6 of the Wildest Design Quirks on a Golf Course
A recent trip to Arizona offered me an opportunity to tackle one of the unique bunkers in golf: a 13-foot-deep pit of peril at Scottsdale National Golf Club called the “Mine Shaft.” The original bunker depth was eight feet, but the team at Jackson Kahn Design dug deeper when too many golfers successfully escaped for […]
Reversible Courses: A Returning Golf Fad?
It’s not like they were the only thing golfers could talk about, but from June 2016 when Michigan’s The Loop opened to July 2017 when Silvies Valley Ranch in Oregon welcomed its first guests, reversible courses certainly enjoyed their moment in the spotlight. Inspired by the reverse, or “left-hand,” routing on the Old Course at […]
America’s Most Noteworthy “South” Courses
Some of the country’s best layouts have been branded with a certain directional moniker. Think of the four main points of a compass, and a familiar golf course should come to mind—whether it’s hosted major championships or simply continues to dazzle its guests. After looking at a handful of the country’s well-known “North” courses, we […]
6 Great Public Golf Courses Around Cleveland
A beguiling blend of value-oriented classic tracks and modern marvels makes for a surprisingly strong golf destination For decades, Cleveland took its knocks from comedians and talk show hosts. These days, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, an NBA Championship, and a vibrant downtown have helped shed some of the insults. With its Midwestern […]
11 of Golf’s Top College Courses
Gil Hanse and his design team have faithfully restored some of the most renowned golf courses around the country, names like Merion, Fishers Island, Sleepy Hollow, Los Angeles Country Club (North), and 2022 PGA Championship site Southern Hills. So, it’s telling Hanse calls the Yale Golf Course the “most significant restoration opportunity” he’s been entrusted […]
Top Golf Courses in National Parks: From Washington, D.C., to Yosemite
“I think all our parks should be opened for golf unless there is some specific objection in public needs.” -President William H. Taft During the Golden Age of Golf in the early 20th century, eight public golf courses were built within the nation’s capital. Three of those historic facilities remain today, among them East Potomac […]
American Dream Courses: Midwest (East)
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The eastern half of the Midwest is our sixth region having navigated about two-thirds of the country in our “American Dream Courses” series. We’ve identified dozens of interesting, affordable, welcoming golf courses, but may have hit peak “Dream Golf” here in Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, and Michigan…especially Michigan. Because there are so many excellent courses […]
Jack’s Place: Muirfield Village Golf Club
It all began as an idea in 1966 from then 26-year-old Jack Nicklaus while sitting at Augusta National Golf Club. That’s when Nicklaus says he first thought about hosting a golf tournament near his hometown of Columbus, Ohio. “I’ve spent more time and effort on Muirfield Village than any place else,” says Nicklaus, who named […]
Top 10 Courses: Ohio
Known mainly to the golf world for producing the great Jack Nicklaus, it should be unsurprising that Ohio boasts an incredibly rich collection of golf courses. Though the Golden Bear has undoubtedly left his mark on a few of these layouts—he grew up practicing at #4 on our list and #1 is famously referred […]
Golf Course Architects Discuss Firestone CC South
By Tony Dear The South Course at Firestone CC in Akron, Ohio, has hosted big-time golf since the mid-1950s. First came the Rubber City Open whose winners included Tommy Bolt, Ed Furgol, and Arnold Palmer. It staged three PGA Championships—1960, ’66, and ’75. From 1962 to ’98, it was the venue for the World […]
