7 Destinations that Combine Golf and 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 […]
Great Rounds in the 5 States with the Fewest Golf Courses
While some travel goals are unlikely—teeing it up at every U.S. Open venue, for example—playing golf in every state, on the other hand, is an achievable objective. According to the National Golf Foundation (NGF), about 75 percent of all golf courses in the United States are open to the public, so you’ll always have options […]
American Dream Courses: Best of the Rest
Regular readers will know the emphasis of the “American Dream” series—highlighting really good golf where everyone is welcome and everyone can afford to play—has not been on identifying notable, affordable golf in every state, but rather in each of nine regions around the country: Southeast, Deep South, Southwest, Northwest, Mountain West, Midwest (West), Midwest (East), […]
In Alaska, Golf Beats The Iditarod
The annual sled race started this weekend—one day after the golf season
Creek Course at Moose Run, Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson
Base/Location: Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Anchorage, Alaska Par: 72 Yardage: 7.324 Play Policy: Open to the public. The Creek Course is the longest layout in the state with also the longest hole, the 640-yard 11th, which scenically plays through a reclaimed gravel pit, as does the 222-yard sixth. Architect Robin Nelson and his crew had […]
