Courses in The LINKS 100 That Have Hosted the Ryder Cup
A look at the eight courses in The LINKS 100 that have staged the Ryder Cup—and where they rank on the list.
Ryder Cup Courses You Can Play—Ranked
Based on the rankings in The LINKS 100, here are the top 10 Ryder Cup courses you can play—and all 20, ranked.
Sneaking on Courses: Tales from the Pros
Before they were pros, sneaking on was the only way these promising golfers could play some out-of-reach courses.
Classic Courses: Bethpage Black
Expect Bethpage Black to do to the Ryder Cuppers what it’s done to pros and everyday golfers for nearly 90 years—kick ass and take names.
LINKS Q&A: Actor Rob Riggle
Through all his endeavors, actor Rob Riggle stayed connected with golf as both a fan and player. Learn more in this LINKS Q&A.
What Would an Average Player Shoot on the Ryder Cup Course at Bethpage Black?
Here’s a hole-by-hole analysis of the Ryder Cup course at Bethpage Black as an average player might fare on it, using Shot Scope’s data.
Our Way-Too-Early Ryder Cup Preview – LINKS Golf Podcast Ep. 213
We talk Bethpage Black, favorite all-time Ryder Cups, and the past venues we love most on this episode of the LINKS Golf Podcast.
5 of America’s Top Golf Course Landmarks
When one thinks of golf course features, chances are that fearsome bunkers, lurking water hazards, and unique green complexes come to mind first. But sometimes a golf facility has a manmade landmark that’s instantly recognizable, eminently memorable, and—for many golfers—obligatorily Instagram-able. Outside the U.S., there may be no better example than the Swilcan Bridge at […]
6 Great Double Dogleg Holes
During the first few decades of the 20th century, architects A.W. Tillinghast and C.B. Macdonald often engaged in good-natured debates about course design. While Macdonald favored the strategy of implementing template designs, Tillinghast most often let the natural land dictate a hole’s inherent shape and strategy. That said, Tillinghast—who garnered the nickname “Tillie the Terror” […]
The 10 Most Influential American Golf Courses You Can Play
If you’re seeking the best of the best and don’t have private club access, here are the top 10 influential American golf courses you can play.