Course Notes

Back Nine of Christmas: Day 9

Back Nine of Christmas: Day 9

After over 100 yards were added to the final hole in 1922, it truly became a fitting conclusion to one of the greatest rounds in golf.

Back Nine of Christmas: Day 8

Though its conception was something of an accident, the “Island Green” at TPC Sawgrass has come to be the famed course’s signature hole.

Back Nine of Christmas: Day 7

Known as one of the most picturesque stretches of golf in the world, the back nine at Cypress Point makes full use of the Pacific coast to provide ...

Back Nine of Christmas: Day 6

Hole 15 curves around a large pond, with two routes to the green, separated by four bunkers and a line of palm trees.

Back Nine of Christmas: Day 5

Host of a record 9 U.S. Open championships, Oakmont Country Club is widely held to be one of golf’s ultimate challenges.

Back Nine of Christmas: Day 4

Another incredible George Thomas Jr. design, the North course at Los Angeles Country club boasts views of the LA skyline and a number of memorable ...

Back Nine of Christmas: Day 3

Swirling winds and the famous Rae creek crossing in front of the green make hole 12 at Augusta National one of the most feared par threes in golf.

Back Nine of Christmas: Day 2

Presenting a challenge far beyond it’s short distance, Hole 11 at Shinnecock Hills can frustrate even the most seasoned PGA Tour player.

Back Nine of Christmas: Day 1

Often cited as golf’s greatest short Par 4, Hole 10 at Riviera offers a challenge to players of all skill levels.

Brandon Harkins' Pebble Beach Victory

Straight Down ambassador Brandon Harkins got to make that memorable trip along the shores of Stillwater Cove en route to winning this year’s Taylor...

Sunday Drives Vol. 5

Ease into the Autumn We put together a collection some of our favorite songs that remind us of the fall season. Some might be obvious, but hopefull...

Sunday Drives Vol. 4

As the PGA Tour returns to the shadow of the big apple this weekend, we thought it'd be the perfect time to share some of our favorite tracks from ...

Sunday Drives Vol. 3

Happy Fourth of July everybody! For this edition of Sunday Drives, we put together a playlist of classic tunes to rock out with at your Fourth of J...