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Feed the Ball Podcast: Steve Smyers

Old Memorial

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 »

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A Presidential Tour of Campaign Stops Around the Country

Big Island love: Four Seasons Hualalai is reportedly a favorite of Congresswoman Nancy Pelosi Photo credit: Harrison Shiels

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 »

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Reworkings of Meadow Brook and Meadowbrook Produce Stellar Results

The 17th green at Meadowbrook Country Club has a Biarritz-style green. (Brian Walters Photography)

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

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Feed the Ball Podcast: Keith Rhebb

Winter Park Golf Course

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

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Feed The Ball Podcast — Ron Prichard

Charlotte Country Club

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

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The Charm of Castletown Golf Links & The Isle of Man

Steam Railway: a trip back in time

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

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Feed The Ball Podcast — Bill Bergin

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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 »

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Grand Cypress New Course — An Auld Spirit

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

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King & Bear: Smash-Up of the Titans

King & Bear's first hole has recognizable elements from both the Nicklaus and Palmer design firms.

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 »

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Johnny Morris Celebrates New Museum With Illustrious Visitors

Visitors should keep their eyes open, and all their senses, for immersive surprises at Wonders of Wildlife

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 »

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Feed The Ball Podcast — Bill Coore

FriarsHead

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

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True North: Exceeding its online promise

The dramatic, sweeping design of True North

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 »

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Feed The Ball Podcast — Bobby Weed

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

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

The Loop:

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

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Irish Dreams: Family Links Meet Golf Links

The Island Club: annually ranked among the Top 10 in Ireland

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