In golf construction art and utility meet; both are absolutely vital; one is utterly ruined without the other. GEORGE THOMAS
It’s back!
Twenty years later Tatra Press has kindly allowed me to bring back Grounds For Golf now that golf architecture is of more interest to the masses. A new Introduction looks at what’s driven the interest growth and two new chapters I had a blast adding (plus a few edits to keep things up-to-date).
The Amazon purchase page for the book arriving June 15, 2026.
Pride Or Self Interest? Monty Slams Shortening Of Scottish Open
/I'll just say he does have a tendency to think of himself from time to time, but you also have to admire Monty's feeling that his nation's national championship deserves a full playing after freak storms caused the loss of Saturday play at Castle Stuart.
Read More"Links golf without wind is generally pretty low scoring. Is that a bad thing?"
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Ewan Murray, reporting from Castle Stuart, where the scores are low and 36-hole leader Graeme McDowell says that's just fine for a number of reasons."If you wait until you're 18 or 20, to be honest, you've lost out."
/John Paul Newport contemplates the state of American golf, how golfers are developed here and compares us to European countries. While I don't doubt this is true, it's still a concern that starting players in programs at such a young age is what is necessary to create a modern day champion.
Read MorePerspective On Recent Run Of Major Winners
/Reader J. Michael Kenyon has noticed golf "commentators" are "making a big deal out of how many different guys have won the past 10 or more majors."
Read MoreNorth And South Player Reviews Of New/Old Pinehurst
/Interesting to hear what caught the eye of some young (and one old) players.
Bubba Image Rehab Hits Stride With Tweeted Bible Verses
/He seems to have put "Your welcome" behind him and is going straight to the Good book for support.
Read MoreQ&A With Alan Shipnuck & Michael Bamberger
/Alan Shipnuck and Michael Bamberger, Sports Illustrated writers and authors of several solo non-fiction works, have joined forces to novelize the Tiger Woods scandal in The Swinger, due in stores and via download starting Tuesday.
Read More"We know that basically two years of growth from fairway height we got it to where we wanted."
/Many have wondered if the USGA will grow rough at Chambers Bay for the 2015 U.S. Open, or simply leave the wide fescue landing areas as is. AP's Tim Booth gives us the answer.
Read MoreRory Responds To Critics Of His Post-U.S. Open Schedule
/David McNeill of the Belfast Telegraph reports on Rory McIlroy's response to critics of his post-Congressional schedule, though it was hardly the "pop" the headline writer suggested it was.
U.S. Women's Open May Be Headed For Monday Finish
/I can type this because I'm not there and don't care how long they take, but Randall Mell explains the potential scenarios after most of round one was not played due to thunderstorms. The forecast the next two days isn't great either.
Read More"Now we plan to generate new business by taking care of the customers we have."
/Rick Lipsey interviews LPGA Tour Commissioner Mike Whan, who has a few interesting things to say.
Read MoreBobby Jones Green Jacket Up For Auction!
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Thanks to reader Doug for John Boyette's story on an official Augusta National (forest) green jacket up for auction. You can view the auction preview page here. Love the old ANGC logo!"I expect the winner of next week's British Open will be in the field this week."
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Lawrence Donegan previews the Scottish Open at Castle Stuart and says the players are already raving about the course and the return of links style golf the week prior to the Open Championship.Korea To Get Its First $360 Million Course
/Jen Haley interviews David McLay Kidd (video and print editions) who is building a $360 million course in South Korea. I'm not sure if that includes the first year touch-up budget as well?
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