Top 10 American Courses Named for British Open Venues

From Muirfield Village to Turnberry Isle, here are the 10 best American courses named for British Open venues.
The Renovation of Oakmont Country Club

A Gil Hanse renovation has restored old wrinkles—and old-style trouble—to Oakmont, Pittsburgh’s famously feared U.S. Open layout.
Ireland’s Castle Courses

A half-dozen castles in Ireland offer a true taste of the royal treatment–luxurious lodging and great, green golf courses.
Backstory: Jay and the Americans at Waterville Golf Links

Joe Passov gives us this “Backstory” on how three Yanks created and elevated an Irish icon, Waterville Golf Links.
Best “Town” Courses in the U.S.

Some courses have such close associations with a locale that the word “town” is part of the club or course name.
North Carolina’s 10 Best Historic Tournament Courses

Judging the quality of design and significance as a tournament host, here are the 10 best historic tournament courses in North Carolina.
12 Best “Park” Courses You Can Play in the U.S.

For challenge, scenery, design, and history, here are the 12 best “park” golf courses you can play in the U.S.
Top 10 Ultra-Short Par Threes in The LINKS 100

These ultra-short par threes in The LINKS 100 all measure 135 yards or less based on back tee scorecard yardage.
9 Greatest Front-Nine Shots in Masters History

Here are the nine greatest front-nine shots—one for each hole on the first side at Augusta National Golf Club—in Masters history.
7 Great Courses You Can Play by Pete Dye Disciples

Pete Dye left a vast legacy in golf course architecture—here are 7 favorite courses that are designed by a non-family-related Dye disciple.