Tom Mackin

Tom Mackin is a former Senior Editor at Golf Magazine. A native of Bayonne, N.J., he currently resides in Arizona and contributes to numerous golf publications, including the USGA's Golf Journal, Troon Magazine and The Met Golfer.

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A course's partnership with Mother Nature

Volcano Golf Course, located on the island of Hawaii, is unique in that it must co-exist within distance of Kilauea, an active volcano that still erupts from time to time.

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Baltusrol completes new chapter

For course architect Gil Hanse, the opportunity to restore the club's Upper Course to A.W. Tillinghast's original vision was too good to pass on.

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A woman's will to survive, but to also succeed

Charles Schwab Cup executive director Tiffany Nelson-Thorne was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2017. It was at point an intense competitive drive helped her not only beat the disease, but rise to the ranks of being one of the best in her profession

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No luck required in St. Patrick's Links' ascent

The Tom Doak design in County Donegal, Ireland, opened during the pandemic and managed to crack the world top-100 list for best courses — and it's only gotten better in three short years

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These high-tech tools can improve your course

The annual GCSAA Conference and Trade Show showcased the latest equipment that can make any superintendent's job easier

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First Green is planting seeds for future career paths

Schools and golf courses are collaborating to offer GCSAA program that allows students to receive hands-on, on-course STEM curriculum learning