Q&A: Golf Course Architect Kyle Franz
He won’t qualify as early 40s for very much longer and has been a part of the golf design business for more than 20 years now. So, it’s fair to say Kyle Franz probably isn’t the new/young kid on the block anymore. Actually, thanks to an extensive resume that includes working for the world’s best […]
Hoodies on the Golf Course—Yay or Nay?
Golf’s Greatest Walks
Sunningdale (Old) is golf’s best walk in the park Golf’s greatest walks should stretch the legs, stimulate the senses, and test your physical skills, yet envelop you in serenity. Striding seaside is a singular pleasure, but a tranquil walk in the woods can be equally compelling. For sheer joy, Sunningdale Golf Club’s Old course, west […]
Top 10 Connecticut Courses You Can Play
The third week of June brings the annual renewal of the Travelers Championship in suburban Hartford, Conn., the most raucous, best-attended PGA Tour event east of the Mississippi. Unlike that other rowdy tournament in Scottsdale, however, the host TPC River Highlands course in Cromwell is private. Fortunately, however, if you’re visiting the Nutmeg State, there […]
6 Golf Design Terms Explained – LINKS Golf Podcast Ep. 145
Co-hosts Joe Passov and Al Lunsford break down six familiar golf course design phrases, teaching the listeners their meaning and offering a wealth of course examples, in this episode of the LINKS Golf Podcast. This episode is presented by Tourism Ireland. You can subscribe to the LINKS Golf Podcast in iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts. […]
First Peek: The Lido
What once was lost has now been found in central Wisconsin Michael and Chris Keiser clearly wouldn’t agree with the idea that history is “doomed” to repeat itself. Neither should we, especially after the brothers—sons of Bandon Dunes founder Mike Keiser—spearheaded the resurrection of the historically distinguished, and long extinct, Lido Golf Club. The new […]
6 Golf Courses with Devilish Names
Golf can be a devilish game. Whether or not you’re among the fortunate few to play arguably the No. 1 course in the United States, Pine Valley in New Jersey, chances are you know well the devilish ties there—from the sprawling sandy hazard called “Hell’s Half Acre” on the par-five 7th hole to the fearsomely […]
Golf Destination: Puerto Rico
There are two kinds of Caribbean golf vacations. One is the kind where you choose an island, choose a resort, then hole up there for a few days to play golf, lounge on the beach, enjoy rum drinks with umbrellas in them, and just chill. You can do that in Puerto Rico, but Puerto Rico […]
Top 10 Courses: Nevada
Here’s our list of the top 10 courses in Nevada, also known as the Silver State 1. SHADOW CREEK, North Las Vegas Once dubbed the best course money can buy, this oasis—a splash of Colorado in the middle of the desert—was created from scratch by Tom Fazio and casino magnate Steve Wynn. Vegas glitz? Yes, […]
When Taking A Golf Cart, Do You Prefer To Be The Driver Or Passenger?
