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 […]
Finding the Ideal Tequila for Your Taste
Mexico’s national drink is poised to become America’s most valuable. Here’s what you should know and, more importantly, what you should be drinking. The Mexican Revolution ended more than a century ago, but the country’s most famous spirit is currently enjoying one of its own. Late last year, a leading drinks-market analyst projected that the […]
7 Exceptional Golf Destinations Celebrating 25 Years in 2024
Inspired by memorable rounds of golf played at Royal Dornoch, Ballybunion, and other courses in the British Isles, Mike Keiser set out decades ago to build a championship-caliber 18-hole layout on the windswept shores of southwestern Oregon. As he embarked on that venture, Keiser had a single objective: to create an honest and pure golfing […]
America’s Most Noteworthy “West” Courses
More than two centuries ago, early Americans looked (and headed) west in pursuit of a more prosperous life. These days, golfers can do the same—at least in a manner of speaking—as a number of “West” courses (in name, anyway) offer memorable playing experiences. Prosperity on these fairways and greens may be harder to come by, […]
6 Great Double Dogleg Holes
During the first few decades of the 20th century, architects A.W. Tillinghast and C.B. Macdonald often engaged in good-natured debates about course design. While Macdonald favored the strategy of implementing template designs, Tillinghast most often let the natural land dictate a hole’s inherent shape and strategy. That said, Tillinghast—who garnered the nickname “Tillie the Terror” […]
4 Golf Destinations with Dramatic Views of National Parks
One of the most appealing aspects of golf is the environment in which the game is played. Most courses transport players to a tranquil, park-like setting, although some of those locales are a bit lusher and more idyllic than others. Every now and then, however, a course—and sometimes its affiliated hotel and resort—can do more […]
