Breaking into Birkdale: The 1961 Open
It was July 1961 and a carefree, 18-year-old Richard Wax was at the Open, although the final day of the championship did not go exactly to plan
Whitewash & Windows: the Royal Birkdale clubhouse
Like much of the world’s finest architecture, the clubhouse at Royal Birkdale splits opinion.
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Whitewash & Windows: the Royal Birkdale clubhouse
Like much of the world’s finest architecture, the clubhouse at Royal Birkdale splits opinion.
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In the Dunes: the great links of Southport
For a concentrated cluster of vintage links golf, you can’t beat the Lancashire trio of Royal Birkdale, Hillside and Southport and Ainsdale
Vaunted Cellars: Clubhouse Wines
A tradition continues in many golf clubs where good company, good food and good wine are every bit as important to members as their golf
Across the drawbridge: castles & golf
There is no better way to get a real sense of medieval history than to visit a great British castle, and a journey based on educational merits could lend itself beautifully to the odd game of golf
Still marching strong: Arnie’s Army
The Arnie’s Army Charitable Foundation carries on the work that Palmer started, and there’s never been a better way to stay engaged with the man who gave so much to golf—and to life
18 quotes from Arnold Palmer
It is hard to imagine there has ever been a golfer to whom people wanted to listen more than Arnold Palmer.
Here are some examples of Palmer’s sage advice and thoughts.
Arnold Palmer: A Remarkable Life
Even if he’d never picked up a golf club Arnold Palmer was destined to be known, such were the multiplicity and variety of his achievements.
Renaissance at The Greenbrier
Life was good at The Greenbrier at the beginning of June 2016, but then West Virginia was struck with the heaviest rainfall in memory and the flooding was devastating. What happened next is a remarkable story of recovery
Sergio Garcia: Worth the wait
At one point in the recent past there was so little hope of Sergio Garcia claiming a major title that he gave up on himself. Then in his 74th major appearance the Spaniard finally broke through
Crazy Beautiful: Pinot Noir
Handled with care and respect, Pinot Noir can yield perhaps the most beautiful wines conceivable
Four Green Jackets: Arnold Palmer at the Masters
Palmer donned four Green Jackets between 1958 and 1964 and he could have pulled on a few more if fate had really played into his hands
All in a day’s work: playing Augusta National
While working at the 2016 Masters, our managing editor Robin Barwick saw his number pulled out of the media draw to play Augusta National
Is ‘Tommy’s Honour’ the best golf movie ever?
Why golf movies matter, and why Tommy’s Honour might be the best one ever made.
Photographic memories: Latrobe Country Club
Latrobe Country Club is where Arnold Palmer grew up. While delving into the club’s history we discovered a special gift Palmer received on his 80th birthday
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