Is Alexander Findlay the Founding Father of American Golf?
Who is responsible for bringing golf to America? A strong case can be made for the parenting skills of one Alexander H. Findlay
What to Pack for a Golf Trip
Avoid headaches, hassles, and heavy suitcases by getting organized well before you take off
Tom Doak on the Red Course at Dismal River
The 455-yard 17th at my new namesake layout at Dismal River was dictated by the land’s topography, the essence of my design approach
Perfectly Imperfect at Merion
Dovetailing nicely with the USGA’s eco-friendly approach, Merion superintendent Matt Shaffer oversees one of the most sustainable programs in the country
First Peek at Guacalito de la Isla, Nicaragua
David McLay Kidd’s new course in Nicaragua manages to deliver playability and excitement at the same time
Swinley Forest, England
A century later, one of Harry Colt’s first designs remains very much the way he and the club members planned it—a haven of tranquility
Waverley Country Club
One of the oldest clubs in the West goes back in time with a faithful restoration
Philadelphia: The City of Golferly Love
Philadelphia just may be America’s ultimate golf town
Unforgettable: Ben Hogan’s Win at Merion
More than six decades later, Ben Hogan’s miraculous 1950 U.S. Open victory at Merion remains a remarkable achievement—and an indelible memory
Magnificent Merion
This year’s U.S. Open contestants are likely to figure out what those before them usually learned the hard way: Underestimate the East Course at your peril.
