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.
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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.
Public service: Kingdom’s Dollar Dozen
Here are 12 tracks anyone can play and which offer great visitor experiences—all beholders welcome
Olympic level: The Riviera
It begins when you make the turn off of Sunset Boulevard and the gates of the Riviera Country Club come into view. Pass through them and you enter a world long inhabited by presidents, movie stars, pro athletes, team owners, captains of industry and some of the greatest golfers in the history of the game.
Beyond the Noise: TPC Scottsdale
Its tournament draws more fans than any other event on the PGA TOUR. Its 16th hole is one of the most iconic holes in the game.
Local view: Golf in Southern Cal
Of the 20 years I’ve played golf, 18 have been on Southern California grass—in Los Angeles, to be precise.
Where Old Tom Trod: Golf in Machrihanish
You would need to be a serious whisky devotee to make the long journey to Campbeltown for its whisky heritage alone, but for whisky swiggers who golf, welcome to Mecca (but with alcohol freely available).
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