Ward Clayton

Ward Clayton is an author and editor with 20-plus years’ experience. This includes owner of Clayton Communications. Clayton is a producer for the 2019 documentary, Loopers: The Caddie’s Long Walk, the author of the new title, The Legendary Caddies of Augusta National, and formerly a sports writer with the Durham Morning Herald, the sports editor of The Augusta Chronicle, director of editorial services for the PGA Tour and editorial director of Masters Digital.

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Durham’s storied Hillandale muni finds its future

Backed by 115 years of rich history, new practice areas, and a vital youth program, the welcoming Durham, North Carolina, course proves it is far more than a place to hit a golf ball.

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The Patch is back: Augusta’s historic muni is bustling

The nearly century-old course got a needed makeover thanks to its nearby neighbor — Augusta National Golf Club — and noted architects Tom Fazio, Beau Welling and Tiger Woods.

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Students benefitting from Super Bowl quarterback’s generosity

New England Patriots' Drake Maye and Betterment have collaborated to award 14 Folds of Honor scholarships.

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How a wine spill spawned Fescue & Dunes

The e-commerce idea was hatched by Tim Neill’s inability to readily find specific high-end club merchandise online.

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Once perceived as a mirage, Middle East golf courses are a flourishing reality

Emirates Golf Club was the first of 22 current golf courses in the UAE. Beginning with this week's Dubai Invitational at Dubai Creek Resort, the DP World Tour will make six trips to the region.

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Early course designs display Jim Furyk's architectural fancy

Using the same thinking man’s golf mentality that helped him win 17 PGA titles, the 2003 U.S. Open champion is easing into the world of course architecture with two projects in Florida.