The Architect’s Ultimate Golf Trip

By Erik Matuszewski   Golfers love few things better than a great road trip, with the opportunity to experience new courses in new locations. With this being LINKS, it only made sense to envision the ideal golf excursion for an aspiring golf course architect or aficionado of course design. Setting aside logistical obstacles—such as costs […]

5 Small Golf Brands That You Need to Know

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Big brands budget big bucks to ensure media saturation. Lost sometimes are smaller brands which don’t have much spending power, but which still create excellent products. Here are five brands you may not be aware of, but should be. Carbon Putters Colorado’s Carbon Putters has enjoyed critical acclaim without hitting the big time… yet. The […]

Golf, Wine, and Safari in South Africa

By Tony Dear   South Africa’s many attractions are hardly unknown. But having just spent three unforgettable weeks there visiting Cape Town, drinking a lot of incredible wine, watching elephants and lions in the wild, and playing a few really good golf courses, I’d estimate it gets about one-fifth the coverage it deserves. Getting there […]

Can A Golf Course Be Too Natural?

Can a golf course be too natural? That question has been rattling around in my head for a while as I’ve been bouncing around looking at and playing courses new and old.No one course prompted this thought. And I’ll be the first to admit that I don’t have a definitive answer. But the more I […]

Whitetail Club, McCall, Idaho

The Whitetail Club Idaho

Located in McCall, Idaho, designated by National Geographic as one of the best hidden ski towns to visit, Whitetail Club is a mountainous hideaway offering a retreat for meaningful experiences that leave a lasting impression. For those seeking a second, third, or primary home destination, this private real estate community and club brings the best […]

Shoal Creek, Alabama

Where untouched nature meets genteel living, you’ll find Shoal Creek—a tucked-away gem just a few miles southeast of Birmingham. The community began blossoming into what it is today about four decades ago when the late Hall Thompson decided to build a top-of-the-line golf course buffered by lush woods. A thriving golf club, gorgeous homes, trails, […]

Rock Barn Country Club & Spa

With a welcoming atmosphere, appealing cost of living, easy big-city access, and big-time amenities, Rock Barn Country Club & Spa has made a name for itself as a hidden gem in western North Carolina. This community offers two championship golf courses, eight tennis courts, an outdoor pool pavilion, a full-service day spa, multiple dining venues, […]

Red Ledges Community, Park City, Utah

As a measuring stick of success, a decade is a reliable indicator for private communities. Red Ledges is celebrating that milestone as the most successful private destination community in Utah’s Park City region. With nearly 2,000 acres embedded in the rugged mountain landscape, and a collection of carefully designed neighborhoods featuring luxury homes from $695,000 […]

Quail West Golf & Country Club, Naples

Quail West is one of Stock Development’s premier golf and resort-lifestyle communities. It’s not only one of the most prestigious luxury communities in southwest Florida, it’s also one of the most beautiful. From the lush, tropical canopy at its approach to its streets winding through majestic preserves, Quail West is unmistakably unique to the marketplace. […]

Quail Ridge Country Club, Boynton Beach

You won’t find a better South Florida location than Quail Ridge, just 10 minutes from the area’s best beaches and close to two major airports. With 946 residences and over 600 acres of beautifully landscaped grounds, this member-owned, residential country club community offers something for everyone. Members enjoy an enviable lifestyle with an impressive lineup […]