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The March of Progress, as Told by Arnold’s Ugly Sweater

Golf attire ads tell a universal truth: The world is improving

The Fundamentals of Lawn Care

Imagine if Ben Hogan mowed-down a different type of field

On the Shoulders of Giants

To the women who lifted us up: we won't let you down

Oregon, Silvies Valley Ranch

Conceptually Speaking

Nothing like an eight-hour drive to consider the lengths we’ll go to play something new

amish golf. Photo: Christian Hafer

Lonely as a Cloud

In praise of the mood-altering, life-changing solo round

They Don’t Ask How

Some say the upside-down grip is a load of cack. Don’t tell the Irish

A sacred golf trophy and a powder-room shrine bring a father and daughter closer, even if they can’t talk about it

Bard of the Dewsweepers

A sacred golf trophy and a powder-room shrine bring a father and daughter closer, even if they can’t talk about it

Fear and Golfing in 2018

Fear and Golfing in 2018

Colf Lessons

Colf Lessons

The facts of our game’s history are clear—as a Scottish fog

Golf shed. Photo by Peter Baker

Just When I Thought I Was Out

What to expect when returning from an extended golf absence

Club Hot Dogs

Your Club’s Restaurant is Terrible

The case for burgers, dogs and kegerators at your home track

Members Only Bench Royal and Ancient Golf Club St Andrews Fife Scotland

The Forever Fight

An outsider grapples with our game’s ongoing image problem.

Sacred Sand

Don’t get casual with the name. There’s a reason every true links starts here

The Push and The Pull

The pull cart is still derided by four-wheeling cowboys and even bag-laden purists. But as one doubter discovered while on a golf tour of Ireland,…