The Ultimate Washington, D.C. Golf Vacation
The Nation’s Capital and its surrounding suburbs are not usually thought of as a golf destination, a major mistake for anyone also coming to town to visit the museums, monuments, and major power points of the federal government. The Washington area has a rich golf history. Congressional Country Club in Potomac, Md., has staged three […]
What’s the Best Vacation Spot for Your Golf Game?
By James A. Frank You toil hard to earn yourself a little vacation time with your clubs. You book the flights, hotel, rental car, and tee times, excited to play a highly ranked course. But you quickly discover your game is ill-suited to the layout, and instead of having fun, you toil some more, growing […]
Understanding Erin Hills, Host of the 2017 U.S. Open
To understand Erin Hills for those who have yet to see it, you must start with what it is not. “It’s not parkland, it’s not heathland, it’s not linksland,” says John Morrissett, the competitions director at the Wisconsin course, which will host the U.S. Open this month. “It is really a mixture of elements.” “It […]
In Development: Course Updates From Around the World
This series from LINKS follows exciting new courses and renovations around the world. Let us know in the comments below if you know of courses that should be featured in the future. Pinehurst Resort, No. 4, Pinehurst, N.C. Gil Hanse has been selected to renovate the Donald Ross-designed No. 4 course at the iconic […]
A Look at the Best Resorts Across the US
La Quinta Resort & Club, La Quinta, California This year is the 90th anniversary of La Quinta, making the iconic property the longest running resort in the Palm Springs area. In preparation, a multi-million-dollar renovation has given the entire place a modern look, combining history with the relaxed, desert vibe. All 620 rooms and 98 villas […]
Bunker Mentality: An Interview with a Golf Bunker
Why are bunkers where they are? What purpose do they serve? Are they even fair? To answer these pressing questions and more, there’s only one place to go: Directly to the sandy source
What Makes a Golf Course Great?
The notion of golf course greatness eludes exact description
Top 10 Golf Courses in Mexico
1. Diamante (Dunes), Cabo San Lucas, Arguably the best golf course designed by Davis Love, it plays through massive oceanside dunes, the tauter more upland front side setting the table for a big back nine beside the sea. 2. Cabo Del Sol, Cabo San Lucas, The first of the marquee layouts in Cabo, this Jack Nicklaus […]
How do Golfers Judge a Great Golf Course?
If we look closely at the characteristics of the highly rated courses, it’s easy to start drawing conclusions about what is and is not perceived as good by golfers, or at least the subset that gets to participate in the ranking process. Two characteristics that many of the top courses share are sandy soil and […]
Top 10 Golf Courses in Asia
In our newest department, we introduce you to the best courses in various countries and regions around the world
