James Braid: A Monumental Career
His achievements as a player—including five open championship titles—are exceeded only by his legacy as a golf course designer
Stay & Play Golf at Sea Pines Resort
Year after year, PGA Tour pros vote Hilton Head Island, S.C., one of their favorite stops. After all the upgrades recently made to Sea Pines Resort, their high opinion should only get higher when they make their pilgrimage to the RBC Heritage tournament immediately after the Masters.
Improving Golf Course Environmental Standards
When golfers think of golf courses, they envision expansive green spaces with ponds, trees, and native wildlife. But often when non-golfers think of these same grassy areas, some view golf courses as water gluttons and excessive abusers of fertilizers and chemicals. Fortunately for both sides, modern course management has demonstrated a willingness to minimize harmful […]
What is on Your 2022 Golf To-Do List?
Gamble Sands: The Next Big Thing
As a golf destination, the Pacific Northwest gets short shrift. A new course should help to change that
Visit the Caribbean for an Exciting Golf Trip
Last year, when LINKS Magazine named the top 25 golf islands in the world, 7 of them—more than a quarter—were in the Caribbean. That’s a pretty good showing for a region that, all together, comprises about .16% of the earth’s land mass.
George Peper: Self-Help…Help!
It’s hard looking at a video of your golf swing, even harder fixing what you see
A Scottish Golf Trip: Golf by Train
By Hal Phillips Rail Tips Greater Edinburgh, Dundee, St. Andrews and Aberdeen are densely populated and closely located, so commuter train service between them is frequent. Reservations can be made up to three months in advance, but seats rarely sell out; you can purchase tickets at the station or on board. Be sure to map out […]
A Return to Royal Isabela, Puerto Rico
In Puerto Rico, a breathtaking golf course has been joined by equally outstanding amenities
Top 10 Golf Courses in Asia
In our newest department, we introduce you to the best courses in various countries and regions around the world