David DeSmith

2 weeks ago | linksmagazine.com | David DeSmith

You'll find Buddhas aplenty. Birdies? Not so much. When you brave the throngs at Bangkok's Chatuchak Market to browse the handiwork of local artisans or sample spicy Thai street food, don't bypass the stalls selling umbrellas and parasols. Thailand's midday summer temps can top 100. And during monsoon season, dodging downpours is as common as happening upon the smiling face of Buddha.

2 weeks ago | linksmagazine.com | David DeSmith

Inspired by a neighboring classic, this Michigan masterpiece combines the best of worlds old and newSomehow, you just know that when a private club lies at the end of a rural dirt road, it's going to be something special. In the case of Kingsley Club, that road might as well be a yellow brick one. Because the course it leads to exhibits a wizard's touch. Kingsley opened for play in 2001 on 400 acres of ferociously hilly grassland and forest in northwest Michigan.

2 weeks ago | linksmagazine.com | David DeSmith

Fathers come in all shapes and sizes. But there's one species of dad who can be counted on not just to dispense words of wisdom and help pay for college and weddings but to disappear frequently with a glove on one hand and not come home for hours. Such fathers distinguish themselves by talking about golf a lot, never missing a major on TV, and having at least 15 putters stashed in a garage or basement. Yours may even have introduced you to golf, for better or worse.

1 month ago | linksmagazine.com | David DeSmith

Major championships are typically held at two kinds of courses: those with hundred-year (or more) histories like the Old Course at St. Andrews or Winged Foot, and modern courses like Whistling Straits or Erin Hills that were created with major championships in mind. Quail Hollow Club, site of the 2025 PGA Championship, fits neither description.

1 month ago | linksmagazine.com | David DeSmith

If your mom, or your children's mom, is a golfer, show her you're grateful for everything she's done for you with a Mother's Day gift that speaks to her passion for the game. There are more products being made today for women golfers than ever before, ranging from clubs and apparel to shoes and accessories. Whatever your budget, whatever her preferences, there's sure to be one that'll put a smile on her face. And if you're a mom, don't wait for the kiddos to pick the perfect gift.