Dramatic Par Threes: One-Shot Wonders
Whether it requires a mere flip of a wedge or a big swing with a fairway wood, a par-three hole has the ability to not only immortalize a golf course—it can define a player’s entire round. “It’s what we remember because it’s only one shot,” resort developer Mike Keiser says of a par three. “They’re […]
Top 18-Hole Golf Course Openings for 2021
With more than 38,000 golf courses worldwide, there’s no shortage of options for golfers with wanderlust. And given the wealth of supply and the demand for land, new golf course openings are pretty limited. But there are still some great ones to celebrate. After recently highlighting the top course debuts of 2020, it’s only fitting […]
LINKS Golf Podcast Ep. 69: Author Luke Reese
In the Season 7 premiere of the LINKS Golf Podcast, golf author Luke Reese joins to talk about his critically acclaimed writing debut, One For the Memory Banks. Reese chats to Digital Editor Al Lunsford about the inspiration to write his first novel, his golf travels in the UK and Ireland, and the motley crew of […]
Bay Creek: Third Time’s the Charm
A new owner, big plans, and a magnificent setting on the Chesapeake have Bay Creek poised for an exciting future There’s a story told about Sam Snead’s first visit to St. Andrews. Coming into town on the train, he looked out the window and said, “Looks like there used to be a golf course there.” […]
Dogs, Flies, and Tigers: Mark O’Meara’s Talisker Club
Mark O’Meara makes the most of the outdoor and indoor pleasures surrounding his home at Talisker Club in the mountains of Northern Utah Mark O’Meara surveys the large pond that defines the cape-style 9th hole at Tuhaye, the golf course he designed at Talisker Club—Tuhaye near Park City, Utah. Even at 7,000 feet above sea […]
5 Myths About Golf Course Design
Golf course architects are the artists—the ones who are able to take a vision, move a ton of dirt, and create a masterpiece for golfers to enjoy. Their work can be quite grueling and tedious—Rome wasn’t built in a day, just as any renowned layout wasn’t imagined and constructed overnight. To dig a little deeper […]
Guide to the Best of Los Cabos
You’ve heard about the golf in Los Cabos, and maybe even seen photos of the courses that hug the sun-kissed beaches there. But you’re probably wondering: Is it worth the time and expense to travel to the tip of Baja California Sur? The answer is an unequivocal si! Seventy-five years ago, Americans made tracks to […]
Best Public Golf Options of Scottsdale
In my mind, when it comes to a winter golf oasis, there is nothing finer than Scottsdale. Home to the Waste Management Phoenix Open, the Scottsdale area boasts more than 200 golf courses, many of which are accessible to the public. Each year when the PGA Tour converges on TPC Scottsdale for the “Greatest Show […]
Enter to Win the 2023 Open Championship Sweepstakes
*THE SWEEPSTAKES ENTRY PERIOD HAS ENDED* Win a Trip for Two to the 2023 Open Championship at Royal Liverpool Golf Club! THE 2023 OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP PACKAGE FOR TWO INCLUDES: Six nights hotel accommodation—based on twin occupancy Full English or Scottish breakfast daily Three rounds of golf (Royal Troon, Western Gailes, and Old Prestwick) including green […]
2023 Open Championship Sweepstakes Official Rules
No purchase necessary. Void where prohibited or restricted by applicable federal or state laws and regulations. OFFICIAL RULES 1.) Eligibility: No purchase is necessary to enter or claim prize. The “2023 Open Championship Sweepstakes” (the “Sweepstakes”) is open only to legal U.S. residents of the 50 United States and the District of Columbia, 21 years […]
