Quaker Ridge Golf Club
Steeped in history and strategy, this classic Tillinghast layout is better than ever after a Gil Hanse restoration
Ballybunion Golf Club: As Good As It Looks
One of the world’s greatest courses, Ballybunion Old is as much a must-see as a must-play
Stanwich Golf Club
In the gilded Connecticut burg of Greenwich, Stanwich shines as an epic test of golf in an area filled with world-class courses
Nefyn & District Golf Club
This spectacular layout atop a cliff draws comparisons with Pebble Beach for its unique setting and unmatched views
Kennemer Golf & Country Club
One of the best courses in continental Europe, this 27-hole layout near the North Sea proves that the British Isles don’t hold a monopoly on great links golf
Askernish Golf Club
Uncovered and restored after 70 years, a links course designed by Old Tom Morris on the remote Scottish island of South Uist offers a raw, rugged golf experience
Fuji Course, Kawana Resort, Japan
Overlooking the sea and two hours from Tokyo, C.H. Alison couldn’t have picked a better location for his Japanese masterpiece
Orchards Golf Club
The great golf secret of the Berkshires was the achievement of Donald Ross at the Orchards, followed by the unspoken tale of the course’s decline. A round of applause, then, for its stirring comeback
Augusta National Golf Club
A mutual love of St. Andrews led Bobby Jones and Alister MacKenzie to establish an American classic
Essex Golf & Country Club, Canada
One of only a handful of Donald Ross golf courses built in Canada, this modest gem on the south shore of the Detroit River has stood the test of time
