Jimmy Demaret leaned into a microphone shortly after the 1950 Masters Tournament. “I’m going to adopt that 13th hole and take it home with me,” Augusta’s first three-time champ said. Crooner Jim had ...

If you want to irritate golf-course architects, ask them to name a "signature hole" on any of their courses. The term, once widely used as marketing tool, has fallen out of favor in industry circles, ...

Many of the world’s greatest golf courses begin with what’s been termed a “gentle handshake,” allowing players to ease into their rounds. Augusta National starts with a slap to the face, according to ...

For some, the ninth hole was the finishing hole Thursday — a welcomed end to a steamy day at the 125th U.S. Open championship at Oakmont Country Club. For others, it was a chance to make the turn on a ...

From the pristine fairways and lightning-fast greens to the punishing bunkers and club-twisting rough, Oakmont Country Club is one of the toughest tests for even the world’s best golfers, who will ...

Players Championship director Lee Smith explains changes at Stadium Course par-5 Nos. 2, 11. The par-5 second, 11th and 16th holes at the Players Stadium Course at TPC Sawgrass have been lengthened ...

We have our first hole-in-one at The Masters and while it may not count towards a green jacket, it was still a fun sight to see. At the annual Masters Par 3 challenge, it was 2011 PGA Championship ...