Open Competitions: Bargain Golf in the UK

Open Competitions are the key to bargain golf in the UK Many American golfers would like to play golf in Scotland but think it’s too darned expensive. Tour operators want thousands of dollars for package tours featuring a half-dozen “trophy” courses and expensive lodging. But what if you could book top-drawer golf courses in Scotland, […]
If You Could Add a 15th Club to Your Golf Bag, What Would it Be?

What is the Scariest Golf Hole You’ve Ever Played?

Do You Prefer to Wear Shorts or Pants on the Golf Course?

How Many Golf Balls Do You Keep in Your Bag?

Let’s Go Clubbing: The Growing Golf Nightlife Scene

Vibrant new forms of golf are keeping players swinging at non-traditional venues long after the sun goes down—and changing the way we view the game Merriam-Webster defines golf as “a game in which a player using special clubs attempts to sink a ball with as few strokes as possible into each of the 9 or […]
What Is Your Best Match Play Story?

George Peper: On Taking a Break from Golf

Golf and I are currently separated. No pity, please—I haven’t missed a shot in months. The last time I played golf was March. Okay, maybe I did sneak in three rounds in June (a member-guest with my son), but other than that, not so much as a chip shot in the past six months. That’s […]
The Biggest Disasters in Ryder Cup History

For more than 90 years, the Ryder Cup Matches have delivered countless memorable moments. Some of those moments have been tinged with elation, others with agony, but the bottom line is that they were unforgettable. Combining the pressure of the occasion with the emotion of competing for one’s country, it’s inevitable that meltdowns will happen. […]
Geoff Shackelford: A Cup Half Empty

Courses on this side of the Atlantic have made for better Ryder Cup venues than those in Europe. One selection could change all that. Credit for the modern Ryder Cup’s revival starts with continental Europe’s inclusion in 1979 after Great Britain and Ireland grew tired of keeping calm and carrying on. Teams armed with Seves […]