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 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

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Sustainability is the talk of GCSAA conference

A sprawling outdoor area featuring tee boxes, turfs and interactive greens highlights the various measures being taken to address the hot topic

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PGA Tour, DraftKings roll dice on new sportsbook facility

Partnership leads to the building of a brick-and-mortar dining and gambling venue just an 8-iron to the 18th green at TPC Scottsdale, site of the annual WM Phoenix Open