Notable U.S. Courses Turning 100 in 2023
A lot was going on in 1923. Despite Prohibition, the “Roaring Twenties” were in full swing. Calvin Coolidge became the 30th president. Hank Williams was born, along with Charlton Heston and George Patton. The iconic Hollywood sign made its Tinseltown debut. And the New York Yankees played their first game at Yankee Stadium, just months […]
Naples Golf: Paradise Glossed
Naples stakes a claim to golf heaven The Florida peninsula is endowed with 1,350 miles of coastline, and many stretches of that shore have been tagged with catchy names like The First Coast, The Space Coast, The Gold Coast—each with its own cleverly crafted backstory. When the Naples, Marco Island, and Everglades Convention and Visitors […]
The Best New Drivers in 2023
Whether you’re a straight-hitting bomber or a higher-handicapper on the hunt for more distance, the club manufacturers have some attractive new options for you. But unless you have a full day to test-drive some of these new clubs, sorting them out and finding the best choice for you may not be so easy. As has […]
Where to Play Golf in Bermuda
When you see pictures of the charming, pastel-hued island of Bermuda, it’s easy to think of it as a Caribbean destination—a place to escape winter’s blast for a few well-earned days of sun and fun. But Bermuda’s actually located in the western North Atlantic, about 650 miles east of Cape Hatteras, N.C. So it’s not […]
10 of Scotland’s More Underappreciated Golf Courses
Scotland is notably famous for its Open Rota venues—celebrated courses where you can experience links golf at its finest and walk in the shadow of history. These acclaimed courses each merit high ranking on any traveling golfer’s bucket list. But there’s so much more to Scottish golf than the courses you see on television. There […]
Behind the Business of Hole-In-One Insurance
Whenever someone wins one of those big-ticket hole-in-one prizes, a niche insurance company has to foot the bill. Don’t worry, though; they’re still making money on the deal. Making a hole-in-one isn’t what it used to be. Just ask Eric D., who pocketed a cool million with one swing during a charity event at Piñon […]
Golf Destinations to Visit in 2023
Few things beat the excitement of playing a great golf course for the first time. The anticipation you feel as you’re headed to a new course is palpable. Will its design live up to expectations? Will it be too hard? Too easy? What condition will the course be in? How will you score? There’s an […]
10 Top Golf Destinations for the Holidays
For some people, the holidays wouldn’t be the holidays without sleighbells, falling snow, and chestnuts roasting over an open fire. But if all you want for the holidays is to trade your usual winter wonderland for a few sun-splashed days of relaxation, including top-notch golf, Santa’s got some great options in his Santa-sack. Many of […]
10 Things to Consider Before Joining a Private Golf Club
Have you been thinking of joining a private golf club? Or maybe changing clubs? Being a member of a private club can be tremendously rewarding. You’re part of a community of like-minded people. Everybody on the staff knows your name. You get to make new friends and share all kinds of experiences with the other […]
Ireland’s Best Golf Hotels
The Emerald Isle is home to dozens of drool-worthy golf courses. From one end of Ireland to the other (and for this story, I’m including Northern Ireland), the golf opportunities on offer are simply world-class. And when you’ve finished with your golf for the day, Ireland’s devotion to good times—its legendary craic—makes your evenings as […]