A Weekend at Troon North in Scottsdale, Arizona
By Graylyn Loomis One of the benefits of being a golf writer is traveling to popular golf destinations around the country. With that travel comes frequent questions from golfers about where they should go next. Until recently, I had a large hole in my resume. I had never played golf in Arizona and had to […]
The Battle to Save Lions Muny in Austin, Texas
By Adam Schupak Ben Crenshaw is taking a break from renovating Kapalua’s Plantation Course on the island of Maui to talk about a project near and dear to his heart—the effort to Save Muny. He grew up a few blocks from Lions Municipal Golf Course, a historic gem that sits on golf’s endangered species list, […]
A Year-Long Golf Road Trip—Patrick Koenig
Pulled over on the side of a lonely stretch of road in North Dakota, with twinkling stars overhead, Patrick Koenig swatted a dozen or so golf balls into the darkness from the makeshift driving range atop his RV. Make that his RGV: recreational golf vehicle. You might think playing close to 450 rounds at 405 […]
Links Living: The Landings Club
For a city-sized island community with super-sized amenities (six golf courses, 31 tennis courts, six restaurants, four clubhouses, five swimming pools), The Landings Club manages to retain a small-town feel. That intimate charm is the result of thoughtful planning. Set on 6,300-acre Skidaway Island, 12 miles south of Savannah, Ga., all of the amenities are […]
A Guide to the Best Golf in Hawaii
Times have changed considerably for the better in our glorious 50th state since February of 1779, when Captain James Cook found himself caught between some lava rocks and a hard place (the latter being a flash-mob of Hawaiians devoid of the welcoming “Aloha Spirit” you hear so much about nowadays). May he rest in pieces. […]
Golf Along the Kentucky Bourbon Trail
Except for horse racing and basketball, everything in Kentucky serves as a chaser to bourbon, America’s native spirit by a 1964 decree of Congress. By Michael Croley The Bourbon Trail was established by the Kentucky Distillers Association in 1999, and in the last two years more than two million visitors have traveled from Louisville to […]
First Peek: Ozarks National at Big Cedar Lodge
By Graylyn Loomis Course number four at Big Cedar Lodge brings minimalists Coore and Crenshaw to the heart of the maximalist Ozark Mountains It’s no easy task for a resort to broaden its identity and reach a totally new customer. Big Cedar Lodge in southern Missouri had long been known for hunting, fishing, and boating […]
5 of the Hardest Tee Times in Golf
By Graylyn Loomis Some of the most exclusive courses in the world are also the most famous. Think Augusta National, Cypress Point, Shinnecock Hills, and others. Thanks to “best lists” and hosting major championships, those courses are well known even if extremely difficult to get on. But then there’s another level of exclusive courses—those so […]
What’s Tougher: Renovating a Course or Designing New?
When asked if they’d rather build from scratch or renovating existing courses, most architects say they prefer to build new. Some pause a moment, however, before adjusting their response. “Actually, it depends.” There’s a lot to think about. Before taking on a new course, the architect must consider the quality of the site, how far […]
It’s All About the Greater Golf Lifestyle at The Cliffs
By James A. Frank The Cliffs provides endless opportunities and expert instruction, exposing mind and body to a world of new experiences __________________ The first few casts were clumsy, lucky to hit the water and not Nick’s boat or worse Nick, my fishing guide. But after a few pointers and watching the expert do it […]