Archie Baird, Scotland’s ‘ambassador for golf’, dies at 95

Archie Baird, beloved ambassador for golf who lived in Gullane, Scotland, died Sunday, Dec. 7, 2019. He was 95. He passed away very peacefully at Edington Cottage Hospital in North Berwick. Mr. Baird, a former RAF fighter pilot and veterinary surgeon, is survived by his wife, Sheila, a medical doctor and great-grandaughter of the legendary Willie Park Sr., first winner […]

Golf Heritage Society Expands Mission, Membership

For Immediate ReleaseMedia Contact:Sally J. Sportsman407-248-1144 sjsport@earthlink.net  LEBANON, Ohio (December 9, 2019) – The Golf Heritage Society (GHS) announces that it has changed its name, has elected new leadership and is broadening its reach throughout the greater golf community. The nonprofit entity, formerly known as the Golf Collectors Society, is inviting everyone who is passionate about golf to join the newly-expanded global […]

Podcast asks about golf architecture in America

The Fried Egg is a combination podcast and blog about golf architecture, competitive golf and other topics of interest to golfers. The website’s latest newsletter features a question on the best courses in America that teach golfers something about golf architecture. It’s a compelling question. Click here to go the site and see the story. It’s worth checking out their […]

Showcasing Resort Destinations through the Golf Heritage Society

The following article is reprinted here courtesy of GolfBusiness.com. Golf destination resorts are unearthing a newly productive and worthwhile way to spread the word about the merits and appeal of their venues. The Golf Collectors Society, founded in 1970, recently broadened its scope with a new name and expanded outreach. Now known as the Golf Heritage Society, the nonprofit organization, […]

A Walk With History

The following article is reprinted here courtesy of GolfBusiness.com. Resorts Display Golf Memorabilia to Enhance Guest Experience By Sally J. Sportsman Uniting golfers all over the world and throughout centuries is the desire to unlock the game’s mystery. Achieving a flawless swing and precise putting, playing renowned courses — these are what golfers’ dreams are made of. There is more […]