Hirono has been called the Augusta National of Japan; this moniker speaks to both its exclusivity and its quality. (“The story is that there are many CEOs in Tokyo waiting for their invitation to play here,” Ben quipped.) The parkland layout wanders through pine-covered hills and valleys, across gulleys and ravines; the prominent characteristics of Alison’s design ethos are all evident at Hirono—large, deep bunkers, sideways-tilting greens and prominent use of water hazards.
In light of recent news stories, it seems there are many good reasons to secure your golf clubs – including… Read more »
In the course of my travels, I came upon some of Harry Colt’s drawings and collections. As I learned more about Colt, I began to appreciate this course more and more. Some courses you need 14 clubs and a cannon to play effectively. This course is only 6,000 yards. But you can’t touch the solid gold quality of Swinley. It’s the essence of British golf.”
When Pete Dye first visited the site near La Romana, Dominican Republic, that would one day become Teeth of the Dog in 1968, it was hard to imagine much of anything growing there, let alone the Caribbean’s most celebrated golf course.
Amongst aficionados of golf course design, the Caribbean has not traditionally been viewed as a standout destination. This, simply because… Read more »
Back in 1990, John Garrity experienced that thrill of discovery in a very profound way, uncovering an 1891 Old Tom Morris design on the isolated Scottish island of South Uist. The course -Askernish – had not simply eluded American visitors. It had literally been
lost to the ages!
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 »
Watching the out-of-state traffic speed through Alabama en route to points south circa 1990, Dr. David Bronner had an epiphany… Read more »
Life is hard in a mining town, and it only gets harder when the mine closes down. This was the… Read more »
