GHS member and past president John Fischer III is known for his love of golf history. The former journalist and retired attorney researches and writes articles on various aspects of golf history for websites such as The Morning Read as well as golf magazines that include our own quarterly, The Golf. We may be forgiven, I think, if we claim […]
Author Archive: Jim Davis
the vivid color of winged foot
Golf Art — Postcards of Winged Foot By Frank Cantrel Jr. Golf art is produced on many materials — on paper, on canvas and even on postcards. It can also come in different mediums, including oil paintings and photography. Included here are two such examples on postcards — one that reproduces an oil painting of Winged Foot’s famous par-five 9th […]
winged foot west – “far and sure” is a necessity
The 120th U.S. Open begins today, Sept. 17, 2020. Winged Foot’s West Course will, once again, provide the ultimate test for the world’s greatest golfers. This storied venue has hosted the U.S. Open five times and the PGA Championship once. Click on the links below for a comprehensive look at Winged Foot’s championship course, the club’s history, and the legendary […]
dustin johnson tour player of the year
He’s had quite a year and it may not be over if Dustin Johnson can come up with a recipe for taming Winged Foot’s historically tough West Course. The golfer was named the PGA Tour Player of the year. Scottie Scheffler was named Rookie of the Year. Click here to see a post on this story on golfchannel.com by writer […]
winning at winged foot
For most of us, winning at this remarkable and historic course begins with being invited to play it. Once that grand feat is achieved, the opportunity to experience one of the country’s most challenging courses lays out before you. And, of course, you will be guided every step of the way by your host, we presume. For the gents challenging […]