By Andrew Penner A perfect day of golf has a few necessary components. A great course. Great playing partners. Good play. (True, “great” play is always preferred, but we’ll settle for “good.” Actually, I’m always content with “fair.” Not typically thrilled with...

In the Secwe̓pemc language, the word “Quaaout,” pronounced “Kwa-oot,” means “where the sun’s rays first touch the land.” As a golf course photographer, this is a word that resonates with me. I’m drawn towards light. Good light. And the golden, low-angled light in the...

By Andrew Penner Most golfers would agree: other than, say, doing shooters on the first tee, pencilling down a “1” on your scorecard is the quickest way to put a smile on your face on the golf course. However, sadly, the majority of golfers won’t ever experience the...

By Andrew Penner According to that great philosopher Happy Gilmore, “Golf requires goofy pants and a fat a$$.” Although these are very wise words, the notable omission in his enlightened proclamation is the absence of some sort of “skill” requirement. And this is...

By Andrew Penner After tapping in a three-footer for par and shooting the course record of 62 (unfortunately, I still had five more holes to play), my mind started drifting off to my plans for the remainder of the day. (It’s possible that my wife might refer to this...

By Andrew Penner Not sure if you’re right-handed or left-handed? What’s that? You often perform a funky little spin-o-rama pirouette thingy after you swing and miss? Your longest drive was a wormburner that nearly killed someone on a different hole? Congratulations....

By Andrew Penner Why do you play the game? The hot dogs at the halfway house? Household chore avoidance? The opportunity to teach annoying friends important life lessons? Yes, those all have merit. Indeed, the reasons why we play are a dime a dozen. But how about the...