5 Reasons to Love Rusacks St. Andrews
With a locale that can’t be beat, Rusacks is the place to stay in St. Andrews thanks to a recent renovation and expansion When the Rusacks St. Andrews hotel opened adjacent to the Old Course’s 18th fairway in 1877, the 70-room establishment became the world’s first purpose-built golf hotel. For more than a century, Rusacks […]
Insider Access: Elite Accommodations at U.S. Golf Resorts
For avid golfers, a trip to one of the country’s noteworthy golf resorts is a thrill in and of itself. Yet, beyond the standard accommodations that those properties offer, additional lesser-known dwelling options exist—guest rooms, suites, cabins, and cottages that cater to the truly golf obsessed. Whether they’re positioned just off the fairways, adjacent to […]
9 Perilous Places You’d Be Excited to Play From
Some of the world’s most revered holes (and courses) are equally famous for exceptionally challenging predicaments and hazards that golfers are sometimes confronted with. Those perilous places are so well known—or, in some cases, so diabolical—they can even solicit excitement from players who are eager (and cautiously optimistic) to escape from them. Here, we’ve highlighted […]
9 Noteworthy Bridges in Golf
From burns and creeks to lakes and ponds, golf courses are full of water hazards. Consequently, they’re also home to bridges of all shapes, sizes, and significance. Here, we spotlight nine noteworthy examples chosen for their history, their appearance, or simply for how a golfer is likely to feel when crossing it. The Old Course […]
5 Reasons to Love Horseshoe Bay Resort
Once a show-stopping resort—and the first lakeside property of its kind in Texas—Horseshoe Bay has emerged from a substantial renovation to dazzle guests all over again By the mid-1980s, Horseshoe Bay Resort was flourishing. The sprawling property, which covers more than 7,000 acres along the shoreline of Lake LBJ in Texas Hill Country, was then […]
Walking Tall: Six Great Golf Shoes for a Walking Round
“Playing golf from a cart and playing golf on your feet are two totally different experiences,” says course architect David McLay Kidd. “You can feel the slope. You’re feeling the wind and the temperature and the softness of the surface. Just those things alone make a huge difference in a golf shot.” Some may proclaim […]
5 New Putters to Know
When a new golf season looms, avid golfers everywhere take stock of the latest equipment launches, and many make a plan to invest at least a few hundred dollars in a new weapon for their bags. Drivers are typically the most compelling temptation, but if you’re looking to shave strokes off your handicap, you may […]
Iconic Tee Shots Every Golfer Hopes to Someday Hit
Every golfer has a bucket list of courses that he or she hopes to play. Similarly, they all aspire to someday test their mettle (and their luck) hitting shots that have been made famous at those golfing destinations. The focus here is on tee shots, and I’ve selected a trio of opening shots from heralded […]
Top Casino Resorts for Golf
Cash in your chips for exceptional golf at these casino courses When you book a trip to a prominent casino resort, you’re likely compelled by a number of factors. Perhaps you’re drawn to the indulgent meals and the swanky cocktails that are often served at those resorts’ headlining restaurants. Maybe you love the glitz and […]
5 Reasons to Love PGA National
Following a comprehensive transformation that spanned 14 months and cost more than $100 million, PGA National Resort is finally ready—again—for its close-up It’s been more than 40 years since PGA National Resort first opened its doors—and its fairways—in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla. Over the decades that followed, the resort’s championship layout (aptly called The Champion […]
