Great Courses of Britain & Ireland: Burnham & Berrow
Burnham & Berrow. It’s a quintessentially British name, tripping off the tongue all toffee, treacle, and tweed. It could be—should be—the name of an elite firm of London barristers or perhaps the official haberdasher to the Royal Family. Instead, it’s a golf club, nestled in a quiet corner of southwest England and blessed with a […]
LINKS Golf Podcast Ep. 12 – We Answer The Golf Questions You Were Embarrassed to Ask
The hosts noticed a trend over the last few years. Golfers are embarrassed or scared to ask basic questions on social media for fear of ridicule. Prior to this episode they asked for reader questions via email and direct message to answer anonymously on this podcast. If you have golf travel questions that you’re embarrassed […]
Where Would Coore & Crenshaw Be Without Kapalua?
Just imagine a golf world without gems such as Sand Hills, Bandon Trails, Cabot Cliffs, Friar’s Head, and Streamsong Resort’s Red Course. Such a scenario might have been reality if it wasn’t for the success of the Kapalua Resort’s Plantation Course in Hawaii, which shut down in February 2019 for a nine-month renovation costing upwards […]
Who Deserves Credit for a Golf Course Design?
The recent publication of Golf Digest’s top-100 course ranking raised eyebrows and set tongues wagging. And rightly so, raising eyebrows and stirring debate is precisely what rankings are for, though cynics might insist there are less philanthropic reasons. As all credible grading is apt to do, this list launched a million conversations over the relative […]
LINKS Golf Podcast Ep. 11 – In-Depth on Pinehurst, N.C.
With Ian from Cary, N.C. and Graylyn from Asheville, N.C., Pinehurst was never too far away growing up. The two hosts discuss all things Pinehurst in this episode and then go on to design their perfect long weekend golf trips to the area. You may be surprised how similar, and different, their two trips are. […]
7 Golf Apparel, Shoe, and Accessory Companies You Need to Know
It’s no secret that the PGA Merchandise Show is mecca for golf equipment enthusiasts. From the OEMs releasing their newest product lines to the tiny startups looking to make a name for themselves, nearly every golf brand is represented somewhere in Orange County Convention Center during the week. For this article my goal was to […]
LINKS Golf Podcast Ep. 10 – Jimmie James Played Every Top 100 Course in a Year
In this episode, Ian sits down with Jimmie James, a golf-obsessed traveler who completed the nearly impossible task of playing every U.S. top 100 course in a single year. Ian and Jimmie played golf together at Jimmie’s Atlanta, Ga. club and set up the microphones in the bar post-round. You can subscribe to the LINKS […]
LINKS Golf Podcast Ep. 9 – Live from Casa de Campo With Two Golf-Obsessed Veterans
Season 2 begins with Graylyn and Ian recording at Casa de Campo in the Dominican Republic. The hosts talk about the resort, the LINKS Invitational in which they’re playing, and they sit down to interview two other participants—Arch and Tom. The duo are Army veterans who have traveled the world for their jobs, often with […]
Q&A with Mark King on Honma Golf, TaylorMade’s Shortcomings, and More
Through relentless innovation and unrelenting product launches, Mark King guided TaylorMade-adidasGolf to more than 50 percent market share in the metalwoods category and $1.7 billion in annual sales in 2013. It was a remarkable run, but one that ultimately couldn’t last as customers grew confused by the rapid driver launches and left the market flooded […]
5 Most Expensive Golf Companies
As we move into a New Year, eagerness and opportunity abound for golfers. The PGA Merchandise Show in Orlando later this month is always an annual hotbed of new releases, and the beauty of golf is that there’s a wide range of price points for entry into the game. It’s why you can go to […]
