Imagine building 26 golf courses at the height of the golf development bubble, with nine figures in public pension money — in an effort that now loses money year after year. Welcome to the Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail.
In theory, 12-hole designs should be cheaper to play, build, and maintain. But in the staid industry of golf course development, there’s been no rush to test the theory. The minds behind Sweetens Cove are ready to change that.
Tom Doak’s renovated design at Memorial Park in Houston strikes the balance between a high-profile, PGA Tour-worthy venue and a lovable municipal course that’s accessible to its community.
Bad behavior and no accountability certainly are the stuff of great villainy — and yet, Patrick Reed is no great villain. Reed isn’t one of the ones that people love to hate; they just hate him.
Justin Thomas doesn’t have to win the PGA Championship. But now at the height of his powers, and with seven majors scheduled for the next 11 months, he will never see a better chance to build his legacy.