity the poor PGA. It’s the Ringo Starr of major championships: Definitely one of the Fab Four, but not […]
Links Living: Timbers Kaua’i Ocean Club & Residences at Hōkūala
This resort community gives owners the chance to enjoy the best of both worlds Many golf communities boast of their “resort-like” atmosphere. Hōkūala actually is a resort, where owners can enjoy all the amenities—and get a few of their own. First and foremost is the Ocean Course, a Jack Nicklaus Signature design that has been […]
Links Living: St. Andrews Country Club
With a series of changes, life keeps getting better at this Boca Raton stalwart It is truly out with the Olde at this 30-year-old community, where the Olde course just underwent a top-to-bottom renovation by Tommy Fazio (Tom’s nephew) that made the lushly landscaped layout more playable and more fun. It also makes the Fazio […]
Vidanta Puerto Peñasco – The Best Golf Course You’ve Never Heard Of?
Puerto Peñasco. Ever hear of it? Unless you live in Arizona or Southern California, it’s unlikely that you know this beach town—also called Rocky Point—located at the top of the Gulf of California, which separates the Baja Peninsula from the Mexican mainland. There is no commercial airport nearby, meaning you have to drive and deal […]
Links Living: Desert Highlands
The original desert-golf community has found a novel way to stay young Scottsdale is synonymous today with high-end communities featuring golf courses from leading architects. But it’s worth remembering that the northern reaches of this area, 30 miles from downtown Phoenix, were little more than cactus and rocks three decades ago and that the transformation […]
Greg Norman’s Newest Course in Mexico
A trip to Mexico led to a revelation about Greg Norman and his courses
