Connor Laubenstein
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...
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The Bag Bandit
- Jun 9, 2021
- 4 min
Range Bag vol. I
First edition written Q&A. Strap in and hit the range.
Connor Laubenstein
- May 4, 2021
- 1 min
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 3, 2021
- 4 min
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
- Apr 14, 2021
- 1 min
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
- Mar 31, 2021
- 4 min
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 18, 2021
- 4 min
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
- Feb 10, 2021
- 3 min
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 7, 2021
- 4 min
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
- Jan 27, 2021
- 3 min
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 20, 2021
- 3 min
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 13, 2021
- 3 min
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
- Dec 17, 2020
- 5 min
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
- Sep 18, 2020
- 4 min
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.
The Bag Bandit
- Aug 28, 2020
- 3 min
Guest Post: Why We Play. VibesStyle&Golf
This post was submitted by the VibesStyle&Golf team. Follow their journey on Instagram.
Connor Laubenstein
- Aug 12, 2020
- 5 min
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.
The Bag Bandit
- Jun 25, 2020
- 1 min
Our Mission
We hope you stand with us in this pledge, and join us in committing to hearing stories—every story—that represent all of us. No matter what.
Connor Laubenstein
- May 5, 2020
- 3 min
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
- Apr 30, 2020
- 3 min
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 24, 2020
- 3 min
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...
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