Classic Hawaiian Ambiance at the Lanai Four Seasons Resorts
Once upon a time, Hawaii was a place of secluded beaches, unspoiled nature, small towns and laid-back, smiling locals living at a languid pace. On most of the other islands, massive development and numerous visitors have obliterated these traits. Yet classic Hawaiian ambiance still thrives on Lanai, home to two Four Seasons resorts, Manele […]
Miami: The Ultimate Vacation for Golfers and Non-Golfers Alike
No city can attract golfers, cosmopolitan world travelers and beach-goers in equal numbers like Miami, which offers quality golf, first-rate hotels, sizzling nightlife and diverse culinary options. This city’s pulse beats strong both day and night, so book early tee times to leave plenty of time for resting up before stepping out on […]
Old MacDonald, Bandon Dunes
You don’t go to Bandon Dunes for spas, infinity-edge pools and thread counts. And you’re not there to play 18 leisurely holes per day on a cart before going to explore the resort on a bike. Bandon Dunes is all about Advil, knockdown shots and carry bags. You’re there to stand on the tee […]
Where to Play Golf in Dubai
The moment I stepped off the plane in Dubai, I knew I was in a surreal place. Staring at me was a billboard from a firm called Damac, the largest real estate developer in the Middle East: “Buy a condominium and win your own private jet, your own private island. Free Bentley or BMW […]
World-Class Golf and Much More in Maui, Hawaii
Whether you want to go on a golf trip with the guys, experience a romantic anniversary getaway or just sit on the beach, Maui provides plenty of choices. This Hawaiian paradise offers 17 golf courses, some of the world’s most luxurious resorts and postcard-perfect scenery throughout the 729-square-mile island barely bigger than metropolitan L.A. […]
Pacific Dunes Course, Bandon Dunes
When it comes to golf course architecture, opinions run rampant and absolutes are few. That said, there is no debating the single Most Important Decision in the annals of American course design. It happened in 1917, when Samuel F.B. Morse tore up a subdivision plan for the waterfront acreage where Pebble Beach Golf Links […]
Playing Golf in Vietnam
More than three decades after the fall of Saigon, the Vietnam War is still foremost in the U.S. psyche, influencing movies, literature and even the most recent presidential election, in which John Kerry’s war record was a major issue. But in Vietnam, the “American War” is all but forgotten. With a young population—the median age […]
Our Top Tips for Golf Travelers in China
Because of China’s size and its often confusing regulations, a tour with a company like Haversham & Baker, which can handle the myriad logistics, is the best bet. The company’s founder, Sam Baker, offers some tips on negotiating the Middle Kingdom: The best golf is in the south, where it is very hot and […]
Golf Travel: Rating the Islands of Hawaii
A Polynesian-flavored archipelago in the middle of the Pacific, Hawaii provides a unique setting for the game—from vibrant green jungles to toasted black lava. But there’s far more to Hawaii than golf, and here is a ranking of the five major islands, taking into consideration the golf courses, resort hotels, off-course attractions, scenery and mana, […]
Woodstock Inn Golf Vacation
It’s easy to get your Woodstocks confused, so full of them is the Northeast. For the record, the one the music festival is named for is in upstate New York. The one where rich Bostonians all have ski chalets is in New Hampshire. And the one where you can tee it up on a […]
