The Renovation of Oakmont Country Club
A Gil Hanse renovation has restored old wrinkles—and old-style trouble—to Oakmont, Pittsburgh’s famously feared U.S. Open layout.
Architects Roundtable: How Should the Opening Hole Play?
How should an opening hole play and how should it make you feel? A group of golf course architects share their thoughts and opinions.
7 Great Courses You Can Play by Pete Dye Disciples
Pete Dye left a vast legacy in golf course architecture—here are 7 favorite courses that are designed by a non-family-related Dye disciple.
Top 5 Surprises of The LINKS 100
There were several surprises on The LINKS 100, some courses distinguished by their inclusion, others by their placement.
10 Golf Holes Prominently Defined by Waterfalls
These 10 golf holes are more beautiful and dramatic thanks to prominent waterfalls, all of which are positioned near the field of play.
Introducing The LINKS 100
Who better than LINKS Magazine—and golf architects—to rank the world’s top 100 courses? Introducing: The LINKS 100.
The Science of Split Fairways
If designed effectively, a fairway that’s split into two separate sections can create an intriguing dilemma on a golf course.
Mount Rushmore of Golf Course Architects
On our Mount Rushmore of golf course architects, we’re not talking about our four favorites, necessarily, or even the first four.
Golf Courses with the Highest Tree Appeal
When deployed properly, trees adds definition, character, beauty, and strategic interest. These golf courses have the highest tree appeal.
Speed Slots: A Unique Golf Course Feature Explained
Today’s course architects clearly endorse the use of speed slots—regarded as something of a welcome quirk or abnormality in golf design.
