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GOLF CLUB FITTING: THE DRIVER MAY BE THE RACE CAR, BUT THE SHAFT IS THE ENGINE
“THE DRIVER MAY BE THE RACE CAR, BUT THE SHAFT IS THE ENGINE” by Sam Fried As soon as my friend and shaft wizard, Steven...

THE AGONY AND ECSTASY OF IRISH LINKS GOLF
The ball rocketed off the face of the driver, easily my best shot that day. It landed on the center of the rock-hard fairway, bounced...

GAMBLE SANDS RESORT BREWSTER, WASHINGTON
“If you build it, he will come”. Field of Dreams (1989). When those words were whispered into Ray Kinsella’s ear, encouraging him to build a...

HAVE SENIOR GOLFERS BEEN FORGOTTEN BY EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS?
I am 79 years old. I have white hair. I am reasonably fit and in good shape despite all the insults of old age. I...

PGA MERCHANDISE SHOW 2026 – MY GREATEST HITS
by Sam Fried Imagine the biggest best most humongous candy store for everything golfand then triple it. Now you are approaching what it is like...

LANGSTON GOLF COURSE
A Tale of Two Nines Ready for a Revamp As any golfer passionate about the sport will tell you, not much could be worse...

GOLFING PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND, CANADA
Many Americans have heard of Prince Edward Island, Canada, but have no idea where it is. Most Canadians know where this tiny province is located,...

IT’S NOT JUST ABOUT THE LINKS COURSES
Sure, anyone who dreams of golfing in Ireland first thinks about thespectacular seaside links courses that ring the island, as well they should,since they are...

SEX AND GOLF
I have made several golfing trips to Ireland, a place dear to my heart. Last fall, I played The European Club, a magnificent modern seaside...




