Very quickly, tune into my travel golf site for up to the minute reports from the media tent and interviews live from the U.S. Open. Next, blogger had some trouble with the rest of my Brian Silva interview, so its to be continued soon. Please read that here. Last, before he passed away, Bunker Mulligan and I discussed the idea of a blog entry here about what its like...
Tune in to my Travel Golf site for this update on my talk with ESPN’s Andy North and other USGA officials about play conditions. I also posted my tourney preview and some random thoughts on the eve of the Open. The talk in the media tent is actually to watch out for Retief Goosen, who is a favorite of Jen Mario. Today’s practice round has been gorgeous.
Ian Poulter is his own head cover. Photo courtesy of AP.
So as I sit here getting organized for my trips to Cali and Pinehurst, I came up with a new term of art in describing golf course design that I think is important. I call it “architectural echo.” “Architectural Echo” means two different but equally important elements of a golf course. First, its the ability of a course or designer to take...
It will be a busy two weeks for the A Walk in the Park team. First, from Thursday to Sunday I will be in Northern California to play Mike Strantz’s latest two courses, Silver Creek and Monterey Peninsula GC, both of which are private. The golf world has been quick to hail MPGC as a candidate for a major championship in the near future. As many of you know, Mike...
Thanks to the architects who appreciate my perspective on public golf and course design, the writers who have befriended me, my and most importantly, you my readers, I received press credentials to cover the 2005 U.S. Open at Pinehurst. I’ll provide stories from past Opens in the coming weeks. There will also be features on Pinehurst, other major tournament...
I’m thrilled to get the privilege to be invited by the club and designer to play Mike Strantz’s redesign of Monterey Peninsula Golf Club (Shore Course) It was hailed by the attendees at the American Society of Golf Course Architects as a triumph. Many have predicted it will host a major soon. Also…a very happy birthday to my mom, Jeanne Flemma. I...
For decades Dan Maples has designed highly acclaimed courses throughout the Carolinas, most notably The Pit, which for years graced numerous top 50 lists. Now his daughter Jennifer has helped carry the torch of egalitarianism, designing and offering wonderfully inexpensive golf packages to a wide palatte of course designs all conveniently located in the Pinehurst...
They are our unsung heroes. Those great teching professionals who are our svengalis of swing, our crying towel after losses, our homestyle sports psychologists, and our hope for the future (and the future of our great game). This week we highlight three great course pros who are great teachers and great ambassadors. Sure, most of us can’t dial up Haney...
We are hard at work on more long form reviews while the snow flies here in the Big Apple, but to keep your nose and toes warm, here’s three more great places that won’t break the bank, but will maximize your golf excitement. At a mere $60 in high season (and some top out at a mere $40), they are all among the country’s best bargains. LEGENDS of...
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ARROWHEAD GOLF CLUB 10850 West Sundown Trail Littleton, CO 303.973.9614 Architect: Robert Trent Jones, Jr. Par – 70 Excitement Level – 10/12 Difficulty – 5/12 Cost – $125 peak, $35 reduced Yearly Memberships – No Conditioning – **** Value – ***** Tees Yards Rating Slope Blue 6682 70.9 134 White 6269 68.9 129 Red 5465 71.1 127...
I’ll try to keep this brief and get back to golf soon. As most of you know, my main profession is as an entertainment and intellectual property attorney with a strong focus on the confluence of media and the internet. (OK…as well as representing rock bands and record cos and actresses;) Many of you also know I represent several of the NYC kids sued for...
Brent Kelly and the nice folks at about.com did an interview with me about my book and blog. Please check out their terrific golf site at www.golf.about.com and if you want to read the interview there the link is . Golf Course Architecture Aficionado Turns Passion into Book Project Jay Flemma is a New York-based entertainment, copyright and trademark lawyer who is...
Hang tight Ralph, we’ll get you out of there in a second!