A Royal Reprieve: Royal Portrush
The Open is returning to Northern Ireland for the first time in 68 years. Skipping two generations, the people of Portrush thought they would never see the glint of the Claret Jug again
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Tommy Dewar: A Ramble round the globe
In August 1892, Tommy Dewar set off on a round-the-world journey. This was an age of horse-drawn carriages and steam engines. Pace was slow and days could be long.
The 1776ers: Philadelphia golf
The PGA Championship will head to Philadelphia in 2026 to coincide with the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.
All English: Tennis at Wimbledon
Most of us can picture that moment of spellbinding tension when Roger Federer tosses the ball into the air to serve with impossible grace at match point in the Men’s Final on Centre Court at Wimbledon.
The Amateur Creed
With amateur golf being boosted by the inauguration of the Augusta National Women’s Amateur in 2019, Robin Barwick reflects on the amateur spirit of Bobby Jones and the Victorian heyday of amateurism.
Pure Original: the Land Rover by Arkonik
For those in search of a bespoke icon, something universally admired, globally proven, impressively useful and immensely personal, UK firm Arkonik will build you the best Land Rover Defender on the road today.
The first 40: The Arnold Palmer Invitational
The Arnold Palmer Invitational—or the Bay Hill Citrus Classic as it was known at the time—first landed on Arnold Palmer’s famous golf club 40 years ago, in 1979.
John Brodie: The Golden (Gate) child
If he had played quarterback for a different team or if he hadn’t found the water on the 15th hole of a 1960 tour event, John Brodie’s path might have led to “legend.”
Pretty Big: high-class SUVs
If you see the Spirit of Ecstasy or a Flying B soaring somewhat higher off the road than usual these days, it’s because the consumer demand for SUVs (which recently caused Ford to drop its sedans entirely) has finally reached the high table.
Florida & Golf: Paradise Found
U.S. Army troops stationed here in the 1830s called it “this most barren, swampy and good-for-nothing peninsula,” but today Florida is one of the world’s most popular destinations.
No Boundaries, Just Goals
Anything is possible in a handcrafted suit from Castangia.
Switch It Out: The healthy holiday table
A word of gastronomic wisdom from Meghan Glennon on greatly improving your holiday meal—and not just with excellent wine (though there’s that as well…)
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