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Greatest Finishing Holes in Golf
A great finishing hole might offer supreme challenge, dazzling aesthetics, myriad risk/reward options, or historical impact. The elite offer a combination. Merely because the hole is hard and drama-drenched, however—I’m winking at you, Carnoustie, Bay Hill, and the Blue Monster at Doral—or because it’s iconic in other ways—Hello, Olympic Club, Riviera, and Merion—doesn’t make it […]
Top U.S. Course Openings for 2022
The limited number of new course openings in recent years isn’t a reflection on the popularity of golf. Rather, it speaks to the wealth of options—particularly in the U.S., which boasts well over 40 percent of the global supply. Consider there are more golf courses spread across the 50 U.S. states (over 16,000 in total) […]
21 Best Holes of the 21st Century
Though new course construction has slowed considerably over the last decade or so, there have still been a lot of notable openings and countless great holes built in the 21st century. Here, in no particular order, are 21 of our favorites—seven par threes, seven fours, and seven fives. Par Threes 16th Hole, Streamsong Red (Bowling […]
10 Top U.S. Golf Course Openings for 2021
While new course openings remain limited in the best-supplied golf market in the world, there were a host of debuts of note across the U.S. in 2021, from remote private clubs to engaging short courses. Some are completely new designs and new golf locations, while others are exciting, contemporary visions created atop a previously existing […]
Golf’s 18 Most Famous Holes (Front Nine)
Over the years, we’ve all seen a thousand lists ranking golf’s 18 “best” holes. But seldom have we come across any naming the best-known holes in the game. Whether it be by TV exposure, social media fandom, or just plain old reputation, certain holes acquire a measure of fame over time. They may not be […]
Extraordinary Courses That Are All the Rage
Architects, developers, an even golfers are learning to rethink how many holes—along with routing rules and acceptable terrain—can make up a golf course At the debut of The Sandbox at Sand Valley golf resort in Nekoosa, Wis., three years ago, developer Mike Keiser was asked why the par-3 course designed by Bill Coore and Ben […]
My 10 Favorite Holes in Ireland
Ireland is a magical place—especially for golfers. Anytime you set foot on the verdant shores of the Emerald Isle, it’s a chance to enjoy some of the world’s best golf, along with off-course experiences that make you want to never leave. Ireland is famous for its storied links gems, of course, but there are many […]
Great Courses of Britain & Ireland: Trevose
One of a number of charmers in England’s southwest corner, Trevose provides an extra bit of magic Look up the counties of Devon and Cornwall, and if you have never explored this largely rural, very scenic, and quieter-paced corner of southwest England before, you are in for a treat. Devon’s two most celebrated golf experiences […]
6 Great Public Golf Courses In Plymouth, Mass.
Though golf was being played in some manner across several parts of the world by 1620, it’s unlikely that anyone who stepped off the Mayflower at Plymouth Rock brought a set of sticks. But if they had, they’d have found a landscape ideally suited for the royal and ancient game. And today, visitors to the […]
