Golf Travel: Williamsburg, Virginia
History is at the heart of Williamsburg, from the restored 18th-century town that was the capital of pre-Revolutionary Virginia to the country’s second-oldest college. The history even extends to the golf—the area is home to one of the first island greens. But there’s far more to Williamsburg than the past: Lodging options like the […]
Historic Golf Vacation in Williamsburg, Virginia
When the Brits arrived at Jamestown in 1607 to establish the first permanent English settlement in North America, they could not have had golf on their minds. Four centuries later, golf still doesn’t necessarily spring to mind at the mention of Williamsburg, Virginia, but it’s at least gained a foothold in a region more […]
A Long Weekend at The Omni Homestead, Virginia
Where to Play: Cascades: Sam Snead helped build this Golden Age William Flynn course and honed his Hall-of-Fame game on it as its first head pro. The front nine is built into the hillsides, while the back features one of the most unusual and fun finishes in golf with two par 3s bookending two […]
Eagle Ridge Resort and Spa, Illinois
In the collective American mind, a principal characteristic of the Midwest is flatness. Regions of Michigan and Minnesota to the north or the Ozarks to the south form exceptions, but most of the Midwest is strictly on the level. For golfers, this conjures up Midwestern resort courses dependent on water hazards for definition and bulldozers […]
Golf Travel: Brainerd Lakes, Minnesota
Summers are short in Minnesota, but the days are long, and golf-mad locals make the most of them. With daylight lingering until 9:30 in peak season, locals find it easy to get a round in after work or play 36 on a day off. In fact, Minnesotans are more passionate about golf than everything […]
French Lick’s Third Century
New owners of the French Lick Springs Resort & Spa recently announced plans to renovate the Donald Ross-designed Hill Course there. It was hard to hear the news and not feel anxiety. Followed by trepidation. Angst, even. The Hill is an 85-year-old heirloom, one of the last virtually untouched Ross designs anywhere. To play […]
West Virginia: Golf at The Greenbrier
“Taking the waters.” It’s a notion that harkens to another time, when the rich and famous went to the country for the restorative effects of the mineral springs found there. The spirit of modern spas and resorts owes much to these springs, one of the first of which was the one at White Sulphur […]
Golf Travel: Rating the Islands of Hawaii
A Polynesian-flavored archipelago in the middle of the Pacific, Hawaii provides a unique setting for the game—from vibrant green jungles to toasted black lava. But there’s far more to Hawaii than golf, and here is a ranking of the five major islands, taking into consideration the golf courses, resort hotels, off-course attractions, scenery and mana, […]
World-Class Golf and Much More in Maui, Hawaii
Whether you want to go on a golf trip with the guys, experience a romantic anniversary getaway or just sit on the beach, Maui provides plenty of choices. This Hawaiian paradise offers 17 golf courses, some of the world’s most luxurious resorts and postcard-perfect scenery throughout the 729-square-mile island barely bigger than metropolitan L.A. […]
Classic Hawaiian Ambiance at the Lanai Four Seasons Resorts
Once upon a time, Hawaii was a place of secluded beaches, unspoiled nature, small towns and laid-back, smiling locals living at a languid pace. On most of the other islands, massive development and numerous visitors have obliterated these traits. Yet classic Hawaiian ambiance still thrives on Lanai, home to two Four Seasons resorts, Manele […]