Like a good neighbor
+ Augusta's fabled muni got a nice helping hand from the city's more fabled major venue; Whose signature is the best?; Coore & Crenshaw debut Anson Point.
FEATURES
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.
:: Ward Clayton | Read
BOOKMARKED
Good reads that are sometimes about golf, but not always.
📖 Hanoi’s humble beer glass and the memory of a nation
Parni Ray tells the tale of the bia hơi cốc, the ubiquitous drinking glass of Hanoi’s favorite state-produced beer. It’s a story of colonialism, economics, craftsmanship, and camaraderie.
:: Parni Ray | The Sunday Long Read | 05.15.2026 | Read
📖 Why Steve Kerr stayed with the Warriors
Wright Thompson is the preeminent sports journalist of this generation. He calls his profile of the Golden State coach “my favorite profile I’ve ever done,” which is saying something. He makes 16,000 words compelling to the end.
:: Wright Thompson | ESPN | 05.14.2026 | Read
📖 The summer reading guide
As summer draws nearer and the temperature creeps up, many kinds of leisure beckon: swinging in a shaded hammock; tending a smoky grill; swimming in cold, clear water on a hot, humid day. None, to our minds, surpasses the pleasure of reading just the right book in just the right spot.
:: The Atlantic | The Atlantic | 05.14.2026 | Read
‘STACKED
Stories from around Substack.
BUSINESS
The next decade of golf agronomy
Golf course maintenance appears to be moving toward lower-input, precision-managed systems. The operators and investors who understand the transition early may own a structural advantage.
:: Perfect Putt | 05.28.2026 | Read
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LIFESTYLE
THE STYLE LINKS
In celebration of the United States’ 250th anniversary, the U.S. Postal Service announced a special collection of stamps: “American Icons: curated by designer Ralph Lauren. This marks the first time that the U.S. Postal Service has invited an individual to curate a complete official USPS stamp collection.
:: Janice Ferguson | IG: @janiceferguson_thestylelinks
19TH HOLE
“Course of Life” podcast co-host Alex Lauzon closes each episode with the guest sharing a favorite 19th hole food and beverage experience.
“Course of Life” host Alex Lauzon on his recent experience covering the PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania: “I went to this local sports bar called Screwballs and had an amazing cheese steak. Sesame seed bun, thinly sliced meat and Cooper sharp cheese.”
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:: Alex Lauzon | Co-host of “Course of Life” podcast
HOME FRONT
Diamante Cabo San Lucas | Cabo San Lucas, B.C.S., Mexico
Listing: Legacy Villa at Legacy Club.
Stats: 4,422 square feet | 5 bedrooms | 5.5 bathrooms.
Price: $4,250,000.
About: Legacy Villa was thoughtfully designed for seamless indoor-outdoor living, featuring a deep backyard complete with a spacious terrace, private pool and dedicated entertainment area. This high-end, turnkey residence showcases sweeping panoramic views of the golf course, the ocean, and unforgettable sunsets.
Spanning two stories, the Legacy Villa offers expansive and luxurious living spaces, including an open-air courtyard, two-car garage and a chef’s kitchen outfitted with state-of-the-art appliances. Every detail was crafted to complement the villa’s stunning natural surroundings while delivering elevated comfort and sophistication.
For those seeking a more personalized touch, customization options are available, allowing owners to tailor the villa to their unique vision and lifestyle. Legacy Club grants owners exclusive access to a modern wellness and fitness hub called The Playground and private, beachfront recreation through the Beach Club, alongside access to the full breadth of Diamante amenities. Within Legacy Club is the ultra-exclusive Legacy Golf Club, which is available by invitation to 250 discerning families. It is home to Tiger Woods’ forthcoming Legacy Course, making it the third championship course on the property. Diamante is also home to El Cardonal, Tiger Woods’ first-ever golf course design; the Dunes Course by Davis Love III; and the TGR-designed Oasis Short Course.
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ARCHITECTURE
DESIGN NOTES
Bill Coore, Ben Crenshaw debut Anson Point
South Street Partners, developers of Palmetto Bluff near Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, announced the February opening of Anson Point, a new 18-hole course designed by Bill Coore and Ben Crenshaw. Named after Admiral George Anson, 1st Baron Anson — a famed British naval officer and explorer — the course embodies a spirit of exploration and a timeless connection to the land.
Known for their minimalist approach, Coore & Crenshaw favor natural landforms and organic routing over dramatic alterations and artificial flourishes. Their philosophy of shaping the game around the land — rather than reshaping the land to fit the game — aligns seamlessly with the mission of the Palmetto Bluff Conservancy, a nonprofit founded in 2003 to protect the surrounding wetlands. The site’s defining feature, a long-abandoned quarry, was first spotted by Coore decades ago during a previous ownership group’s exploration. Its rediscovery during modern planning became symbolic of the course’s identity: a journey into the past, guided by land and legacy.
Sited on approximately 500 acres, only 80 are designated for fairways, greens and bunkers. The remainder will be left undisturbed, with the Conservancy managing the surrounding native areas through methods such as prescribed burns. The course weaves through four distinct Lowcountry ecosystems: upland pine, maritime forest, live oak groves, and expansive salt marshes framed by sabal palms. This variety gives each hole a unique rhythm, creating a course that feels alive and constantly in motion — built not for spectators or showmanship, but for those who see golf as a purposeful walk through nature.
The course’s logo, the Eastern Wild Turkey, serves as a visual emblem of this ecological philosophy. Considered an “umbrella species” at Palmetto Bluff, the health of the turkey population is a key indicator of the broader ecosystem’s vitality. As the Conservancy often notes, “If the turkey thrives, everything thrives.”
The private, par-71 layout features five par-3s and can be stretched to nearly 7,000 yards. Anson Point was designed to offer a strikingly different experience from the community’s existing Jack Nicklaus Signature course, May River. While May River offers bold visuals and elevated shotmaking, Anson Point leans into subtlety, texture, and restraint. Together with Crossroads, the reversible nine-hole course from King-Collins, the community now offers three distinct perspectives on Lowcountry golf.
“As we studied the site that would become Anson Point, we came to believe it had the potential to yield a golf course of strong individual character — one that would provide highly interesting golf while showcasing the natural beauty of the Carolina Lowcountry,” Bill Coore said. “Now upon completion, we think those goals have, or will be, attained. Although still in its early evolutionary stages, Anson Point is a golf course of which we are very proud.”
Added Crenshaw, “We were given a special piece of land to work with at Palmetto Bluff and feel that the Anson Point course nicely complements one of the most beautiful and historic communities in the South. We hope with this new course that we have created a memorable experience that golfers will find both enjoyable and challenging.”
Located on Palmetto Bluff’s East End, anchoring the future village of Anson, the course embraces a “golf-first” design. Unlike most Lowcountry courses, which are laid out to accommodate residential real estate, South Street Partners requested that Coore & Crenshaw design without a land-planning model dictating the routing. The absence of homes on the course preserves vital wildlife corridors and ensures a pure golfing experience.