Kentish Corner: the links of Kent
The Open returns to its southernmost post next summer, to Royal St. George’s in the medieval town of Sandwich, so we headed to the Kent coast to explore its links heritage
Travel
Members on the move: multi-club memberships
There will come a point when lockdown can stand down and when it does, golfers will appreciate time on the golf course more than ever. Golfers will still want to sign up to memberships, yet they have become more discerning and expect a greater return
Roosevelt’s Lasting Gift: WPA & Bethpage
The legacy of President Franklin D. Roosevelt includes the Works Progress Administration, that helped to lift the United States out of the Great Depression. As Dave Shedloski writes, the WPA also added a new dimension to majors golf.
Arnold Palmer in the Desert
It was the setting for one of his biggest collection of wins, the site of interactions with celebrities and U.S. Presidents.
Golf Coast: Florida’s Gulf Coast
Scattered along Florida’s more than 660 miles of beaches are quite a few golf gems, and while many of the brightest shine along the state’s Atlantic Coast and in the Miami area, Florida’s Gulf Coast has its own lustrous jewels.
Between the (Mouse) Ears: Disney golf
There’s hardly a human alive who doesn’t know Disney as the premiere source of magical entertainment helmed by the indomitable Mickey Mouse and rounded out by his cast of pals.
Double Dose
Sometimes in golf the best things come in pairs.
No Man is a No.17
Everyone (every golfer, at least) knows of the island green at TPC Sawgrass Stadium Course’s 17th hole.
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.
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.
Small Island, Big Golf
More than half a million golfers visit Ireland each year, a significant number of them from the United States.
2018 Majors: DJ Tracking Masters Glory
Augusta National, Shinnecock Hills, Carnoustie Links and Bellerive Country Club shape the majors landscape for 2018.
