The Top 10 Female Golf Course Architects
Ida Dixon Very likely the first woman architect in the U.S. (if not the world), Dixon is responsible for Springhaven Club, a private club in Wallingford, Pennsylvania, that opened in 1904. Dixon also was president of the Women’s Golf Association of Philadelphia from 1911-16, which has held a tournament in her honor since 1917. Among […]
The Top 10 Most Underrated Courses in Florida
The Breakers (Rees Jones Course) Palm Beach Located 10 miles west of the famed Gilded Age seaside resort and light years beyond the antique 18-holer that encircles the hotel, this solid, straightforward layout, superimposed by Rees Jones onto a pre-existing 1968 venue, is beautifully framed by palms, oaks, and pines, with five acres of water […]
48 Hours in Palm Beach, Fla.
The PGA Tour starts its Florida Swing this week with the pros teeing it near this gilded enclave known for its mansions, beaches, and shopping
Dogged Victim | Floridaunting!
I love living in Florida, but oh, those golf courses
LACC North vs. Riviera
FIRST, LET’S STATE THE OBVIOUS: Comparing two great courses such as Los Angeles Country Club North and Riviera is like comparing two Monet paintings—preference is in the eye of the beholder.
48 Hours In Carmel-by-the-Sea, Calif.
The Golden State has few towns more magical that this beachside burg full of gingerbread houses and hidden gardens
The Top 10 Places to Fall in Love (Again) With Golf
By Brian McCallen Australia If Melbourne’s sublime collection of Sand Belt courses were located in the northern hemisphere, the competition would wither. What makes them great? Sand-based terrain, minimalist design, classic bunkering, and lightning-fast greens. Don’t miss Royal Melbourne (East and West courses), Kingston Heath, Metropolitan, Victoria, and Yarra Yarra. Consider a sidetrip to Tasmania, […]
George Peper’s Top 10 Most Memorable Rounds
If you’ve played golf for more than half a century—and been in the golf business for almost as long—you can’t help but have a few unforgettable moments. These are mine in chronological order.
Dogged Victim | Talk of the Toon
I’m just back from my Auld Grey stomping grounds, where things at the moment are livelier than ever
An Epic California Golf Road Trip
It’s approaching high noon, and it’s clear that the upcoming duel will be severely one-sided. It’s me against U.S. Open host Torrey Pines South, and a couple of minutes before my 12:00 p.m. tee time, the starter says the rough is a healthy five inches and even locating balls is problematic.
