Tony Dear The Honorable Company of Edinburgh Golfers, which started life in 1744 as the Gentlemen Golfers of Leith and which hosted last month’s memorable Open Championship (its 16th), has long been regarded as Britain’s strictest, most selective, and most politically-incorrect golf club. Run by famously overbearing secretaries – usually retired military personnel – the … Read more
The draw and beauty of Telluride Golf Club Jon Rizzi | Photos © By Dick Durrance II Tucked into a box canyon in the San Juans, the most beautiful dead-end in America regularly draws music lovers, movie buffs, multiple-home owners—and more and more golfers. Hole No. 17 Reaching the gold tee of the par-3 17th … Read more
Tony Dear There are plenty of countries where you'd never consider playing golf—let alone visit them at all. North Korea, Iran and Iraq would probably be involved in a three-way playoff for No.1 on your list, while Mongolia and Turkmenistan might be right up there. How about Nepal? Until 1999, the former monarchy with the … Read more
Anne Klein | Durango Area Tourism Nestled in the San Juan Mountains in southwestern Colorado, Durango boasts cool mountain nights and offers an escape from the heat! Daytime adventures are yours to make memories and her are 10 ideas to tempt you and help you plan this summer’s Durango vacation! 1. Old West Heritage. Step … Read more
Colorado Avidgolfer Activities//Dining Whoever said money can’t buy happiness simply didn’t know where to go shopping. Happiness awaits in Vail’s two base villages, Lionshead and Vail Village, where attractive, pedestrian-friendly outdoor shopping areas lead to hundreds of shops, boutiques, restaurants, galleries and more. Men and women can find unique apparel, jewelry, sporting goods, kid stuff, … Read more
Colorado Avidgolfer LODGING//WHERE TO STAY Th e luxe Park Hyatt Beaver Creek houses the Allegria Spa, o ffering 23 treatment rooms. Guests also get preferred tee times at Beaver Creek and Red Sky golf clubs and can partake in a daily s’mores happy hour. U.S. News named it one of the Best Hotels in the USA for … Read more
Long View on the Short Course: Dave Pelz’s Short Course at Cordillera Jon Rizzi The only one of its kind in the country, Dave Pelz's often over-looked course at Cordillera can make you a better player. Dave Pelz is stoked. The renowned short game instructor has returned to Cordillera, where the Short Course he designed … Read more
Colorado AvidGolfer GOLF//WHERE TO PLAY Ten. The number suggests perfection, which is appropriate for Red Sky Golf Club in Wolcott. Its Fazio course turned 10 last year, and the Norman layout celebrates its 10th birthday this year. Members and guests alternate play on the two spectacular mountain designs. The Norman made both Golf’s and Golf … Read more
Tony Dear I enjoy course rankings as much as the next sad, slightly twisted golf addict, and while I’d go along with much of what the course rating panels would have me believe (though, you’ll hate me for saying this, I do consider Pebble Beach somewhat overrated), I think the most important element measuring the … Read more
Ted Johnson | Illustration by Chris Pyle A filial tale of forgotten clubs and unforgettable courses in Australia. It sounds so appealing: Son taking father on a golf trip. Though Scotland seems to be No. 1 on these filial jaunts (ever read James Dodson’s Final Rounds?), ours occurred in Australia last year, courtesy of … Read more
