Characters: On-Course Reporter John Wood
In 20 years caddying on the PGA Tour and now as an on-course reporter, John Wood has been in the right place at the right time John Wood has been observing greatness in one form or another his entire life. At six, he talked his parents into taking him to an Elvis Presley concert in […]
Finding Tiger: An Excerpt from “RAINMAKER” by Hughes Norton and George Peper
Long before most people heard of Tiger Woods, agents were circling the family home. Here’s what it was like, by the guy who first grabbed him by the tail. Hughes Norton was once one of the most powerful men in golf. During his tenure as head of the golf division of Mark McCormack’s International Management […]
Hughes Norton & George Peper – LINKS Golf Podcast Ep. 170
Hughes Norton and George Peper, authors of RAINMAKER: Superagent Hughes Norton and the Money-Grab Explosion of Golf from Tiger to LIV and Beyond, join the LINKS Golf Podcast to chat about the book, dealing with golf’s biggest power players, and the state of today’s game. You can order your copy of RAINMAKER here. Hughes Norton […]
The Designs of Tiger Woods – LINKS Golf Podcast Ep. 158
In the final episode of Season 14, the hosts dive into Tiger Woods’s growing career in golf course architecture, discussing his earliest courses, design philosophy, and projects currently in the works. This episode is presented by Wild Dunes Resort. You can subscribe to the LINKS Golf Podcast in iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts. _______________ What […]
The 5 Greatest Moments of the PLAYERS Championship in the TaylorMade Era
Amid the pressure of competing to capture golf’s most coveted trophies, it’s easy to see why the game’s biggest stages yield the most compelling memories. While tradition, glory, and lore have come to define these historic moments, many of the iconic images that continue to resonate with fans have occurred since 1979, the year TaylorMade […]
5 Things to Know: Tiger Woods’s New Utah Course Design
Tiger Woods and his design firm recently announced plans for a new private golf course that’s tied into the Marcella Club in Park City, Utah. Given the location, it’s not a surprise that modern luxury living is the vision of the club, which is leaning on Tiger’s name in selling expensive real estate lots, including […]
Links Living: Diamante Cabo San Lucas
A third Tiger Woods course is in the works at this family-oriented community sitting along the Pacific Ocean on Mexico’s Baja Peninsula Tiger Woods’s imprint is all over the Diamante luxury resort and community. Set along the coastline at the tip of Mexico’s Baja Peninsula, Diamante first made golf headlines for Davis Love III’s Dunes […]
Tiger Woods’s PopStroke Expanding Outside of Florida
PopStroke is venturing west. But unlike this country’s first westward expansion during the mid-19th century, when settlers traveled to uncharted territories seeking their own fortunes, PopStroke is driven only by a desire to introduce its unique golf and entertainment experiences to new audiences and new markets. In early December, PopStroke Entertainment Group will venture almost […]
5 Greatest Presidents Cup Moments
As this year’s match is on International soil at Royal Montreal, we look back at the five greatest moments of the Presidents Cup.
The Five Greatest PGA Championship Moments
Golf’s oldest professional major, the PGA Championship, dates to 1916. Compelling storylines and dramatic finishes define the PGA, both during the match-play years (1916–1957) and since. With the strongest field of any of the four major championships, it’s no wonder that so many exciting moments have involved the game’s greatest players. As always, to narrow […]