Golf Simulators Rapidly Rising in Popularity
Cody Miller was one of the first two employees hired globally by TrackMan to help grow its simulator business nearly seven years ago. The company, synonymous with the orange square briefcase carrying its digital radar system, was starting to break into the simulator market and had some projections for where the market was going. “It’s […]
My Courses: Greg Norman
From Australia to Hilton Head, Greg Norman has played courses all over the world. The Shark gives us his answers in this edition of “My Courses.” MY FAVORITE COURSE: The Composite Course at Royal Melbourne—one of the most natural courses in the world. Alister MacKenzie didn’t move any dirt. The flow of the course, the […]
An At-Home Survival Guide for Golfers
Years ago, after my wife, newborn son, and I moved to Cousins Island, Maine from New York City, I got my first real taste of life without golf. I knew that being a new father would cut down on my rounds. But as I watched the Masters that first spring in Maine and noted out […]
George Gankas: Challenging the Myths of Golf Instruction
The driving range at Westlake Golf Course outside Los Angeles isn’t where you’d expect to find golf’s hottest swing instructor. Artificial-turf mats and striped range balls greet golfers, not plush grass and Pro V1s. Numbered signs serve as targets and golfers come dressed in everything from jeans and sneakers to swimsuits and flip-flops. Tucking your […]
Alternatives to the Two-Person Golf Cart
When the coronavirus hit in the U.S., GolfBoard President Jeff Dowell’s first thought was, “Uh oh, this could be ugly,” as he watched existing orders for his company’s single-rider boards cancelled or put on hold. A month later, many others in the industry had what he calls an “A-ha moment.” When one-rider-per-cart mandates […]
Dream Nine: Par Fours
The par four. Routinely benign, sometimes repetitive, yet often unforgettable. More than any length on the golf course, it’s the par fours which will likely make or break your round. Let’s face it: A birdie on a par four is just a bit more rewarding, isn’t it? With that in mind, the premise is simple: […]
5 of the Best Golf and Skiing Areas
Mountains have something magical about them. The unique rock facings. The way their look changes with the sun bouncing off them in the morning or late afternoon. And the fact that my ball usually flies much further while playing mountain golf doesn’t hurt, either. In some locations, depending on the time of the season, you […]
Player-Architects: What They Offer, What They Lack, and Who Was the Best?
John Fought, the 1977 U.S. Amateur champion, a two-time PGA Tour winner, and a highly regarded course architect, believes a successful playing background can both hurt and hinder the transition into design. “One advantage I had was that I’d seen some of the best courses in the world under tournament conditions,” he says. “I think […]
Amid Coronavirus Chaos, How Are Golf Travel Operators Coping?
Every other month, international golf tour provider PerryGolf conducts a 30-minute webinar for potential customers on a different destination or topic, from Scotland and South Africa to cruises or escorted trips. It’s more of an educational opportunity than a sales pitch, explaining their planning and process. Their webinar topic for this month—before a national emergency […]
The History Behind Stadium Golf
The year 2020 marked the 40th anniversary of TPC Sawgrass; built with spectators in mind, it was the idea known today as stadium golf.