Two questions I get asked often about Point Hardy Golf Club at Cabot St. Lucia:
1. Do you have more photos?
2. What did you think of that golf course?
Here are the answers:
1. Yes. Here you go.
2. I think it’s the most dramatic, most visually spectacular golf course built anywhere on the planet in at least 50 years.
The Shinnecock post earlier this week led to a flood of requests for its neighbor to the north: the iconic National Golf Links of America.
More than enough to spur a post from me; with more charm and magic than anywhere I’ve been, NGLA is my favorite course on the planet.
Here’s four new shots of Macdonald’s masterpiece.
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How do I proceed to payment on the website to pay for my tics??? There is nowhere to click or a link to pay. And BTW, this @CapitalOne fraud over the phone is a mess. It ain’t a balance, valid card issue, etc. Please help !!!!!
Article this week by @BeerInsights sharing alcohol sales & @happydad 2026 growth!
"Happy Dad had the best growth trend of any top 25 supplier with $$ up nearly 40%."
Starting Off On a High Note: 7 of Top 10 Suppliers and Brand Fams Growing YTD $$ in Circana MULC
Talk about a bounce back to start the new year! After one of the beer industry’s worst years on record, Jan 2026 scans are some of the best we’ve seen in at least the post-Covid era. And while we knew things would be good with beer $$ up 3.5% and volume +2.1% for 4 wks thru Jan 25 (see Monday’s issue), there are plenty more pick-me-ups to go ’round in the latest full set of Circana multi-outlet + convenience scans.
All 4 of the top beer suppliers grew $$ yr-to-date, including AB +4.2%, Constellation +7%, Molson Coors +0.7% and Mark Anthony +6.2%. As did 7 of the top 10, with Diageo Beer Co up 9%, Kirin-Lion +6% and Yuengling up 7%. Even those that were down weren’t down all that much: Boston Beer malt bevs -3.6%, HUSA -2% and Pabst dollar sales off just 1%. Number 11 and 12 suppliers in good shape too as Sierra Nevada $$ grew 6.4% and Geloso kept hummin’ right along at +9%.
STZ gained the most share, +0.6 pts, followed by AB and Mark Anthony each up 0.2 pts and DBCo up 0.1. Athletic also gained 0.1 share with $$ up 19% to start the year, while Happy Dad had the best growth trend of any top 25 supplier with $$ up nearly 40%.
You spend your adult life watching the pros play 18 at Harbour Town. Truly iconic golf hole.
You finally get your chance. You have been striping the ball all day. You conquered 15, 16, and 17 no problem.
5 wood in, 190 playing 215 into the wind.
And then…….🤮😂
Not who you expect to meet at the PGA Show!
Had a great time meeting UFC Heavyweight legend Daniel Cormier. Super nice guy.
LOVES golf. Addicted to the challenge.
Said Khabib is the strongest human pound for pound he’s ever grappled.
Loves Cordevalle south of the Bay Area.
His next goal is to bring USA MMA fighters back to the top of the sport.
Thanks for chatting! @dc_mma@anderson_ord
Old Barnwell🦉
An elite modern design w/ an old soul
It’s big, it’s fast yet elegant & efficient - it’s Lemieux on skates, it’s Seaver on the mound.
The greens are alive. Delightful routing. Swift transitions. Masterful drainage.
What a warm place, thanks to my wonderful host
Sunday Morning Coffee Post:
The Creek Club, located in Locust Valley, opened in 1923 and was crafted by Macdonald & Raynor. A pure Long Island gem playing as a par 70, just over 6,500 yards, where seaside drama meets surgical shot-making. ⛳️ #T100#MacdonaldRaynor#Golf#Sunday
VJ’s 2025 Golf Pic of the Year— Golden Hour at Old Barnwell.
Had a fun time making friends (and enemies?) on X this year. Hope to tee it up with some of y’all in 2026.
In the meantime, share your fav pic of the year in the comments.
Cheers,
Veej
I recently saw a post on the best 18th hole in golf. It got me thinking, what is the best opening hole in golf?
Here are four selections from courses I’ve played: Southern Hills, Pasatiempo, Crystal Downs, and Kingsley
What are your nominations? Pictures encouraged!