7 Great “Mountain” Golf Courses You Can Play
What are some of top golf courses that have the word “mountain,” or a version thereof, as a part of their name?
5 Reasons to Love The Arizona Biltmore
With a new golf course and a swanky clubhouse about to open, it’s once again the “Jewel of the Desert” For more than four decades after its grand opening in 1929, the Arizona Biltmore was a luxuriously appointed oasis accessible by invitation only. Originally outfitted with 235 rooms, the resort has since tripled in size […]
No Repeat Par: Examining One of Golf’s Unique Routing Quirks
When “The Other Course” at Scottsdale National Golf Club debuted in 2016, much of the focus was that the dramatic routing had been built from an almost pancake-flat piece of property by moving 1.5 million cubic yards of dirt. But the layout, from the design team of Tim Jackson and David Kahn, is among the […]
6 Design Traits of Residential Community Golf Courses
What architects do—and don’t do—when creating residential community golf courses It’s hardly a revelation to say that golf course architects are charged with delivering attractive, compelling designs with every new course they construct. In the case of courses for residential communities, however, there are some different considerations at play. Because each development is unique, requiring […]
6 Mostly Undiscovered U.S. Golf Destinations
You might picture long-established centers like Scottsdale, Myrtle Beach, and Palm Springs when asked to think of a golf destination. They could obviously get by without it but, for most people—certainly LINKS subscribers, anyway—the golf is really what you go for. Or you might be imagining Bandon Dunes, Streamsong, and Sand Valley, built for no […]
Golf Destination Face-Off: Arizona vs. Florida – LINKS Golf Podcast Ep. 126
In this episode of the LINKS Golf Podcast, the hosts make their case for two of the country’s most visited golf destinations—Florida and Arizona. They explore the pros and cons of each state and the style of golf offered, and identify some of the best courses you can play. You can subscribe to the LINKS […]
Tiger Woods’s PopStroke Expanding Outside of Florida
PopStroke is venturing west. But unlike this country’s first westward expansion during the mid-19th century, when settlers traveled to uncharted territories seeking their own fortunes, PopStroke is driven only by a desire to introduce its unique golf and entertainment experiences to new audiences and new markets. In early December, PopStroke Entertainment Group will venture almost […]
6 Great Tom Weiskopf Courses You Can Play
Different generations will remember the great Tom Weiskopf for an impressive range of skills. Baby Boomers will likely recall his playing days best and forever savor the powerful, graceful swing the native Buckeye used to win 28 professional tournaments around the world, including 16 PGA Tour titles and the 1973 Open Championship at Royal Troon. […]
5 Great Value Courses in Scottsdale
Given its penchant for warm, sunny days, its unique desert locale, and its proximity to around 200 golf courses, Scottsdale, Ariz., has rightfully earned its place among the country’s most sought after golf travel destinations. Throw in “The Greatest Show on Grass” at the PGA Tour’s annual Waste Management Phoenix Open and TPC Scottsdale Stadium’s […]
LINKS Golf Podcast Ep. 99: Best of Arizona Golf
Digital Editor Al Lunsford chats with Joe Passov—a resident of Arizona—who has played over 200 golf courses in the Grand Canyon State. The duo discuss where one must play on a dream trip to Scottsdale, Arizona’s other top golf cities, and off-course items one should add to their itinerary. The hosts also start the episode […]
