Donald Trump loves golf with a passion. A recent expression of that love is his purchase of the Trump International Golf Links & Hotel Ireland (formerly named The Lodge at Doonbeg) in County Clare. It’s the 16th golf club in Trump’s ever expanding golf portfolio. I thoroughly enjoyed my visit and was impressed with...
5 Amazing Upcoming New Golf Courses
Bandon Dunes Resort in Oregon by Mike Keiser You can thank golf enthusiasts Donald Trump and Mike Keiser for almost singlehandedly expanding the international new golf course menu.Despite a worldwide economic slowdown the past few years, these two golf course visionaries have been busy building some of the most dynamic layouts in the world.Here’s...
Donald Trump is Good For Golf
Donald Trump Love him or hate him, Donald Trump is good for golf.With participation numbers down, equipment sales flat and fewer golf courses under construction in the U.S., Trump is a much needed high-profile celebrity that consistently promotes the game in valueable ways.Aside from Tiger and Phil, few people in the golf industry create...
Coming Attractions: 3 Great New Golf Courses
Later this year, three exceptional layouts will take the golf world by storm. Here’s a sneak peek at this terrific trio: Cabot Links (Nova Scotia, Canada)–Let me introduce you to the world’s next phenomenal seaside course. Developed by Mike Keiser, the founder of Bandon Dunes in Oregon, Cabot Links, designed by Canadian Rod Whitman, is...
The Blue Monster Makeover
Guess who will be re-designing the TPC Blue Monster at Doral Golf Resort in Miami? Gil Hanse. He’s the little known architect, who was recently selected over Jack Nicklaus, Greg Norman and Gary player design groups to design the 2016 Olympics golf course in Rio de Janeiro with LPGA Hall of Famer Amy Alcott....