Where to Play Golf In Mexico
By Tony Dear According to an R&A report entitled “Golf Around the World,” there were 237 golf facilities in Mexico in 2015. With additional development focused predominantly on the Baja Peninsula, Riviera Maya, and the southern end of Riviera Nayarit around Puerto Vallarta, that number is now closer to 250. Of course, with very […]
New in Q1 2017 for TaylorMade Golf
Coming off a roller-coaster year—including a U.S. Open win—the powerhouse manufacturer unveils a full slate of new equipment What a year just past for TaylorMade. The M1 and M2 drivers, introduced early in 2016, were big hits with pros and consumers. In May, the company was put up for sale by parent Adidas. Endorser Dustin […]
Links Living: Desert Highlands
The original desert-golf community has found a novel way to stay young Scottsdale is synonymous today with high-end communities featuring golf courses from leading architects. But it’s worth remembering that the northern reaches of this area, 30 miles from downtown Phoenix, were little more than cactus and rocks three decades ago and that the transformation […]
Q&A With Barry Gibbons
On September 18, Gibbons, age 57, broke the Guinness World Record for rounds walked in a year—611, set in 2010. At press time, he’d just completed his 853rd round and was on track to reach 876 on December 31. That’s more than 6,000 miles. One word: Why? I didn’t do this for any recognition. It […]
Links Living: The Country Club at Mirasol
Young and vibrant, this Palm Beach-area club is undergoing big changes to be ready for a bright future Forget what you think you know about golf communities in Palm Beach: Upscale doesn’t have to mean old. “Families and young professionals have always been a big part of Mirasol,” says General Manager Matt Lambert. “Of our […]
Links Living: Boot Ranch
Deep in the heart of Texas is a community as big and bold as the state itself After designing the course, Hal Sutton said, “You can learn everything you need to know about the game of golf at Boot Ranch.” You can learn how to build a great golf community, too. Boot Ranch is five […]
5 Myths About the Ryder Cup
The early matches featured a quieter sort of excitement, according to this year’s U.S. team captain, Davis Love III
A Look at the Best Resorts Across the US
La Quinta Resort & Club, La Quinta, California This year is the 90th anniversary of La Quinta, making the iconic property the longest running resort in the Palm Springs area. In preparation, a multi-million-dollar renovation has given the entire place a modern look, combining history with the relaxed, desert vibe. All 620 rooms and 98 villas […]
5 Myths About Performance
The key to improvement is in your head, says expertise expert Dr. Paul G. Schempp of the University of Georgia
Is Golf Just for the Elite?
What does the slew of new ultra-expensive club offerings mean for the industry?
