An in-depth look at the evolution of the C.B. Macdonald-designed and Gil Hanse retrovated Sleepy Hollow Country Club “From the listless repose of the place, and the peculiar character of its inhabitants, who are descendants from the original Dutch settlers, this sequestered glen has long been known by the name of Sleepy Hollow…A drowsy, dreamyContinue reading “EMBRACING MACDONALD’S LEGACY AT SLEEPY HOLLOW”
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LinksGems Los Angeles CC Photo Tour
JON CAVALIER’S LINKSGEMS 2017 WALKER CUP PREVIEW Los Angeles Country Club (North Course) The 2017 Walker Cup is being contested at the historic Los Angeles Country Club’s North Course. Originally opened in 1911 and redesigned by George C. Thomas Jr in 1921, the North Course was recently restored by Gil Hanse’s team, with an assistContinue reading “LinksGems Los Angeles CC Photo Tour”
Boston Golf Club Tour by Jon Cavalier
BOSTON GOLF CLUB – A COURSE TOUR & APPRECIATION Hingham, MA – Gil Hanse Boston has long been known as one of America’s best cities for golf. With classic gems like Myopia Hunt Club, The Country Club at Brookline, Essex County Club, Salem Country Club, Kittansett and Eastward Ho!, as well as modern entries likeContinue reading “Boston Golf Club Tour by Jon Cavalier”
Architects Week II is in the books. Now for the show…
Once again, the folks at Golf Channel have put together a nice Architects week feature. Matt Ginella continues to evolve as a voice for the good of the game, giving us a break from Tour & Tip coverage, to help us connect to the soul of the game – golf courses and the people whoContinue reading “Architects Week II is in the books. Now for the show…”
GEEKED ON GOLF VIDEO ARCHIVE
A comprehensive collection of links to golf course architecture and history videos It is exciting to see increased discussion of golf course architecture on Golf Channel and other televised golf coverage, with Matt Ginella and Geoff Shackelford leading the way. Perhaps some day, we will see the GCA show I argued for in this previous postContinue reading “GEEKED ON GOLF VIDEO ARCHIVE”
Golf Shots – An Interview with Photographer Evan Schiller
A quick look at my Twitter or Instagram feeds reveals that I love looking at pictures of golf courses. Sadly, I am quite terrible at taking good pictures of the beautiful courses I get to play. That is why I am so grateful for talented people like Evan Schiller. In addition to being one ofContinue reading “Golf Shots – An Interview with Photographer Evan Schiller”
The Art of Course – Why Golf Channel Needs a GCA Show
There is much hand-wringing and serious conversation these days about the state of the game. Rounds are down, and so are the total number of players playing. The talk revolves around how to get the game growing again through future-forward change and progress. Making the game more fun is certainly part of the solution. InitiativesContinue reading “The Art of Course – Why Golf Channel Needs a GCA Show”