How Augusta National quietly transformed its iconic 13th hole

Consensus is hard to find. But almost everyone agrees the 13th hole at Augusta National is one of the world’s great par 5s. The role it plays in determining the outcome of the Masters each April certainly contributes to its fame, especially as players encounter it on the second nine on Sunday with the wall Read more…

The changes at Augusta National’s 16th hole, explained

The entire Augusta National property resonates aesthetically, especially during the Masters when everything is in bloom, but the par-3 16th is a focal point. Just steps off the 15th green, it sits in a kind of amphitheater with the hillside under the neighboring sixth hole (which is not visible) providing bleacher-like seating for patrons and Read more…

How Mike Keiser changed the way we play golf

When cultures and societies cross certain thresholds it becomes almost impossible to fathom life before. We once needed atlases, cameras, a Walkman, flashlights, PCs, watches and any number of other paraphernalia to do all the things a basic smartphone can do. And before Mike Keiser came along we almost exclusively constructed golf courses in places Read more…

From Coast to Coast, Canada Is a Golf Journey Worth Taking

Canada is known for many things: hockey, maple syrup and Canadian geese, just to name a few. While you might not immediately think that golf belongs near the top of the list of the country’s hallmarks, you’ll be pleasantly surprised to find that there are a number of spectacular venues to tee it up across Read more…

How golf’s best silent auction is making a difference in lives

When the Take a Swing Fore Batten auction goes live Feb. 19, nearly 18 months will have passed since the last time golfers had an opportunity to bid on some of the rarest outings in the game. For most players, the Fore Batten event presents their only chance to score a round on some the Read more…