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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How an affinity for Bandon Dunes turned into an annual affair

Since the Oregon golf resort opened in 1999, Brian Kruhlak has shepherded a growing contingent of golfers on a yearly trip that are short for time, but long on memories

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Brandon Johnson forges own style, design firm

The Arnold Palmer design disciple begins fresh with creating 'fun and memorable golf' at the core of his philosophy

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Terras da Comporta puts Lisbon on the golf map

About 90 minutes south of Portugal's capital city, David McLay Kidd's Dunas Course is showcasing what the region has to offer as a golf destination

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Architect Thad Layton decides it’s time to go solo

As the Arnold Palmer Design Company closes its doors, the longtime course designer is ready to branch out and create his own signature

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Old Tom Morris Trail showcases Morris' design genius

Opened in 2022, the eclectic trail hits 18 Scottish courses that Morris either designed, redesigned or consulted on and pays a fitting tribute

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The Golden Age of golf design lives on

Thanks to devoted admirers, the work of a bygone generation of course architects is being preserved and celebrated by societies and associations bearing the designers' names