9 Perilous Places You’d Be Excited to Play From
Some of the world’s most revered holes (and courses) are equally famous for exceptionally challenging predicaments and hazards that golfers are sometimes confronted with. Those perilous places are so well known—or, in some cases, so diabolical—they can even solicit excitement from players who are eager (and cautiously optimistic) to escape from them. Here, we’ve highlighted […]
Overlooked Courses with Notable Neighbors – LINKS Golf Podcast Ep. 113
What great golf courses are overshadowed by a more famous design in close proximity? Our hosts weigh in with their top examples. This episode of the LINKS Golf Podcast is presented by Tourism Ireland. You can subscribe to the LINKS Golf Podcast in iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts. _______________ What did you think of […]
12 Great Public Golf Courses Around Boston
Beantown has a proud golf history that begins well before Francis Ouimet’s upset win in the 1913 U.S. Open. The city is home to America’s second-oldest golf course, the William J. Devine Course at Franklin Park. (Bobby Jones played there whilst pursuing his English degree at Harvard.) Oakley Country Club in nearby Watertown was the […]
5 Things You Didn’t Know About Royal St. George’s
Royal St. George’s is not just one of the greatest golf courses in England, but an important part of the rich tapestry of British golf. The club was the first to host the Open Championship outside of Scotland and has also held more Opens than any other non-Scottish course, including its 15th in 2021. The […]
U.S. Open Preview: In-Depth on The Country Club at Brookline – LINKS Golf Podcast Ep. 112
To kick off U.S. Open week, our hosts chat about the history of major events and the challenge posed at Boston’s The Country Club at Brookline. Later in the episode, they reveal their favorite oceanside golf courses and share interesting answers from LINKS readers. The episode of the LINKS Golf Podcast is presented by Bandon […]
Top U.S. Open Meltdowns
The crucible that is the U.S. Open invariably produces drama of the highest order, owing to the most challenging course setup in golf and to the emotion of competing for such a coveted title. As two-time U.S. Open winner Cary Middlecoff said after his second triumph in 1956, “You don’t win the Open. The Open […]
Composite Golf Courses: A Long, Odd History
Ben Crenshaw has consistently ranked Royal Melbourne’s Composite course among the top two in the world. He’s not alone. Greg Norman and Nick Faldo have expressed similar sentiments. Unquestionably, the Composite is Australia’s best golf course. What can be questioned is whether Royal Melbourne’s Composite course is an actual golf course. Or should it be […]
The 10 Most Historic Clubs in the U.S.
As with few other sports, golf treasures tradition. Atop the history heap sit the greatest players, the most memorable championships, and the premier playing fields. In the United States, it was the golf and country clubs that fostered the growth of the game, beginning in the 1880s. Which are the most historic American clubs of […]
What is Your Favorite U.S. Open Venue?
Links Living: Palmetto Bluff
On South Carolina’s most picturesque waterfront, this private community offers enviable living options, an immense protected preserve, and a Jack Nicklaus Signature course. It’s been barely a year since Palmetto Bluff, one of the largest remaining waterfront properties on the East Coast, was acquired by South Street Partners, the largest developer and operator of private […]
