Linksman Journal

The Golfers' Library: The Heart of a Goof

The Golfers' Library: The Heart of a Goof

"The least thing upset him on the links. He missed short putts because of the uproar of the butterflies in the adjoining meadows." PG Wodehouse.   When I was a boy...

The Golfers' Library: The Heart of a Goof

"The least thing upset him on the links. He missed short putts because of the uproar of the butterflies in the adjoining meadows." PG Wodehouse.   When I was a boy...

Freddie Tait: A True Linksman

Freddie Tait: A True Linksman

Scotland has over the years produced many fine amateur golfers but perhaps the most celebrated and loved of all was Freddie Tait. The golfing public was captivated by his personal...

Freddie Tait: A True Linksman

Scotland has over the years produced many fine amateur golfers but perhaps the most celebrated and loved of all was Freddie Tait. The golfing public was captivated by his personal...

In Praise of Refreshment

In Praise of Refreshment

Nothing, but nothing can beat idling away some time in a traditional Scottish golf club. Whether it’s the spike bar or the members’ lounge they are the most convivial of...

In Praise of Refreshment

Nothing, but nothing can beat idling away some time in a traditional Scottish golf club. Whether it’s the spike bar or the members’ lounge they are the most convivial of...

Caddying at the Old Course, St Andrews

Caddying at the Old Course, St Andrews

Martin tells us the first tee on the Old Course can do funny things to people. The history and the occasion of teeing it up at the Home of Golf...

Caddying at the Old Course, St Andrews

Martin tells us the first tee on the Old Course can do funny things to people. The history and the occasion of teeing it up at the Home of Golf...

The Best of Links

The Best of Links

I’m very fortunate to have played a lot of great golf courses. Visitors from overseas or down south often ask me what Scottish links courses I’d recommend they play. My...

The Best of Links

I’m very fortunate to have played a lot of great golf courses. Visitors from overseas or down south often ask me what Scottish links courses I’d recommend they play. My...