9 Noteworthy Bridges in Golf
From burns and creeks to lakes and ponds, golf courses are full of water hazards. Consequently, they’re also home to bridges of all shapes, sizes, and significance. Here, we spotlight nine noteworthy examples chosen for their history, their appearance, or simply for how a golfer is likely to feel when crossing it. The Old Course […]
Classic Courses: The Kittansett Club
Like any other hearty Yankee, this 99-year-old gem has weathered countless battles with the elements—and remains standing strong “Kittansett” is Native American for “near the sea” and aptly describes this golf course—celebrating its centennial next year—which sits in Marion, Mass., on the shore of Buzzards Bay. The bay is visible from every hole, as are, […]
8 Prominent Courses That Once Went by a Different Name
Marketing pros explain that there are various reasons a business should change its name. Among them are to freshen the brand, to attract next-generation customers, to avoid brand confusion, or even to escape PR disasters. Golf courses are no different. A surprising number of today’s heralded layouts once went by a different name. Here are […]
The Best Golf in the Last 5 NBA Championship Cities
When the NBA playoffs draw to a close, you can bet Steph Curry will be headed to a golf course somewhere. The two-time NBA MVP is golf obsessed and no stranger to celebrity events, like the annual American Century Championship in Lake Tahoe, televised showcases like The Match, or even the occasional foray into a […]
6 New Golf Tech Items to Know
Golf is among the most traditional of games, with a history that dates back hundreds of years. But technological advances continue to change the way golf is played, taught, learned, analyzed, and consumed—all in the name of improving the overall experience. Think of the evolution in golf equipment in just your lifetime, from clubs and […]
5 Things You Didn’t Know About North Berwick (West)
North Berwick (West) has played host to the sport of golf since the early 17th century onward. In fact, only the residents of St. Andrews have played golf for a longer continuous stretch on the same piece of land. Widely acclaimed for its handful of “template” holes and features—Pit, Redan, and the first Biarritz green—North […]
Great Holes of the British Isles: 8th, Royal Troon, “Postage Stamp”
Champion golfer Gene Sarazen is probably best known for the “Shot Heard ’Round the World”—the double-eagle he scored on the 15th hole in the 1935 Masters that earned him a spot in a playoff, which he won. But if you could ask The Squire which of his career shots was the most satisfying, he just […]
5 Reasons to Love Horseshoe Bay Resort
Once a show-stopping resort—and the first lakeside property of its kind in Texas—Horseshoe Bay has emerged from a substantial renovation to dazzle guests all over again By the mid-1980s, Horseshoe Bay Resort was flourishing. The sprawling property, which covers more than 7,000 acres along the shoreline of Lake LBJ in Texas Hill Country, was then […]
Top 10 Courses: Massachusetts
Here’s our list of the top 10 courses in Massachusetts, also known as the Bay State 1 THE COUNTRY CLUB, Brookline Boston’s bastion boasts three nines that are merged into a formidable composite that has hosted 16 USGA Championships and a Ryder Cup, with the U.S. Open returning this year. 2 MYOPIA HUNT CLUB, South […]
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