First things first – there is no such thing as objectivity when it comes to assessing the greatness of a golf course. And objectivity in ranking one golf course’s greatness versus another? Please. Fortunately though when it comes to having good geeky fun with your buddies talking golf courses, objectivity is irrelevant. What isContinue reading “MUSINGS ON GREATNESS”
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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”
An Homage to the Short Par 3
“In this era of obscene power, the likes of which the game has never witnessed, why not strive to induce a little fun into the mix and at the same time present a true test of delicacy and accuracy?” – Ben Crenshaw This quote from an essay in Geoff Shackelford’s book Masters of the LinksContinue reading “An Homage to the Short Par 3”
Discovering Golf’s Birthplace in America
In 2013, I took my first golf buddies trip. Unlike conventional trips to resorts like Pebble Beach, Pinehurst, or Bandon Dunes, we headed out to Long Island, NY. We are fortunate enough to be able to leg out access to private clubs through our personal and professional networks. This is the birthplace of golf inContinue reading “Discovering Golf’s Birthplace in America”