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Presents a photographic essay and discusses the 100th United States Open Golf Tournament. Appeal of the tournament to corporate clients; Success of winner Tiger Woods; Example of how Credit Suisse First Boston Technology Group entertained its clients.

The article discusses U.S. President Donald Trump's business and recreational associations with the sport of golf as of 2017, and it mentions Trump's golf-related skills and the historical aspects of the business relationships that he has developed through the game of golf. Trump's role in the construction of various golf courses around the world is examined, along with his desire to have championship golf tournaments played on his courses.

Profiles Eldrick (Tiger) Woods. His August 1996 decision to become a golf professional; His three straight United States amateur titles; The significance of being one of the only two current black professional golfers; His father, Earl Woods; Woods' contracts with Nike and Titleist; His prospects as a professional. INSET: The Woods men speak (Comments from Tiger and Earl Woods).

The article examines the life and career of American professional golfer Arnold Palmer following his death on September 25, 2016 at the age of 87. It discusses how his professional success in the 1950s and 1960s increased the popularity of golf as well as his admiration among fans. The article goes on to cover Palmer's wealth, his play in the Masters tournament as well as appearances at the event following his retirement with fellow golfers Jack Nicklaus and Gary Player, and his work as an author of books on golf and as a golf course designer.

The article reflects on several events held in January to December 2015 in the golf industry. It mentions the award received by James R. Hansen for his book "A Difficult Par: Robert Trent Sr. and the Making of Modern Golf" in 2014 from the U.S. Golf Association (USGA). The honorary lifetime membership received by retired superintendent Tommy Anderson to the Rocky Mountain Golf Course Superintendents Association.

The article presents the author's view on golf and why the game is misunderstood in the U.S. Many eminent writers including Malcolm Gladwell dislike the sport and called it an obsession of the rich. The author defends the sport and thinks it centers on truth and considers it more than just a mental discipline. It is noted that studies have associated spending time outside on golf fields with low stress levels and increased creativity.

The article offers information on how to play golf which include how to beat, tempo of swinging, and hitting the ball.

The article examines The First Tee of Monterrey Country, a charitable organization which maintains a program for golf instruction and social support for poor children and youth in Salinas, California. The organization's status as part of a U.S. program financed by professional golf's administrative bodies is discussed. Fund raising by the Monterrey County group is considered. Children Jose Calderon and Jason Orozco are cited as examples of participants who are promising golfers.

The article examines the involvement of golfers, professional golf and the sporting goods industry in the Wounded Warriors program for disabled U.S. veterans who are casualties of the Iraq and Afghan War. Assistance given to the program by golfer Phil Mickelson and sporting goods companies, Callaway Golf and Ping Inc. are discussed. Several wounded veterans discuss the fellowship they feel when participating in the golf program.

The author offers opinions on professional golfers Rory McIlroy and Graeme McDowell. It is stated that the popularity with U.S. golf fans of their victories in the 2011 and 2010 U.S. Open tournaments respectively despite both men being from Northern Ireland is attributable to the perception they are more like ordinary golfers than other top professionals, which the author states is because they are Irish.

The article considers charitable activities of professional golfer Phil Mickelson. Persons who have received assistance from the Phil Mickelson Foundation, an organization funded exclusively by Mickelson to support education and assist U.S. veterans, are examined, including David Finn, a severely disabled teenager, Mirandi Squires, a South Carolina elementary school teacher, and wounded Iraq War veteran Jacque Keeslar.

The article discusses the role of golf in U.S. politics. A scheduled round of golf between U.S. President Barack Obama and Republican party Speaker of the House of Representatives John Boehner is discussed both as evidence of the sport's popularity among U.S. public officers and legislators and a waning of the negative associations of the sport with lobbying and rich people held by many voters. An annual tournament between Republican and Democratic House members is considered.

The article focuses on the Augusta Municipal Golf Course, a public golf course in Augusta, Georgia. The course's role as the site where most of the city's African American golfers play golf is discussed. Professional golfer Charles Howell, an Augusta native, describes his relationship as a teenager with the adult golfers who use the course as an informal club. The course is contrasted with the private and extremely exclusive Augusta National Golf Club, site of the Masters tournament.

The article discusses the use of social networking site Twitter to help golf coarse superintendents in the U.S. increase communication to customers and employees. Twitter is a micro-blogging tool popularized by celebrities who post their thoughts on everything in 140 characters or less. It mentions that Twitter can be used by golf course superintendents to update following golfers on a frost delay or alerting golfers to a sale on golf shops, which is also an ultimate word-of-mouth tool.

The article features golfer Harold Varner III who competes on the PGA Tour. It mentions that Varner was the only active African-American player on tour when golfer Tiger Woods was sidelined by back surgery in 2015. Varner believes that programs teaching the basics of golf is one way to encourage involvement of more minorities and children from middle and lower-income families in the game.

The article presents a retrospective of the publication's history on the occasion of its tenth anniversary. Its intention was to focus on the professional concerns of golf course managers, but a second major focus developed almost by accident-giving the biographies and situations of golf course managers themselves. Several articles, including one on Peter Cowan, manager of a public golf course in New Orleans, Louisiana which reopened three months after Hurricane Katrina, are summarized.

The article presents a review of the 2007 golf season. Particular attention is given to highlights of the year, the most popular quotations from golfers and analysts, the behavior of players, and the tournaments that caused the most headlines. Article topics include the athleticism of golfers, the marital problems of golfer John Daly, the charity work of Steve Williams, who is Tiger Woods' caddy, and Donald Trump's plan for a golf development in Scotland.

The article focuses on apartheid in South Africa, as well as the careers of various South African golfers. Particular attention is given to the affect that apartheid had on the game in South Africa, as well as the career and personal life of Sewsunker "Papwa" Sewgolum. Article topics include Papwa's victory at the 1963 Natal Open, his impoverished upbringing and job as a caddie, as well as his natural talent as a self-taught player. Commentary by Papwa's son, Rajen, is provided.

The article focuses on golfer Rory Sabbatini. Attention is given to Sabbatini's intimidating presence, his short temper, as well as his reputation among his peers and fans. The author reports that Sabbatini was voted least favorite player to be paired with in a poll of tour players in 2007. Article topics include Sabbatini's choice in clothing, his negative commentary on Tiger Woods, and his desire to be ranked No. 1 in the world. Commentary by Sabbatini's peers on his behavior is offered.

The article focuses on the stigmas attached to golfers. Particular attention is given to the perception that golfers are business slackers who care more about hitting the links than making a profit. The author argues that there is, and has always been, a communal lapse of sanity in America when it comes to golf. He continues by reporting that the golf-loathing public is divided into 3 groups, including nongolfers, occasional golfers who resent those who play more frequently, and journalists.

The article provides suggestions on how to play a respectable game of golf with your boss. The author offers advice during the invitation period, the preparation before the game, friendly banter on the links, the game itself, and the follow up. Particular attention is given on how to get invited to another game.

This article provides satirical profiles of professional golf fans that can be spotted at golf tournaments. The profiles range from spectators who indulge in afternoon napping to fans who are overly interested in the available food. Particular attention is paid to the attire of certain fans in addressing their profile type.

The article reports that Royal Liverpool golf course has its own club of 40 workingmen who tend the greens and, for a yearly fee of £120, can play whenever they like. Places in the Artesans are coveted and openings are rare. Among the lucky few are fireman John Kellaway, roofer Les Lucas and his father, retired milkman Bobby Lucas, and barber Alan Evans.

Examines the reasons behind salespeople's love of golf. Relaxation afforded by golf away from work stress; Creation of business relationships; Kind of competitive spirit that hooks salespeople on golf; Types of salespeople who love to play golf. INSETS: Letting the client win: Birdie or bogey?.;How to succeed in business.., by Erika Rasmusson.;The back nine: Business stroke-savers, by Robert Carey..

Discusses how golfers can negotiate with their spouses regarding golf time. Common disagreements among spouses concerning golf playing; Tips on negotiating for more golf time; Common attitudes of golfers towards golf; Planning golf outings at least a week ahead; Giving more advance notice for out-of-town games. INSETS: The 10 commandments of negotiating for more golf time.;The indulgence of men's clubs.;When theory hits reality: Some help from the real world..

Presents a golfing review for 1995, highlighting personalities and events. INSET: The flying fists of Finchem.; Another dull, uneventful, ho-hum....

The article focuses on the extended family of Antonio and Maria Valente, a married couple from New Bedford, Massachusetts who emigrated from Portugal in the 1970s The employment of almost all the children, grandchildren and other relatives of the couple at the sporting goods industry firm Acushnet Co. is examined, particularly the role of Valente family members in the production of the company's Titleist brand golf balls.

The article presents advice from Cindy Grosso, the founder of The Charleston School of Protocool & Etiquette on how to behave on the golf course. Grosso discusses whether or not it is acceptable to drink beer with business clients while on the golf course. Grosso says drinks should be limited to two throughout the golf game and any time spent together after. Guests should not drink if the host does not.

Traces the rise of minority golf. Participation among minorities in the late 1980s; Lack of minority-focused programs; Efforts devoted to growing minority golf; Economic aspects of golf; Problem of access for current and would-be minority golfers.

Provides suggestions on how rich people should behave. Why the rich should avoid wearing baseball caps; The avoidance of cute business names; Sharing the wealth; The need to play golf; Others.

The article discusses the American Bar Association's (ABA's) development of the ABA Leisure program which is designed to allow ABA members to network with other individuals while participating in wine-, travel-, and golf-related events. According to the article, the ABA Leisure programs will feature exclusive pricing, discounts, and other benefits for ABA members. A golfing event in Houston, Texas is addressed, along with a non-specific networking proceeding in Chicago, Illinois

The article focuses on the popularity of golf in Canada. Brief statistics are given for 2006 which show Canadians have the highest rate of golf participation in the world and played 70 million rounds of golf annually during the recession years. Saskatchewan's popularity as a golf and tourist destination is mentioned.

The article presents the author's insights regarding the feature article in the "Golfdom" magazine written by editor-in-chief Seth Jones. Topics discussed include turfgrass management at the Peninsula Club, a golf club in North Carolina, his opportunity to contribute to the magazine, and various questions or comments he received before the article came out, like his relationship with Admiral Chester Nimitz.

The article presents the author's insights on Oakmont, a golf facility in Plum, Pennsylvania, which is hosting its ninth U.S. Open golf tournament in June 2016. Topics discussed include the approach of the golf course into greens and a plurality of bunkers, the addition of trees to the golf course, and the architecture of the golfing facility.

The article describes the author's experience of driving to Billings, Montana to discuss about the business operations of the golfing journal. It states that the author talked about the research section of the magazine. It mentions that the author and the journal's research editor ate at a Chinese buffet near the highway.

The article offers news briefs in the U.S. Dave Heegard, the vice president and general manager of lebanon Turf, has anticipated the prices of fertilizer to increase even the abundance of raw fertilizer. The study on women's golf market conducted by Golf Datatech LLC reveals the increasing population of women engaged in the sport based on their golfing habits. The Agrium Advanced Technologies (AAT) has partnered with other environmental organization in order to attain sustainability.

The article offers the author's view regarding the similarity of golf with a classic car, citing the Pontiac Firebird automobile from automobile manufacturer General Motors Co. He mentions that the important aspect of golf is anticipation. He notes his participation in the Northwest Turfgrass Association Conference in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho.

The article presents quotes from professional golfer Fred Couples announcing his choice of Presidents Cup assistant captain Jay Haas and golfer Rory Sabbatini regarding the reaction given by his fellow professionals to comments he has made about wanting to beat Tiger Woods.

A timeline is presented for notable events on September 30, 2007 during the final day of the 2007 Presidents Cup international golf competition in Montreal, Canada. A nine-year old girl spectator seeks out the autograph of Amy Mickelson instead of that of Mickelson's husband, Phil. Spectators pick apples from the trees which line the ninth fairway of the golf course. U.S. team captain Jack Nicklaus becomes emotional in his victory speech.

The article focuses on Tiger Woods' win at the 2007 U.S. Open. Particular attention is given to the performance of Woods at the event, which was held at Southern Hills in Oklahoma, the popularity of Woods in golf's modern era, as well as the expansion of golf as a sport in the U.S. Article topics include the careers and personalities of Arnold Palmer and Jack Nicklaus, the only two American players who have achieved Woods' popularity, as well as the concept of a golf rock star.

Several letters to the editor are presented in response to articles in previous issues including a column by Dave Kindred in the May 2007 issue, "The Pebble Beaches of the World," by John Barton in the May 2007 issue, and "The Digest," by Tim Rosaforte in the May 2005 issue.

An interview with American stand-up comedian Margaret Cho is presented. She states that she never played golf on a golf course but played at dring ranges. She notes that her mother is a good golf player. She mentions that she once played at the Dinah Shore Tournament of the Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA).

The article focuses on the increasing popularity of golf in the Middle East, Japan, and Africa in 2015. Topics include the increase in golf course construction in Morocco and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in 2015, the average profit on Middle Eastern golf courses, and the how water scarcity impacts golf courses.

The article offers the insights of several golfers regarding their experience playing golf in Iceland. Topics discussed include the popularity of golf in the island with several golf courses, the Arctic Open which is an international golf tournament held at Akureyri Golf Club, and Ness Golf Club. Golfers include Kristinn G. Bjarnason, Bjorgvin Bjorgvinsson, and Karl Karlsson.