Bourbon & Birdies: Making the Rounds in Kentucky
Bourbon is the primary reason for visiting the Bluegrass State, but cutting it with a dash of good public golf makes for a tasty cocktail Northern Kentucky will be thrust into the spotlight this May when the PGA Championship returns to Louisville for the fourth time. Golf may take center stage that week—with special attention […]
12 Standout Steakhouses at Destination Golf Resorts
Golf will always be the first priority when travel is planned to an esteemed resort. But if a hearty, meat-focused meal is equally compelling, then these 12 resorts—and their flagship steakhouses—are all worthy of your time, not to mention the airfare necessary to get you there. Bon appétit! Ghost Tree Grill at Bandon Dunes Golf […]
Classic Courses: Newport Country Club
The U.S. Senior Open will be played on this historic New England gem this summer. It may feel more like a “British” Open. As you turn into the more-than-700-foot-long driveway that leads to the Gilded Age clubhouse standing watch over Newport Country Club, it’s hard not to feel transported to a bygone era, one that’s […]
5 Golf Training Aids to Strengthen Your Game
Golfers who are attempting to find another level of performance or simply uncoil the kinks in their swings should consider one of the following training aids. All are relatively new and each has the potential to shore up inefficiencies in your swing as you ready yourself for the course. Tour Striker Impact Sling Remember that scene […]
5 Reasons to Love Streamsong Resort
New amenities, including a dynamic short course, have this Florida gem poised for a second decade of success Since its debut 10 years ago Streamsong Resort has continuously expanded, and the property’s fourth layout, a 19-hole short course designed by Bill Coore and Ben Crenshaw, opened for preview play in March 2024. 1. Small But […]
America’s Most Noteworthy “East” Courses
The game of golf traveled west to the shores of the United States centuries ago, establishing significant golf clubs and courses up and down the country’s eastern shore. Predictably, some of those courses garnered “East” monikers, but as the game ventured west, other notable East-named courses were also created. Here, we spotlight five bucket-list-worthy layouts […]
6 Notable Golf Destinations with Color-Coded Courses
When it comes to naming golf courses, there’s no shortage of popular categories. While we love a clever or dramatic name as much as the next guy, there’s also a place for simplicity; and when it comes to simple yet effective names, the color spectrum leads the way. With that in mind, we’ve highlighted six […]
5 Reasons to Love The Arizona Biltmore
With a new golf course and a swanky clubhouse about to open, it’s once again the “Jewel of the Desert” For more than four decades after its grand opening in 1929, the Arizona Biltmore was a luxuriously appointed oasis accessible by invitation only. Originally outfitted with 235 rooms, the resort has since tripled in size […]
7 Golf Resorts with Food & Wine Festivals
A golf resort will always sparkle brightest for the amenity that oftentimes makes up its name. At these bucket-list destinations, the courses are king—and rightfully so. However, every once in a while (sometimes only once a year), these resorts double-down on their allure with flavors of a different kind. Yes, the food and beverage programs […]
9 New Golf Shoes in 2024
For those who are averse to change, brace yourself. The newest styles from several established golf footwear brands represent noteworthy departures for those companies. Here, we spotlight nine new golf shoes in 2024 that have us excited and are likely to excite you, too … even if a few of them might force you outside […]
