The Pacific Grove Municipal Golf Links rests just a few miles north of some of the priciest golf real estate in the world. Yet despite its glamorous locale, there is no elaborate clubhouse, no bag drop, no parking attendant—and green fees are less than lunch for two at the Tap Room at the Pebble Beach Lodge.
These are a few of the reasons that Pacific Grove Muni has a special place in Peter Finch’s heart; it has nothing to do with the fact that the course was the site of Peter’s finest round!
John Barton traveled to the Himalayan nation of Bhutan to go hiking. But, as has happened more than once in… Read more »
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In 1926 Canadian Pacific’s rival, Canadian National Railroad, unveiled a golf course of their own, Jasper Park, four hours north of Banff Springs. Jasper Park was quickly hailed as one of the greatest courses in Canada – indeed, in the world. Rankled by this development, Canadian Pacific decided that they would have to have a world class course of their own to complement their grand hotel…and they hired Stanley Thompson, Jasper’s creator, to work his magic.
If you steer clear of the jackals, Royal Calcutta promises an interesting round on what may very well be India’s finest course.
If you’ve ever dreamed of luxuriating on your own private Caribbean island with a full-length golf course at your disposal, Caye Chapel may be for you.
One of the world’s great new links courses appeared in an unlikely place — Tasmania. Architect and former touring pro Michael Clayton shares his tale of the creation of Barnbougle Dunes.
Among golf course architects, Royal County Down (laid out by Old Tom Morris) is a great favorite, and a stern test of golf. Former American Society of Golf Course Architects president Damian Pascuzzo explains why.
When the opportunity for a guy’s weekend presents itself, three things come to my mind: golf, fishing and my old… Read more »
