Golf Features Articles

The Apawamis Club

Rye, New York, USA
Architect: Maturin Ballou and Willie Dunn (1901),
Most recent updating Keith Foster (2017)
7th Hole / Par-4 / 416 Yards
“GORGE”

by M. James Ward

Keegan Bradley

Can Clark Kent become Superman at Bethpage?
By M. James Ward

Effingham Golf Club

A private members’ club fully embracing the trends of the 21st century

Tewkesbury Park

This summer sees Tewkesbury Park celebrate an impressive 10-year transformation into one of the UK’s top golf resorts.

Tamarack Country Club

Greenwich, Connecticut, USA
1st (Valley) / 437 yards / par-4
2nd (Cape) / 415 yards / par-4
Architect: Charles “Steam Shovel” Banks (1929)
Updated: Brian Schneider / Renaissance Golf (2023-24)

by M. James Ward

Chrat Hills

Chart Hills celebrates completion of phase two developments, announces further enhancements

Director of Strategic Initiatives, GolfForever
Founder of ChiroSport Specialists of Dallas
The man behind the success of world-number-one-golfer and Masters champion Scottie Scheffler

by M. James Ward

Inspiration

Tony Menai Davi’s and his family have created a remarkable group of facilities around the north and west of London. 

Shell Bay

Par-4 12th - 442 yards, Par-3 14th - 187 yards
Hallandale Beach, Florida, USA
Architect: Greg Norman (2023)

by M. James Ward

New data highlights the golf courses in the UK most at risk from climate change

Certified Golf Course Superintendent
Valhalla Golf Club
2024 PGA Championship
Louisville, KY, USA

Interview with M. James Ward

Kauri Cliffs & Cape Kidnappers

New Shoulder-Season, Aussie-Centric Pricing at Kauri Cliffs & Cape Kidnappers while McMurtry takes the reins at storied Northland resort track

Grimsby Golf Centre

Colin and Marion have owned Grimsby Golf Centre for 21 years. 

E Saler

One of the best courses in Spain, on the outskirts of Valencia

The Legendary Caddies of Augusta National

“The Legendary Caddies of Augusta National: Inside Stories From Golf’s Greatest Stage”
Blair Publisher, 2024

Interview with M. James Ward

South Course (1972), 16th Hole / 444 Yards / Par-4
Architects: Desmond Muirhead with Arnold Palmer consulting and later Ted Robinson (1977)
Most recent updating – John Fought (2023)
Palm Desert, California, USA

by M. James Ward

General Manager
Soleta Golf Club
Myakka City, Florida, USA
Interview with M. James Ward

 
Nuwara Eliya Golf Club

 - a hidden gem in central Sri Lanka

Lough Erne Resort

Faldo Course
County Fermanagh, Enniskillen, Northern Ireland,
17th Hole, 351 Yards, Par-4 “Lough and Legend”
Architect: Nick Faldo (Opened summer 2009)

by M. James Ward with Michael Atkinson

Huxley

Walmley Golf Academy & Foundation CIC called on Huxley Golf to help the team there realise their vision for an industry first