First Peek at Gamble Sands
By designing a course that truly appeals to all levels of golfers, David McLay Kidd is steering the game back on the right track
A Rebound in Global Golf Course Construction
Golf course construction is on the rebound. Across the globe, recovering economies and undimmed ambition are leading developers and architects back into the new-course market. Some countries have continued to build, while in others, economic revival is the cause. Whatever the impetus, the news for traveling golfers is all good. Great sites, even if far […]
Dogged Victim | Charm Offensive
While putting together this month’s cover story on the Top 25 Islands in Golf, I was reminded of the quality I value most highly when it comes to rating and ranking golf courses: charm. Charm, of course, is a difficult thing to define. There are charming mountain courses, charming lakeside courses, and courses that are […]
Video Tour of British Open Qualifying Courses
The R&A Votes to Admit Women
Two big votes will occur next week in Scotland, both of which will impact the game to one degree or another
The Top 10 Golf Schools in the U.S.
The week after Labor Day carries an unmistakable air of change. Temps begin to cool, the NFL season starts, and school is back in session. Second only to January 1st, the beginning of September provides a great opportunity for renewal. Maybe it’s time to attend classes once again yourself at a school that’s a lot […]
The Top 10 Municipal Golf Courses in America
With Labor Day this weekend and its inherent celebration of the common man, it’s time to recognize the nation’s finest municipal golf courses, which include facilities developed and owned by a city, county, or state. For some, a “muni” conjures something déclassé, a goat track with a chain link fence around it. Not so. Three […]
The Top 10 Best Value Courses
With so many great values available from Maine to Washington, why break the bank on a round of golf this summer?
Thank You, Tiger
Taking his name out of Ryder Cup consideration was the smart—and right—thing to do
Lake of Isles Golf Resort, North Course
This challenging Rees Jones design is not only a marvel of engineering but an aesthetic triumph as well