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”
Category Archives: Golf Courses
MY MUSINGS ON GOLF
If you are reading this blog, and you are not my wife or parents, it still surprises me a little that you are here. When I started GeekedOnGolf, I didn’t expect that it would ever be more than a collection of musings about my rediscovery of the game 20 years after my junior playing daysContinue reading “MY MUSINGS ON GOLF”
THE ENTIRE JOURNEY ALONG THE SHORES
“How did you get involved in this, anyway?” It’s a question that I am frequently asked. It’s not a sexy answer, but the truth is that I got curious about what was happening at Canal Shores, and so I showed up. Then I put my hand up and volunteered. Giving back to the game andContinue reading “THE ENTIRE JOURNEY ALONG THE SHORES”
THE ACCIDENTAL INTERVIEWER
It all started with an email exchange with photographer Evan Schiller. I asked him for photos for my U.S. Open Venues Bucket List post, and he generously sent them to me. I then asked him a question about photography. He patiently answered. I then asked him another question, and he politely suggested that I compileContinue reading “THE ACCIDENTAL INTERVIEWER”
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”
LinksGems Birthday Tribute to C.B. Macdonald
A BIRTHDAY TRIBUTE TO CHARLES BLAIR MACDONALD Happy 162nd birthday to the Godfather of American Golf, Charles Blair Macdonald. On November 14, 1855, Charles Blair Macdonald was born in Ontario. After growing up in Chicago, he attended St. Andrews University, where he learned golf from Old Tom Morris. In 1874, he returned to Chicago butContinue reading “LinksGems Birthday Tribute to C.B. Macdonald”