6 Top Golf Destinations Close to New York City
A friend recently reached out about public courses to play around the New York City area for a weekend golf getaway. It seemed an easy enough question, especially given that the New York area and its surrounds boast more golfers than any other metro area in the country. But he had some caveats that left […]
5 Reasons To Love Nemacolin Resort
One man’s passion project has matured into a sprawling property accented by world-class courses and a recently revamped golf academy In 1988, only one year after buying a large tract of land initially called the Nemacolin Trails Hunting Reserve, Joseph A. Hardy III—founder of the 84 Lumber Company—expanded the property’s original hunting lodge and added […]
Great Mid-Atlantic Golf Resorts
Cozy, chill, and Intimate. Huge, hectic, and bustling. Whether they’re historic and full of character, or modern and full of activity, the amazing range of golf resorts in the Mid-Atlantic will fit whatever experience you’re after and however large your group is. Here’s half a dozen of the best, with some very honorable mentions. Seaview […]
American Dream Courses: Northeast
The Northeast is the home of old golf in America—where guest passes are prized like Willy Wonka’s golden tickets. But for every secluded Devereux Emmet, Walter Travis, Alexander Findlay, or Willie Campbell design there are plenty of excellent public courses anyone can play. This is our version of the American Dream—really good golf where everyone […]
Top 10 Courses in Pennsylvania
Here are our top 10 courses in the state of Pennsylvania: OAKMONT, Oakmont The host of a record nine U.S. Opens remains what its founder Henry Fownes intended it to be—a thorough examination in golf whether your handicap is 36 or plus-6. MERION (EAST), Ardmore Merion was hailed at its debut as “the finest […]
Pete Dye’s Shepherd’s Rock Course to Open
Pete Dye faithful will want to flock to Shepherd’s Rock at Nemacolin Woodlands Resort next summer
Which State Has Hosted Most USGA Championships?
The state to host the most USGA championships over the years is…
Philadelphia Cricket Club, Wissahickon Course
For golf courses, Philadelphia is best known for Merion and Pine Valley (the latter being much more Philly than Jersey, despite its address), plus Aronimink, Gulph Mills, Huntingdon Valley, and a bunch of others. The city also produced its own “school” of architects, five locals—native or adopted—who had a huge impact on golf in early […]
Omni Bedford Springs Resort
Dating to the 18th century, this grande dame resort in Pennsylvania centers around mineral springs and golf
48 Hours in Philadelphia
The host city for this week’s U.S. Open provides a lot of brotherly love as a golf destination
