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.
Mount Rushmore of Golf Writers
It’s generally viewed golf writing existed before the course architecture profession was validated—here’s my Mount Rushmore of golf writers.
Legends: Coburn Haskell
One of the greatest innovations in golf equipment was made by Coburn Haskell, a mediocre player from Cleveland.
Backstory: Herbert Fowler’s Stellar Solution at Pebble Beach
The backstory of how Herbert Fowler transformed the dull par-four finishing hole at Pebble Beach into a brilliant par five.
The Transcendent Earning Power of Tiger Woods
Tiger Woods is still a business commodity with transcendent earning power, even if his overall game pales in comparison to his epic years.
Major Championship Thoughts: It’s Not All About Four Events
While this generation has a firm embrace of golf’s biggest events, it isn’t, and shouldn’t be, all about the majors.
