Best Public Golf in Washington

You might drive a couple of hours between courses, but there are a few public golf highlights worthy of any travel budget in Washington.
The Quintessential Overseas Links Golf Trip Packing Checklist

Packing for an overseas golf trip isn’t as simple as it would be for one to warmer climes—here is our ultimate checklist for what to bring.
The Big 12 of Collegiate Golf Courses

Here’s we spotlight a dozen of the best university golf courses in the country—you could call it a “Big 12” of collegiate golf.
10 Public U.S. Open Qualifying Courses from 2025

A closer look at 10 public-accessible courses that hosted local U.S. Open qualifying in 2025 and the scores that were posted at each.
Best Public Golf in Pennsylvania

Golfers in The Keystone State have a panoply of good courses to choose from. Here are 10 of Pennsylvania’s top public golf designs.
Top 10 American Courses Named for British Open Venues

From Muirfield Village to Turnberry Isle, here are the 10 best American courses named for British Open venues.
The Renovation of Oakmont Country Club

A Gil Hanse renovation has restored old wrinkles—and old-style trouble—to Oakmont, Pittsburgh’s famously feared U.S. Open layout.
Ireland’s Castle Courses

A half-dozen castles in Ireland offer a true taste of the royal treatment–luxurious lodging and great, green golf courses.
Best Golf Courses of Northern Ireland

As the Open Championship returns for the second time in six years, Northern Ireland’s best courses are shining brightly.
First Peek: Old Petty at Cabot Highlands

Old Petty—the new 18-hole course at Cabot Highlands designed by Tom Doak and Clyde Johnson—is rich with Scottish fun and eccentricity.