U.S. Golf Resorts with 100-plus Holes
When it comes to U.S. golf destinations, these resorts lead the way—each with more than 100 holes of golf to play. Pinehurst Resort (North Carolina)—189 holes With 11 courses in total, Pinehurst is well-deserving of its nickname, “The Cradle of American Golf.” There are 10 18-hole championship courses, each designated by number, and all located […]
7 Great Courses You Didn’t Know You Could Play
There’s a small but significant roster of courses that is part of a special breed. You’ve watched these courses on television, seen the photos, and noted the rankings—but you thought that getting to play them was out of the question (unless you had connections). Not so fast: Some of the courses on this list are […]
Toughest Set of Par Fours
It’s neither length nor configuration alone that makes for a tough par four. It’s any combination of those two traits, plus lack of width, invasive bunkers, adroitly placed water hazards, terrain, wind, and the severity of the green complexes, including extra-speedy or wildly contoured greens. We’ve identified the 10 toughest sets of par fours in […]
Golf’s 18 Most Famous Holes (Back Nine)
We knew competition for places would really heat up on the back nine and, sure enough, a number of historic, not to say important, holes have missed out on the top spot. You’ll nod your head at some of our choices while others might cause you to wince. Just remember, it’s all about fame. 10th—Riviera […]
Greatest Finishing Holes in Golf
A great finishing hole might offer supreme challenge, dazzling aesthetics, myriad risk/reward options, or historical impact. The elite offer a combination. Merely because the hole is hard and drama-drenched, however—I’m winking at you, Carnoustie, Bay Hill, and the Blue Monster at Doral—or because it’s iconic in other ways—Hello, Olympic Club, Riviera, and Merion—doesn’t make it […]
Scotland’s Best Hotels for Golfers
There was a time, not so long ago, when the usual hotel experiences in Scotland were something one tolerated rather than embraced. Too often, it seemed like you were staying at something more like grandma’s house than a modern hotel. Fortunately, that era has gone the way of the gutta percha. Today, you’ll find excellent […]
Top 10 Christmas-Themed Golf Courses
It’s the most wonderful time of the year. In the spirit of Christmas, there’s nothing like a little bit of yuletide fun when it comes to the world of golf. That’s why we’ve tracked down 10 great Christmas-inspired golf courses that maybe will make your list the next time you’re in one of these spots […]
A Rant Against Golden Age Golf Architects
It’s time we stop deifying dead architects… Curmudgeon alert: I’m about to go on a major rant about something that likely will be of only marginal interest to you and may actually cause you some annoyance. So this might be a good time to click on something else. We did have some very fine pieces […]
My 10 Favorite U.S. Golf Hotels
Sometimes you’re looking for more. Like a hotel that from the moment you check in just blows you away. Here are our favorite golf hotels.
Golf’s Best Match-Play Venues
The ideal match-play courses yield maximum risk/reward opportunities. These courses qualify among golf’s best match-play venues.
