Keiser’s Game-Changing Wisconsin Project: The Glen Golf Park
There’s a game-changing golf project in Wisconsin that’s been spearheaded by Michael Keiser, the son of the visionary behind Bandon Dunes and Sand Valley. No, we’re not talking about The Lido, although that does check the boxes. Keiser is the benefactor behind the transformation, and salvation, of a 9-hole municipal course in his hometown of […]
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Must-Play Courses Near the Old Course at St. Andrews – LINKS Golf Podcast Ep. 117
Joe Passov shares his list of top golf courses you can play in the St. Andrews area other than the Old Course. The hosts provide insight behind each choice and chat about the diverse golf scene in Fife. The episode of the LINKS Golf Podcast is presented by Bandon Dunes Golf Resort. You can subscribe […]
Top Open Championship Meltdowns
Wind, rain, heather and gorse, insidious pot bunkers, and funky bounces are all part of the Open Championship experience. When you combine those elements with the pressure of competing in and contending for the oldest major championship in golf, well, occasionally things go terribly wrong. Here are the seven most epic fails in Open Championship […]
Tom Doak: What I Learned From the Home of Golf
Forty years ago, the then-student of course architecture received his most important lessons at the Home of Golf The first thing I learned in the golf business was to find good mentors. There is no way Cornell University would have given me a scholarship to spend a year touring the golf courses of Great Britain […]
10 Other Things to Love About St. Andrews
Sure the reason you’ll want to go is the golf, but here are the reasons, once you get there, you’ll want to stay Long Summer Evenings The hardest part of living through a winter in St. Andrews isn’t the weather: It’s the daylight, or lack thereof. In mid-December, the sun rises after 8 a.m. […]
George Peper: 50 Years in St. Andrews
My half century of memories of the world’s greatest town The 150th playing of the world’s oldest golf event, the Open Championship, is now upon us as the competition returns to the Old Course at St. Andrews for a record 30th time. I count among the greatest blessings of my life that I’ve been able […]
Strange, But True, Tales From the Open Championship – LINKS Golf Podcast Ep. 116
The hosts dive into the odd facts, figures, and occurrences over the years involving the Open Championship and its venues. The episode of the LINKS Golf Podcast is presented by Bandon Dunes Golf Resort. You can subscribe to the LINKS Golf Podcast in iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts. _______________ What did you think of […]
How to Play the Old Course: An 18-Hole Guide
She’s wily and demanding, but if you treat her right, she’ll reward you If you haven’t played the Old Course it’s surely on your bucket list; and when you get your chance, you’ll want to play well. If you’ve had a crack or two at it, you’ve likely walked off the 18th green thinking, “Yeesh, […]
Flagship Restaurants at Some of the Country’s Best Golf Resorts
The country’s best golf resorts are anything but one-dimensional. Yes, they are largely defined by dynamic courses—layouts that are often steeped in history but always maintained to elite standards. However, truly exceptional golf destinations earn their bucket-list status by offering dining opportunities that rival their on-course experiences. Here we’ve highlighted the best restaurants at eight […]
