Top 10 Courses: Michigan

From Golden Age giants to modern masterpieces, here is our list of the top 10 golf courses in Michigan, also known as The Great Lakes State.
Golf Courses In Development: Summer 2025 World Round-up

In our Summer 2025 World Round-up of golf courses in development, Augusta, Pinehurst, and the Caribbean are in the spotlight.
Backstory: Jay and the Americans at Waterville Golf Links

Joe Passov gives us this “Backstory” on how three Yanks created and elevated an Irish icon, Waterville Golf Links.
Great Courses of Britain & Ireland: Ballybunion

So what if it hasn’t held an Open Championship—the magnificent Irish links at Ballybunion is as dramatic and beautiful as any in the world.
Modern Classics: The Kingsley Club

Inspired by a neighboring classic, the Michigan masterpiece at The Kingsley Club combines the best of worlds old and new.
Best “Town” Courses in the U.S.

Some courses have such close associations with a locale that the word “town” is part of the club or course name.
9 of Golf’s Great Quarry Courses

Here, we spotlight nine of the best true quarry golf courses, found across the United States and the Caribbean.
Architects Roundtable: How Should the Opening Hole Play?

How should an opening hole play and how should it make you feel? A group of golf course architects share their thoughts and opinions.
North Carolina’s 10 Best Historic Tournament Courses

Judging the quality of design and significance as a tournament host, here are the 10 best historic tournament courses in North Carolina.
Quail Hollow’s Championship Pedigree

Quail Hollow Club, host of the 2025 PGA Championship, defies the usual standards for a major venue, yet its tournament history is impressive.