One of the many reasons that my 2017 was great was that I had the pleasure of teeing it up again again with Jon Cavalier. Of the many reasons why Jon’s 2017 was so great are the courses below, and the photos he captured. Jon recently referred to this season as “solid”. I’ll add oneContinue reading “LinksGems 2017 Year in Review”
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GCA Video Archive – The Commentators
This section of the archive is dedicated to commentary on golf courses and golf course architecture. It contains link compilations to Golf Channel’s special weeks, as well as videos from individual commentators that are typically not course specific. This is also the section where I have placed miscellanea that did not fit in any otherContinue reading “GCA Video Archive – The Commentators”
GCA Video Archive – The Architects
This section of the archive is dedicated to the men and women doing the work of designing and building the courses we love – the Architects. It contains videos and link compilations of interviews, presentations and more, in order alphabetically by last name. Architects that have multiple videos have dedicated playlists that are updated regularly.Continue reading “GCA Video Archive – The Architects”
GCA Video Archive – The Courses of Australia & Asia
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”
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”
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”