El Cardonal Course, Mexico
In his debut effort, Tiger has shown he’s willing to create optical illusions and visual hijinks to fool with the golfer’s depth perception
Quivira Golf Club, Mexico
Judging from his handiwork at Quivira, Jack is not afraid at age 74 to let his creative juices flow
Christopher Smith on Speed Golf
Speed-golf champ Christopher Smith says playing 18 holes in under an hour is good for the game—and yours
The Affordability of Minimalist Golf Courses
If they cost so little to build, why aren’t minimalist golf courses more affordable to play?
Comparing Jack Nicklaus and Tiger Woods Courses
As golfers, two of the sport’s most legendary figures have a lot in common. In their prime, Jack Nicklaus and Tiger Woods drove the ball long and straight. They controlled the distance and trajectory of their irons, scrambled to save par when they missed, and sank all the putts that mattered. Both were cool-headed strategists who were better under the gun than the competition.
First Peek at Gamble Sands
By designing a course that truly appeals to all levels of golfers, David McLay Kidd is steering the game back on the right track
A Rebound in Global Golf Course Construction
Golf course construction is on the rebound. Across the globe, recovering economies and undimmed ambition are leading developers and architects back into the new-course market. Some countries have continued to build, while in others, economic revival is the cause. Whatever the impetus, the news for traveling golfers is all good. Great sites, even if far […]
Dogged Victim | Charm Offensive
While putting together this month’s cover story on the Top 25 Islands in Golf, I was reminded of the quality I value most highly when it comes to rating and ranking golf courses: charm. Charm, of course, is a difficult thing to define. There are charming mountain courses, charming lakeside courses, and courses that are […]
Video Tour of British Open Qualifying Courses
The R&A Votes to Admit Women
Two big votes will occur next week in Scotland, both of which will impact the game to one degree or another
