Tom Irwin

October 1 marks the day clubs can bring in preferred lies without seeking county permission. But that doesn’t necessarily mean they should

Definitely in the class of defining weather months, October can lean any way the wind blows, but by the time it's over we're on our way to winter no matter what you want to think, wish, believe or deny. Let's get going to see what's in the forecast for our music meanderings.

Jack Nicklaus once called Machrihanish’s 1st the best opening hole in golf. That’s quite the statement when you consider the number of spectacular openers there are around the world.

Machrihanish is 150 years old, but it feels remarkably fresh. There are plenty of lessons modern links golf can learn from this historic links

I’ve never felt pressure on a golf course like I did playing foursomes with my 11-year-old son. We were competing in a foursomes competition at Alwoodley.

I’ve changed my mind about Machrihanish Dunes. Quite dramatically, actually.

My goodness, this is what we dream of for October weather with the reality being even better. Here's hoping it holds on through this weekend full of fun, fests, fine times and who knows what, where and why as live music discoveries wait to be made if you choose to go find them. I have complete confidence in your abilities to do so, so let's go.

As we move away from a warm October and head into more seasonal weather, some cool events are still happening outside along with plenty of sweet shows going on behind closed doors. And it's all up to you to go find the fun.

There was a time, for me, where winter was mainly about working on my golf game and Christmas. Before my children came along, before COVID struck and turned all our lives upside down, the final few months of the year, as well as the first few of the next, were an opportunity to get my game in order.

As we fly on through October like autumn leaves in a fall breeze, the festivals are finished, but the fun of it all keeps on moving and grooving as we have gigs galore with plenty of upcoming excitement ahead. Let's get to it.