Super Secrets w/ Josh Sens

How Cypress Point Stays Perfect | Super Secrets At The Walker Cup

Cypress Point is one of the most exclusive and awe-inspiring golf courses in the world — and ahead of hosting the 2025 Walker Cup, we went behind the scenes to uncover how the superintendent and his team keep it in immaculate condition.

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In advance of this year’s Walker Cup at Cypress Point, Golf.com spent a day with the maintenance team at the world-renowned course. By: Josh Sens August 30, 2025

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With its future in the nation’s capital uncertain, a nonprofit has found another project that fits its mission for affordable public golf. By: Josh Sens January 30, 2026

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At a time when most new courses are high-priced private clubs, the tale of a revived public-access gem was a breath of fresh air. By: Josh Sens December 18, 2025

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Most golfers, including those at Ruth Park in St. Louis, don’t play the game for a living. They play for community and camaraderie. By: Josh Sens September 2, 2025

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In recent years, as high-end private courses throughout the area, Aiken Golf Club has remained refreshingly unchanged. By: Josh Sens April 6, 2026

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Jeff Warne is no stranger to exclusive clubs, but that’s not what he’s building at New Holland, a members’ course with democratic access. By: Josh Sens April 5, 2026

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As the son of a Masters champion, the architect Kye Goalby has deep personal and professional ties to the golf-rich area around Augusta. By: Josh Sens April 4, 2026

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Jon Cavalier, the man behind LinksGems, has built a robust following by pursuing course photography as a passion, not a profession. By: Josh Sens April 2, 2026

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Plans at Broomsedge call for a second course, accommodations and a tee sheet open to limited outside play. By: Josh Sens March 28, 2026

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The meccas of American golf are well known. But Utah? To unlock its mysteries, prepare for soaring peaks and def valley days. By: Josh Sens March 25, 2026

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The GOLF.com staff makes its sleeper selections for this week’s Masters at Augusta National following Rory McIlroy’s victory last year. By: Nick Piastowski April 6, 2026

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During his 40-year career, Paul Latshaw oversaw the grounds for every U.S.-based major, and pioneered innovative turf-care practices. By: Josh Sens April 3, 2026

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