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Where to Stay & Play Golf in Jamaica

Of all the islands in the Caribbean, the one with the most character has got to be Jamaica, located just south of Cuba in the Greater Antilles. Here, amidst the wafting scents of rasta life and relaxed rhythms of reggae, the pace is decidedly slow—even by island standards. But up on Jamaica’s north shore, there’s […]

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Does a Shorter Driver Produce Better Drives?

For the past few months, I’ve knowingly been flouting the 14-club rule by carrying two drivers. In the March HOTLINKS, club expert Tom Wishon wrote that one key to “real improvement with the driver comes from a shorter length”: A shorter driver, he said, encourages center contact on the clubface, which leads to longer, straighter […]

Letter from St. Andrews: Island Hop

After driving across the width of Scotland and taking a ferry to the Isle of Arran, our intrepid columnist discovered the greatest 12-hole course in the world

Questions for Audubon International

The long, emerald-green fairways of the Dairy Creek Golf Course double as a serene nature haven where birds are celebrated and protected. The course, in the California coastal town of San Luis Obispo, even has the credentials to prove it: Audubon International has certified it as a sanctuary.

Hidden Gems: Ten Courses to Discover

By Brian McCallen   We’ve uncovered 10 of the nation’s least heralded and most under-appreciated courses. But you won’t need a wooden boat, a parchment map, or a leap of faith to tee it up at any of these hidden gems. Bandon Crossings Bandon, Ore. Pictured above and situated on the doorstep of one of […]