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John Updike’s “Golf Dreams”–An Appreciation

John Strawn

John Updike was the literary Sam Snead.  Golf  Dreams: Writings on Golf, published in 1996, was his 49th book, a... Read more »

Early Golf Communities Pre-empted Rights, Provided New Aesthetic Order

David Gould

American communities have a look and layout that can range from Vermont village to Midwestern river town to the low,... Read more »

TAP Beer(s) of the Week: Major Decisions

Tom Bedell

If CBS is already running promos for the Masters, it’s time to line up some beers for the majors. So... Read more »

Potty Mouth

Tom Bedell

Here at The A Position we’re given a topic to address (or not) each month for The A List feature,... Read more »

Playing It Cool

James A. Frank

I’ve long been a fan of Cutter & Buck golfwear, appreciating its fit and styling. Now I can add comfort... Read more »

TAP Beer of the Week: Wells Banana Bread Beer

Tom Bedell

I sort of wish I could begin every beer review this way, but there is a point to this classic... Read more »

TAP Beer of the Week: Gubna Imperial IPA

Tom Bedell

Twenty-six new governors are taking up the reins of power this year [2011], and the excitement arrived here in Vermont... Read more »

Anyone In Need of a Job?

James A. Frank

If you’re out of work or looking for a new challenge, the USGA has an opening. As widely reported, David... Read more »

TAP Beer of the Week: Cup O’ Kyndnes

Tom Bedell

[Dec. 31, 2010]–Okay, this is an obvious choice, but as Freud once said, “Sometimes the obvious choice is a phallic... Read more »

Nostradamus Discovered Back on Earth. Happiest Man on Earth Actually Recycled Seer.

John Strawn

I recently spotted a picture of my brother-in-law, Lee Barrett—the guy I called the Happiest Man on Earth when he... Read more »

Protected: 25 Reasons You Should Visit New Zealand to Play Golf

Bob Fagan

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Golf and The Law, Part 2

James A. Frank

Yesterday came the news, reported here, that a New York State Court of Appeals had refused to penalize a golfer... Read more »

Hackers’ Hopes for the Holidays

James A. Frank

Who’s at fault if Mr. Red’s ball hits Mr. Green, Mr. Blue, or Mr. Yellow? Good question… It’s rarely a... Read more »

Irish History in a New 4-Pack

Larry Olmsted

As loyal readers know, I love Ireland, golf in Ireland, and am a member of a club in Ireland, Ballyliffin.... Read more »

TAP Beer of the Week 51: La Trappe Isid’or

Tom Bedell

Continuing in the celebratory-if-not-exactly-a-holiday-beer vein, what could be more apt for Christmas week than a beer made in a monastery,... Read more »