Dr. Mark on Golf

Dr. Mark on Golf Dr. Mark Wagner is the author of Native Links, the Surprising History of Our First People in Golf available at Back Nine Press and Amazon.

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November is Native American Heritage Month, and in keeping, I have a piece on Lake of Isles Golf Course, which is owned by the Mashantucket-Pequot Tribal Council. Really enjoyed working one this, in part because I had a number of phone conversations with Rees Jones, which was a treat. Also had great help from the Tribal Council as well. Enjoy and feel free to share.

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The breakaway LIV Golf League is an affront to the game’s bedrock values
Mark G. Wagner, Phd, August 30, 2022/ The Boston Globe

The new Saudi-backed enterprise lacks all the qualities of the sport that money can’t buy. Let Us Now Praise Famous Men
Mark G. Wagner, Phd, Golf Course Architecture, July 2022

This year marks the 200th anniversary of the birth of Frederick Law Olmsted and the 150th of Donald Ross and it’s interesting to note where their paths crossed in civic central Massachusetts. The Return of George Wright and the Ghost of Olmsted
Mark G. Wagner, Phd, Golf Course Architecture, July 2021

A utopian book about golf envisioned a more inclusive society
Mark G. Wagner Boston Globe, May 22, 2021

In an out-of-print book from 1929, talking golf balls and an unlikely young hero are emissaries from a kinder world.

Nice play in the Native Tourism Guide by ICT: Your next golfing adventure . . .
08/29/2025

Nice play in the Native Tourism Guide by ICT: Your next golfing adventure . . .

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Really excited for these two girls:
07/29/2025

Really excited for these two girls:

For the first time, two Indigenous women golfers will lead a D1 collegiate golf program

We are working with Studio of the Americas. . . Tyler Perry's Atlanta studio is currently hosting Studio of the Americas...
07/15/2025

We are working with Studio of the Americas. . . Tyler Perry's Atlanta studio is currently hosting Studio of the Americas, a Native American-owned film and television studio. Native American Golf and others:

Studio of the Americas signs on to produce ‘Native Links’ documentary

A few shots from my presentation at Tatnuck CC last evening. With the great Maryanne Hammond and the Sheils family, whos...
06/06/2025

A few shots from my presentation at Tatnuck CC last evening. With the great Maryanne Hammond and the Sheils family, whose ancestors founded Winged Foot. Native Links is available at Back Nine Press

April 15th is Jackie Robinson Day in MLB. He also helped integrate professional golf. Here is my report;
04/17/2025

April 15th is Jackie Robinson Day in MLB. He also helped integrate professional golf. Here is my report;

BlogNewsSlider Beyond the Baselines By Charlie Sifford Jr. and Mark Wagner by Mark Wagner April 15, 2025 written by Mark Wagner April 15, 2025 We Did It!  Charlie Sifford to Jackie Robinson, on receiving his PGA Tour card in 1960.April 15th is Jackie Robinson Day in MLB. But his efforts on behalf o...

https://www.golfcoursearchitecture.net/content/a-masterpiece-comes-into-view
12/16/2024

https://www.golfcoursearchitecture.net/content/a-masterpiece-comes-into-view

Mike Cirba recalls a moment, early in 2010, walking the Cobbs Creek property with Jim Wagner. The Friends of Cobbs Creek – which includes Cirba, Joe Bausch and Geoff Walsh – were detailing their research on the history of the layout and preservation efforts. Reaching the end of their walkabout, ...

A great read from Native Links:
12/12/2024

A great read from Native Links:

Perfect holiday gift for the golfer who love the history of the game: "BRILLIANT book - not only about golf. Native Amer...
12/02/2024

Perfect holiday gift for the golfer who love the history of the game:

"BRILLIANT book - not only about golf. Native American history brought to life! Native Links is a very well researched and accessible book about the history of golf in Indian Country ! Mark Wagner has a very readable and relatable writing style. His stories of the early days of golf in the United States - and the important parts that Native American golfers played in it are very informative and interesting. This is a great book for anyone who is a fan of golf, anyone who is a Native American history buff, and for anyone who wants to explore either of those fascinating topics to see how they intersect! Highly recommended!" William Black of NDN All Stars writes:

A few shots from readings and signings at Santa Ana Golf Club and Barnes and Noble. .. "Mark Wagner's history of Native ...
10/24/2024

A few shots from readings and signings at Santa Ana Golf Club and Barnes and Noble. ..

"Mark Wagner's history of Native Americans in golf, including his research on the Great American Indian Shootout, is a step in the direction of healing and hope".

-Steve Young, Hall of Fame quarterback and Superbowl Champion

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