Book Review: Walking With Jack
In this book excerpt, award-winning author Don J. Snyder finally fulfills a promise he made to his young son years ago
Saving The Greenbrier
After buying the Greenbrier Resort, local businessman Jim Justice is leading the rebirth of the historic property that has been one of America’s premier destinations since 1778
Diamond Creek
This flawless gem in the Great Smoky Mountains dazzles, shines, and dares to be different
Gaillardia Golf and Country Club
A family of media moguls gives its hometown a golf course community for the ages
48 Hours in Philadelphia
The host city for this week’s U.S. Open provides a lot of brotherly love as a golf destination
When You’re Locker Neighbors with The Donald
By Jack Purcell, 2013 In 1984, when I was working as a junior ad sales rep at Sports Illustrated, I had the good fortune of getting a membership to Winged Foot. On my first day I was assigned a locker in the upper locker room right next to Donald Trump’s. That afternoon, as I was changing […]
Review: TaylorMade R1 driver
More than simply adjustable—and it now comes in black
How to Stay Focused and Control Nerves on the Course
Peter Alliss 1984 Using a three-quarter swing as preached by Open champion Henry Cotton, there were days that I felt I’d never again miss a green with a 4-iron. It all seemed so much easier if I didn’t lash at the ball and thought much less about how far I could hit and a lot […]
Faldo Wins the Claret Jug in 1987
Sunday at Muirfield was Nick Faldo’s chance to prove he was the real thing
Ruffin Beckwith on Retiring From Golf
Ruffin Beckwith left success in the world of golf for a chance to see the rest of the world