Summer 2025
Volume 38, Number 3
There is no golf experience like Ireland, with its wonderful courses, beautiful scenery, and welcoming people. Add to that pot of gold this issue of LINKS, which is mostly about Ireland. “Mostly” because we would never ignore our own national championship; look for a few stories about U.S. Open venue Oakmont. Add to that a feature on the man who could be golf’s greatest architect, our list of the top 10 courses in Michigan, and more.
Despite creating only a very few courses over here, Harry Colt was likely the most influential and innovative designer the game has known
by Tony Dear
A Gil Hanse facelift has restored old wrinkles—and old-style trouble—to Pittsburgh’s famously feared U.S. Open layout
by Joe Passov
As the Open Championship returns for the second time in six years, Northern Ireland’s best courses are shining brightly
by Mark Alexander
A half-dozen castles in Ireland offer a true taste of the royal treatment—luxurious lodging and great, green golf
by Joe Passov
The new 18 at Cabot Highlands is rich with Scottish fun and eccentricity
by Al Lunsford
Inspired by a neighboring classic, this Michigan masterpiece combines the best of worlds old and new
by David DeSmith
So what if it hasn’t held an Open Championship—this magnificent Irish links is as dramatic and beautiful as any in the world
by Nick Edmund
Irish Ayes
Irish Stews
The Art of Links Golf
Jay and the Americans
Berkeley Hall Club
Comanche Trace
World Round-up
Slieve Donard
Willie Gregg
Thailand
Henry Clay and William Clark Fownes
Michigan
The Church Pews (photo by Fred Vuich/USGA)
A Gil Hanse facelift has restored old wrinkles—and old-style trouble—to Pittsburgh’s famously feared U.S. Open layout
by Joe Passov
Despite creating only a very few courses over here, Harry Colt was likely the most influential and innovative designer the game has known
by Tony Dear
Harry Colt
Portstewart (Strand) (photo by Mark Alexander)
As the Open Championship returns for the second time in six years, Northern Ireland’s best courses are shining brightly
by Mark Alexander
A half-dozen castles in Ireland offer a true taste of the royal treatment—luxurious lodging and great, green golf
by Joe Passov
Adare Manor (photo by L.C. Lambrecht)
