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John Barton
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Open Championship PreviewRoyal Birkdale's 18th provides one heck of a finishing kick
By John BartonJuly 17, 2017Lovestruck: The Golf Course Is A Wonderful Arena For Love To Spark
All you need are your clubs and an open heart.June 20, 2017- New ranking
World's 100 Greatest Golf Courses
Golf Digest has been ranking courses for almost half a century. Here, for the first time, we present the World's 100 Greatest Golf Courses. We compiled a ballot of the world's best layouts, from Aamby Valley to ZimbaliAugust 17, 2015 - From the Archives
Putt-Putt: The Other U.S. Open
There's no fame and fortune for the champion, but for the putting professionals gathered in Augusta, this is no trivial pursuit.July 7, 2015 - From the archives
The Next Russian Revolution: Golf in Moscow
A devilish plan to infiltrate the former Soviet Union and steal the Russian Amateur Championship is hampered by jet lag, slow play and barbecued sturgeon.July 7, 2015 - 2015 Open Championship
Finding Focus in the Mist
Nine topics to clear the fog at St. AndrewsJune 28, 2015 - Disruptors, Innovators & Risk-Takers
Donald Trump: I'm Huge!
Mixing it up with one-man brand Donald Trump, who has emerged as a leading player in golf.October 13, 2014 The Captains Matrix: Passion + Humility = Victory
What qualities do the best Ryder Cup captains possess?October 1, 2014- British Open
What You Need To Know About Royal Liverpool (Hint: Hoylake)
9 questions for this year's OpenJuly 6, 2014 Best Golf Courses In 205 Countries
Exploring the seven continents for the best courses in the worldJanuary 5, 2014- British Open
Hunger Games
For the 16th time, the Open comes to Muirfield, where the golf is great. Just don't forget the foodJuly 10, 2013 - The British Open
Searching for Seve
The Open returns to a reupholstered Royal Lytham & St. Annes, where prospective winners will be looking to invoke the spirit of the championJuly 15, 2012 - Golf Memorabilia
"The Last Of The Big Sales"
With the auction of Jimmy Patino's sprawling golf collection, a lifetime of memories was offered to the highest bidderMay 30, 2012 - Planet Golf
Golf In India: Life On The Other Side Of The Wall
Despite a booming economy, a vast population and a long history of golf, very few in India have access to the gameApril 1, 2012 - Golf Digest Interview
Condi Rice
The former Secretary of State embraces golf and 'my inner Phil Mickelson'May 1, 2011 - Planet Golf
Golfing in the Heart of Darkness
A strange journey, with clubs, to North KoreaJanuary 20, 2011