Courses and Travel

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 »

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 »