13 Years Later: Bill Coore Reflects on the Restoration of Pinehurst No. 2
Of course they were honored—which golf course architect wouldn’t be? Of course they were humbled—again, would anyone whose vocation in life was to build, renovate, and revive great golf courses not question if they were up to the task, if only for a moment? And yes, of course they were a little nervous about the […]
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Scottie Scheffler: Uncommonly Consistent, Unflappably Good
Before yet another atmospheric river interrupted the proceedings at early February’s AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am—not rudely, mind you, but devastatingly—there was a crossing of paths with Scott and Diane Scheffler. Having been to Pebble Beach for glorious U.S. Open weather in June 2019, this was their first sojourn to the famed “Crosby Clambake” and they […]
Characters: Bob Ford
Low-key club pro Bob Ford, of Oakmont and Seminole renown, provides a comforting presence to nervous U.S. Open contestants Please welcome, from Oakmont, Pa., Bob Ford. The vaguely familiar, calmly reassuring voice that greets competitors on the first tee at the U.S. Open belongs to respected club professional Bob Ford. In 2017, late in his […]
How Bobby Jones Won His First U.S. Open a Century Ago
When it comes to figuring out how Bobby Jones won his first United States Open Championship a century ago this year—in July of 1923—one would benefit in reviewing what a 56-year-old Jones said about his greatest golfing weakness during several interviews with sports reporters and a few of his golfing articles penned on the subject. […]
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5 Reasons To Love Pinehurst Resort
The flagship hotel at the Cradle of American Golf is undergoing a stylish and luxurious transformation Since the turn of the 20th century, Pinehurst Resort has attracted the country’s most discerning golf travelers to its bevy of world-class courses. Yet despite the now nine full-length layouts (with a 10th in the works), the resort’s centerpiece […]
U.S. Open Preview: In-Depth on The Country Club at Brookline – LINKS Golf Podcast Ep. 112
To kick off U.S. Open week, our hosts chat about the history of major events and the challenge posed at Boston’s The Country Club at Brookline. Later in the episode, they reveal their favorite oceanside golf courses and share interesting answers from LINKS readers. The episode of the LINKS Golf Podcast is presented by Bandon […]
