Phil Mickelson’s Amateur Win in 1991
As a 20-year-old amateur, Phil Mickelson won his first PGA Tour title—and launched a career of hitting shots that amazed his fellow competitors
Tiger Woods’ 1996 U.S. Amateur Championship Win
Steve Scott could have beaten Tiger 3&2 in the final of the 1996 U.S. Amateur—instead, he did the right thing
The Careful Stewardship of Kiawah Island
For four decades, Kiawah has set a high bar for luxury real estate developments. The new owners see no reason to change.
An Alphabetical Look at the Courses of Hawaii
With the PGA Tour and Champions Tour both in Hawaii this month, our thoughts turn toward those idyllic isles where everything seems so relaxed and uncomplicated
The Well & Being Spa at the Fairmont Scottsdale
I’m baffled when someone tells me that men don’t like massages. I do, a lot, and judging by the many guys I’ve seen in spas at golf resorts here and abroad, I am not alone. But there’s still this misconception that spas are just for women. There’s nothing like a good massage while on a […]
Congratulations, George Peper!
One of our own receives a major golf honor
Is the Old Course Underrated?

The sites of this year’s four majors have something in common—the spirit of St. Andrews
10 Tips for Buying Golf Clubs
With all the options out there, you need some help before you buy your next set of golf clubs
Emerald Reef Golf Club at Sandals Emerald Bay
If you find yourself snorkeling about 200 yards off the beach at Sandals Emerald Bay on Great Exuma in The Bahamas, you’ll come across sunken treasure. There, amid the coral heads and colorful fish, are dozens and dozens of golf balls—good ones, too. They lie about 100 yards off the tee of the par-three 11th […]
5 Myths About Golf Nutrition

What you eat and drink—or don’t—can affect your game, says nutritionist Ariane Hundt of Golf & Body NYC