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.
My eighth book – Fifty More Places To Play Golf Before You Die – came out a month or so… Read more »
If you steer clear of the jackals, Royal Calcutta promises an interesting round on what may very well be India’s finest course.
Andros Island is renowned for its laid-back attitude, its diving…and its bonefish.
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 »
“Any golf course is nice when you’re on vacation,” Bob Vokey said, ruminating on a recent trip to the Maritime… Read more »
Mark O’Meara doesn’t have a bad life. He plays golf for a living, and finds time to fly fish and… Read more »
