Host Courses of Both Men’s and Women’s Majors
Seven golf courses that have served as hosts to both men’s and women’s major championships between 2014 and 2024.
10 U.S. Golf Properties that Transport You to the British Isles
Here are 10 U.S. properties that pay homage to the golf experience in the British Isles through a combination of elements.
The Longest Par Threes in Championship Golf
Here’s our list of the longest par threes that have tested would-be champs in golf’s four major championships.
Top 10 Courses: Wisconsin
Here’s our list of the top 10 courses in Wisconsin, also known as the Badger State 1. WHISTLING STRAITS (STRAITS), Sheboygan In 1998, Herb Kohler told Pete Dye, “I want a course that looks like it’s in Ireland,” and that’s what Dye gave him, converting a World War II military base into Ballybunion on Lake […]
Top 10 Widest American Courses You Can Play
For the big bashers out there, and the wannabes, too, here are the top 10 widest American courses you can play.
Wisconsin: An American Golf Mecca
The secret to Wisconsin’s future as a golf destination isn’t dairy cows or cheese. It’s sand. When Mike Keiser looks at Sand Valley, the 78-year-old developer doesn’t see a successful venture so much as he sees potential—not just for the resort, but for all of central Wisconsin to develop into a robust and diverse golf destination. […]
Top 10 Co-Designed Public Courses in the U.S.
With each memorable Masters Tournament, we are treated to one of architecture’s greatest design collaborations, with Alister MacKenzie and Bobby Jones responsible for the creation of Augusta National. Sixty-five years later, Pete Dye and Jack Nicklaus teamed up to craft Harbour Town, a beloved PGA Tour venue since 1969. What those courses proved is that […]
10 of Golf’s Top Single-Course Destinations
Mike Keiser is famous for saying one course is a curiosity, but two makes a destination. It’s hard to argue that assertion, as typically the most-celebrated golf destinations have multiple courses—from Pebble Beach, Pinehurst, Kohler, Kiawah, and Streamsong to the super-successful golf getaways Keiser himself has built, like Bandon Dunes and Sand Valley. That said, […]
The Biggest Putting Courses in the U.S.
The biggest putting course the world of golf has ever seen is coming to the sand dunes of central Wisconsin. Sand Valley Golf Resort already has four golf courses (three 18-hole championship courses and a 17-hole Par-3 layout), and one more in the works (Sedge Valley). As audacious as Sand Valley’s growth is, so are […]
LINKS Golf Podcast Ep. 82: Must-Visit One-Course Destinations
It can be difficult to stand out as a golf destination with only one 18-hole course, but as Digital Editor Al Lunsford and LINKS contributor Erik Matuszewski have learned, there are a few one-course clubs that golf aficionados need to add to their bucket list. This season of the LINKS Golf Podcast is presented by […]
