My 10 Favorite Par-Three Holes at Bandon Dunes

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Bandon Dunes celebrated its 25th anniversary this year with an event that coincided with the grand opening of the resort’s seventh course, a 19-hole Par-3 course which trundles over a parcel of land that is captivating yet too severe to accommodate a full-length layout. Named in honor of the land’s previous caretaker, this new addition—Shorty’s—is […]

12 Standout Steakhouses at Destination Golf Resorts

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Golf will always be the first priority when travel is planned to an esteemed resort. But if a hearty, meat-focused meal is equally compelling, then these 12 resorts—and their flagship steakhouses—are all worthy of your time, not to mention the airfare necessary to get you there. Bon appétit! Ghost Tree Grill at Bandon Dunes Golf […]

5 Reasons to Love The Arizona Biltmore

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With a new golf course and a swanky clubhouse about to open, it’s once again the “Jewel of the Desert” For more than four decades after its grand opening in 1929, the Arizona Biltmore was a luxuriously appointed oasis accessible by invitation only. Originally outfitted with 235 rooms, the resort has since tripled in size […]

A Preview Trip to Cabot Citrus Farms – LINKS Golf Podcast Ep. 163

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The hosts report on one of the country’s newest golf destinations, Cabot Citrus Farms in Florida, on this episode of the LINKS Golf Podcast. Digital Editor Al Lunsford gives his early impressions after visiting Cabot Citrus Farms in January, while co-host Joe Passov gives background on the former courses that occupied the property. Al also […]

An Early Look at Big Cedar Lodge’s New Cliffhangers Par-3 Course

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Big Cedar Lodge’s golf offerings are getting bigger. The resort in southwest Missouri, founded by Bass Pro Shops owner Johnny Morris, has three 18-hole championship courses and is set to become the first golf destination in the U.S. with three different short courses. Big Cedar has a pristinely manicured 9-hole par-3 course called Top of […]

5 Reasons to Love The Omni Homestead Resort

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The culmination of a more than $150-million renovation, along with a centennial milestone, make now the perfect time to visit this historic golf resort For more than two centuries, The Omni Homestead Resort has drawn dignitaries and discerning travelers to the Allegheny Mountains of western Virginia. Nearly two dozen presidents and former presidents have visited […]

Best Golf Resorts for a Family Vacation – LINKS Golf Podcast Ep. 147

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The hosts kick off an all-new season of the LINKS Golf Podcast by ranking their top choices for destinations that provide a perfect blend of high-level golf and family fun. Each host lists their top three picks and the show concludes with a few honorable mentions. This episode is presented by Wild Dunes Resort. You […]

Shangri-La: Can This New Course Help Oklahoma Become a National Golf Destination?

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When one thinks of national golf destinations, Oklahoma certainly isn’t one of the first states that comes to mind. But could a waterfront resort named Shangri-La on Monkey Island change that? In northeastern Oklahoma, on the 46,500-acre Grand Lake O’ The Cherokees, Shangri-La’s ownership group has invested more than $100 million into upgrading accommodations and […]

Cypress Shoals: 6 Things to Know About the New Golf Property Near Augusta National

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While Augusta National Golf Club will always be front and center in the Augusta, Ga., area, a new golf facility in development less than five miles away is garnering a bit of attention as details about the property emerge. Here are six things to know about the forthcoming master-planned community of Cypress Shoals. It’s Not […]