The 246 True Links-Barnbougle Dunes, Cabot Links and St. Andrews
It could be expected if one put George Peper, for 25 years the editor-in-chief of GOLF Magazine, and Malcolm Campbell, previously editor of Golf Monthly, together to write a book about golf courses the result would be outstanding.
Well, it is.
TRUE LINKS is the definitive book on links golf courses certainly photographically and you could make a strong case as to the definitiveness of the written descriptions chronicling the 246 courses deemed worthy to be called true links. Though most every golfer thinks he knows what links or linksland is, Peper and Campbell looked at hundreds of courses dismissing those that did not meet their criteria and practically deifying the rest. MORE…
On the Lip
Nicklaus goes into travel business
NicklausTravel.com is the latest aid for golfers wanting to play one of 130 selected Jack Nicklaus designed courses around the world. Not only may one reserve tee times but also hotel accommodations.
Etonic’s new Stabilizer shoe
Etonic has brought out their new Stabilizer golf shoe which is both lighter and more comfortable than previous versions according to the company. Using Outlast®, a NASA-engineered material, in the liner reduces heat and moisture by over 40 percent says Etonic.
USAToday paints a dismal picture
Jon Swartz writing in USAToday August 3, says golf is in sad shape and getting worse. He cites dropping participation and of course the recession as primary causes. Less money, fewer players is not a pretty picture. The article has several statistics pointing to a downward spiral in both high-end public access courses and private clubs. Residential real estate on golf courses has taken a massive hit and Swartz tells of course closings, bankruptcies or private clubs going public. Here’s link to the complete story.
Tour Edge Backdraft GT
Tour Edge Golf brings a new entry into the high contrast putter category with the Backdraft GT+ putter featuring a white club head and jumbo-sized grip. The new white putter head increases visual contrast helping the player to focus more on alignment. The Backdraft GT+ comes at a very attractive price of $49.99.
FarmLinks is First Class
“Unique” is an overworked word but the FarmLinks Golf Club at Pursell Farms is unique. It’s a one-of-a-kind, award winning golf experience far from the maddening crowd located in rural Fayetteville, Alabama south of Birmingham.
FarmLinks opened in 2003 and the Hurdzan-Fry design has had rave reviews ever since. On a huge site (just over 3,500 acres) they built a very challenging five tee set layout that can be stretched back to a professional length of 7,444-yards. More…
