Bob Jones

Augusta National - Architectural experts have their say

Augusta National’s formidable “Magnolia” 

Tucked away in a corner of the property, hole 5 is unrelenting.

The Masters

Behind the Architectural Curtain – The Masters 2026 Pt.2

Five architects weigh in on Augusta National.

The Masters

Behind the Architectural Curtain – The Masters 2026 Pt.1

Five architects weigh in on Augusta National.

The 17th tee at Cypress Point Club during day two of the 50th Walker Cup

A beautiful place for a beating

Cypress Point, Pebble Beach, California

Augusta National - No.1 Tea Olive - Par 4, 445 yards

Opening jitters front and center

Augusta National’s 1st hole — no cup of tea

The Jones Juggernaut. Pictured: Bob Jones, co-founder of The Masters

Bob Jones – Master of the Masters

The sum total of who Bob Jones was went beyond his considerable skills with golf clubs.

The Masters, mayhem and more

Behind the Architectural Curtain – Masters / 2025

Five leading architects share their thoughts relating to the Masters and to the existing Augusta National course layout.

Masters

Behind the Architectural Curtain – Masters / 2025 Pt.2

Five leading architects share their thoughts relating to the Masters and to the existing Augusta National course layout.

A view of the Claret Jug at Royal Liverpool

From Massy to McIlroy, the Open’s most memorable moments at Royal Liverpool

Bobby Jones, Peter Thomson and Tiger Woods are also among the golfing greats to win at Hoylake.

The ten greatest shots in U.S. Open history

The ten greatest shots in U.S. Open history

The 123rd national championship of American golf takes place for the first time at Los Angeles Country Club. M. James Ward outlines the ten greatest…

Pretty little swings 1

Those pretty little swings – Part 1

They say beauty is in the eye of the beholder but Editor Mark Flanagan thought he would give it a go anyway, picking his all-time…

The Jones Juggernaut. Pictured: Bob Jones, co-founder of The Masters

The Jones Juggernaut (1923-1930)

M. James Ward assesses Bob Jones’ competitive career which ended at 28 and how Jack Nicklaus and Tiger Woods compared at an equal age point

Rolling back the years

Rolling back the years

Many golf fans have become disillusioned with the modern game and its obsession with power. Golf Today’s Richard Pennell is certainly one of them

Broadcaster Alistair Cooke

Letter to America – Alistair Cooke and The Masters

In his 50s, the British-born writer and broadcaster Alistair Cooke became fascinated with golf and The Masters in particular. The first Major of the year…

When Roberts Rules Reigned

When Clifford Roberts ruled Augusta

The legendary Masters chairman was a ‘meticulous maestro’ in the eyes of M James Ward, who profiles a man who did it his way to…

Who is the third greatest player in the world behind Tiger Woods and Jack Nicklaus?

Who is the third greatest golfer off all time?

The debate over whether Jack Nicklaus or Tiger Woods is the greatest golfer of all time has rumbled on for the last 15 years. But…

Bob Jones - Enduring vision. No.10 Camellia

The Enduring Vision of Bob Jones

Amateur Alignment – Always at Augusta

Architecture - Atlanta Athletic Club

Grade “A” Architecture

Atlanta Athletic Club, Highlands Course

Mickelson among golf's all-time top ten players?

Mickelson among golf’s all-time top ten players?

Kiawah changed calculations – more work remains

Architecture - Masters - Augusta National

Behind the architectural curtain

The Masters 2021