How Bobby Jones Won His First U.S. Open a Century Ago
When it comes to figuring out how Bobby Jones won his first United States Open Championship a century ago this year—in July of 1923—one would benefit in reviewing what a 56-year-old Jones said about his greatest golfing weakness during several interviews with sports reporters and a few of his golfing articles penned on the subject. […]
Panther National: Justin Thomas Dishes on Golf Design and His New Course
Justin Thomas is getting an early taste of the golf course design business, collaborating with Jack Nicklaus on a luxury and lifestyle community called Panther National in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla., not far from his new South Florida home. “I’ve always been fascinated by it and wanted to do something at some point but to […]
Scotland’s 10 Best Modern Courses
Scotland has a long and proud history of golf, but in the last 30 years, new modern courses have debuted to rival their historic predecessors.
5 Exceptional Holes at Replica Courses
They say that imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, which means several golf courses across the country are doling out copious amounts of adulation. Of the many courses out there that feature a collection of replica holes—in some cases, a full layout of them—I’ve highlighted five that truly stand out. More specifically, I’ve spotlighted […]
Which Chip Shot Do You Prefer—Flop Or Bump-and-Run?
Classic Courses: Winged Foot Golf Club (West)
Even after 100 years, a timeless design only gets better with age Since the first ball was struck there a century ago, Winged Foot Golf Club has seen plenty of magic (like Davis Love III’s 1997 PGA Championship triumph under a rainbow), anguish (the 1974 U.S. Open “Massacre” with only eight rounds below par), and […]
Shangri-La: Can This New Course Help Oklahoma Become a National Golf Destination?
When one thinks of national golf destinations, Oklahoma certainly isn’t one of the first states that comes to mind. But could a waterfront resort named Shangri-La on Monkey Island change that? In northeastern Oklahoma, on the 46,500-acre Grand Lake O’ The Cherokees, Shangri-La’s ownership group has invested more than $100 million into upgrading accommodations and […]
Wisconsin: An American Golf Mecca
The secret to Wisconsin’s future as a golf destination isn’t dairy cows or cheese. It’s sand. When Mike Keiser looks at Sand Valley, the 78-year-old developer doesn’t see a successful venture so much as he sees potential—not just for the resort, but for all of central Wisconsin to develop into a robust and diverse golf destination. […]
The Value of Variety in Golf Course Design
As the spice of both life and golf (many readers will consider them one and the same thing), the importance of variety cannot be overstated. Imagine a course without any; where every nondescript hole looks and plays much the same as the others—how uninspiring and utterly forgettable. Alister MacKenzie spelled out how fundamental variety was to […]
What is the Best Time of Year to Play Golf?
