The State of Golf in 2022: 3 Things Every Golfer Needs to Know

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What is the current state of golf in the U.S.? Using recently released data courtesy of the National Golf Foundation, the industry leader in objective golf research and information, the following is a brief overview of the past year (or so) that’ll ensure you’re more informed when you’re talking about the game we love—whether with […]

4 New Golf Items to Know in 2022

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Every year, golfers are greeted by an assortment of new products to be excited about. And yes, there’s inevitably a host of new things that also leave us scratching our heads. But as golf continues to ride a strong wave of momentum and popularity, we’re all seemingly on a never-ending quest to play better, look […]

Great Holes of the British Isles: 15th, North Berwick (West), “Redan”

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If imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, the 15th Hole at North Berwick’s West course has much to be proud of. The original “Redan” hole has been copied dozens of times, and wherever this hole’s unique design appears, it’s always a highlight of the round. No one’s 100 percent sure who created the original […]

LINKS Golf Podcast Ep. 102: Golf Resort to Know—Texas’s Horseshoe Bay

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In this episode, the hosts answer the “Teed-up Topic of the Week,” on the hardest golf courses they’ve ever played. Later, they take a deep dive into Horseshoe Bay Resort which has an idyllic location on Lake LBJ in Texas, three award-winning golf courses designed by Robert Trent Jones Sr., a par-72 putting course with […]

6 Great Indoor Golf Facilities in the U.S.

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As national indoor golf franchises have blossomed in recent years, it’s clear that even in the winter, after dark, or in adverse weather, there are still ways to get in a round, albeit virtually. With that in mind, we’ve singled out the best indoor golf facilities in six major cities across the country. So, what […]

5 Great Value Courses in Scottsdale

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Given its penchant for warm, sunny days, its unique desert locale, and its proximity to around 200 golf courses, Scottsdale, Ariz., has rightfully earned its place among the country’s most sought after golf travel destinations. Throw in “The Greatest Show on Grass” at the PGA Tour’s annual Waste Management Phoenix Open and TPC Scottsdale Stadium’s […]

Links Living: BallenIsles Country Club

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Rich in golf history and best-in-class amenities, this private club community in the heart of Florida’s Palm Beaches keeps raising the bar for excellence Few private clubs can boast a history over the last half-century as rich as BallenIsles Country Club. In a region abundant with premier golf communities, BallenIsles was honored as the 2021 […]

LINKS Golf Podcast Ep. 101: Rob Collins

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Rob Collins of King-Collins Golf Course Design joins the podcast and talks about his background building golf courses, tells the story of Sweetens Cove, and updates us on his firm’s current projects including their first 18-hole design at Landmand in Nebraska (pictured above), the redesign of 9-holer Overton Park in his home state of Tennessee, […]