Editorial - Page 40 of 42 - The Golfer’s Journal

Ep.6

When it can be spotted from behind the dunes, the red-cross pinflag makes a perfect target. Photo by Tom Shaw

Will Leitch

A unique outsider's perspective on the golf world and in particular, what keeps people away from it

Illustration: Tim Laing

James McCormick

He doesn't wait in line for autographs. People line up to see his memorabilia collection, considered to be one of the world's finest.

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.

Lucid Dream

Separating fantasy from reality in South Korea

hogan

The Hawk’s Hands

Sketching a portrait of Anthony Ravielli, the man who drew Ben Hogan

A Club With Broad Shoulders

Whether it’s battling overgrown vegetation or city politics, a group of concerned citizens keeps Canal Shores alive

Accidental Revelation

How 12 holes carved out of the past provide a map for the game’s future

2012 AT&T National, Congressional Country Club, Bethesda, Maryland

Early Arrival

Ryan Young hasn’t been at his dream job long, but he’s already a photographer to watch

Pasatiempo, Image by Mike Gibbons

Ageless Wonder

The 16th at Pasatiempo Golf Club. Par 4 - 387, 365, 353

Landscape shot. Photo by D.J. Piehowski.

The Roof of the World

Inspiration and heartache at the Canadian base camp of architect Riley Johns

Esteemed Gathering

Esteemed Gathering

To some, they're just trinkets.

Homage to the Hustle

Homage to the Hustle

A tip of the fedora to a time, and golf profession, long past

Tony Jacklin in a locker room during the Florida Citrus Open at Rio Pinar Country Club, Orlando, Florida

The Yips

Unscrambling golf’s most feared term

How to Properly Treat a Monkey Bite

How to Properly Treat a Monkey Bite

Step one: Make sure the monkey’s certified by Playboy

Forest Dunes Golf Club, No.15 Red Course, No.4 Black Course

Bringing Us All Together

Rolled-edge greens unite the low-and high-handicapper

Clubs on a subway

Urban Brawl

A cross-country move settles the debate

Ep.5

TGJ Origins

Publisher Brendon Thomas and Managing Editor Travis Hill join to discuss where the idea came from and share behind-the-scenes stories

Ep.4

The Emergent Pattern

Geoff Cunningham

The artist and photographer discusses his golf artwork, why he plays persimmon clubs, his role at Linksoul and the revitalization of Goat Hill Park

Ep.3

The Tao of Garth

Tom Coyne

A conversation with the author prior to the launch of "A Course Called Scotland"

Ep.2

Sweetens Cove

Dispatch from America's hottest nine-hole golf course

Ep.1

Don't Be a Sheep

The Original Sheep Ranch with Caleb Hannan

Ruminations on an aimless afternoon wandering the Bally Bandon Sheep Ranch

The years of indignities that Charlie Sifford suffered on and off the course forced him to develop thick skin and an instinct to fight for what he thought was his. “The things he went through did not go down well with him,” Sifford’s friend and fellow pro Larry Mowry told Golf Digest. “Let’s be honest: Charlie could be difficult.” So when he did smile, as in this photo the week after his first PGA Tour victory at the Greater Hartford Open, it was a genuine event. Photo: Old Golf Images/SBM

A Rare Smile

In 1967, after years of racist abuse, Charlie Sifford broke through for a victory. Twice

Sacred Sand

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

Alan McPherson

Alan McPherson

One man's impossible quest to play every course in Scotland—even the secret ones.