Rory McIlroy: The call of destiny
When Rory McIlroy was growing up in Northern Ireland he didn’t believe he would see the day when The Open would return to his homeland.
Rory McIlroy: The call of destiny
When Rory McIlroy was growing up in Northern Ireland he didn’t believe he would see the day when The Open would return to his homeland.
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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.
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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.
Webb Simpson: Olympic achievement
Webb Simpson is the defending champion this week in the Players Championship at TPC Sawgrass, and the 33-year-old once talked to Kingdom about his close friendship and association with Arnold Palmer, which began when Simpson attended Wake Forest on a Palmer scholarship.
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.
Ready for Work: Sam Saunders
The work ethic is strong, the family is stronger, and his morning tee time can’t come fast enough.
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.
Florida Swing: The Power of 4
Two tournaments in successive weeks in the same US state is a “double-stop”, three in a row is almost a “Swing” but not quite; it’s a handy triple.
Profile: The Saticoy Club
On California’s Central Coast, in beautiful Ventura County, The Saticoy Club is a rare West Coast gem.
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.
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