Shaun Tolson, Author at LINKS Magazine

10 Player-Friendly Mountain Golf Courses

Here, we spotlight 10 friendly mountain golf courses—five public designs and five layouts at private clubs.

Occasionally, players will encounter a golf hole with a harrowing tee shot that replaces hopefulness with nervousness.

Here, we highlight 7 golf course examples showcasing creative—and sometimes cleverly themed—hole names dedicated to a singular theme.

We’ve compiled a list of eight golf shots from notable public courses with forced carries that are particularly nerve-wracking.

Here, we highlight the underrated golf courses that have impressed some of the best players in the world on the PGA Tour.

Here, PGA Tour professionals share the drivable par fours from courses on Tour that they most love to play.

Here’s we spotlight a dozen of the best university golf courses in the country—you could call it a “Big 12” of collegiate golf.

A closer look at 10 public-accessible courses that hosted local U.S. Open qualifying in 2025 and the scores that were posted at each.

Recently renovated and brilliantly transformed, the iconic Slieve Donard hotel in Northern Ireland is once again ready for its close-up.

Portrush bartender Willie Gregg not only serves drinks but serves as unofficial host and advocate for one of golf’s great destinations.