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”
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5th ANNUAL NOREASTER – BACK TO LONG ISLAND
After two years in Boston, our group was longing for a return trip to Long Island, and Friar’s Head. Planning began over the winter, but took a detour. Two of the original four members of the Noreaster crew, Brian and Shawn, weren’t able to make the trip this year. They are good dads, and hadContinue reading “5th ANNUAL NOREASTER – BACK TO LONG ISLAND”
Eastward Ho! Tour by Jon Cavalier
EASTWARD HO! – A COURSE TOUR & APPRECIATION Chatham, MA – Herbert Fowler I was in the general area on for a round at Wannamoisett. On my way up to the course that morning, I noticed that Eastward Ho! was a mere 90 minutes further along, and having missed an opportunity to play there aContinue reading “Eastward Ho! Tour by Jon Cavalier”
Journey Along the Shores – Part 15b (Metra Corner Update)
After all of the improvements that we have made to the 15th hole, it is really shining right now. I took a quick walk this morning to grab final photos of the bunkers in the bright summer sunshine to complete this update on our work on #15. The larger Metra Corner Makeover project (as outlinedContinue reading “Journey Along the Shores – Part 15b (Metra Corner Update)”
Ain’t It Grand – Opening Day at Sand Valley
Since my last Sand Valley post, I have had the privilege of making two more visits. The first, in November of last year was a special non-playing treat. I was invited by Michael Keiser to walk a routing on a parcel of land that is being considered for a future course with the architect, hisContinue reading “Ain’t It Grand – Opening Day at Sand Valley”
Old Sandwich Tour by Jon Cavalier
OLD SANDWICH GOLF CLUB – A COURSE TOUR & APPRECIATION Plymouth, MA – Bill Coore & Ben Crenshaw After a recent round at Old Sandwich at the peak of fall, I thought that the many fans of the work of Bill Coore and Ben Crenshaw, and fans of New England golf in general, might likeContinue reading “Old Sandwich Tour by Jon Cavalier”
Creative Range – An Interview with Architect Mike Benkusky
In 2015, when I heard about the innovative planned changes to the Arlington Lakes community golf course, my interest was piqued. When I found out that the architect responsible was also involved in the creation of one of the highest end private courses in the midwest, I was downright intrigued. In June 2015, Mike Benkusky wasContinue reading “Creative Range – An Interview with Architect Mike Benkusky”
Journey Along the Shores – Part 16 (Super Changes)
There is only one constant in life – change. Life at Canal Shores is no different. The course continues to evolve, as do our plans for its future. This season, those plans changed when we learned that our team was not going to be the same. Tom Tully, our Superintendent, decided to relocate to Colorado.Continue reading “Journey Along the Shores – Part 16 (Super Changes)”
Old Town Club Tour by Jon Cavalier
OLD TOWN CLUB – A COURSE TOUR & APPRECIATION Winston-Salem, NC – Perry Maxwell Old Town Club in Winston-Salem, NC is a 1939 Perry Maxwell original bordering the campus of Wake Forest University. I had the great pleasure of playing several rounds at OTC on a perfect early-November day. And while I am a fewContinue reading “Old Town Club Tour by Jon Cavalier”
Sleepy Hollow Course Tour by Jon Cavalier
SLEEPY HOLLOW COUNTRY CLUB – A COURSE TOUR & APPRECIATION Scarborough-on-Hudson, NY – C.B. Macdonald, Seth Raynor, A.W. Tillinghast Full disclosure: I love this place. Sleepy Hollow is, quite simply, one of my favorite places in the country to play golf. Exceptional golden age architecture, spectacular views, exciting shots, fabulous conditions — Sleepy Hollow hasContinue reading “Sleepy Hollow Course Tour by Jon Cavalier”