Poll: Your Three European Ryder Cup Captain's Picks
/On Tuesday, September 2 at 7 am ET Paul McGinley announces his three choices
Read MoreIn 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.
Mickelson Part Of Group Buying Fairbanks Ranch
/The well-located by pretty dreadful design in San Diego that also hosted equestrian events in the 1984 Olympics has been purchased by Union-Tribune publisher Doug Manchester and Phil Mickelson, reports Roger Showley of the Union Tribune.
The group outbid a proposal from Club Corporation of America.
But a former board president, Louis Ferrero, said the Manchester-Mickelson bid came out of an earlier proposal to sell to ClubCorp, operator of the University Club in downtown San Diego, Morgan Run Club & Resort in Rancho Santa Fe and the Shadowridge Golf Club in Vista.
While ClubCorp offered top management credentials, Manchester offered a more ambitious improvement plan and a link to his Grand Del Mar property in Carmel Valley, Ferrero said.
Update on 2014-09-04 03:26 by Geoff
**John Strege with a few more details on why Phil might be getting in the golf course purchasing business.
Gallacher Misses By One But He Better Be Ryder Pick Now!
/Scotland's Stephen Gallacher needed to win or finish second
Read MoreLandslide: Portrush Members Vote 235-2 To Hold The Open
/Even though R&A Chief Executive Architect Peter Dawson has all sorts of changes in mind
Read MoreMJ (Unsuccessfully) Heckled Ian Poulter At Medinah
/I'm not sure this will bode well for Michael Jordan getting an inside-the-ropes badge at future Cups after fessing up to heckling Ian Poulter down the stretch in the 2012 Ryder Cupi.
In the first of three "Road To The Ryder Cup" shows airing on NBC Sunday at 2:30 PM ET and Golf Channel Wednestday at 6:30 ET, Mark Rolfing sheds light on the little known battle between Poulter and Jordan. Tune in for the first episode of 'Road to the Ryder Cup' on NBC Sunday 8/31 at 2:30PM ET and Golf Channel Wednesday 9/3 at 6:30PM ET.
The preview:
R&A Asks Members: "Open to letting 15 women in at once?"
/Sam Weinman looks at the upcoming Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St. Andrews
Read MoreU.S. Amateur Champ Playing Year Of Pro Golf As An Amateur
/This may be a new one, but U.S. Amateur winner Gunn Yang
Read More2023 U.S. Open Going To Los Angeles Country Club?
/Potentially historic news--pending a member vote and signed contract--but it appears
Read MoreRyder Deadline: Euro Captain McGinley's Options & Dilemma
/There's a nice pre-Italian Open interview
Read MoreFrank Deford: "You think Angela Merkel poses in a golf cart?"
/Opinions vary on President Barack Obama's love of golf and when it's appropriate for him to play,
Read MorePhoto Caption Fun: Bill Clinton And Rory McIlroy
/Love the photo of President Bill Clinton and Rory McIlroy deep in conversation,
Read MoreVideo: 2014 PGA Championship Final Round "Quad Supercut"
/Michael David Murphy's supercuts of major final rounds are always revealing,
Read MoreJohnny And Brandel Chime In On Tiger's Coaching Move
/To promote the positively spellbinding playoff chase looming over the next few weeks,
Read MoreThe Greater New York Area Venue Obsession...
/The Barclays is slated for the greater New York area on an annual basis,
Read MoreSpieth's Ideal 21st Birthday: Golf At Preston Trail!?
/I love the kid's passion, but come on, a round at Preston Trail, where they don't accept anyone under 21
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