7 Golf Resorts with Food & Wine Festivals
A golf resort will always sparkle brightest for the amenity that oftentimes makes up its name. At these bucket-list destinations, the courses are king—and rightfully so. However, every once in a while (sometimes only once a year), these resorts double-down on their allure with flavors of a different kind. Yes, the food and beverage programs […]
Where to Play Golf and See the Northern Lights
I’m sometimes told that “man does not live by golf alone.” Granted, the people who say that aren’t the rabid golfer that I am, but it’s true that including other activities in a golf trip can make it an even more rewarding adventure. Seeing the Northern Lights (a.k.a. the Aurora Borealis) is a bucket-list experience […]
7 Golf Getaways That Mix Public and Private Courses
In the remote Sandhills of northwest Nebraska, on the rim of the Snake River canyon and about a half hour from the South Dakota border, the Prairie Club is a golf destination like no other. Not only might it be the only golf resort with two 18-hole championship courses that each play to a par […]
10 Great Late-Season Golf Getaways
The clocks have all been turned back. Daylight is ever in shorter supply. Late in the year is the most horrible time for northern golfers, when memories of warm afternoons on the links grow dim, and the specter of winter lurks all too near. We may be able to squeeze in a local round here […]
5 Reasons to Love The Omni Homestead Resort
The culmination of a more than $150-million renovation, along with a centennial milestone, make now the perfect time to visit this historic golf resort For more than two centuries, The Omni Homestead Resort has drawn dignitaries and discerning travelers to the Allegheny Mountains of western Virginia. Nearly two dozen presidents and former presidents have visited […]
6 Standout Golf Resorts with Superlative Spas
When you schedule a golfing getaway, the courses take center stage. For some, 18 holes played across a beautiful landscape is the ideal medium for relaxation. Others require extra rejuvenation after a round. If you fall into the latter camp, the following six golf resorts are certain to appeal, as they each feature a destination […]
The Leeds Triangle: England’s Underrated Golf Destination
With the world of golf shifting its attention to the northwest of England as the Open Championship returned to Royal Liverpool for the 13th time in the club’s 154-year history, many visitors from the U.S. likely secured tee times at Open venues Royal Birkdale (30 miles north) and Royal Lytham and St. Annes (65 miles […]
Shangri-La: Can This New Course Help Oklahoma Become a National Golf Destination?
When one thinks of national golf destinations, Oklahoma certainly isn’t one of the first states that comes to mind. But could a waterfront resort named Shangri-La on Monkey Island change that? In northeastern Oklahoma, on the 46,500-acre Grand Lake O’ The Cherokees, Shangri-La’s ownership group has invested more than $100 million into upgrading accommodations and […]
5 Reasons To Love Pinehurst Resort
The flagship hotel at the Cradle of American Golf is undergoing a stylish and luxurious transformation Since the turn of the 20th century, Pinehurst Resort has attracted the country’s most discerning golf travelers to its bevy of world-class courses. Yet despite the now nine full-length layouts (with a 10th in the works), the resort’s centerpiece […]
5 American Golf Resorts with Multiple, Unique Hotels
Golf resorts are naturally judged first by the quality—and also the quantity—of their courses. Yet, some of the best are further distinguished for their numerous hotels and the distinctive guest experiences that they provide. Sure, there are resorts that supplement a lodge or inn with cottages or villas, but we wouldn’t consider those distinct hotels. […]
