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.
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.”
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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.”
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Old Country Summer
With what is usually a pretty dismal winter, the Brits like to make the most of their summer when it arrives and while it lasts. But when those summer rays do beam down, things have a habit of falling into place in the Old Country.
The cold blood of Carnoustie
Carnoustie is the longest of The Open golf courses, it is the most northerly and with often unrelenting, icy winds whipping off the North Sea, it has staged some of the toughest championships the game has seen.
The Open 2018: “Carnasty” to be tamed
Carnoustie, the most northerly of Open venues, the longest of Open golf courses and traditionally the most inhospitable, is unrecognizable from its old self this week.
Another few days in Paradise
Visiting far-flung locations to play golf for the benefit of readers is a tough life, but someone has to do it.
The spirits of Loch Lomond
Loch Lomond, 24 miles from top to bottom, is the largest loch in Scotland.
Four corners of greatness: the modern Grand Slam
There’s no denying it, some of the best ideas are greased by vodka and caviar, or at least one idea anyway; Arnold Palmer’s vision to establish professional golf’s modern “Grand Slam”
Standing the test of time: Shinnecock Hills
Shinnecock Hills Country Club has a connection with the U.S. Open that no other club can match, as Dave Shedloski reports.
Justin Thomas: Third generation professional
Brian Wacker reports on the compelling rise of Justin Thomas, the son and grandson of pro golfers who is now a major champ, headline act and the toast of Kentucky.
Breakaway: the Jaguar F-Type 400 Sport
A blown-out setting sun, the world a lemon-amber blur, ripping through the desert with the wind all around, squinting at the brilliance and drunk on the sound, like canvas being torn to shreds, a sublime engine note severing the last few threads that bind me to an otherwise unremarkable day.
Just Down The Street: Key West
It’s the literal end of the road, the last stop. You can’t drive any further south in a car and there’s not much left for a boat either.
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