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Ship Sticks https://www.shipsticks.com/blog Simplify The Way You Travel Tue, 21 Apr 2026 23:50:47 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 The Ultimate Guide to the Grass League https://www.shipsticks.com/blog/guide-to-grass-league/ Tue, 21 Apr 2026 23:50:46 +0000 https://www.shipsticks.com/blog/?p=10254

Golf has no shortage of innovation right now, but the Grass League stands out for how dramatically it rethinks the game. Built as the world’s first high-stakes par-3 golf league, it takes the most exciting part of golf—approach shots and scoring opportunities—and turns it into a fast-paced, team-based competition designed for both in-person fans and...]]> Megan Dresser 19 of the Best 19th Holes Around the World https://www.shipsticks.com/blog/19-of-the-best-19th-holes-around-the-world/ Tue, 14 Apr 2026 23:02:04 +0000 https://www.shipsticks.com/blog/?p=8344

Maybe it’s the nostalgic smell of a freshly lit cigar. The echo of laughter from a few tables over, where a group of buddies are reliving every birdie and blow-up hole. Maybe it’s that first sip of a cold beer that almost makes you forget that triple on 7. Or the simple joy of heckling...]]> Megan Dresser Airline Fees Are Up—Here’s What Golfers Should Know https://www.shipsticks.com/blog/airline-fees-golfers-should-know/ Wed, 08 Apr 2026 18:30:28 +0000 https://www.shipsticks.com/blog/?p=10244

If you’re planning a golf trip this year, your baggage budget just got a lot less predictable. In the span of just a few weeks, four major U.S. carriers—United Airlines, JetBlue, Delta Airlines, and Southwest Airlines—all raised checked baggage fees. The increases were driven by a surge in jet fuel prices. For most travelers, an...]]> Megan Dresser Where to Watch the Masters: 2026 Tournament Coverage https://www.shipsticks.com/blog/where-to-watch-the-masters/ Wed, 01 Apr 2026 13:47:45 +0000 https://www.shipsticks.com/blog/?p=9160

It’s finally the most wonderful time of the year. And no, we’re not talking about the holidays. Every April, golfers around the world eagerly anticipate the most exciting week in the sport: Masters week. The Masters is more than just a golf tournament; it’s a tradition unlike any other. It’s a spectacle of skill set...]]> Megan Dresser 15 Masters Terms You Should Know https://www.shipsticks.com/blog/15-masters-terms-you-should-know/ Tue, 24 Mar 2026 12:54:49 +0000 https://www.shipsticks.com/blog/?p=8437

The Masters Tournament is “a tradition unlike any other” in nearly every way. This includes its own set of vocabulary. Its distinct vernacular is just one reason why the Masters remains one of the world’s most beloved tournaments. Whether you’re a first-time viewer or a seasoned veteran, here are all of the unique Masters terms...]]> Megan Dresser Augusta National Scorecard: Hole-by-Hole Guide https://www.shipsticks.com/blog/augusta-national-golf-club-inside-look/ Tue, 24 Mar 2026 12:52:19 +0000 https://www.shipsticks.com/blog/?p=8152

The partiers have Bourbon Street. The shoppers have Rodeo Drive. And the golfers have Magnolia Lane—the gateway to one of golf’s greatest stages: Augusta National Golf Club. Like a double rainbow or a lunar eclipse, courses like Augusta National Golf Club are rare. But unlike some of the great golf meccas (e.g., Pinehurst or Bandon...]]> Megan Dresser The Masters Flowers & More Behind-the-Scenes Secrets https://www.shipsticks.com/blog/the-masters-flowers/ Thu, 19 Mar 2026 14:01:06 +0000 https://www.shipsticks.com/blog/?p=6532

From the Masters flowers that seem to bloom on cue to the remarkably consistent birdsong, everything at Augusta National Golf Club is just a little too perfect. Which makes you wonder: how much of Augusta’s magic just happens… and how much of it is by design? Because Augusta doesn’t really do accidents. Not this week,...]]> Megan Dresser TSA Shutdown at Major Airports: What You Need to Know Now https://www.shipsticks.com/blog/tsa-shutdown-at-major-airports/ Mon, 16 Mar 2026 23:52:04 +0000 https://www.shipsticks.com/blog/?p=10222

If you’re flying in the coming weeks, you may want to plan for a little extra time at the airport. Recent federal funding issues have begun to impact parts of the aviation system, particularly security staffing at airports. While flights are still operating normally, travelers in several major cities are reporting longer-than-usual lines at security...]]> Megan Dresser 10 of the Best Tom Doak Golf Courses https://www.shipsticks.com/blog/best-tom-doak-golf-courses/ Fri, 13 Mar 2026 17:31:08 +0000 https://www.shipsticks.com/blog/?p=8262

At 26, most of us are still figuring it out. Maybe we’ve committed to a zip code. Or landed a job with actual benefits. Maybe we’ve even opened a retirement account and checked it exactly once. At 26, Tom Doak was building a golf course. Now, that’s not meant to induce an existential spiral—just to...]]> Megan Dresser The Ultimate Bandon Dunes Golf Trip https://www.shipsticks.com/blog/bandon-dunes-golf-trip/ Tue, 10 Mar 2026 18:21:15 +0000 https://www.shipsticks.com/blog/?p=10195

Created in partnership with Paul Storie, Open Links Over the past 15 years, I’ve made five trips to what is arguably the greatest golf resort on the planet: Bandon Dunes in southern Oregon. My first visit to the original “Dream Golf” destination was in 2010, and I’ve since returned in 2011, 2014, 2017, and most...]]> Megan Dresser