Joe Passov, a.k.a. “Travelin’ Joe,” has been writing about golf since 1991, with a specialty in travel, history and golf course architecture. In 2019, the American Society of Golf Course Architects honored Passov with the Donald Ross Award, for contributions to golf and to golf course design. He lives in Cave Creek, Ariz., with his wife Betsy, whose favorite courses are Cypress Point, Whistling Straits and Ballybunion.
The Lengthened 13th Hole Officially Debuted at Augusta National, and the Bite is Back
The 13th gave up its share of birdies on Thursday, but it was also the toughest par 5 at Augusta. Here's a closer look at how the hole played in its freshly lengthened debut.
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Big Changes Have Arrived at Augusta National’s Small Par 3 Course
Following a significant makeover, Augusta National’s celebrated Par 3 Course is ready for its close-up.
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Dishing Out Awards for Best Renovations, Restorations and New Golf Courses From 2022
Landmand, a modern classic in Nebraska, and Ladera, Gil Hanse’s desert oasis, lead a stellar list of top new and newly renovated tracks.
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Herb Kohler Jr.: A Tribute to a Man Who Was Larger Than Life
Remembering Herb Kohler, who built his grandfather's plumbing company into a global name and then transformed resort golf with his Wisconsin destination.
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'Why Am I Not in Lake Tahoe?' ... Good Question
Morning Read's Joe Passov, having seen the America Century Championship' picturesque venue for years, finally decided to check out the allure.
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Cabot Purchases Scotland’s Castle Stuart
World top 100 and former Scottish Open venue will expand with a new Tom Doak course and transform into Cabot Highlands.
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Chasing Donald Ross, William Flynn in Boston U.S. Open Jaunt
The U.S. Open at The Country Club in Brookline, Massachusetts, was the ultimate destination, but the side trips in pursuit of Golden Age design greatness were equally as compelling.
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Boston’s Other Green Monster
How The Country Club morphed into a belligerent brute for the 1963 U.S. Open.
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