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Peaceful Ballyliffin holds a pair of scenic aces

Ballyliffin clubhouse presides over an inviting 36 holes. And a few sheep.

As we headed off to Ballyliffin, our journey was about to change in many ways. Not only had Royal Portrush... Read more »

At Royal Portrush, every hole tells a story

The white cliffs, right, and the Dunluce Castle, left, provide the view from the far side of Royal Portrush .

Herb Gould

Ordinarily, I love to walk when I play golf. One of my fondest memories is of carrying my own bag... Read more »

High Marks (again) for the Meijer LPGA Classic

Meijer LPGA Classic champion Lexi Thompson

Terry Moore

This is a pleasant task: explaining all that went so well for the Meijer LPGA Classic that ended Sunday at... Read more »

Global Golf Guide & Logbook

Ed Travis

Now available free of charge at the iTunes App Store is an app that will give you help finding courses... Read more »

Portstewart: A rolling and scenic Northern Ireland beauty

Majestic first hole at Portstewart bends around to the right.

Herb Gould

It’s easy to see why the first hole at Portstewart is arguably the best opening hole in Ireland. From its... Read more »

Royal County Down: A majestic and treacherous delight

Herb Gould

A golf trip across the pond tends to be a sensory overload. Days are jam-packed with golf on unfamiliar courses... Read more »

Ardglass: An Irish seaside links you should know

No. 2 at Ardglass is a demanding 160-yard par-3 named Howd's Hole. Avoid that chasm/hole to fully enjoy No. 2.

Herb Gould

The first tee at Ardglass provides one of the finest views in links golf. From the medal tee, the opening... Read more »

CLEVELAND’S HORSESHOE CASINO — FOUR FLOORS OF ‘DIFFERENT’

Susan Bairley

Most casinos court prospective gamblers with fancy exteriors. Bright lights, music, water displays, unique architecture – anything that creates a... Read more »

Portmarnock: A close encounter with Rory begins our Irish tour

Even on a bright sunny day, when the flags take a beating from the wind, the golfers won't be far behind.

Herb Gould

Portmarnock ought to be a very calming place to begin a tour of Irish golf links. It is relatively flat,... Read more »

Ireland: True north, true links

Royal County Down is beautiful on a rare warm and sunny day. . . especially if you can find the fairway.

Herb Gould

It was time for the north of Ireland. After playing more than 20 courses in Scotland the last two years,... Read more »

Golf Guide & Logbook app allows players to rate courses, plan rounds

New app features golf courses from around the world

Steve Pike

I’m not big on golf apps, but I’ll make an exception with Expert Golf’s “Golf Guide & Logbook” app... Read more »

Mix Business with Pleasure at Michigan By The Bottle

Susan Bairley

Professional networking and alcohol. Anyone who’s been to a professional conference or event reception knows the two are powerful companions.... Read more »