As a member of GolfClubAtlas.com, I was fortunate to be able to attend a dinner with my fellow GCA geeks this week at which Jim Urbina gave an insightful talk that he themed, The Evolution of a Golf Course. From his original collaborations with Tom Doak on courses such as Pacific Dunes, Old Macdonald and Sebonack,Continue reading “An Evening with Jim Urbina”
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The Past Brought Forward – An Interview with Architect Ian Andrew
From his design blog, to his articles on GolfClubAtlas.com, to his Twitter posts, it is easy for a golf geek to lose oneself in the writings of Ian Andrew. With his depth of knowledge, respect for tradition and pure love of the game of golf, wandering through Ian’s thoughts is like a trip around theContinue reading “The Past Brought Forward – An Interview with Architect Ian Andrew”
Upholding Golf’s Ideals – An Interview with Architect Jeff Mingay
“Difficult golf courses are simple to make. Narrow fairways bordered by rough, and corridors of play constricted by trees is all it takes. The problem is such courses inevitably become a chore to play. Sheer difficulty is not the measure of quality golf course design. In fact, as golf course architects, we’re not trying toContinue reading “Upholding Golf’s Ideals – An Interview with Architect Jeff Mingay”
Soul Man – An Interview with Architect Drew Rogers
The call was supposed to just be a quick “hello” and “thank you” for some photos. An hour later, I realized that I had found a kindred spirit in realm of golf geekdom. Beyond sharing similar perspectives on the game, Drew and I are also fortunate to have spent significant time at the Old ElmContinue reading “Soul Man – An Interview with Architect Drew Rogers”
Clayts Speaks – An Interview with Architect Michael Clayton
If you are a golf nut, and you are not following Michael Clayton on Twitter (@MichaelClayto15) and/or listening to the State of the Game podcast, you really should be. His perspectives are always informative and entertaining, and sometimes a little surly. Best of all, he is an unapologetic defender of the spirit of this gameContinue reading “Clayts Speaks – An Interview with Architect Michael Clayton”
Wilson & Me
On the heels of its 100th Anniversary celebration in 2014, Wilson Golf has come out of the gates strongly this year (click here to read the CDGA magazine article re: Wilson’s 100th). The company continues to rebound from the rocky road of the not-too-distant past, receiving praise for its equipment, signing new additions to itsContinue reading “Wilson & Me”
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”
New Year’s Shift
Having a day-at-a-time paradigm, the whole New Year’s thing doesn’t typically do it for me. It has been a long time since I made a New Year’s resolution. My wife’s enthusiasm for the holiday is influencing me this year, and even though there are still no resolutions forthcoming, I do feel compelled to share aContinue reading “New Year’s Shift”
My Bucket List – U.S. Open Venues
Goal setting is important. Having a goal has a tendency to enhance motivation and focus, and increase the likelihood of achievement. In my early career, I was extremely goal oriented and meticulous in my goal setting. My colleagues ribbed me about it and asserted that my approach would not survive the arrival of children. IContinue reading “My Bucket List – U.S. Open Venues”
2014 Geeked on Golf Tour
The leaves and the first snow have fallen in Chicago. My golf calendar looks as desolate as the landscape for the remainder of this year. It’s a good time to revisit the wonderful courses I was privileged to play in 2014. Those memories will be enough to take me through the winter. With an extraContinue reading “2014 Geeked on Golf Tour”