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Firewood for Groceries: How Wildwood Golf Course Became a Family Legacy
The ball stops rolling and Ryan O’Meara shakes his head. “9.1. Not quick enough.” We shuffle off the green, stow the metal stimpmeter and...
Connor Laubenstein
Oct 6, 20215 min read


Range Bag vol. I
First edition written Q&A. Strap in and hit the range.
The Bag Bandit
Jun 9, 20214 min read

Videos: Caddying at Bandon Dunes
The caddie program at Bandon Dunes is a league unto itself. Where a typical caddie shack might contain 40-50 loopers on any given...
Connor Laubenstein
May 4, 20211 min read


What A Caddie Learns About You Just From A Handshake
//As published on Random Golf Club// In the caddie shack, praise is often the mere absence of criticism. But at places like Bandon Dunes,...
Connor Laubenstein
May 3, 20214 min read


Two Poems: Odes to the Lawnmower
Wouldn't it be something if a lawnmower had a voice of its own? Well, guess what: now it does. Not really so much, actually, but I...
Connor Laubenstein
Apr 14, 20211 min read


We Need Augusta’s Help; Or, We Don’t Need It At All
Golfers love the Masters. To some, the tournament and its annual host, Augusta National Golf Club, represent the pinnacle of perfection,...
Connor Laubenstein
Mar 31, 20214 min read


The Female Golf Course Architect Re-Designing The Game
//As published in Random Golf Club// Many of us see things as they are. Golf course architects are wired differently. Instead, they’re...
Connor Laubenstein
Mar 18, 20214 min read


Golf is Slow, So Let’s Give Them… Rangefinders?
The PGA of America announced yesterday that “distance-measuring devices” will be permitted during play across its tournament schedule...
Connor Laubenstein
Feb 10, 20213 min read


Short Courses May Be Golf's Long Game
//As published in The Fried Egg// Learning to play golf sucks. Every golfer reading this has survived, is in recovery from, or is...
Connor Laubenstein
Feb 7, 20214 min read


Embrace Your Random Golf Pairings
There’s nothing quite as meaningful in golf than teeing it up with the people you love: reunion-based buddies’ trips to bucket list...
Connor Laubenstein
Jan 27, 20213 min read


This Is Not About Justin Thomas
//As published on Random Golf Club// Two weeks ago, the PGA TOUR kicked off its 2021 season at the Sentry Tournament of Champions in...
Connor Laubenstein
Jan 20, 20213 min read


Warming Up and a Love Letter to Miguel
Everyone has their own warm up routine. You could be the person who rolls up, leaves the car running and sprints to the first tee, shoes...
Connor Laubenstein
Jan 13, 20213 min read

Q&A: Wil Mayo, Rams Hill Golf Club
Wil is Director of Business Development at Rams Hill Golf Club in Borrego Springs, California—a three-hour drive from Los Angeles.
Connor Laubenstein
Dec 17, 20205 min read


Bench Time in the Caddie Shack
The waiting period turns the caddie shack into a gambling arena, mental hospital, trap house, philosopher’s den, and beat laboratory.
Connor Laubenstein
Sep 18, 20204 min read

Guest Post: Why We Play. VibesStyle&Golf
This post was submitted by the VibesStyle&Golf team. Follow their journey on Instagram.
The Bag Bandit
Aug 28, 20203 min read


The Ten Ace-iest Par-3s at Bandon Dunes
Bandon Dunes has established itself as a breeding ground for great par-threes. 54 of them dot the resort’s six courses.
Connor Laubenstein
Aug 12, 20205 min read

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The Bag Bandit
Jun 25, 20201 min read


Tour Caddies Eager to Return from COVID-19 Hiatus
Paul Tesori, caddie for 2012 US Open winner, Webb Simpson, recalls a shock when The Players Championship was canceled in March.
Connor Laubenstein
May 5, 20203 min read


Caddie Pay Scale Highlights Role’s Volatility
The independent contractor model offers flexibility for caddies to work on their own schedule, and opens the door for a big payday.
Connor Laubenstein
Apr 30, 20203 min read


The Caddie Toolbelt
//How caddies stock up pre-loop// Proper Planning and Preparation Prevents Piss Poor Performance. If you’ve ever set off on a long day...
Connor Laubenstein
Apr 24, 20203 min read
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