Geoff Shackelford: A Cup Half Empty

Courses on this side of the Atlantic have made for better Ryder Cup venues than those in Europe. One selection could change all that. Credit for the modern Ryder Cup’s revival starts with continental Europe’s inclusion in 1979 after Great Britain and Ireland grew tired of keeping calm and carrying on. Teams armed with Seves […]

Golf’s Best Match-Play Venues

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Golf’s best match-play venue is the Old Course at St. Andrews In its six centuries, the Old Course at St. Andrews has played host to every golf immortal, save Ben Hogan, and has entertained every important tournament possible, except one—the Ryder Cup. The omission of St. Andrews from the roster of Ryder Cup Match venues […]