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October 2025
Golf Architecture Graveyards
Golf has its fair share of ghost stories — some rooted in history, others in the landscape itself. From churchyard greens to fairways shaped by ancient battles, the game’s connection with the past runs deep. Simon Barrington and Sam Williams explore “Golf Architecture Graveyards” - a look at the most haunted holes in golf and the stories that continue to linger in the turf. Table of Contents 1 - BALLYBUNION OLD 405 YARDS - PAR 4 Architects: Jo McKenna, Lionel Hewson, Tom Simpson, Molly Gourlay, Tom Watson. [...]
Q&A: Inside Scotland’s Newest Golf Experiences – Cabot Highlands and Trump International
2025 marked an exciting year for two of the most talked-about destinations in Scotland. This summer, two new courses opened for preview play at revered venues in the Highlands and Aberdeen: Cabot Highlands’ Old Petty, designed by Tom Doak & Clyde Johnson, and Trump International’s North Sea Links, designed by Martin Hawtree and assisted by Christine Fraser & Christian Lundin. So we sat down with Jack Sallis, founder of Halcyon Golf Travel, who has played them both, to hear his take on how they compare, what sets them apart, and what visiting golfers can expect. [...]
September 2025
Walker Cup at Cypress Point: 5 things to keep an eye on
Words by Peter Handcock, the Half Par Kid With all eyes on Cypress Point this weekend, Half Par has taken a deep dive into the course and the players to pull together 5 things for viewers to look out for - or keep in mind - while watching the 50th Walker Cup. Table of Contents The Walker Cup is nearly here, and few events in golf stir the soul quite like it. No prize money, no 7,700-yard resort course, just 20 of the world’s best amateurs, representing [...]
July 2025
Amateur Hour: The Race for the Silver Medal at Portrush
Words by Peter Handcock, the Half Par Kid While the best golfers in the world battle for the Claret Jug, there’s another prize worth paying attention to at The Open —especially in a Walker Cup year. In this blog, Half Par looks at the nine amateurs in the field and explains why the medal they’re playing for is such a big deal. Table of Contents Amateur Hour: The Race for the Silver Medal at Portrush Sure, Rory McIlroy’s bid to win the one he now wants most [...]
