10 People Responsible for the Creation and Evolution of the Ryder Cup

Here are 10 people who have helped bring us some of golf’s most impassioned and super-heated moments in the Ryder Cup.
Legends: Samuel Ryder

The seeds of golf’s best-known matches started with, literally, seeds and Samuel Ryder, the man who founded the Ryder Cup.
The Hagen 54: Walking in the Footsteps of Walter Hagen

In 1920, Walter Hagen turned a pre-Open practice round into a cross-country trek playing 54 holes across three classic English links.
George Peper: The Best of Times for Being a Golfer

George Peper recently gave a speech celebrating the good fortune of being a senior golfer—here is an adaptation from our Fall 2025 issue.
Top Courses in The LINKS 100 Designed by Major Championship Winners

Here are the top 10 courses in The LINKS 100 rankings designed or co-designed by major championship winners.
Golf Properties That Are National Historic Landmarks

The following golf venues have earned the rare designation as National Historic Landmarks, owing to their impact on American history.
Harry Colt: Golf’s Greatest Architect?

Despite creating only a very few courses over here, Harry Colt was likely the most influential and innovative designer the game has known
Legends: Henry Clay and William Clark Fownes

Two legends—the father and son duo of Henry Clay and William Clark Fownes—spent five decades creating a third: Oakmont.
Unsung Heroes of the Masters and Augusta National

Here are some unsung heroes of Augusta National and the Masters to whom we should probably offer a silent “thank you.”
Legends: Marion Hollins

Marion Hollins, a sporting renaissance woman of the early 20th century, was a golf champion both on and off the course.