Questions for Audubon International

The long, emerald-green fairways of the Dairy Creek Golf Course double as a serene nature haven where birds are celebrated and protected. The course, in the California coastal town of San Luis Obispo, even has the credentials to prove it: Audubon International has certified it as a sanctuary.

Hidden Gems: Ten Courses to Discover

By Brian McCallen   We’ve uncovered 10 of the nation’s least heralded and most under-appreciated courses. But you won’t need a wooden boat, a parchment map, or a leap of faith to tee it up at any of these hidden gems. Bandon Crossings Bandon, Ore. Pictured above and situated on the doorstep of one of […]

Top 10 Fall Foliage Golf Courses

Fall has arrived and with it the best time of year to play. The best courses require a variety of deciduous trees to display autumn’s riotous blaze of color, as well as higher elevations to offer panoramic views of nature’s fleeting splendor. Bear Trace at Cumberland Mountain Crossville, Tenn. Located 70 miles west of Knoxville, this […]

A New Generation of Golf Communities

That old expression about every cloud having a silver lining has special resonance in golf real estate these days. The communities and clubs that made it through the economic earthquake of a few years ago have come through the other side having learned some very valuable lessons.

Dorado Beach Re-Opening

I am blissfully reclined, 30 feet up a banyan tree. A warm breeze, infused with the smoky sweetness of incense, wafts across my brow. From a hidden speaker come the soothing strains of a harp-and-flute duet, while in the distance waves break gently onto a sandy beach.

Top 10 Best Courses for the Money

This Labor Day, working men (and women) can take comfort in the fact that great golf need not cost a great deal, and that fantastic values with green fees below $65 are available from West Virginia to Oregon. Annbriar Golf Course Waterloo, Ill. Situated in southern Illinois on the outskirts of St. Louis, this Michael […]