Look West for the Best in Golf
The majesty of the Western landscape is reason enough to embark on an unforgettable golf trip—or fall head over heels for a destination and make it a second or primary home. But our lineup of favorites features amenities and activities that go well beyond sensational courses and Instagram-worthy vistas. From wine lockers and local culinary […]
Frugal Golfer: Naples
Visit this posh playground in the off season and you’ll find some hot deals
Where to Travel in Scotland for the Best Golf?
During the past few years I have conducted an informal survey of American golfers making their first visits to Scotland. It consists of one question: “Which course have you enjoyed the most?”
Pacific Northwest Golf Trip: The Basics
What an Open! Here’s everything you need to know to plan a golf trip to the Tacoma area.
Mauna Kea Beach Hotel, Hawaii
For half a center, this resort on Hawaii’s Big Island has led the way
48 Hours in San Diego
If you’re looking to combine oceanfront golf with the excitement of a big city, there is no better destination than Phil Mickelson’s hometown. With year-round great weather, miles of beaches, and noteworthy attractions like the world-renown San Diego Zoo, there’s plenty for non-golfers to do, too.
Turtle Bay, Oahu
More than 40 miles and the Ko’olau Mountains separate the “fabled North Shore” of Oahu from the crowds and craziness of Honolulu and Waikiki. The far end of Hawaii’s most populous island is a tropical world unto itself, what National Geographic calls “one of the Earth’s most awesome places.” The North Shore is cozy, quaint, […]
The Abaco Club, Bahamas
The Bahamas is suddenly a hotbed of Caribbean golf activity, with the opening of the mammoth Baha Mar resort, but also news that the much more intimate Abaco Club on Great Abaco Island has been sold. The 10-year-old private sporting club was recently acquired by Southworth Development, which owns and operates private clubs and […]
The Top 10 Most Underrated Golf Resorts
From Pebble Beach to Pinehurst, everyone in golf knows the game’s top dogs. But what about the underdogs? The resorts with fine hotels and fabulous courses that fly well under the radar? From New Hampshire to New Mexico, here are the most underrated golf resorts in North America. The Algonquin Resort New Brunswick, Canada Situated […]
Golf Travel: The Top 10 Courses in Ireland
Irish eyes are smiling as World No. 1 Rory McIlroy returns home to host the Irish Open at Royal County Down this week. Scotland may be the Home of Golf, but the best seaside links in the Emerald Isle are simply the finest in the land. Here are the LINKS top 10 courses in Ireland. […]
