Best Drivable Par Fours
It’s not often on the PGA Tour that you witness crowds roar merely because a caddie has handed his player a wood instead of an iron. Drivable par fours provide that experience. Par fours that are designed to be driven under the right circumstances, based on yardage, weather, or course conditions are among the most […]
8 Hidden Gems in Hawaii
Every year, Kapalua Resort and Waialae Country Club take turns sharing the spotlight as the PGA Tour makes a brief swing through Hawaii. Between those two prolific golf properties, along with resort courses such as Princeville Makai, Mauna Kea, and Manele (not to mention Four Seasons properties in Lanai, Hualalai, and Wailea), there’s no shortage […]
6 Design Traits of Residential Community Golf Courses
What architects do—and don’t do—when creating residential community golf courses It’s hardly a revelation to say that golf course architects are charged with delivering attractive, compelling designs with every new course they construct. In the case of courses for residential communities, however, there are some different considerations at play. Because each development is unique, requiring […]
Palmetto Bluff Continues Its Thrilling Evolution
Already a premier Lowcountry community, Palmetto Bluff is looking forward to an exciting future Turn off the audiobook, hush the kids in the back, open the car windows—and your eyes. You want to be alert when driving into Palmetto Bluff. The four-mile trip from the gatehouse to the first signs of development starts with quintessential […]
What Is Your Favorite Golf-Match Format To Play?
Behind the Business of Hole-In-One Insurance
Whenever someone wins one of those big-ticket hole-in-one prizes, a niche insurance company has to foot the bill. Don’t worry, though; they’re still making money on the deal. Making a hole-in-one isn’t what it used to be. Just ask Eric D., who pocketed a cool million with one swing during a charity event at Piñon […]
6 Mostly Undiscovered U.S. Golf Destinations
You might picture long-established centers like Scottsdale, Myrtle Beach, and Palm Springs when asked to think of a golf destination. They could obviously get by without it but, for most people—certainly LINKS subscribers, anyway—the golf is really what you go for. Or you might be imagining Bandon Dunes, Streamsong, and Sand Valley, built for no […]
Best Golf Courses for Spectator Viewing – LINKS Golf Podcast Ep. 130
With professional golf back in full swing, the hosts list their picks for the championship courses that offer the best experience for watching golf as a spectator. You can subscribe to the LINKS Golf Podcast in iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts. _______________ What did you think of the episode? Tell us in the comments […]
10 New International Golf Course Openings to Know for 2023
When it comes to new golf course development, there’s a lot more going on outside the U.S. than inside—from just north of the border in Canada and traditional golf spots in the UK to growing golf markets like Vietnam, and far-flung destinations like New Zealand and Mauritius. Here’s a sampling of 10 noteworthy projects scheduled […]
Expert Wine Advice from Golf Community Sommeliers
To help you better appreciate and enjoy wine, we went straight to the experts Buying and drinking good wine is a luxury, albeit one that can be intimidating. To make the topic—and the act—less formidable, we sought insight from five certified and/or master sommeliers at golf communities known for their wine selection and service: John […]
