Book Review: American Caddie in St Andrews and Loopers
Our senior writer reviews a pair of new caddie memoirs—‘Loopers’ and ‘An American Caddie in St. Andrews’. Which one is a misread, and which is worthy of a hearty tip?
I Was There: Strange vs. Faldo at The Country Club
It took some convincing and chicanery, but I was walking step for step with my twin brother
Handling Stress on the Golf Course
By its very nature, golf is an exercise in stress management, from the hazards that line the holes to the pressure of the match to the swing demons in your head and the friends you want to impress. Blissful ignorance is one way to deal with it but that’s easier said than done. A better […]
Architect Keith Foster on Golf and Global Travel
The Wanderer in his second career, golf architect Keith Foster unearths—and sells—hidden treasures
The Experts Explain How to Keep a Consistent Grip Pressure
Tommy Armour 1967 The last three fingers of the left hand latch the club against the heel of the hand all through the swing. Pressure from those fingers is firm but not stiff. There is a lighter hold with the middle two fingers of the right hand. The ABCs of Golf John Daly 1992 Sam […]
George Peper on the St. Andrews Old Course Changes
There’s no need to toughen the Old Course. In fact, it should be shortened to the length it was 100 years ago.
Tales From Tom Doak’s Renaissance Cup
Tom Doak’s roving invitational tournament, at the brand-new Streamsong Resort, saw its biggest field to date
Book Review: The Rolex World’s Top 1000 Golf Courses
This golf-course travel guide will get you thinking—and packing
1991 Ryder Cup: War by the Shore
A not-so-politically-correct reminiscence from a member of the European Team
Ed Errasti on the Secret to Longevity
98-Year-Old Hole Shot