Letter From Beyond Saugerties, Ryder Cup Edition
/The late great Frank Hannigan took issue with some of the focus on captain's
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.
ESPN.com: "At Ryder Cup, follow the money"
/Bob Harig files an in-depth look at the business structure of Ryder Cups
Read MorePGA President Bishop Apologizes For Prevalence Of Dick's Sporting Goods Ads On Ryder Cup Coverage
/In a September 19th email to PGA of America professionals,
Read MoreBack9's "Off Par" Features Infamous Miss Teen South Carolina
/In the tough-job-but-someone's-got-to-do-it files, Alex Myers
Read MoreMcGinley Delivers "Shock Departure" On Pairing Rory & GMac
/That didn't take long!
Perhaps sensing a rare Monday news dump opportunity,
Day One! Rory Already Defies Team Europe Dress Code
/Everyone else got the message on team shoes but as Tweeter Alliss noticed, Rory McIlroy has already deviated from the playbook in what can only be a sign that the World No. 1 intends to steadfastly defy captain Paul McGinley at every opportunity.
Or something like that.
Meanwhile, the bold sports coats would seem to back up Gary Evans’ assertion that we could be in for some stellar fashion “faux pars” this week.
The crocodile skin motif for Team Europe’s golf bags and head covers won’t be winning any awards from PETA.
Tweeter Alliss with the team photo and Rory's navy high-tops.
Lovely attire, by Jove. Does young McIlroy not like the shoes? Remarkable. pic.twitter.com/eIcObxdtpB
— Tweeter Alliss (@TweeterAlliss) September 22, 2014
Telegraph On Rickie's Haircut: "Exhibition Of Thuggish Jingoism"
/It was slipped into the end of my Fleet Street
Read MoreThe R&A Vote: "What Was All The Fuss About?"
/John Hopkins with some behind-the-scenes
Read MoreMay We Not Have The Ryder Cup Envelope, Please...
/Here's a nice bit of reporting from Adam Schupak
Read MoreSt. Andrews Gets '15 WGHOF Induction Ceremony
/The World Golf Hall of Fame induction ceremony will be moving around every other year
Read MoreQuaker Ridge, Litigious Neighbors & Disturbing Precedent
/Thanks to readers Gus and Jeff for Mike Dougherty’s
Read MoreMid-Tournament College Golfers Save Man With CPR
/Thanks to reader Rob for this unbylined story on the North Greenville University website
Read MoreAnd Then There Were 50 With Priority PGA Tour Status...For Now
/The Web.com Tour Finals ended Sunday and PGA Tour hopefuls were grinding their hearts
Read MoreRickie Haircut Files: Gets "USA" For Ryder Cup Week
/Few haircuts in golf are more scrutinized than Rickie Fowler's
Read MoreGMac: I Really Want To Play With Rory
/In a guest column for BBC, Graeme McDowell
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