After seeing an article in a golf magazine about the perfect 18 holes, I got to thinking about what my favorite 18 holes would be. After all, I love a good list. With no offense to the publication in question, I find the typical lists to be a bit too easy to create. It’s moreContinue reading “AMERICA’S GREAT 18s”
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LinksGems 2016 Year in Review
2016 was another busy year for our friend Jon Cavalier of LinksGems (@LinksGems on Twitter and Instagram). He travelled coast-to-coast playing beautiful golf courses and sharing his terrific photos. He also took his drone work to a whole new level, literally. And, finally, this year we learned more about the man behind the lens inContinue reading “LinksGems 2016 Year in Review”
Buddies Back in Boston – Annual Trip Recap
Last year’s eastern buddies trip was such a winner that we decided to return to Boston again this year to play Myopia Hunt Club, Essex County Club, Whitinsville, Kittansett Club and Wannamoisett. The trip had a wonderful little wrinkle as we were hosted on our first day by a group of members from Myopia and EssexContinue reading “Buddies Back in Boston – Annual Trip Recap”
Myopia Hunt Club Tour by Jon Cavalier
MYOPIA HUNT CLUB – A COURSE TOUR & APPRECIATION South Hamilton, MA – Herbert Leeds I had the pleasure of playing an early morning round at the one-of-a-kind Myopia Hunt Club outside Boston. To put it mildly, it was well worth the drive up from Philly (smooth sailing when you leave at 1am). Suffice itContinue reading “Myopia Hunt Club Tour by Jon Cavalier”
Shoreacres Tour by Jon Cavalier
SHOREACRES – A COURSE TOUR & APPRECIATION Lake Bluff, IL – Seth Raynor, 1916 If you’ve read my previous tours or follow me on Twitter or Instagram (shameless plug: @linksgems), you know that I am a fan of the designs of Charles Blair Macdonald and his protégé, Seth Raynor. I’ve played several dozen “MacRaynor” designs,Continue reading “Shoreacres Tour by Jon Cavalier”
National Golf Links of America Tour by Jon Cavalier
NATIONAL GOLF LINKS OF AMERICA – A COURSE TOUR & APPRECIATION Southampton, NY – Charles Blair Macdonald “There are no more beautiful golfing vistas in all the world than those from the National Golf Club . . .” – C.B. Macdonald For me, this is sacred ground. As a devout member of the church ofContinue reading “National Golf Links of America Tour by Jon Cavalier”
Bandon Preserve Course Tour by Jon Cavalier
BANDON PRESERVE – A COURSE TOUR & APPRECIATION Bandon Dunes Resort, Bandon, OR – Bill Coore & Ben Crenshaw Bandon Preserve sits on a nook of cliffside dunes between Bandon Trails to the East and Bandon Dunes to the north. The setting for this little gem is spectacular — every hole has views of theContinue reading “Bandon Preserve Course Tour by Jon Cavalier”
Jon Cavalier’s Top 10 New Courses in 2015
The end of the year is a time for reflection on days past, anticipation of days to come, and most of all, a time for … LISTS! Top 10 lists seem to be everywhere this week, and far be it for me to resist this trend. So, in that vein, here are the Top 10Continue reading “Jon Cavalier’s Top 10 New Courses in 2015”
Bandon Trails Course Tour by Jon Cavalier
BANDON TRAILS – A COURSE TOUR & APPRECIATION Bandon Dunes Resort, Bandon, OR – Bill Coore & Ben Crenshaw Among the four full courses at Bandon Dunes Resort, Bandon Trails stands out as the most different from the group. Though the course starts just south of the Bandon Dunes course and plays through dunes forContinue reading “Bandon Trails Course Tour by Jon Cavalier”
Pacific Dunes Course Tour by Jon Cavalier
PACIFIC DUNES – A COURSE TOUR & APPRECIATION Bandon Dunes Resort, Bandon, OR – Tom Doak Pacific Dunes opened in 2001 and immediately skyrocketed up the rankings lists. It currently holds the title of best overall public course per Golf Magazine, second only to Pebble Beach per Golf Digest, and is considered by Golfweek MagazineContinue reading “Pacific Dunes Course Tour by Jon Cavalier”