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Grade “A” Architecture – St. Andrews Beach Golf Club

Tom Doak’s Australian design uses the natural topography to full effect.

Royal Dublin Golf Club Hole 18

Grade “A” Architecture – Royal Dublin Golf Club

Founded in 1885 and located on Bull Island in Dublin, the only UNESCO Biosphere Reserve in a capital city.

ReelGOLF

Kevin Imes interview

Founder / CEO HIO Media, Inc. ReelGOLF is the first on-course autonomous system to create PGA Pro Tour quality video for the everyday golfer.

Grade “A” Architecture – Commonwealth Golf Club

The Sandbelt region of Melbourne is home to a stunning array of well-designed courses.

Sensei Porcupine Creek Hole 16

Grade “A” Architecture – Sensei Porcupine Creek

The property is set alongside an abutting mountain range and the holes can only be viewed by hiking up a strenuous hillside adjacent to the…

Hideki Matsuyama of Japan reacts on the eighth green during the final round of The Sentry 2025 at Plantation Course at Kapalua Golf Club

Japan’s rising son

Matsuyama’s magical moment at Kapalua produced the lowest score in relation to par for a 72-hole PGA Tour event.

Yarra Yarra Golf Club Hole 11 aerial

Grade “A” Architecture – Yarra Yarra Golf Club

Located in Melbourne’s southward suburbs the club had its genesis in 1898.

Arccos Golf smart sensors, using data science to improve your game

Michael Hutchinson interview

Senior Director of Data Science at Arccos Golf

Xander Schauffele puts his arm around his caddie after winning The 152nd Open at Royal Troon

My side of the bag

To play better, think smarter in 2025

Gullane Golf Club 2nd hole

Grade “A” Architecture – Gullane Golf Club

Within driving distance of Edinburgh, Gullane is well-worth a visit.

Tom Wishon

Tom Wishon interview

Head designer, semi-retired for Wishon Golf, a Division of Diamond Golf International, UK

Bethpage Black will host the 2025 Ryder Cup

Christmas presents come early for USA Ryder Cup members

Bethpage bound – “It’s all about bucks, kid, the rest is conversation.”

Marco Simone Golf and Country Club staged this year's Ryder Cup (Zac Goodwin/PA)

25 questions needing answers in 2025 Pt.3

A new golf year means intriguing possibilities, clear challenges and perilous possible pitfalls.

Jon Rahm

25 questions needing answers in 2025 Pt.2

A new golf year means intriguing possibilities, clear challenges and perilous possible pitfalls.

Royal Portrush

25 questions needing answers in 2025 Pt.1

A new golf year means intriguing possibilities, clear challenges and perilous possible pitfalls

Kate Korngold, Featherie founder

Kate Korngold interview

Founder of Featherie, a performance golf apparel line focused on female teen golfers.

Launcher XL 2

Casey Shultz interview

Senior Product Manager, Cleveland Golf

Looking back up the 10th Fairway to the Tee at St Enodoc

Grade “A” Architecture – St Enodoc Golf Club

The compelling layout provides a scenic panorama.

Hole #7

Grade “A” Architecture – Reynolds Lake Oconee

The “new” holes on the Richland Course provide a far different presentation than much of the golf found at Reynolds Lake Oconee.

Reynolds Lake Oconee, hole #4

The Finicky Golfer – “Richland” at Reynolds Lake Oconee

The “new” Richland Course is the latest addition to the engaging portfolio, multiple-courses elevating the Georgia-based facility to an even higher profile.