All video content from this page related to the courses of Australia, New Zealand and Asia has been moved to the YouTube playlists and pins on the GeekedOnGolf Global Guide map. The map is constantly evolving with new courses and content. MORE GCA VIDEO ARCHIVES: The Courses of The Americas The Courses of Europe TheContinue reading “GCA Video Archive – The Courses of Australia & Asia”
Category Archives: Golf Course Tours
GCA Video Archive – The Courses of Europe
With the exception of the two Open Venues below, all video content from this page has been moved to the YouTube playlists and pins on the GeekedOnGolf Global Guide map. The map is constantly evolving with new courses and content. OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP ROTA VENUES Royal Birkdale GC (Host: 2017, 2008, 1998, 1991, 1983, 1976, 1971,Continue reading “GCA Video Archive – The Courses of Europe”
GCA Video Archive – The Courses of the Americas
This page was previously dedicated to the golf courses of the Americas. Videos include course tours, aerials, feature stories and more. U.S. Open venues are presented here, but the rest of the videos have been compiled into YouTube playlists and linked from their respective pins on the GeekedOnGolf Global Guide Map. Future updates will beContinue reading “GCA Video Archive – The Courses of the Americas”
DOWN THE RABBIT HOLE OF GOLF ARCHITECTURE
How was this created? The more great golf holes and courses I saw, the more frequently that question popped into my head. So began my journey down the rabbit hole of golf course architecture. Routing, contours, grass lines, hazards, greens. The history, the architects, the clubs. The deeper I go, the more fascinated I become.Continue reading “DOWN THE RABBIT HOLE OF GOLF ARCHITECTURE”
NOW & THEN – GREAT HOLES THROUGH THE YEARS
To paraphrase something I heard Jim Urbina say, a golf course is a living thing, and will therefore evolve. I find the evolution fascinating, particularly when illustrated in pictures. Every geek loves Jon Cavalier’s photos (@linksgems), and recently, Simon Haines (@hainsey76) has been adding a twist by piggybacking historical photos of some of the holes,Continue reading “NOW & THEN – GREAT HOLES THROUGH THE YEARS”
EMBARRASSMENT OF RICHES
Following is an index of posts which chronicle my geeky study of golf courses and attendant adventures. I am no journalist, but I do my best to share the experience of spending time at these special places, as well as give insights into their history and design. Part expression of gratitude for the generosity of myContinue reading “EMBARRASSMENT OF RICHES”
The Sandbox – Closing Day at Sand Valley
My competitive playing career was not one of any real distinction. My career as a geeky golf adventurer, however, now includes a distinction to which only one other man (my buddy Peter Korbakes) can lay claim. We were at Sand Valley on Opening Day, and we were the only guests to also be there onContinue reading “The Sandbox – Closing Day at Sand Valley”
Journey Along the Shores – Part 18 (Annual Volunteer Recap)
‘Tis the season for giving thanks. My geeky heart is filled with gratitude for all of our volunteers who come out and give their time and labor to polish up this community golf gem of ours. Our primary focus in 2017 was on the south end of the property – the Metra Loop. We continueContinue reading “Journey Along the Shores – Part 18 (Annual Volunteer Recap)”
MY FAVORITE TEMPLATE
An in-depth look at Macdonald’s Leven template with Brett Hochstein and Jon Cavalier When it comes to golf course architecture, it doesn’t get much geekier than MacRaynor templates. It should come s no surprise that I love the templates, and the one I love most of all is the Leven. In an age when lengthContinue reading “MY FAVORITE TEMPLATE”
Old Macdonald Course Tour by Jon Cavalier
OLD MACDONALD – A COURSE TOUR & APPRECIATION Bandon Dunes Resort, Bandon, OR – Tom Doak & Jim Urbina Old Macdonald is the most recently opened course at Bandon Dunes, but it is already considered by many to be the best. The course is intended as an homage to the architectural principles of Charles BlairContinue reading “Old Macdonald Course Tour by Jon Cavalier”