Why people go out of their way to play remote Narin & Portnoo
I don’t want to say we were saving the best for last when we teed it up at the Narin… Read more »
Irish golf
Rosapenna marries vintage golf and old-school hospitality
When Old Tom Morris visited the northwest coast of County Donegal in 1891, he couldn’t help but notice a stretch… Read more »
Peaceful Ballyliffin holds a pair of scenic aces
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
Ordinarily, I love to walk when I play golf. One of my fondest memories is of carrying my own bag… Read more »
Portstewart: A rolling and scenic Northern Ireland beauty
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
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
The first tee at Ardglass provides one of the finest views in links golf. From the medal tee, the opening… Read more »
Portmarnock: A close encounter with Rory begins our Irish tour
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
It was time for the north of Ireland. After playing more than 20 courses in Scotland the last two years,… Read more »
U.S. Open makes links golf cool, practical and fun. Especially fun.
Golf should be fast and firm. The game is way more fun when the ball rolls. That’s why my wife,… Read more »
