Pine Trees, Pints and Yeti Coolers
To say we came in hot was a bit of an understatement. After a beyond raucous evening in Charlotte, involving a case of Miller Lite, two bottles of claret and a few unlucky ladies, Stuart and Luis crawled their way past the gate of the Tree Farm.
Nine Holes - Ullapool
In pursuit of the perfect 9 hole track, we ventured north to the likes of Ullapool. A little over a 4 hour journey by car from our home base of St. Andrews, the scenic drive on the A9 snakes around the Cairngorms, through Inverness and up into NC500 territory.
Less is More - Vol. 2: Excavation, to Renovation to Perfection. A Loop at Congressional Country Club
Ed’s US adventures this summer take him to Congressional Country Club, where a Saturday morning loop in amongst major championship history proved as enjoyable as it gets.
Pin Hunting Amongst History at the Chevy Chase Club
Golf balls have been known to reach the fine china and glasses of sweet tea that sit upon the al-fresco tables, being savoured by those who, without casualty as of yet, sit so daringly close to amateurism.
Scratch the Itch, Catch the Worm
The dew lies thick on the ground and makes the fairways look bejeweled and royal. Divots fly up from the saturated, overnight ground with a soft flight, only to be replaced with a thud, a stamp and an sly smile, for they are part of the appeal of mornings like these.
Municipal Magic at Clandon Golf
The plot of land has only been a golf course for a decade and a half. Beforehand, it was a quarry that traded on the export of chalk.
A Round Above the Clouds: On the Sanctity and Sacredness of Cleeve Hill Golf Club
You will struggle to find a better kept secret anywhere in the world than the ancient golf course that lies atop the inland links of Cleeve Hill. Perhaps it is because it is hidden in plain sight, or perhaps it is because it is so out of place.
Land of the Red Sand
However, once stepping upon the first tee, it is easy to see why Sand Hollow is acclaimed so highly.
Less is More - Vol. 1: The Half Set Approach to a New Track
I have extremely strong opinions on the topic of simplifying golf. It is a game whose inherent complexities and variables amalgamate to approximate something not dissimilar to pure chaos
The Resurgence of Oak Hill
Greens grew inwards, becoming circular, straying from Ross’ geometric designs. Bunkers lost their depth. Trees blocked views of the properties' rolling hills.
On Ducks, Putts and Pints: a Night in East Lothian
The trip was a spontaneous one. In the span of a few hours, what had started as a flippant suggestion had turned into a full-bore reality. The accommodation booked, the course in our sights. We loaded up my Ford Fiesta with three golf bags, a case of beer and a bottle of scotch. We were on the road by late afternoon with East Lothian but our humble destination.
Inside the scoreboard at the Open Championship
For the 150th Open Championship, I was presented with a unique opportunity to work inside the iconic yellow scoreboard behind St. Andrews' iconic 18th hole. Here's what my experience was like: