Unforgettable: Ben Hogan’s Win at Merion
More than six decades later, Ben Hogan’s miraculous 1950 U.S. Open victory at Merion remains a remarkable achievement—and an indelible memory
Bifurcation: Yes, No, and Maybe
When it comes to this hot-button issue, the game’s leading figures don’t just disagree, they trifurcate
The Top 10 Resorts for Mother’s Day Brunch
The best places for that time-honored tradition that celebrates mom
20 Questions for the USGA
SOMETIMES GOLF isn’t as simple as we’d like it to be. Part of the United States Golf Association’s role is to sort things out for us, explain why the game’s regulations exist and how they work. Herewith a selection of questions—on rules, handicapping, and equipment—posed frequently to the pundits in Far Hills, New Jersey, along with their best answers.
How to Ease Joint Problems
Aging and the repetitive nature of golf can lead to joint problems, which can rob you of distance and time on the course, not to mention cause a lot of pain. To protect yourself (and your scores), develop the muscles that surround the joints with exercises that promote mobility. “Muscular strength and flexibility need to […]
How to Get the Most Out Of Your Practice Session
Peter Alliss 1960 Twenty minutes with 20 balls and maximum concentration is worth at least two hours of thoughtless slogging with 2,000. Easier Golf Jim Flick 1997 Too many people go to the golf course and, fifteen minutes before their tee time, start tearing their swing apart, trying to incorporate some tip they read in […]
The Men Who Bought Golf to America
New evidence shows the game of golf made its way to America a bit earlier than we thought
Inside the Club(s): An Interview With Golf Veteran Greg Hopkins
A long-time equipment insider gives honest answers to some of the industry’s most pressing questions
Was This The Greatest Shot in Masters History?
It surely ranks among the top 10—a couple of top 10s, in fact—but all-time best?
That’s a matter of how you define greatness.
George Peper’s Memories of the Masters
No event has changed more than golf’s rite of spring