A Then & Now photo tour of the always exciting and ever-changing Augusta National Golf Club Bobby Jones set out, with his beloved Old Course as inspiration, to create the ideal golf course at Augusta. His collaborative partnership included Dr. Alister MacKenzie, Clifford Roberts, Marion Hollins and others—a meeting of the minds with a singularContinue reading “CONTINUOUS CHANGE AT AUGUSTA NATIONAL”
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ENDURING DESIGN AT PINE VALLEY
A then and now look at Pine Valley and what has made its greatness endure for a century The early days of golf in America were imbued with enthusiasm. The quirky little stick and ball game that had migrated across the Atlantic from the British Isles captured hearts and minds with its blend of outdoorContinue reading “ENDURING DESIGN AT PINE VALLEY”
TIMELESS IDEALS AT NATIONAL GOLF LINKS
An in-depth profile of C.B. Macdonald’s National Golf Links of America and the design ideals it embodies. The National. Two words that, especially for devotees of classic architecture, hold so much meaning. These words are not just shorthand for the club named National Golf Links of America, they carry the weight of one man’s incrediblyContinue reading “TIMELESS IDEALS AT NATIONAL GOLF LINKS”
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”