With Australia’s central bank being the first globally to muster some audacity and raise interest rates since the credit crisis began, perhaps the Antipodeans can also be the leaders in recapitalizing some of the world’s wonderful golf terrain. In Australia, that is first and foremost greater Melbourne, where the quality of the Sand Belt [...]
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THE OLD COURSE
I was fortunate to play a round at the Old Course in St. Andrews this year and while I don’t have a lot to say about it (nothing too original at least), I did capture a little video which can be found after the jump.
This was only my third to time around with my sticks, [...]
LIVESTOCK & GOLF
Tom Dunne over at Out-and-Back has put together this great short video about livestock and golf in Wales. Please go there and check out his thoughtful write-up on the subject. I am all in favor of allowing grazing on course as I think it establishes a great sense of place and more importantly is a [...]
CH’S PHOTO OF THE WEEK- HIGHLAND GL
Highland Golf Links has but nine holes situated out on the farthest reaches of Cape Cod headland, and would surely be more serviceable from the perspective of economic utility if it were a seaside resort or subdivided with vacation villas. Despite this oversight that capitalism will no doubt rectify in the coming era, the course [...]
COLORADO GOLF CLUB- BACK NINE
Colorado Golf Club has been awarded a Senior PGA in 2010 and there has been some speculation that it will one day host a major on the big tour. Because of the altitude some additional length may be required, but this could readily be accomplished. The property is expansive and could easily handle spectators. Denver [...]
COLORADO GOLF CLUB
I was fortunate to visit Colorado Golf Club during construction/grow-in and I came away thinking that the course had a lot of potential, but of course, the proof is in the playing. After a visit this summer, I can report that the potential was met and surpassed. I was blown away by how good this [...]
OLD MACDONALD- REDAN
Tom Doak and John Dunn stroll twelfth hole at Old Macdoanld and discuss this version of the classic North Berwick hole. Another great view for any fan of golf course design. My hats off to the Kemper Sports team. They sure know how to build up buzz for their new offerings.
PLAYING & BUILDING WHERE THE PROS PLAY
I had never understood why recreational golfers got so excited by playing courses that hold PGA Tour events. To me it did not say anything about the quality of the course or the artistry of the design. Sure, the first time I played Pebble, I ambled over to where Tom Watson holed his chip to [...]
GOLF BLOG 100
Jim Colton has started a new website that has its very own Top 100 list. This list is built using the input of bloggers who cover golf courses and golf course design. I submitted my rankings a few weeks back and the results have recently been released. I think it is a good list with [...]
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