The Toughest Masters Records to Break
The Masters record book changes every year, but these marks will stand forever
A Ranking of the Best States in Golf
Somewhat surprisingly, there has never been a 1–50 ranking of the best states in golf. Of course, when something hasn’t been done, there’s often a good reason and, in this case, it was the conundrum, “How do you define best?” Ultimately, the answer came down to one elusive word: golfiness.
George Peper | It’s Preordained
I can assure you, only eight players have a chance of winning the 2015 Masters—and this group does not include anyone named Rory, Tiger, Phil, Henrik, Jason, or Adam. How do I know this? I’ve done the research, looked at the facts, mined the stats, and uncovered the irrefutable. You see, at the Masters, some […]
Top 10 Reasons to Get Excited About Spring Golf
Spring officially starts today and with it the hope of golfers everywhere, especially for those of us who’ve suffered through a near-endless winter of scraping windshields and shoveling driveways. But now, finally, the ground begins to warm and waken. Crocus and daffodils appear. The birds chirp. Golf is back. 1. Watching the Masters The most […]
Mastering Your Lob Wedge
SEVE BALLESTEROS 1988 I begin by positioning the ball forward in my stance, which ensures I get the full value of the loft of the clubface essential to producing softly hit, soft-landing shots. I spread my feet just slightly apart at the heels, with about 60 percent of my weight on my left side to […]
John Derr, "Golf’s Voltaire"
John Derr didn’t just watch Jones, Hogan, and Snead; he played with them and was a good friend
Dogged Victim | Floridaunting!
I love living in Florida, but oh, those golf courses
George Peper’s Top 10 Most Memorable Rounds
If you’ve played golf for more than half a century—and been in the golf business for almost as long—you can’t help but have a few unforgettable moments. These are mine in chronological order.
Dogged Victim | Talk of the Toon
I’m just back from my Auld Grey stomping grounds, where things at the moment are livelier than ever
Q&A with Michael Meldman of Discovery Land Co.
With some of the most renowned and amenity-rich golf communities to his credit, not to mention close friendships with Hollywood A-listers, Discovery Land Company founder and CEO Michael Meldman is at the top of the development game