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The Club at Nevillewood, located just south of Pittsburgh, was designed by Jack Nicklaus and opened in the early 1990’s. It is clearly the best modern golf course in the area and ranks up there in the overall best courses in the City. Golf Digest ranks it in the Top 25 in the State, which is … Read more
It’s hard to describe the feeling you get when you step foot onto the grounds at East Lake. As you enter the immaculate clubhouse filled with endless amounts of Bobby Jones memorabilia, you realize just how special it is. The history speaks for itself, the layout is scenic and enjoyable and the Club culture is unlike … Read more
After winning the PGA Championship in August for his first major and 4th win on tour in 2017, Justin Thomas credited his success to focusing on 4 goals he set for himself in the final round. In the post round press conference he mentioned that he was able to stay calm on the back nine … Read more
The Club at Nevillewood, located just south of Pittsburgh, was designed by Jack Nicklaus and opened in the early 1990’s. It is clearly the best modern golf course in the area and ranks up there in the overall best courses in the City. Golf Digest ranks it in the Top 25 in the State, which is … Read more
The Old Course at St. Andrews is a course we all aspire to play at least once in our lifetime. I always knew I’d take the trip someday, and that day came when a business trip to London was put on my calendar in early April. Immediately, I decided I’d look into traveling to Scotland in … Read more
If you’re lucky enough to get your hands on a ticket to The Masters, congratulations. Its an honor to be part of the action at Augusta National and its a lot of fun to plan your visit to golf’s most prestigious event. While the Masters website is a great resource, we also have put together … Read more
The South Course at Oakland Hills Country Club has played a pivotal role in the history of the game of golf. Not only is it one of the most historic championship golf venues in the world, but it is also an interesting study in the evolution of golf architecture. Donald Ross designed the course in … Read more
While playing Forsgate Country Club a few years ago, we first discovered the amazing ‘Horseshoe Green’ design that resembles a crater-like shape in the middle of the green. Charles Banks incorporated the horseshoe green design on the 12th green at Forsgate, a version of the famous “Short” design found on many C.B. MacDonald and Seth Raynor … Read more
We were lucky enough to start our 2016 golf season at Los Angeles Country Club’s North Course on what was now our third trip to Los Angeles since starting ROP in 2011. In 2012 we played Riviera Country Club; in 2014 we played Bel-Air Country Club, and having played LACC North in 2006, it was great to … Read more
A recent discussion on the Golf Club Atlas discussion board by Ran Morrisett featured changes at Olympia Fields North course that resulted in a more playable course featuring a set of tees just under 6,000 yards, bunker removal in front of greens, and less of a need for water. The purpose of the discussion was to highlight the common governance … Read more
Charles Blair MacDonald founded National Golf Links of America in 1908 after careful study of the golf courses of the British Isles. He then set out to build a world class golf course in the United States, and with the help of engineer Seth Raynor, was able to incorporate many of the famous design features from … Read more
Following a virtuoso performance by Eric Clapton at the PNC Center and dinner at The Pit in Raleigh, North Carolina, it was on to Durham to experience another timeless classic, Hope Valley Country Club. One of the many highlights of the Clapton show was the Derek And the Dominoes beauty “Gotta Get Better In a … Read more
In the February 1961 issue of Sports Illustrated, Billy Casper’s “My Secrets of Putting” was featured. The article is a great read, and if you are a golfer who struggles with the flat stick, I think you could learn a thing or two from him. Casper covers the basic fundamentals of how to putt and … Read more
The ACE Club, located just outside of Philadelphia in Lafayette Hill, is a unique golf club owned by ACE Insurance Company centered around competitive events, corporate outings and conferences. It’s a terrific layout in a beautiful setting with wide open views of the surrounding course. What makes it interesting is that it’s actually the third … Read more