As we watch professional golfers tee it up each week trying to cash the biggest check that their game allows it’s easy to realize that’s it is all business for them. They earn their living playing a game and any… Continue Reading
Normally, controversy about the U.S. Open usually happens during the week of the championship. Traditionally players will complain about the length of the rough, the speed of the greens and maybe the conversion of a par five into a par… Continue Reading
I am still recovering from shoulder surgery which has delayed the opening of my golf season for a few weeks. So when I had the opportunity to do something golf related that didn’t involve me taking a divot I took… Continue Reading
If you’re still looking for that perfect gift for the golf nut in your family I may be able to help. Or I should say Tom Doak can help. Doak is one of the top golf course designers in the… Continue Reading
by Jeff Skinner Tuesday at my U.S. Open was a very busy day. I started off with a Geoff Shackelford meet. We chatted about the USGA’s architecture forum that took place later in the day. I introduced myself to Dr.… Continue Reading
by Jeff Skinner The PGA Tour moves up the Eastern seaboard and into Cromwell, Connecticut this week and after the punishing Merion layout they are thrilled to be back in the land of red numbers. U.S. Open winner Justin Rose… Continue Reading
by Jeff Skinner 1. Early in Jack Nicklaus’ golf course design career he caught a lot of criticism for building extremely difficult courses. Muirfield was setup fairly this week but those greens drove everyone crazy. With speeds of 14 on… Continue Reading
by Jeff Skinner There is an increasing trend in golf course design today to build courses longer and longer. Years ago 6500 yards was long, today over 7000 yards is the norm. It’s fine if you’re a scratch golfer or… Continue Reading