A special birthday gift for Pops
In advance of my 70th birthday, the gift of an April trip to the birthplace of golf I love golf, and have written about golf, and had opportunities to play…
Blaine Newnham
Blaine Newnham in Ireland: Spanish Point, historic links on historic land
The eighth hole at Spanish Point Golf Club is a short par 3 with a two-tiered green known as “Terror”. (Rob Perry) Fifth in a series by the noted golf…
Blaine Newnham in Ireland: Adare Manor a Ryder Cup hopeful
The 18th hole at Adare Manor Resort in Ireland (Adare Manor Golf Club) Third in a series by the veteran golf writer focuses on Tom Fazio’s fine renovation How badly…
Blaine Newnham in Ireland: The revival of Trump’s Doonbeg
The No. 1 hole at Trump Doonbeg Golf Links, County Clare, Ireland. (Rob Perry) Second in a series on golf in Ireland by the veteran golf writer, with photography by…
Blaine Newnham in Ireland: The changing face of links golf
The par 4 No. 7 hole at Lahinch Golf Club, County Clare, Ireland. (Rob Perry) First in a series on golf in Ireland by the veteran golf writer, with photography…
Scotland, revisited: David McLay Kidd realizes a career dream in designing Machrihanish Dunes
Noted golf architect spent childhood summers in these dunes, and carefully worked through considerable environmental restraints to build the golf course MACHRIHANISH, ARGYLL, Scotland — When he designed Machrihanish Dunes…
Scotland, revisited: In the footsteps of Open champions
The historic venues of Prestwick, Trump Turnberry and Royal Troon PRESTWICK, AYRSHIRE, Scotland — On the Firth of Clyde on the western Scotland mainland, in the region called Ayrshire, separated…
Scotland, revisted: Where all roads lead home, to golf
In a place with courses that are spectacular, historic and fun, North Berwick GC is special EDINBURGH, Scotland — The flights have been long, but now you are here. You…
Scotland, day ten: North Berwick GC, thanks for the memories
A grand (if bittersweet) finale as our trip ends at an historic, highly regarded course that delivers memorable holes, memorable beauty and memorable hospitality NORTH BERWICK, EAST LOTHIAN, Scotland —…
Scotland, day nine: Balcomie Links, ‘very quirky, very unique’ and very much fun
The Crail Golfing Society’s older course is its most popular (but don’t overlook Craighead Links) CRAIL, FIFE, Scotland — To this old little village on the Firth of Forth, in…
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