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Ireland’s 10 Best Par Threes
Par threes are special holes. Rarely will you robotically reach for your driver when you step onto the tee of a par three. More likely, you’ll be grabbing a laser rangefinder and throwing a few blades of grass in the air to calculate the distance and pick a club. At that point, one swing will […]
7 Noteworthy “North” Courses in America
The year 2023 served as a notable year for “North” courses, both competitively and recreationally—the U.S. Open graced the fairways of the North course at Los Angeles Country Club; the North course at Olympia Fields Country Club hosted the second round of the 2023 FedExCup Playoffs; and Tom Doak’s anticipated North course at Te Arai […]
The Most “Angelic” U.S. Golf Courses
Los Angeles, in addition to recently hosting the 2023 (men’s) U.S. Open at L.A. Country Club’s North course, is home to the second-most golfers of any metropolitan area in the country. The County of Los Angeles owns the largest and busiest public golf system in the nation, with 20 courses at 18 different sites. We’ve […]
Fall 2023 Issue Preview – LINKS Golf Podcast Ep. 148
LINKS Editor George Peper returns to the podcast to preview the upcoming Fall issue. We discuss George’s column and what he has learned during a six-month hiatus from golf. Other topics include the game’s most perilous courses, golf’s nightlife scene, a comparison of American and European Ryder Cup venues, and more. This episode is presented […]
Top 10 Tennessee Courses You Can Play
Unfortunately for visiting golfers, TPC Southwind—home to the PGA Tour’s prestigious FedEx St. Jude Championship in Memphis, Tenn.—is private, as is Memphis’s other top tournament track, the South course at Colonial Country Club. However, the Volunteer State is chock full of value-oriented, extremely scenic public-access layouts. Here are the 10 best courses you can play […]
Golf Games & VR: Bucket List Courses at Your Fingertips
Bucket list chasers out there might be fortunate enough to have played renowned courses like Augusta National, Pebble Beach, TPC Sawgrass, Bandon Dunes, Harbour Town, and Teeth of the Dog. But for most golfers, places like these remain entirely aspirational, whether it’s access, location, or cost that’s an impediment. For many, it’s all three. It […]
Ireland’s 10 Best Modern Courses
Ireland has no shortage of historic golf courses—famed venues that attract eager visitors from all over the world. Playing the notable links at Ballybunion, Lahinch, and Portmarnock—and the two Royals, County Down and Portrush, in Northern Ireland—should be on every golfer’s bucket list. But some of Ireland’s other must-play courses date to more recent times, […]
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6 Standout Golf Resorts with Superlative Spas
When you schedule a golfing getaway, the courses take center stage. For some, 18 holes played across a beautiful landscape is the ideal medium for relaxation. Others require extra rejuvenation after a round. If you fall into the latter camp, the following six golf resorts are certain to appeal, as they each feature a destination […]