Golf Course Architects Discuss Firestone CC South
By Tony Dear The South Course at Firestone CC in Akron, Ohio, has hosted big-time golf since the mid-1950s. First came the Rubber City Open whose winners included Tommy Bolt, Ed Furgol, and Arnold Palmer. It staged three PGA Championships—1960, ’66, and ’75. From 1962 to ’98, it was the venue for the World […]
First Peek: Mossy Oak Golf Club
Gil Hanse wowed the world last summer with his Olympic course. But since Rio isn’t exactly around the corner, it’s good news that Hanse recently unveiled another exciting example of minimalist design that’s easier to get to. Not a lot easier, but easier. Located in West Point, in north-central Mississippi, Mossy Oak is across the […]
Mossy Oak Golf Club: A New Course in the Old South
Like almost every other golfer on the planet, I saw the course that Gil Hanse designed for the Summer Olympics and thought, “I’d really like to play there.” But also like the rest of you, I thought, “When am I going to Rio?” The answer: No time soon. Luckily, Hanse recently unveiled another new course […]
Where to Play Golf in Chattanooga, Tennessee
By Graylyn Loomis What are the most underrated golf cities in the United States? Your mind may jump to the Northeast or the West Coast, but you should set your sights southward, and more specifically, to Chattanooga, Tenn. Not only is Chattanooga filled with underappreciated golf, but the city itself has been booming in past […]
George Peper: The Last Tee
What the game needs now is more Codger Courses
Less is More: Golf Course Tree Removal
Thanks to Oakmont’s influence, more and more clubs are undoing the wrongs of mid-20th century ‘beautification’ committees
Gil Hanse Tweaks Trump National Doral’s Blue Monster
With his populist presidential bid and the latest tweaks at Doral, Donald Trump is resonating with ‘the little guy’
How do Golfers Judge a Great Golf Course?
If we look closely at the characteristics of the highly rated courses, it’s easy to start drawing conclusions about what is and is not perceived as good by golfers, or at least the subset that gets to participate in the ranking process. Two characteristics that many of the top courses share are sandy soil and […]
Blind Holes: A Test of Golfing Character
Some golfers can’t see the thrill, the pleasure, and the all-around goodness of a blind hole. Maybe this will open their eyes.
The Challenges of Building a Golf Course
Building a golf course doesn’t always go smoothly, as these tales from the work site attest
