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. […]
Golf River Cruise Through Provence
I had just played one of the worst rounds of my life, and frankly, I did not care. That’s because what followed was a wine tasting at Domaine de Beaurenard in the Chateauneuf-du-Pape region in southern France. Standing among racks of oak barrels in a “cave” surrounded by fields of luscious Syrah, Grenache and Mourvedre […]
The Top 10 Summer Golf Resorts
Memorial Day, the unofficial start of summer, is upon us. With the temperate zone of North America basking in the year’s best weather over the next three months, now is the time to plan a trip to an eclectic, exceptional resort where everyone, from serious golfers and casual enthusiasts to kids who just want to […]
Frugal Golfer: Atlantic City
Good golf and a choice of hotels (even casinos) allow you to actually save money in Atlantic City
TPC Sawgrass Marriott Golf Resort
Our intrepid editor goes undercover, not very successfully, for a white-glove test at the host of The Players
Scottish Golf Gluttony: 198 Holes in Seven Days
George Peper goes on a Scottish golf marathon with his son Scott and his friend
Frugal Golfer: Myrtle Beach
In these post-recession days, Myrtle Beach may be a better bargain than ever
