Scotland’s Best Hotels for Golfers
There was a time, not so long ago, when the usual hotel experiences in Scotland were something one tolerated rather than embraced. Too often, it seemed like you were staying at something more like grandma’s house than a modern hotel. Fortunately, that era has gone the way of the gutta percha. Today, you’ll find excellent […]
5 Destinations for the Truly Intrepid Golfer
Many of us have dreams that someday—some glorious, tantalizing, reach-out-and-touch-it day—we’ll be able to take our clubs to some far-off place where the language, money, scenery, food, and beer might be different, but where golf is still the greatest game of all. Here are five countries for intrepid travelers to visit that, contrary to all […]
Great Beer and Public Golf Combinations in New England
New England serves up a heady combination of craft breweries and exceptional public golf While rummaging around in his father’s attic almost 40 years ago, Jim Koch uncovered the recipe for his great-great-grandfather’s eponymous Louis Koch Lager, which sparked the onset of craft brewing in New England. Within a year, Koch had incorporated The Boston […]
LINKS Golf Podcast Ep. 95: 9 Rounds in Scotland
LINKS Publisher Jack Purcell details his recent trip to the Home of Golf along with a group of friends who were visiting Scotland for the first time. Jack runs through the nine courses he played and provides helpful tips on where to grab a pint, how to pack, and can’t-miss experiences along the way. You […]
7 Hidden Gems in France
When talking about golf courses in the far north of France to a largely American audience, the term “hidden gem” may be a little redundant. We know many readers are keen travelers and like to experience the game away from home, but it’s likely even the most intrepid won’t know the golf on the Brittany, […]
An Insider’s Guide to Destination Kohler
The village of Kohler, Wis., will take its place front and center within the golfing world when the Ryder Cup is brought into town and, over three days of competition, two dozen of the world’s best players (along with an exuberant group of fans) will experience one of the sporting world’s most passionate international events. […]
Why the Time is Now for Golfers to Visit Hawaii
As U.S. golf travel picks up steam again, no destination is in greater need of a shot in the arm than the Hawaiian Islands. Given its dependence on tourism, Hawaii saw its 2020 play plummet by 33 percent, missing out on the nationwide golf boom. It wasn’t until last October that the State of Hawaii […]
LINKS Golf Podcast Ep. 76: What Makes a Golf Resort Great?
Digital Editor Al Lunsford and LINKS contributor Erik Matuzewski of the National Golf Foundation have traveled to golf resorts across the country and share their thoughts about what key elements are crucial to making a golf destination truly great. Erik also references survey data from the NGF that provides context into what core golfers deem […]
LINKS Golf Podcast Ep. 75: Authentic Scotland and Ireland
PerryGolf’s Gordon Dalgleish returns as a guest on the LINKS Golf Podcast to discuss what under-the-radar courses offer the most authentic experience on a golf trip to Scotland or Ireland. Gordon chats with Digital Editor Al Lunsford about packages his company puts together that feature a collection of clubs which make golf in these countries, […]
Golf’s Top 10 Selfie Spots
Golfers have lots of ways of remembering their favorite rounds. Some purchase shirts or caps from their trips to top courses. For others, it’s logo balls or scorecards. But nothing captures the special moments of a round better than photos. And in the age of the selfie, grabbing a snapshot of yourself and your friends […]
