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 […]
Where Do You Go For Golf Instruction Tips?
Italian Job: Q&A with Golf Around Italy Founder Alessandro Dinon
There can’t be many Italians with a greater love of golf, and its potential, than Alessandro Dinon. He is the mastermind behind Italy’s leading inbound golf tour operator Golf Around Italy. Over the last decade, he has meticulously honed his knowledge of the Italian golf offering. So, if you’re swooning over Venice or assessing Sicily, […]
What Should the Punishment be for Cheating in a Match?
10 Golf Rules That Should be Changed
Few pursuits have as many arcane rules as the game of golf. Did you know, for example, that you can play a shot from within a clubhouse (if it’s not out of bounds), and even open a window or door to facilitate such a shot? The Rules say that you can. They say a lot […]
