 Cover of the May 2024 issue | |
| Categories | Golf |
|---|---|
| Frequency | Monthly |
| Total circulation (2011) | 1,430,563[1] |
| First issue | April 1959; 65 years ago (1959-04) |
| Company | EB Golf Media (8AM Golf) |
| Country | United States |
| Based in | New York City |
| Language | English |
| Website | golf |
| ISSN | 1056-5493 |
Golf Magazine is a monthlygolfmagazine. One of the first "special interest" magazines of its kind, it was started in April 1959 by Arnold Abramson and Robert Abramson, the owners of Universal Publishing and Distributing Corporation, who sold it toTimes Mirror in 1972.[2] Time Inc. acquired it in 2000. It was acquired byHoward Milstein in 2018.[3] It was the world's most widely read golf publication from August 2006 to January 2007. The magazine is for golfers of all skill levels. Some features it includes are instruction from the top 100 teachers in America, interviews with famous golfers, tips on the best values for golf courses to go to on vacation, and an annual club test.
Golf Magazine conducts an annual survey of experts to determine the best course in theUnited States and the world.
The best courses in the United States in 2020 were:
| Rank | Name | Location | Designer,Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pine Valley | Pine Valley, New Jersey | George Crump/Harry Colt,1918 |
| 2 | Cypress Point | Pebble Beach, California | Alister MacKenzie,1928 |
| 3 | Shinnecock Hills | Southampton, New York | William Flynn,1931 |
| 4 | National Golf Links of America | Southampton, New York | Charles B. Macdonald,1911 |
| 5 | Oakmont | Oakmont, Pennsylvania | Henry Fownes,1903 |
| 6 | Augusta National | Augusta, Georgia | Alister MacKenzie/Bobby Jones,1933 |
| 7 | Sand Hills | Mullen, Nebraska | Bill Coore/Ben Crenshaw,1995 |
| 8 | Merion (East) | Ardmore, Pennsylvania | Hugh Wilson,1912 |
| 9 | Fishers Island Club | Fishers Island, New York | Seth Raynor,1926 |
| 10 | Pebble Beach | Pebble Beach, California | Jack Neville/Douglas Grant,1919 |
Here are the top ten courses in the world in 2019:
Many countries had courses in the top one hundred, including:
| Country | Courses |
|---|---|
| United States | 49 |
| Scotland | 13 |
| England | 11 |
| Australia | 8 |
| Ireland | 4 |
| Canada | 3 |
| Japan | 2 |
| Netherlands | 2 |
| New Zealand | 2 |
| Northern Ireland | 2 |
| Dominican Republic | 1 |
| France | 1 |
| Mexico | 1 |
| South Korea | 1 |
 | This section needs to beupdated. Please help update this article to reflect recent events or newly available information. Last update: over seven years out of date(February 2015) |
Golf Magazine also conducts an annual test of some of the finest golf products available so that the golfer will be armed with the knowledge of which club is the best value. Winners in each category were:
| Club Type | Name | Manufacturer | Percent rating1 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Driver | r7 Draw | TaylorMade | 84 |
| Game-Improvement Iron2 | 775.CB | Titleist | 83.3 |
| Hybrid | Baffler DWS | Cobra | 85 |
| Maximum Game-Improvement Iron3 | r7 Draw | TaylorMade | 87.8 |
| Fairway Wood | Big Bertha | Callaway | 85 |
| Better-Player Iron4 | Carbon CB | Cobra | 87.8 |
| Wedge | Vokey Spin Milled | Titleist | 89 |
| Putter | Black Series #1 | Odyssey | 86.7 |
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Golf Magazine also honours some of the best instructors in the business. On the emeritus list are:
| Name | Hometown |
|---|---|
| Jimmy Ballard | Key Largo,Florida |
| Peggy Kirk Bell | Southern Pines,North Carolina |
| Chuck Cook | Austin, Texas |
| Manuel de la Torre | River Hills, Wisconsin |
| Michael Hebron | Smithtown, New York |
| David Leadbetter | Champions Gate,Florida |
| Eddie Merrins | Los Angeles,California |
| Dave Pelz | Austin, Texas |
| Phil Ritson | Winter Garden, Florida |
| Phil Rodgers | La Jolla, California |
| Craig Shankland | Daytona Beach, Florida |
| Dr. Jim Suttie | Naples, Florida |
| Bob Toski | Coconut Creek, Florida |
| Dr.Gary Wiren | West Palm Beach, Florida |
On November 1, 2011,Golf Magazine selectedRory McIlroy overYani Tseng for its 2011 player of year. The magazine's editor, David Clarke wrote, “We are pleased to name Rory McIlroy as our inaugural Player of the Year.” Americans have embraced this young Northern Irishman, taking him into their hearts not just out of admiration for his amazing talent, but also for the grace he has shown in victory and defeat, his generosity of time with fans, and his commitments to causes beyond golf.”[4]
The McIlroy selection was heavily criticized by golf bloggers.[5] The #1 male player in the world at the time,Luke Donald, tweeted, "So rude and disrespectful of Yani. Whoever had final decision just diminished your magazine."[6]
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