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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.

Dallas National Golf Club

Given a dramatic site unlike any in the area, Tom Fazio crafted one of the most memorable, most visually arresting courses in the country

Old Tabby Links, Spring Island

One of Arnold Palmer’s best designs, this rugged, nature-filled course on Spring Island near Hilton Head, S.C., has sprung anew after an extensive renovation

How to Get the Most Out Of Your Practice Session

Peter Alliss 1960 Twenty minutes with 20 balls and maximum concentration is worth at least two hours of thoughtless slogging with 2,000. Easier Golf Jim Flick 1997 Too many people go to the golf course and, fifteen minutes before their tee time, start tearing their swing apart, trying to incorporate some tip they read in […]

How to Ease Joint Problems

Aging and the repetitive nature of golf can lead to joint problems, which can rob you of distance and time on the course, not to mention cause a lot of pain. To protect yourself (and your scores), develop the muscles that surround the joints with exercises that promote mobility. “Muscular strength and flexibility need to […]

20 Questions for the USGA

SOMETIMES GOLF isn’t as simple as we’d like it to be. Part of the United States Golf Association’s role is to sort things out for us, explain why the game’s regulations exist and how they work. Herewith a selection of questions—on rules, handicapping, and equipment—posed frequently to the pundits in Far Hills, New Jersey, along with their best answers.

Should I Ship My Golf Clubs?

Heading on a golf trip? Sending your clubs ahead is hassle-free and not that much more expensive than dragging them yourself