Charting a new course in Bahamas, Florida
Projects in the Bahamas and Florida buck recent development trends. Martin Kaufmann explains.
Irish inspiration infuses Engh's Awarii Dunes
Much of Jim Engh’s formative time as a course architect was spent in Ireland, which probably would come as a surprise to many people familiar with some of his more mind-bending designs. He fell hard for the untamed Irish style, and says he has tried to bring that same no-holds-barred spirit to his own work.
Pinehurst launches No. 2 renovations website
Golfers won’t be able to play Pinehurst No. 2 until March 4, but they can keep tabs on the year-long restoration through a new website.
Great Escapes: Anguilla's Cap Juluca
Once found, Anguilla and Temenos are worth a return visit. Martin Kaufmann explains.
Perry Golf, Azamara team up on cruises
Perry Golf has expanded its golf-cruise operations through a partnership with Azamara Golf Cruises.
Great escape: Fiji's Laucala Island
Anything is possible on Fiji's Laucala Island. Martin Kaufmann explains.
Bold Chamblee isn’t afraid to speak his mind
Brandel Chamblee speaks his mind. As Martin Kaufmann writes, it's a good thing he knows his stuff.
Kohler Co. begins selling Hamilton Grand apartments
Herb Kohler is betting that affluent golf fans will line up for a chance to buy an apartment in the Hamilton Grand, the 115-year-old building that looms over the 18th green of the Old Course in St. Andrews.
Fairmont, Bacardi team up for par-3 event
A lot of tournament announcement flow into my inbox, and most of them aren’t given a second thought. But one caught my attention because it combines one of my favorite destinations – Bermuda – with a great brand, Bacardi.
‘True Links’: Intriguing but debatable premise
The first thing readers will notice when they pick up a copy of “True Links” is the number 246. That, in the authors’ estimation, is the number of golf courses that accurately can be described as “links.”
Hogan and Merion together again – briefly
Near the top of the list of trigger words that prompt Pavlovian slobbering among serious golfers are these: Hogan and Merion.
Fazio course one of many Baker’s Bay attractions
Tom Fazio's latest anchors amenity-rich Baker's Bay. Martin Kaufmann reports.
Killeen Castle a worthy host for Solheim Cup
Post-celtic Tiger, the resilient Irish prepare to host the Solheim Cup. Martin Kaufmann reports.
Golf Channel brings homeless pro’s tale to TV
Mark Burk used to sleep in a mansion with a couple of Mercedes-Benzes and a golf studio in the garage. Now he sleeps in a concrete pipe near railroad tracks in Indio, Calif.
Haney, Limbaugh start off on right track
After hitting a few range balls, Hank Haney’s newest student wanted some feedback.
Golf Channel changes look for 2011
Golf Channel has jazzed up its graphics package for the 2011 season.
‘Morning Drive’ starts out in the slow lane
“If it’s compelling, if it’s interesting, it will find its way onto our show,” Erik Kuselias told viewers at the outset of Golf Channel’s two-hour “Morning Drive,” which debuted at 7 a.m. today.
Casino courses thriving despite economy
In a slow developmental climate, casino courses are still paying off. As Martin Kaufmann explains, Shadow Creek in Las Vegas, is a perfect example.
Turnberry Isle partners with instructor Bill Forrest
The Fairmont Turnberry Isle took another step toward upgrading its training facilities for serious golfers with the announcement that it had partnered with Bill Forrest, the 2006 PGA of America Teacher of the Year, to open a golf school.
Golfweek’s Best Deals: Northern California
The Northern California public golf scene is headlined by historic courses such as Pebble Beach and Pasatiempo.
Golfweek’s Best Deals: Pinehurst, N.C.
Pinehurst sometimes is described as America’s home of golf. Some might debate that point, but certainly few spots in this country can match the Sandhills’ golf history and concentration of notable courses.
Pelican Hill plays the value card
Less than 10 minutes into an hour-long conversation, Giuseppe Lama, managing director of The Resort at Pelican Hill, acknowledged a recurring theme.
Club Med launches golf academy
Club Med, the all-inclusive operator of family-oriented resorts, is preparing to launch a new concept with a significantly heightened focus on golf, tennis and fitness instruction.
Golfweek’s Best Deals: Florida
When it comes to winter golf getaways, Florida is always one of the destinations that is top of mind.
Black Pearl sets Dec. 1 soft opening
Carnival and Royal Caribbean cruise-ship passengers will get the first look at the new Black Pearl Golf Course, a collaboration between Pete Dye and Perry Dye.
Golfweek’s Best Deals: Gulf Coast
When golf industry executives talk about emerging markets, they’re usually referring to China, various points in South America, even India. But you don’t need to go that far.
Poipu Bay set for December reopening
Poipu Bay Golf Course, which has been closed since April 1 for greens refurbishment, is scheduled to reopen Dec. 16.
Golfweek's Best New U.S. Courses
Huntsman Springs in Driggs, Idaho, showcases visionary design work, and trails only Old Macdonald on Golfweek’s Best New Courses list.
History, variety define Fairmont Le Manoir Richelieu
Golf is just one of the attractions that has made the bucolic region of Charlevoix a popular retreat for Canadians and Americans for decades. Martin Kaufmann explains.
Greenbrier, West introduce private-label wine
The Greenbrier introduced a private-label wine, Trefethen Cabernet Sauvignon, that will be served in the resort’s Prime 44 West restaurant.
Ryder Cup coverage is all wet
So, was everyone online this morning booking their Wales golf vacations?
Greens and Gridirons: Notre Dame
Football is spiritual in South Bend, Ind. – and the golf is pretty good, too. Martin Kaufmann explains.
Saban: From the sidelines to the fairways
In 2010, Martin Kaufmann spent some time on the links with national champion Alabama’s hard-nosed Nick Saban, who tends to dial it down on the golf course.
Golf Channel experiment hints at TV’s future
With those words from Jerry Foltz, Golf Channel’s Nationwide Tour anchor, so began one of the most fascinating experiments in the otherwise aseptic genre of golf broadcasting.
Partnership acquires Victoria National GC
When Terry Friedman commissioned Tom Fazio to build Victoria National Golf Club, Friedman had the unabashed goal of bringing a major championship to the abandoned strip-mine site in southern Indiana. Friedman died in 2004 before that goal was realized, but the new owners have similarly ambitious plans for the highly regarded Newburgh, Ind., club.
Troon hired to manage Lansdowne
Troon Golf has been picked to manage The Golf Club at Lansdowne, a 45-hole facility located at Lansdowne Resort in Leesburg, Va.
Naples Beach Hotel reopens course
Naples Beach Hotel & Golf Club has reopened its golf course after two months of renovations, and Princeville Prince later this month will open Roy Yamaguchi's The Tavern at Princeville.
Wyoming communities manage to buck trends
Despite a struggling real-estate market, John Resor has found success by capitalizing on the beauty of Jackson, Wyo. Martin Kaufmann reports.
Treacy’s vision fully realized at Lough Erne
I confess that I didn’t know anything about Jim Treacy before I met him, when he pulled his cart into the fairway of the 14th hole at Lough Erne Resort to see how this first-time visitor was enjoying the course.
Lodestone GC: Rock-solid attraction
Lodestone, which opened last month, rolls across 285 acres of mountainous terrain high above Wisp Resort and Deep Creek Lake, which locals have taken to calling the Lake Tahoe of the East.
Huntsman Springs built on sheer determination
Huntsman Springs is a testament to the unrelenting work ethic of Jon M. Hunstman Sr., and his drive to make the world a better place. Martin Kaufmann reports.
New book celebrates our Open love affair
The British – er, the Open Championship – is golf’s oldest championship, but Donald Steel reminds us that for much of its first century, it hung by a financial thread.
Marshall aims to put Curaçao on tourism map
Curaçao may be arriving late to the tourism scene, but renowned developer Jack Marshall is aiming to put it on the map. Can he work his magic on Santa Barbara Plantation? Martin Kaufmann reports.
Oxfordshire GC adds hotel, new caddie service
The Oxfordshire, a 50-room hotel and spa northwest of London near the M40 motorway, opened this month, complementing the existing Oxfordshire Golf Club.
Greenbrier readies for inaugural Tour event
Jim Justice’s vision for a West Virginia institution takes shape this week as The Greenbrier gussies up for the PGA Tour. Martin Kaufmann explains.
Central Oregon blends brews, birdies
Central Oregon appeals to every interest from hiking to skiing to fly-fishing, and offers a beautiful backdrop as a bonus. As Martin Kaufmann writes, golf has become the calling card in this four-season destination.
Kaufmann: Maybe I should have slept in
ESPN’s British Open telecast, which began so promisingly with a terrific first-round broadcast, ran out of momentum sometime late Friday afternoon. By Sunday morning, I wasn’t sure who had sucked the life out of the tournament: Louis Oosthuizen or ESPN’s production team.
ESPN passes first-round Open test
I spend far too much of my time watching golf and other sports on TV, and during those countless hours on the couch, I’ve developed something of an ambivalent view of ESPN.
St. Andrews offers experience of a lifetime
As the British Open returns to golf’s ancestral roots, St. Andrews offers visitors the experience of a lifetime. Martin Kaufmann explains.
David Kidd: From Bandon to Huntsman Springs
Growing up in Scotland, David McLay Kidd said his dream was to be an assistant superintendent. Then came the assignment that gave him rock-star status in the world of golf architecture.
