History in the making

The majors are soon to be upon us again, and I love this time of year; when we are full of anticipation and wondering who among the world’s finest players can step up to make some indelible sporting history.

I hope that this special ‘Majors Issue’ of Kingdom adds to your enjoyment of this year’s “big four”, complete with a U.S. Open Special sponsored by Dewar’s that includes an exclusive interview with the current U.S. Open champion, Matt Fitzpatrick (p76).

In this issue we are also delighted to have exclusive interviews with Matt Kuchar (p36) and Cameron Young (p98) who, alongside Davis Love III, were consummate hosts of the Kingdom Cup on Hilton Head Island last October. Recipient of the Arnold Palmer Award as the PGA Tour’s top rookie last season, Young is certainly one to watch at this year’s majors.

This first issue of the year is also embellished by input from two more major champs: Annika Sörenstam and Cristie Kerr, who both remain as dynamic and busy as ever.

I hope you will enjoy some quality time on the golf course this spring and early summer, and with that in mind I will leave you with this quote from Arnold Palmer:

“Swing your swing. Not some idea of a swing. Not a swing you saw on TV. Not that swing you wish you had. No, swing your swing. Capable of greatness. Prized only by you. Perfect in it’s imperfection. Swing your swing. I know I did.”

Be well, Matthew Squire starts on p75

76 Matthew Fitzpatrick

A “one in a million” shot launched the young Englishman to his first major title—the first of what could be many

84 Los Angeles Country Club

A century-old course in the City of Angels has managed to stay under the radar— until now

90 L.A. Hit List

Take advantage of LACC’s prime location to live out your California dream

Features

64 Majors Preview

A contentious time in pro golf portends a spirited competition for 2023’s four blue-ribbon titles

94 One-Hit Wonders

You don’t need a big name to win a major championship

98 Cam Young

A Kingdom conversation with the PGA Tour’s Rookie of the Year

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Travel

104 Golf Trip

Now we know why Petoskey, Michigan, is known as “America’s Summer Golf Capital”

110 Beach Getaway

We’ve looked all over the world, but we haven’t found a place with better beaches than this Caribbean island

116 Family Travel

Drinks

124 Pursuit of a Perfect Score

Former LPGA star Cristie Kerr has taken her practiced approach to the wine business—and the results speak for themselves

130 Bolivian Beauty anks to Hollywood director Steven Soderbergh, Bolivia’s national spirit is nally getting its due in the U.S.

Life

136 Street Smarts

New fashion brands are bringing an urban edge to the golf course

140 Foot Forward

Golf shoes designed for casual, cool comfort

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146 Ultimate Backyard

Building the personal green of your dreams

148 Beyond Wellness

Your next doctor’s appointment could be in the blissful comfort of one of these luxury resorts

152 In Good Hands Kingdom caught up with the “Godfather” of care for athletes’ hands

162 Looking Ahead