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11 articles tagged “golf courses”.
Before rangefinders and GPS, golfers relied on markers around the course to judge distances. Many still do. Yardage markers, sprinkler heads, plates and tee signs give useful information, as long as…
Golf course architects design new courses and renovate existing ones, shaping the land into holes that are strategic, beautiful and enjoyable. It's a small, competitive profession that combines…
Golf magazines, websites and associations publish lists of the "best" courses in the world, in countries and in regions. These rankings generate debate and inspire golf trips. But how are they…
In some countries, particularly the UK and Ireland, public footpaths and rights of way cross many golf courses. Walkers have a legal right to use them, and golfers need to share the course safely and…
The practice green is where golfers warm up, hone their putting stroke and settle nerves before a round. On a busy morning, it can be crowded. A few simple courtesies keep it pleasant and useful for…
Golf courses weren't always designed. The first courses were simply natural land where golfers found their way among dunes and grass. Over time, designers developed different philosophies: punishing…
The United States has more golf courses than any other country, and American golf has shaped the modern game. But golf's American story started slowly, with scattered references in colonial times…
Golf courses are among the most photogenic places on earth: rolling fairways, dramatic bunkers, ocean views and beautiful light at the start and end of the day. Whether you want to capture a…
Getting the tee time you want, at the price you want, is part of the art of modern golf. Popular courses fill up fast at weekends, prices can change by day and time, and every course has its own…
Not all golf courses are created equal. The land a course is built on shapes everything: how the ball bounces, how the wind behaves, how the turf feels under your feet and which shots you need to…
Every golfer has a favourite course — one they would happily play every day — and others they never feel the urge to revisit. Often they cannot quite explain why. The difference lies in design: how…
