Landmand Golf Club: A New King-Collins Design
“The terrain is so bold, wild at times,” Rob Collins says of the site at Landmand Golf Club in northeast Nebraska where he and design partner Tad King have routed 18 holes that are set to open in 2021. “It reminds me of Ireland with 100-foot dunes everywhere you look.” King and Collins’s much-anticipated […]
Rock Spring Club: A Raynor Course You Can Play—For a Little While, at Least
The list of Seth Raynor golf courses open to public play is agonizingly short. Quietly, however, there’s now one tucked in a metro area with more golfers than any other in the country. The historic Rock Spring Club in West Orange, N.J., is so close to New York City that it has views of the […]
Ep. 31: In-Depth on Aiken Golf Club, South Carolina’s Hidden Gem
In this episode, the hosts dive into what makes Aiken Golf Club such a special place in golf. From the course’s fascinating history and strong ties to Donald Ross to its laid-back, family-friendly atmosphere, Aiken shines in every way while boasting one of the most fun and interesting courses we’ve ever played.
The Golf Trip Mistakes You’re Likely Making
By Erik Matuszewski Tucked away somewhere in the attic over my garage is an old golf travel case—you know, one of those rigid plastic coffins designed to protect golf clubs from damage at the airport. I upgraded my travel bag years ago and never looked back, opting for a soft, padded model with rolling casters […]
A Long Golf Weekend in London
At least once a year, I visit my in-laws in southern England. Along with seeing family and catching up with friends, I try to squeeze in at least a few rounds of golf. I like to think I’ve nearly perfected the “long UK golf weekend” and a few things about the greater London area make […]
Is MyGolfSpy Disrupting the Golf Equipment World?
On Memorial Day 2018, Adam Beach was chilling at the beach with friends in a circle of chairs when someone asked if anyone had played with a little-known golf ball sold at Costco under its Kirkland house brand that had beaten the best-selling golf balls on the market in independent testing conducted by MyGolfSpy.com in […]
LINKS Golf Podcast Episode 30: Undiscovered South Carolina Road Trip, Part 1
In this episode, the hosts begin their road trip through the back roads of South Carolina, seeking out the best golf, food, and sights along the way. This leg of the trip takes them through the rolling, sandy hills in the middle part of the state near Aiken to the mountains just north of Greenville.
LINKS Golf Podcast Episode 29: The Best Ways to Get Around During an Overseas Golf Trip
In this episode, the hosts examine the ways to get around once you’re at your destination during an overseas golf trip. The hosts weigh the pros and cons of a variety of options from bus travel to train transport to help you pick the option that will fit your trip best.
LINKS Golf Podcast Episode 28: Common Golf Trip Mistakes and How Not to Make Them
The hosts go through a wide variety of golf trip mistakes (many of which they have made themselves) and how to avoid them when planning your next golf trip. From mistakes made while planning to those made while on the trip itself, this episode has you covered to make your next trip as painless as […]
Can’t Miss Places to Play, as Told by Golf Tour Operators
Portugal “Historically, the Costa del Sol region of Spain garners much of the attention as a golf destination. However, its neighbor on the Iberian Peninsula provides an excellent golf and lifestyle experience in its own right. Lisbon is one of the very few southern European capitals with world-class golf nearby, allowing a terrific combination of […]
