From Celtic Manor to local golf clubs, Wales celebrates Ryder Cup final
The sun came out over Wales Monday, and Senior Writer Brandon Tucker ditched the final round of Ryder Cup play for 18 holes at nearby Pyle and Kenfig Golf Club. As the Americans rallied and ultimately fell short, Tucker offers his unique perspective on the European victory and the celebration that ensued.
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Lake Michigan golf showdown: Arcadia Bluffs Golf Club vs. Bay Harbor Golf Club
Arcadia Bluffs Golf Club and Bay Harbor Golf Club are the two most-coveted plays in northern Michigan. But if you could only play one of the two golf courses, which would you choose? Brandon Tucker takes a closer look at both golf courses in this head-to-head showdown.
... full article »St. Andrews vs. Pinehurst: How America's 'home of golf' stacks up
The link between St. Andrews and Pinehurst is strong, beginning with Donald Ross, who came to Pinehurst in 1900 after studying under Old Tom Morris in St. Andrews, and stayed until his death in 1948. The two spots are both among the game's most coveted destinations for the majors they host, and their pure golf atmosphere is impossible to duplicate. It's a friendly rivalry, of course, but it's time for a showdown: Scotland's "Home of Golf" vs. the United States' most worthy contender.
... full article »Bottoms up for the Friday night Pinehurst village pub crawl
'Twas the night before our 9:30 a.m. tee time on famed Pinehurst No. 2, considered one of golf's deftest challenges of the short game. So my playing partner and I did what any respecting golfer would do: We went out boozing. The village of Pinehurst feels purposefully built for pub crawls, with a handful of watering holes mixed in with some golf shops and inns.
... full article »Best of 2009 travel awards: From golf at North Berwick and Dunmaglas, to lodging at Finca Cortesin and Doonbeg
Brandon Tucker's 2009 travel schedule was especially strong, with trips to Thailand, Costa Del Sol in Spain, Alberta's Canadian Rockies and Scotland's rich East Lothian region. Check out his 2009 travel awards, including the best course of which he'd never heard, the best day trip and, just maybe, the world's best club sandwich.
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Castle Stuart Golf Links in the Highlands of Scotland: Where the emphasis is on fun
Although it only opened in 2009, Castle Stuart Golf Links has already established a fine reputation as an outstanding course. Way up in the Highlands of Scotlan [...]
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