Top 10 “Ranch” Courses in the U.S.

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If you’re confused about the official name of one of the newest and most dynamic destinations in the golf world, you’re not alone. PGA Frisco is a unique public/private partnership between the PGA of America, Omni Hotels & Resorts, and the city of Frisco, Texas. The sprawling 660-acre campus is home to the new PGA […]

Characters: On-Course Reporter John Wood

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In 20 years caddying on the PGA Tour and now as an on-course reporter, John Wood has been in the right place at the right time John Wood has been observing greatness in one form or another his entire life. At six, he talked his parents into taking him to an Elvis Presley concert in […]

The Curious Case of Justin Thomas

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HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C.—Four days after patrons at the 88th Masters were provided eclipse glasses to view a rare natural phenomenon, they had no such assistance to help comprehend the inexplicable meltdown of Justin Thomas on April 12. Truth is, nearly two weeks later, what transpired late in Round 2 of the Masters still left […]

Great Courses of Britain & Ireland: Ballyliffin

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Side-by-side courses at the very top of Ireland present two contrasting versions of links golf In his marvelously evocative book, The Magic of Ireland, H.V. Morton ventured: “Donegal is surely the most enchanting place in Ireland. Connemara is tribal and epic; Donegal is softer. If anything lies buried beneath the stony acres of Connemara it […]

Classic Courses: Newport Country Club

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The U.S. Senior Open will be played on this historic New England gem this summer. It may feel more like a “British” Open. As you turn into the more-than-700-foot-long driveway that leads to the Gilded Age clubhouse standing watch over Newport Country Club, it’s hard not to feel transported to a bygone era, one that’s […]

Our Digital Editor Plays Augusta National – LINKS Golf Podcast Ep. 171

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Digital Editor Al Lunsford was one of the lucky winners of the annual media lottery to play a round at Augusta National the day after the final round of the 2024 Masters Tournament. On a special edition of the LINKS Golf Podcast, Al chats with co-host Joe Passov, a past media lottery winner, and details […]

5 Golf Training Aids to Strengthen Your Game

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Golfers who are attempting to find another level of performance or simply uncoil the kinks in their swings should consider one of the following training aids. All are relatively new and each has the potential to shore up inefficiencies in your swing as you ready yourself for the course. Tour Striker Impact Sling Remember that scene […]

Fred Corcoran: Golf’s Most Successful Impresario

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“Mr. Golf” was responsible for much of how we enjoy the game today A popular story from the early days of the PGA Tour has it that Sam Snead, shortly after winning his first event, was shown a photograph of himself in The New York Times. “How come they got my picture in New York?” […]