The Walking Golfers Society

The Walking Golfers Society

The Walking Golfers Society is dedicated to providing information about the many benefits of walking when you golf, which is how the game was intended to be played. If you are a passionate walking golfer then please join our growing Society and help us advocate for the enjoyment of golf as a walking game.
  • Belvedere "The Class of Northern Michigan"
  • In the Dairyland lies Langford & Moreau top shelf cheese, Hello Wisconsin
  • Near the Shores of Lake Superior lies a Mike DeVries Wonder of the U.P. of Michigan
  • The Alister MacKenzie designed Pasatiempo Golf Club is one of the great inland walks in the US.
  • The Windy Cities own Donald Ross Gem
  • In the Red Rocks of Utah you will find a thriller by Andy Staples
  • A Magnificent C.H. Alison course restored by Keith Foster
  • Cabot Links, and the new Cabot Cliffs, are quite literally two of the best courses in the world. O Canada!
  • A Donald Ross Titan in the Ocean State
  • Bandon Trails is one of 4 All World golf courses located at Bandon Dunes Golf Resort in Oregon.
  • The polarizing Chambers Bay, a municipal golf course located near Tacoma, WA, hosted the 2015 US Open.
  • Ballyneal Golf Club, located in the Chop Hills of Eastern Colorado, might just be Tom Doak's masterpiece.
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Belvedere GC Q&A with Marty Joy, Jordan Caplan, & Bruce Hepner

February 10, 2021Ben Cowan Leave a Comment

I am thrilled to be able to interview individuals that work at a Golf Course I love.  Located in Charlevoix, MI which is close to the Little Traverse Bay, sits a William Watson titan, gem, all things great for Golf… Continue Reading →

Interviews, Interviews & Articles

Q&A with Mike Clayton on the “Aussie Club Model”

January 9, 2021Ben Cowan Leave a Comment

Mike Clayton had a very successful Amateur & Professional Golf career prior to turning to golf architecture. For the last 25 years, Mike has turned his focus to golf architecture. He is a part of CDP (Clayton, DeVries, Pont) Golf… Continue Reading →

Interviews, Interviews & Articles

Q&A with Golf Course Architects Riley Johns & Keith Rhebb

March 25, 2020Ben Cowan 1 Comment

I’m looking forward to talking with Golf Course Architects Keith Rhebb of Rhebb Golf Design & Riley Johns of Integrative Golf Design. The Society had a spring gathering in 2019 and Rolling Green CC was one of the courses we… Continue Reading →

Interviews, Interviews & Articles

TWGS x Seamus Golf Head Cover Collab

December 11, 2018Ben Cowan Leave a Comment

We are excited to launch a Head Cover collaboration between The Walking Golfers Society and Seamus Golf. Society members have an opportunity to purchase the exquisite Black Watch Modern tartan in a Driver, Fairway, Hybrid or Putter format. The Black… Continue Reading →

Blog, Featured

Q&A with Golf Course Architect Jim Nagle on Kirtland CC

August 22, 2018Ben Cowan Leave a Comment

I’m excited to talk with Golf Course Architect Jim Nagle of Forse Design regarding the restoration of a Gem by the name of Kirtland CC. Ohioans know of this titan designed by Golden Age Architect Charles Hugh Alison, but few… Continue Reading →

Interviews, Interviews & Articles

Middle Ground, Turning that 3 into a 6 in your Backyard

June 2, 2018Ben Cowan Leave a Comment

As Golf moves along in a new century particularly in the US we have to ask ourselves, is there a ‘’Big World Theory’’?  I was under the impression that the ‘’Big World Theory’’ meant there were more than a few… Continue Reading →

Articles, Interviews & Articles

Q&A with Golf Course Architect Keith Foster on Moraine CC

May 4, 2018Ben Cowan Leave a Comment

The Society is pleased to interview Keith Foster on his work at Moraine CC, one of the host courses in our May gathering.  Keith started out in 1985 working for Arthur Hills.  In 1991, Keith formed his own Design Company.  … Continue Reading →

Interviews, Interviews & Articles

Q&A with Golf Course Architect Mike DeVries

March 21, 2018Ben Cowan Leave a Comment

      The Society is pleased to have interviewed Golf Course Architect Mike DeVries for a Q & A.  Mike hails out of Traverse City, Michigan and has designed 6 Golf courses worldwide, along with restorations and renovations to… Continue Reading →

Interviews, Interviews & Articles

Northwood Golf Course

March 5, 2016Rob Rigg Leave a Comment

Northwood Golf Course (Monte Rio, CA) Review by John G Keenan Par 36 (9 Holes / 2893 Yards from the White Tees) Architect: Dr Alister MacKenzie (Opened in 1929) Northwood Golf Course was indeed designed by the same architect who… Continue Reading →

California, Course Reviews

The 2013 Walking Golfer of the Year – The Solich Caddie & Leadership Academy

April 19, 2014Rob Rigg 1 Comment

The Walking Golfers Society is excited to announce that, after receiving an overwhelming number of nominations, “The 2013 Walking Golfer of the Year” has been awarded to The Solich Caddie & Leadership Academy. The Solich Caddie & Leadership Academy was… Continue Reading →

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