The Links Shinnecock Hills and John Shippen are indelibly linked to the origins of golf in America Shinnecock Hills, the home course of African American golf pioneer John Shippen is also one of the founding member courses of the USGA. Will BrownJuly 22, 2021
Video The John Matthew Shippen Putter, Circa 1910 Shippen made and sold his signature golf clubs as a professional, which bore a stamp reading “J. M. Shippen.” 1896 StaffJuly 22, 2021
Features Celebrating The 125th Anniversary Of John Matthew Shippen, Jr. On July 18, 1896, a young Black man named John Matthew Shippen, Jr. emerged to become American's first Golf Professional. Ian Paul LawrenceJuly 18, 2021
Features John Matthew Shippen Jr., Golf’s Forgotten Trailblazer One hundred and twenty-five years ago, John Shippen, America's first native-born golf professional, integrated the U.S. Open. Will BrownJuly 18, 2021
The Links Golf Gems Along the Oregon Coast If the drives off the tee during your rounds of golf are half as pretty as the Oregon coastline as you cruise south down... Randy O. WilliamsJuly 15, 2021
Lifestyle Sloane Stephens launches her new bikini collection Asymmetrical swimwear designs to point out your natural figure. 1896 StaffJuly 15, 2021
News After 149–Years, Golf’s Oldest Championship Still Lacks Diversity The Open Championship may be the oldest tournament in golf, but the presence of Black competitors is a relatively new phenomenon. Will BrownJuly 15, 2021
Golf Fashion The new Bogey Boys Dalmatian capsule is an ode to joy and optimism With this latest Bogey Boys collection, you will be the brightest spot on the course. 1896 StaffJuly 5, 2021
The Links Celebs Return to Lake Tahoe for American Century this Summer Stars and Fans come back to Tahoe South for Celebrity Golf's Pre-eminent Championship, featuring Mahomes, Timberlake, Romo, Rodgers, and Barkley. 1896 StaffJuly 5, 2021
Courses 2021 U.S. Open at Torrey Pines ends run of majors held on public courses Following a series of major championships hosted at municipal golf courses, the USGA and PGA of America are reverting to private roots. Will BrownJuly 5, 2021