10 Northern U.S. Golf Resorts Worth Visiting
Quick, think of a U.S. golf destination. Chances are what springs to mind is somewhere pretty warm, somewhere coastal, or both. But there’s a lot of terrific golf in the U.S. that’s well removed from the Sunbelt. One dividing line for “well removed” is the 45th Parallel, the significance of which is that it’s the […]
11 Golf Courses That Span Two States
Before it recently closed, Farmstead Golf Links in the Carolinas not only finished with a 767-yard par six, but players would hit drives off the 18th tee in South Carolina and putt out in North Carolina. It made Farmstead a novelty in the golf world, and that didn’t even take into consideration that the course’s […]
The Best Golf in the Last 5 NBA Championship Cities
When the NBA playoffs draw to a close, you can bet Steph Curry will be headed to a golf course somewhere. The two-time NBA MVP is golf obsessed and no stranger to celebrity events, like the annual American Century Championship in Lake Tahoe, televised showcases like The Match, or even the occasional foray into a […]
6 New Golf Tech Items to Know
Golf is among the most traditional of games, with a history that dates back hundreds of years. But technological advances continue to change the way golf is played, taught, learned, analyzed, and consumed—all in the name of improving the overall experience. Think of the evolution in golf equipment in just your lifetime, from clubs and […]
Women in Golf: 4 Game-Changers to Know
There are quite a few notable women in leadership positions throughout the game of golf: International Golf Federation President and ANNIKA Foundation head Annika Sorenstam, past PGA of America President Suzy Whaley, AHEAD CEO Anne Broholm, and recent American Society of Golf Course Architects (ASGCA) President Jan Bel Jan, just to name an accomplished foursome […]
New Golf Course “RainDance National” to Be North America’s Longest at Almost 8,500 Yards
In recent years, shorter has become trendier when it comes to new golf course openings, from Par-3 designs at destination resorts to layouts like the latest offering at Streamsong that will feature 18 holes ranging from 70 to 300 yards. Conventional thinking is that these shorter courses provide a fun, engaging, and less time-consuming option […]
5 Direct-to-Consumer Golf Club Brands to Know
Of the many ways we can go about acquiring a new set of golf clubs, golfers have a wider range of direct-to-consumer club options to pick from than ever. While buying golf clubs has traditionally had a hands-on, tactile component—whether it be getting fitted or buying off the rack at a golf retailer or pro […]
10 Unsung Island Greens
When you hear “island green,” what’s the first thing that comes to mind? Chances are it’s Pete (or Alice) Dye’s design at TPC Sawgrass, the iconic par-three 17th hole seen every year at The Players Championship. If not, maybe it’s the floating green golfers need a boat to get to at Idaho’s Coeur d’Alene or […]
U.S. Golf Resorts with 100-plus Holes
When it comes to U.S. golf destinations, these resorts lead the way—each with more than 100 holes of golf to play. Pinehurst Resort (North Carolina)—189 holes With 11 courses in total, Pinehurst is well-deserving of its nickname, “The Cradle of American Golf.” There are 10 18-hole championship courses, each designated by number, and all located […]
The State of Golf in 2022: 3 Things Every Golfer Needs to Know
What is the current state of golf in the U.S.? Using recently released data courtesy of the National Golf Foundation, the industry leader in objective golf research and information, the following is a brief overview of the past year (or so) that’ll ensure you’re more informed when you’re talking about the game we love—whether with […]
