Ryder Cup: Made for match play
Kingdom’s series of notional golf courses—comprising real holes from different courses—pays its dues to the Ryder Cup
Down and about in Paris
“A walk about Paris will provide lessons in history, beauty and the point of life.” So wrote Thomas Jefferson, third president of the United States and author of the Declaration of Independence.
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Ryder Cup venues: European selections
National pride, tourism revenue, personal egos and self-interest ensure there is never a dull moment when the European Tour needs to select a Ryder Cup venue.
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St. Johns Insurance partners Sam Saunders
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Tiger Suit Selection
His performance in the U.S. Open did nothing to warm the speculation, but the big question surrounding the US Ryder Cup team this summer is whether Tiger Woods should become the first-ever playing vice captain.
Breakaway: the Jaguar F-Type 400 Sport
A blown-out setting sun, the world a lemon-amber blur, ripping through the desert with the wind all around, squinting at the brilliance and drunk on the sound, like canvas being torn to shreds, a sublime engine note severing the last few threads that bind me to an otherwise unremarkable day.
Just Down The Street: Key West
It’s the literal end of the road, the last stop. You can’t drive any further south in a car and there’s not much left for a boat either.
Behind the Wheel: 15 years of test drives
It’s true: I put dad’s brand new Datsun through the wall of a mobile home kitchen—I broke everything but the kitchen sink!
Then & now: 15 Years of Kingdom
A lot has happened in the 15 years since Kingdom launched: wars, Olympics, technological advancements, pop culture wardrobe malfunctions and so much more.
When Mr. Palmer talked, we listened: the AP interviews
A highlight of producing every issue of Kingdom during Arnold Palmer’s life was the opportunity to interview him on a range of subjects. Here are some highlights from the archives
Arnold Palmer: Leading by Example
Arnold Palmer was a strong, unifying force and an irrepressible team leader throughout his life, and never more than in the Ryder Cup
Good Neighbors
It covers only a few square miles, the population has never been greater than 12,000 and it’s not exactly on the main drag; off the highway an hour or so east of Pittsburgh.
Small Island, Big Golf
More than half a million golfers visit Ireland each year, a significant number of them from the United States.
Old Country Summer
With what is usually a pretty dismal winter, the Brits like to make the most of their summer when it arrives and while it lasts. But when those summer rays do beam down, things have a habit of falling into place in the Old Country.
The cold blood of Carnoustie
Carnoustie is the longest of The Open golf courses, it is the most northerly and with often unrelenting, icy winds whipping off the North Sea, it has staged some of the toughest championships the game has seen.
The Open 2018: “Carnasty” to be tamed
Carnoustie, the most northerly of Open venues, the longest of Open golf courses and traditionally the most inhospitable, is unrecognizable from its old self this week.
Another few days in Paradise
Visiting far-flung locations to play golf for the benefit of readers is a tough life, but someone has to do it.
The spirits of Loch Lomond
Loch Lomond, 24 miles from top to bottom, is the largest loch in Scotland.
Four corners of greatness: the modern Grand Slam
There’s no denying it, some of the best ideas are greased by vodka and caviar, or at least one idea anyway; Arnold Palmer’s vision to establish professional golf’s modern “Grand Slam”
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