18 of the Best Dogleg Holes

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It would be a gross overgeneralization to say all straight golf holes are boring. The Old Course at St. Andrews has a lot of straight or straight-ish holes, but thanks to a combination of tantalizing fairway/green contours, bothersome bunkers that really are best-avoided, firm ground, and an ancient stone bridge, there’s not a single hole […]

Top 10 Courses: New York

Here’s our list of the top 10 courses in New York, also known as the Empire State  1. SHINNECOCK HILLS, Southampton The site of five U.S. Opens with a sixth on the way in 2026, its 18 stern and captivating holes unfurl dramatically across rolling, golf-perfect terrain, culminating at an iconic hilltop clubhouse. 2. NATIONAL […]

The 10 Best Trios of Closing Holes

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Frequently, the 18th hole is a course’s grand statement, the big finish that settles all bets and creates lasting memories. On occasion, however, it’s the 17th hole that steals the show. Rarer still is when a great 16th hole kicks off an outstanding homestretch, making for a truly unforgettable conclusion to the round. To find […]

10 of the Top Redan Holes in the U.S.

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Golf architect Tom Doak has suggested the most-imitated hole in the world is the par-three 15th hole at North Berwick in Scotland, a hole known as “Redan”—a French word for a projecting feature in a fortification. The Redan is a popular template typically featuring a plateau green that’s higher on the front right, slopes away […]

My Courses: Juli Inkster

Juli Inkster is a lengendary professional golfer that has won 31 times on the LPGA, including seven major championships. Here she shares her favorite and most challenging courses to play in this edition of “My Courses.” MY FAVORITE COURSE: Muirfield Village. Every hole on the course requires you to hit different types of shots, the […]

Dream Nine: Par Fives

The par five. The one hole in golf where almost anything is possible. The longest holes on a course give golfers a chance to imagine the possibilities. A legitimate chance at birdie…or even that rare shot at an elusive eagle. But as many of us know, par fives can often show their teeth, generating double […]

Template Holes: Golf’s Most Mimicked Designs

“But don’t let famed holes…such as the ‘Alps’ of Prestwick and ‘Redan’ of North Berwick, lead you into attempting to reproduce them. In trying to make your course fit certain famous hole treatments, you are certain to be doomed to disappointment.” —DONALD ROSS, Golf Has Never Failed Me Sorry, Don. They didn’t listen. The idea […]

Top 10 Courses: Long Island

  Home to classic major championship venues, breathtaking modern layouts, and everything in between, Long Island has long been a favorite summertime destination for avid golf travelers. Whether you’re spending the night in your car to save your place in line for the “People’s Country Club” or lucky enough to tee it up at one […]