5 Destinations for the Truly Intrepid Golfer
Many of us have dreams that someday—some glorious, tantalizing, reach-out-and-touch-it day—we’ll be able to take our clubs to some far-off place where the language, money, scenery, food, and beer might be different, but where golf is still the greatest game of all. Here are five countries for intrepid travelers to visit that, contrary to all […]
Top 10 Christmas-Themed Golf Courses
It’s the most wonderful time of the year. In the spirit of Christmas, there’s nothing like a little bit of yuletide fun when it comes to the world of golf. That’s why we’ve tracked down 10 great Christmas-inspired golf courses that maybe will make your list the next time you’re in one of these spots […]
Why Lessons Are the Perfect Golf Gift
’Tis the season when golfers of all stripes receive golf-related gifts from non-golfers that are cringe-worthy at best. Of course, you try to appear grateful, smiling as you hold up the tie with the pattern of golf balls on it or the 500-count bag of tees that are an inch shorter than your preferred length. […]
7 of Golf’s Most Unusual On-Course Animal Encounters
There’s been a new hazard for golfers to look out for at North Palm Beach Country Club in South Florida: an American crocodile. While alligators are a fairly common sight at Florida golf courses, crossing paths with the reclusive crocodile is far more of a rarity. There are an estimated 1,500 to 2,000 in the […]
Golf’s 18 Most Famous Holes (Front Nine)
Over the years, we’ve all seen a thousand lists ranking golf’s 18 “best” holes. But seldom have we come across any naming the best-known holes in the game. Whether it be by TV exposure, social media fandom, or just plain old reputation, certain holes acquire a measure of fame over time. They may not be […]
12 Essential Items for Your Home Bar
Like a carpenter, a bartender is only as good as their tools. These home-bar implements will help you nail it every time. Anyone can pour gin over ice, top with tonic, and call it a day. And sometimes, that’s really all we need. But when you want to mix a cocktail that exceeds expectations, it […]
6 Famous Food Items Served at Equally Famous Courses
Every famous golf course has at least one memorable, signature hole. But only a select number of those famous properties have equally famous food. Here, we’ve highlighted six, not-to-be-missed bites and dishes that are served at noteworthy golf courses around the country. The Burgerdog at The Olympic Club—San Francisco, Calif. Created in 1950 by Bill […]
Extraordinary Courses That Are All the Rage
Architects, developers, an even golfers are learning to rethink how many holes—along with routing rules and acceptable terrain—can make up a golf course At the debut of The Sandbox at Sand Valley golf resort in Nekoosa, Wis., three years ago, developer Mike Keiser was asked why the par-3 course designed by Bill Coore and Ben […]
A Rant Against Golden Age Golf Architects
It’s time we stop deifying dead architects… Curmudgeon alert: I’m about to go on a major rant about something that likely will be of only marginal interest to you and may actually cause you some annoyance. So this might be a good time to click on something else. We did have some very fine pieces […]
6 Cold-Weather Pieces You Need to Dominate Winter Golf
We may be entering a joyous holiday season, but it’s not the most wonderful time of the year for avid golfers living in the northern half of the country. As the sunlit portion of the days grows shorter and as the mercury steadily plummets, a round of golf north of the 38th parallel becomes a […]