Courses and Travel

Reflecting On a Truly Memorable Trip in 2017

Michael Patrick Shiels

Last year, on Christmas Day, I was scheduled to board an afternoon Delta flight for a long-planned holiday trip to... Read more »

Estrella del Mar listened when President spoke

James McAfee

While not getting the attention as one of the top golfing destinations down south in Mexico, don’t overlook Mazatlan, known... Read more »

Rolling Oaks: A Safe Choice

Derek Duncan

I know there are people who prefer the Rolling Oaks course at World Woods to Pine Barrens. Let’s just say... Read more »

Feed the Ball Podcast – Mark Love

Derek Duncan

Following the economic crash of 2008, Love Golf Design, founded by brothers Mark Love and Davis Love III, decided to... Read more »

In Kauai, Play Wailua And Eat At JO2

Bob Fagan

JO2 is an unexpected treat to complement a wonderful day of golf in Kauai and is only a few miles... Read more »

Feed the Ball Podcast: Steve Smyers

Derek Duncan

Old Memorial Few living architects are better than Steve Smyers at combining an understanding of golf shots and strategy with holes that possess... Read more »

A Presidential Tour of Campaign Stops Around the Country

Michael Patrick Shiels

There is growing talk, if not a groundswell, for conducting American Presidential elections by a national popular vote count instead... Read more »

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 »

Goin’ Back to The Farm

Derek Duncan

Golf courses built on sloping terrain usually feature distinct sections or acts, as the land transitions from high to low ground.... 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 »