Courses and Travel

Reworkings of Meadow Brook and Meadowbrook Produce Stellar Results

Anthony Pioppi

In the past year a pair of courses with similar names underwent significant reworking. The results for both are unqualified... Read more »

Feed the Ball Podcast: Keith Rhebb

Derek Duncan

Keith Rhebb is one of the leaders of a new generation of golf course architects who have learned the trade shaping... Read more »

Feed The Ball Podcast — Ron Prichard

Derek Duncan

To renovate or restore. That is the question many historic clubs must decide when their courses are in need of... Read more »

The Charm of Castletown Golf Links & The Isle of Man

Terry Moore

Looking back at 2017, one of my golf and travel highlights was visiting the Isle of Man. Located in the... Read more »

Feed The Ball Podcast — Bill Bergin

Derek Duncan

In this episode, architect Bill Bergin and Derek Duncan catch up and discuss a wide array of subjects including Bill’s recent and upcoming re-workings... Read more »

Grand Cypress New Course — An Auld Spirit

Derek Duncan

Let’s dispel with the obvious right away: no course built in Florida, on any kind of bermuda, zoysia or paspalum... Read more »

King & Bear: Smash-Up of the Titans

Derek Duncan

I lived about an hour away from the King & Bear when it was being finished in 2000. At the time, the co-design... Read more »

Johnny Morris Celebrates New Museum With Illustrious Visitors

Michael Patrick Shiels

Johnny Morris is part Willy Wonka and part Walt Disney…but a “golden ticket” into his newest “kingdom” can be had... Read more »

Feed The Ball Podcast — Bill Coore

Derek Duncan

In the latest episode of Feed the Ball, Derek Duncan speaks to Bill Coore, who along with design partner Ben... Read more »

True North: Exceeding its online promise

Terry Moore

In today’s digital world, someone’s first contact with a golf property or a destination is often through its website—sizing it... Read more »

Feed The Ball Podcast — Bobby Weed

Derek Duncan

Bobby Weed joins Derek Duncan on the latest edition of the Feed the Ball podcast. Join us as Bobby talks... Read more »

The timeless allure of The Loop, Tom Doak’s latest triumph

Terry Moore

It was Brian Cairns, one of the Michigan PGA Section’s top players and a newly inducted member of the Michigan... Read more »

Irish Dreams: Family Links Meet Golf Links

Terry Moore

“I have spread my dreams under your feet; Tread softly because you tread on my dreams.” —W.B. Yeats Here’s a... Read more »

Feed The Ball Podcast — Jim Engh

Derek Duncan

In our debut episode of the Feed the Ball podcast, I speak with golf course architect Jim Engh about the concept of... Read more »

Breaking Mold: The Breakers Rees Jones Course

Derek Duncan

Outside of his courses in New York, maybe, Rees Jones is probably better known for his work renovating and prepping courses for... Read more »