5 of America’s Top Golf Course Landmarks
When one thinks of golf course features, chances are that fearsome bunkers, lurking water hazards, and unique green complexes come to mind first. But sometimes a golf facility has a manmade landmark that’s instantly recognizable, eminently memorable, and—for many golfers—obligatorily Instagram-able. Outside the U.S., there may be no better example than the Swilcan Bridge at […]
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Best Things We Saw at the 2024 PGA Merchandise Show – LINKS Golf Podcast Ep. 162
After attending the golf industry’s annual trade show in Orlando, hosts Joe Passov and Al Lunsford discuss the items that piqued their interest in this episode of the LINKS Golf Podcast, including a new course announcement in Ireland called Curracloe Links (3:40), new golf shoes from Under Armour (13:04), the Ahead Stash hat (17:55), the […]
Where to Play Golf and See the Northern Lights
I’m sometimes told that “man does not live by golf alone.” Granted, the people who say that aren’t the rabid golfer that I am, but it’s true that including other activities in a golf trip can make it an even more rewarding adventure. Seeing the Northern Lights (a.k.a. the Aurora Borealis) is a bucket-list experience […]
Finding the Ideal Tequila for Your Taste
Mexico’s national drink is poised to become America’s most valuable. Here’s what you should know and, more importantly, what you should be drinking. The Mexican Revolution ended more than a century ago, but the country’s most famous spirit is currently enjoying one of its own. Late last year, a leading drinks-market analyst projected that the […]
12 Top Putters for 2024
It’s no secret that your putter is the most-used club in your bag. It’s also common knowledge that love affairs with putters can come to quick and painful ends. What couldn’t miss yesterday can go stone cold today. Some players (like Tiger Woods and Steve Stricker) have used the same basic putter for much of […]
Community Gardens are Growing in Golf Communities
Taking the growing trend of farm-to-table a step further, community gardens let residents get their hands dirty—and savor the results.
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Storytime with Former World No. 1 Ian Woosnam – LINKS Golf Podcast Ep. 161
Ian Woosnam, the lone Welshman to win a major championship, entertains listeners of the LINKS Golf Podcast with insight into his 1991 Masters win, hidden golf gems in Wales, his favorite golf destination, and more. You can subscribe to the LINKS Golf Podcast in iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts. _______________ What did you think of […]
Notable Regulation Courses Under Par-70 in the U.S.
Unlike the wider corridors at Sand Valley and especially Mammoth Dunes, Sedge Valley—the newest 18-hole course at Wisconsin’s Sand Valley Golf Resort—is tighter and shorter, a par-68 layout designed by Tom Doak on an intimate piece of property in the tradition of the heathland courses of London and the English coast. As Sand Valley co-owner […]