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Author: Elise Hartley

Interlachen Hole Review view of a restored fairway with bunkers and raised green

Interlachen Hole Review After Renovation

Sep 10, 2026Elise HartleyHole-by-Hole Guides

Interlachen Hole Review with evidence-based notes on Andrew Green’s restoration, expanded greens, bunkers, and key scoring decisions.

Medinah No. 3 fairway view with bunkers and water shaping a match-play tee shot

Medinah No. 3 Presidents Cup Strategy Guide

Sep 5, 2026Elise HartleyHole-by-Hole Guides

Medinah No. 3 strategy for the 2026 Presidents Cup, with cautious hole-by-hole notes, Lake Kadijah risks, and match-play choices.

Merion East strategy view of a narrow fairway with bunkers and a raised green

Merion East Strategy at 2026 U.S. Amateur

Aug 27, 2026Elise HartleyBlogging

Merion East strategy shaped the 2026 U.S. Amateur with firm positional demands, long par-5s, angled approaches and a demanding finish.

Mountain Lake restoration view with bunkers, rolling fairway, and restored green contours

Mountain Lake Restoration: Raynor Strategy Map

Aug 21, 2026Elise HartleyHole-by-Hole Guides

Mountain Lake restoration analysis with supported hole notes, Raynor template context, and strategy cues for the 2026 course work.

Photo Galleries of Iconic Courses

Capturing the Moment: Photo Tours of Iconic Golf Courses

Aug 18, 2026Elise HartleyVisual Tours & Media

Photography has become key in the modern golf experience. It makes players see the beautiful landscapes they walk through in a new way. When golfers take photos, whether with a phone or a camera, they notice things they might have missed before. This change in how they see things helps them appreciate the design and…

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Golf Course Maintenance

Pristine Fairways: How Top Courses Maintain Excellence

Aug 15, 2026Elise HartleyVisual Tours & Media

Every golfer knows that a great round begins long before they tee off. Golf course maintenance is the invisible foundation for a memorable experience. It transforms a simple layout into a championship-caliber venue. At the heart of this process lies a deep understanding of turf management. Maintaining pristine fairways and perfectly manicured greens is a…

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International Golf Reviews

World Ranks: Golfer Reviews of Top International Courses

Aug 10, 2026Elise HartleyReviews & Testimonials

For many, international travel is key to the golfing experience. The excitement of playing on famous courses makes the game even more thrilling. The Official World Golf Ranking, based in Surrey, England, is a key tool for judging player skills at top venues. This ranking helps golfers choose where to play next. They look for…

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Professional Course Design

Designed to Perfection: Golfer Perspectives on Course Architecture

May 23, 2026Elise HartleyReviews & Testimonials

What makes a golf course truly great? The recent FEGC Hole Design Contest shows how engaged players are with this question. Golfers aren’t just playing the game anymore. They’re thinking deeply about the layouts they walk. A hot debate in golf circles questions modern architecture’s originality. Critiques from Golf Digest’s Derek Duncan and Ron suggest…

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Equipment Setup for Event Conditions

Gear That Wins: Spin, Shafts, and Ball Choice for Firm Fast Courses

Mar 12, 2026Elise HartleyTournaments & Events

Let’s start with a confession. For years, we believed spin was bad. We thought we should get rid of it. Low-spin drivers, stiff shafts, and hard golf balls were all the rage. It was a race to make the ball fly as straight as possible. But then, the Tour pros made a surprising move. They…

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Caddie Insights

Inside the Loop: Caddie Notes, Club Selections, and Tendencies

Mar 12, 2026Elise HartleyTournaments & Events

Forget what you think about the person carrying the golf bag. They’re not just a porter. They’re a strategic advisor with skills like a cartographer, meteorologist, and tactician. While we use rangefinders, the top caddie has already figured out the wind, the lie, and the history. Their tool is not just a laser. It’s their…

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