“William Flynn arrived at the spot in the late 1920s and saw something more than a postcard view. Roller coasters had become wildly popular in America as the decade roared, and Flynn was inspired to build his own. So, this place became the peak of a new ascent—where riders, both thrilled and terrified, collectively held their breath before taking back their hickories and plunging into the unknown.”

“The unique relationship between golf pals is at least as sacred as that of any marriage—and, at the end of the day, probably more fun.”