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 […]
6 Great Indoor Golf Facilities in the U.S.
As national indoor golf franchises have blossomed in recent years, it’s clear that even in the winter, after dark, or in adverse weather, there are still ways to get in a round, albeit virtually. With that in mind, we’ve singled out the best indoor golf facilities in six major cities across the country. So, what […]
Seve Golf Trail: A Travel Route Commemorating the Spanish Legend
As bucket-list golf trips across the pond are concerned, Spain deserves your attention as a superlative destination, one that can rival the United Kingdom and Ireland in terms of quality courses (though it can’t quite compete with the British Isles on the sheer number of exceptional courses to play). That said, what Spain lacks in […]
Puttery: Big Plans for Miniature Golf with Rory McIlroy in the Fold
Forget everything you’ve seen or experienced on the miniature golf course, especially those cosmic rounds that you’ve played at darkened, indoor facilities. Drive Shack Inc. has unveiled a new adults-only, indoor miniature golf venture called Puttery, and the immersive properties bring a sophisticated twist to golf’s most approachable offshoot. Before you scoff at the idea […]
6 Famous Food Items Served at Equally Famous Courses
Every famous golf course has at least one memorable, signature hole. But only a select number of those famous properties have equally famous food. Here, we’ve highlighted six, not-to-be-missed bites and dishes that are served at noteworthy golf courses around the country. The Burgerdog at The Olympic Club—San Francisco, Calif. Created in 1950 by Bill […]
6 Cold-Weather Pieces You Need to Dominate Winter Golf
We may be entering a joyous holiday season, but it’s not the most wonderful time of the year for avid golfers living in the northern half of the country. As the sunlit portion of the days grows shorter and as the mercury steadily plummets, a round of golf north of the 38th parallel becomes a […]
