A Conversation with Mike "Fluff" Cowan
By Adam Schupak He’s caddied for Tiger Woods and Peter Jacobsen, now works with Jim Furyk, and is more recognizable than many of today’s players. So what are his favorite memories, what was it like when he started, and how did he get that nickname? Q. What is your fondest memory of being on the […]
Top 10 Golf Courses: Georgia
Home to more than just Augusta National, where patrons flock every April for the Masters, the state of Georgia lays claim to a somewhat surprisingly wide variety of places to play golf. From hilly and historic courses dotting Atlanta to the beautiful “Golden Isles” on the state’s east coast, there is no shortage of world-class […]
The 5 Best Halfway Houses in Golf
There’s been considerable discussion about pace of play in the game of golf, so if you’re fixated on finishing fast when you tee it up, this might not be to your taste. However, if you appreciate spending a little extra time to soak up the experience of a special course—not to mention grab some great […]
Profile: Stitch Golf
I heard about Stitch Golf while at Pinehurst. I was paired with a guy carrying a classic-looking, forest-green stand bag with a small white Pinehurst logo. Looking closer, I realized it was made of a vinyl-like material unlike anything I’d seen on a golf bag. When I asked about it, he raved: “This is a […]
The Women of Pebble Beach
Women have been active participants in all that Pebble Beach offers since its earliest days. When the Del Monte Golf Course—the first in the area—opened on May 1, 1897, some of the very first players on the course were women. Starting the following year, the Del Monte course began hosting the Del Monte Women’s Championships, […]
6 DIY Golf Club Modifications
I rarely see a service or repair that doesn’t make me think, “I could do that myself!” Car trouble? I can fix it. Need a frame for that picture? I’ll make one. This attitude applies to golf, as well, where I often wonder if my clubs need to go to a pro or back to […]
LINKS Living: Isleworth
It was a swimming pool that made the difference. That might sound strange when talking about Isleworth, near Orlando, one of the best-known golf communities in the country and home to some 30 Tour players as well as numerous other celebrities and captains of industry just as passionate about the game. But when a big, […]
LINKS Living: Haig Point
More accessible than ever, this car-free island just across the water from Hilton Head helps residents escape the hustle and bustle There has been a lot of water under the bridge since Haig Point on Daufuskie Island appeared on the inaugural cover of LINKS Magazine (then called Southern Links) in 1988. There’s still no bridge […]
LINKS Living: Cimarron Hills
Once considered too far outside Austin, this Texas Hill Country community now finds itself flourishing in the heart of the region’s real estate boom Timing truly is everything. When Cimarron Hills opened in 2001, the private country club community outside of Austin, Texas, felt like it was just too far away from the action. Turns […]
The Golf Equipment World: What’s New for 2018
By Jim Frank One man’s admittedly opinionated view of what you’ll want to be playing this year I’ve been covering golf equipment for a long time. So long that the recent PGA Merchandise Show—the industry’s trade fair, showcasing everything from clubs and balls to cardigans, carts, and cigars—was my 34th. Consecutive. Which isn’t a […]