Top 10 Hidden Gems You’ve Yet to Discover
Do you have a little explorer in you? Every golfer should. In honor of Columbus Day on Monday, here are some great hidden gems that Columbus himself might have sailed halfway around the world to play. Cape Arundel Kennebunkport, Me. Home to a vintage Walter Travis-designed layout circa 1922, this semi-private club, situated near the […]
The 5 Most Pivotal Holes at the Ryder Cup
Designed by Jack Nicklaus and originally known as the Monarch’s Course when it debuted in 1993, the PGA Centenary Course at Gleneagles, host venue of the 40th edition of the Ryder Cup, has been extensively revised in preparation for the biennial matches. Formerly a sculptured, parkland-style course, the 7,296-yard layout now blends better with the […]
Is Tiger Woods a Mechanic or Magician?
As Tiger takes six months off and ponders his future, it seems the key question he needs to answer is this: Am I a mechanic or a magician?
The Top 10 Ryder Cup Courses You Can Play
The Europeans have already won the battle when it comes to Ryder Cup courses you can actually play. And like most recent matches, the Euros win this one, too, 6-4. Muirfield Scotland Nicklaus, Palmer, Weiskopf and Trevino (who won the 1972 Open here, top photo) led the U.S. to a six-point win in 1973, the […]
Blairgowrie Golf Club, Rosemount Course
The original course at Scotland’s Blairgowrie Golf Club is very much an original, having been created by three of the game’s greatest architects
El Cardonal Course, Mexico
In his debut effort, Tiger has shown he’s willing to create optical illusions and visual hijinks to fool with the golfer’s depth perception
The Affordability of Minimalist Golf Courses
If they cost so little to build, why aren’t minimalist golf courses more affordable to play?
Comparing Jack Nicklaus and Tiger Woods Courses
As golfers, two of the sport’s most legendary figures have a lot in common. In their prime, Jack Nicklaus and Tiger Woods drove the ball long and straight. They controlled the distance and trajectory of their irons, scrambled to save par when they missed, and sank all the putts that mattered. Both were cool-headed strategists who were better under the gun than the competition.
First Peek at Gamble Sands
By designing a course that truly appeals to all levels of golfers, David McLay Kidd is steering the game back on the right track
A Rebound in Global Golf Course Construction
Golf course construction is on the rebound. Across the globe, recovering economies and undimmed ambition are leading developers and architects back into the new-course market. Some countries have continued to build, while in others, economic revival is the cause. Whatever the impetus, the news for traveling golfers is all good. Great sites, even if far […]