Tony Dear

Tony Dear

Tony Dear is a regular contributor to golf publications / websites around the world and is the editor of Cascade Golfer in Seattle. A former golf correspondent of the New York Sun, Dear has written five books, the latest of which is "The Story of Golf in 50 Holes." He was a British PGA apprentice professional before coming to America and has worked as a First Tee coach and high school golf coach.

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Old is new again
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‘I had to at least give it a go’
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How an affinity for Bandon Dunes turned into an annual affair
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Brandon Johnson forges own style, design firm
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Terras da Comporta puts Lisbon on the golf map
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Architect Thad Layton decides it’s time to go solo
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