Courses and Travel

Machrihanish: Old school & pure

Herb Gould

Yes, Machrihanish is out of the way. On the other hand, with two compelling courses at the mystical tip of... Read more »

Traigh bien!

Herb Gould

I can hardly wait to describe Traigh, a remote and wonderful nine-hole course on the west coast of Scotland. But... Read more »

First Michigan foray an eye opener

Herb Gould

It’s pretty simple. In Chicago, we’re either Cubs fans or White Sox fans. And when we pile into the car... Read more »

Meijer LPGA Classic report: a resounding success

Terry Moore

Well, the inaugural Meijer LPGA Classic has ended and in light of its many successes it should now take a... Read more »

The Compelling Drama of Golf

Tom Bedell

Greg Norman didn’t play in the U.S. Senior Open at Oak Tree National this year. But he’ll certainly be present... Read more »

Reading “The Grain”: Your 2014 PGA Championship Issue

Another major is fine by us–it means another issue of “The Grain” and we’ve packed this one with a great... Read more »

Course Review: Red Sky Ranch & Golf Club – Norman Course

Bob Fagan

Get ready for some gorgeous views and some stellar golf when you tee it up on The Norman Course at... Read more »

Once More to Ireland

Tom Bedell

The Links Portmarnock was the very first course I played in Ireland, back in 2001, so a return to it... Read more »

Course Review: Vietnam Golf & Country Club, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Bob Fagan

The look, comfort, and amenities at the Vietnam Golf & Country Club will have discriminating visitors feeling right at home.... Read more »

Aberdeen a Royal treat

Herb Gould

Liz and I were excited about playing at Royal Aberdeen. But we also were apprehensive. Our friends had played there... Read more »

A New Unexpected Desert Golf Oasis – Sewailo Golf Club, Tucson

Bob Fagan

 Looking back on the par-four 9th hole at Sewailo reveals a extraordinary garden spot transformed from the ordinary terrain just... Read more »

Royal Fraserburgh never gets old

Herb Gould

Golf has been played at Fraserburgh since 1613, the current layout was set by James Braid in 1922.

Don’t overlook Murcar

Herb Gould

As we pulled into the car park at Murcar the day after our opening round at Cruden Bay, I was... Read more »

Cruden Bay a peaceful classic

Herb Gould

I had trepidations about making Cruden Bay the first round of our trip. I had heard so much about it,... Read more »

Scotland 2014: A feast of golf

Herb Gould

For American visitors, Scottish golf courses can be divided into three or four categories. First come the legends, links like... Read more »