Golf Apps: Which Ones Should You Have?
By David DeSmith Technology pervades (some would say invades) every aspect of life today—including golf. But our brave new digital world has brought with it a corresponding collection of sleek smartphone apps that can definitely enhance your enjoyment of the game. Here are some apps that every golfer should consider downloading and putting […]
Dream Nine: Par Threes
The par three. Whether it’s the shorter distance, the allure of a possible hole-in-one, or a breathtaking scenic backdrop, the par three is often the illustration of the most fond and lasting memories from a particular golf course. With that in mind the premise is simple: If you could create a nine-hole golf course comprised […]
5 Stocking Stuffers for Golfers
Still have some family and friends to check off of your Christmas shopping list? Here are some unique stocking stuffers sure to excite any golfer this holiday season—while they may be small, these items are a stylish and resourceful addition to anyone’s bag. Bespoke Designed Ferrules by Boyd Blade & Ferrule—Starting at $35 Who doesn’t […]
The Best Courses Under Five Years Old
A classic golf course has its quirks, charm, and beauty. To walk in the steps of legends or feel connected to golfers of an era-gone-by can never get old—nor will the uniqueness of a course that has been on the same plot of land for a hundred years. But there’s just something about a modern […]
Blades Golf Club: Houston’s Office Putting Course
You might be reading this on a typical day at the office, daydreaming of slipping out to the nearest muni where you can roll a few putts instead of shuffling through emails. It will probably take a drive, or short walk if you’re really lucky. At JH Blades, a Houston, Texas-based insurance company specializing in […]
Golf’s Greatest Bunkers
During the 1980s and early ’90s, this fledgling golf addict would watch the European Open from the Old Course at Sunningdale Golf Club outside London and enjoy the ever-entertaining Peter Alliss mixing witty, playfully acerbic dialogue about the players with keen insights about the course. One observation in particular has remained with me these past […]
Bunkers in Baghdad: Bringing Golf to Our Military
In the mountains of Afghanistan, a U.S. Marine Officer carefully lines up his shot. He stands atop a small platform built from two-by-fours, squeezes his grip a little tighter, and fires at his target about 200 yards away. A puff goes up as his dimpled white Callaway hits the rocky slopes about 20 feet […]
George Peper’s Golf Bucket List, Updated
LINKS Editor George Peper As a reader of LINKS Magazine, you’ve likely played golf for more than a few years—and with better than average skill. You’ve played on numerous courses and under all sorts of circumstances. You’ve made shots—and made friends—that will be with you forever. You’ve repeatedly experienced both the pure joy and utter […]
The Best Courses in College Football
College football celebrated its 150th anniversary this season. While Power Five teams jostle for supremacy on the gridiron, many of football’s top conferences also feature some of the best golf programs and courses in the country. Here’s our list of the best courses in each of college football’s Power Five conferences, and the best from […]
The Caddie School for Soldiers
The residents of Elie, Scotland—a quiet, seaside village 13 miles south of St. Andrews—are well accustomed to seeing golfers descend on their town to play the iconic links course there. But the group of men who clambered off a coach in February 2019 with golf travel bags in tow hadn’t come to Elie on a […]