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.
I didn't pay much attention to the Bethany College golf team's suspension over its homage to UCLA's Joe McNally nude shot from a few years back, but then I read Shane Bacon's account and another story, which left me with two questions:This is painfully awkward on so many levels.
Warning, this is only for terminally ill readers seeking ways to prolong their lives.
**Apparently a copyright claim was issued by FedEx and the video will be back tomorrow for those of you devasted not to have been able to watch it.
Thanks to reader Mark for Alexandra Clough's report on Tiger Woods moving his ETW Corporation headquarters from Orlando to Jupiter and into Greg Norman's old space.
Joe Ogilvie tells Jeffri Chadiha that the players "have a perfectly great commissioner right now in Tim" but "eventually Tim is going to retire." And with that, he officially lets it be known he would be interested in the job.
The Note reports that some of the White House press corps on Martha's Vineyard felt the earthquake, but as usual the lede was buried. Check out that putter being used by the Presidential playing partner. I can't tell if he's bracing, but the Obama look of disdain says all I need to know about his stance on long putters. Thanks to reader Rob for this.
Sean Martin talked to players after day one at the gigantic Erin Hills and the scale failed to intimidate. At least, not 68-shooter Justin Thomas.Geoff Shackelford is a Senior Writer for Golfweek magazine, a weekly contributor to Golf Channel's Morning
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