Strange, But True, Tales From the Open Championship – LINKS Golf Podcast Ep. 116
The hosts dive into the odd facts, figures, and occurrences over the years involving the Open Championship and its venues. The episode of the LINKS Golf Podcast is presented by Bandon Dunes Golf Resort. You can subscribe to the LINKS Golf Podcast in iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts. _______________ What did you think of […]
The Five Greatest Open Championship Moments
Many Yanks still call it “the British Open.” The rest of the world properly refers to golf’s oldest major as “The Open Championship.” Whatever your preference, this storied tournament will contest its 150th edition this July, when St. Andrews plays host for the 30th time. Firm, fast-running seaside links courses pair with wind, rain, insidious […]
Unique Food to Try on a Trip to Scotland
Whether you’re venturing to Scotland to attend an Open Championship or to take on its storied links courses, the adventures awaiting you won’t be confined to the golf course. While not generally regarded as a top destination for gastronomy tourists, the Scots eat well and so do their guests. Scottish cuisine is wide-ranging—that is, if […]
8 Questions with Golf Course Architecht Martin Ebert
Already an advisor to most of the Open Championship venues, noted English architect Martin Ebert has some ideas for the others—including the Old Course What influenced you to pursue a career in golf course architecture? Martin Ebert: I had led a Cambridge University team on an amazing tour to the United States in 1989 to […]
5 Things You Didn’t Know About Royal Liverpool
In anticipation for the 150th Open Championship at St. Andrews, we have teamed up with Cookie Jar Golf to produce a series of short films with striking aerial video footage and noteworthy facts on some of golf’s most historic venues. Next year’s Open host, Royal Liverpool Golf Club (or “Hoylake” as it is more affectionately known) […]
10 Greatest Open Championship Moments at St. Andrews – LINKS Golf Podcast Ep. 111
As the Old Course at St. Andrews prepares to host the 150th Open Championship in July, the hosts count down the 10 most memorable moments from the 29 previous editions of the game’s oldest major championship at the Home of Golf. This episode of the LINKS Golf Podcast is presented by Tourism Ireland and TaylorMade. […]
The Old Course’s Baddest Bunkers
When Tiger Woods won his first Open Championship in 2000 at the Old Course at St. Andrews, people marveled at his 8-shot margin of victory. But what’s arguably more impressive is the fact that not once during the four days did he hit into a bunker. This would be remarkable on any golf course, but […]
Carnoustie Golf Links: The Old Tom Trails
Though most people know Carnoustie Golf Links for the fearsome test posed by its Championship Course, it’s a place steeped in history. The earliest records indicate that golf has been played at Carnoustie for almost five hundred years. But, more significantly, this small coastal town provided many of golf’s earliest ambassadors, responsible for travelling the globe and spreading […]
A Chat With the Claret Jug
Having endured a full year out of the limelight, the coveted decanter was ready to have a natter Not long ago, I was privileged to gain an audience with golf’s most iconic trophy, the Claret Jug awarded to the Champion Golfer of the Year. It was a typically dreich Scottish morning when I arrived in […]
A Candid Conversation about Links Golf with Greg Norman
During the summer of 1993, Greg Norman teed it up at Royal St. George’s for the Open Championship and promptly shot four rounds under par. He saved the best for last, however, shooting a six-under 64 during the final round to win by two strokes. “That final round was one you just dream about,” the […]
