10 Public U.S. Open Qualifying Courses from 2025

A closer look at 10 public-accessible courses that hosted local U.S. Open qualifying in 2025 and the scores that were posted at each.
Best Public Golf in Pennsylvania

Golfers in The Keystone State have a panoply of good courses to choose from. Here are 10 of Pennsylvania’s top public golf designs.
Best Courses Designed by Robert Trent Jones Jr. – LINKS Golf Podcast Ep. 185

The co-hosts dive into the golf course design career of Robert Trent Jones Jr. and each pick three of their favorite Jones Jr. courses.
5 New Public Courses to Know in 2025 – LINKS Golf Podcast Ep. 184

The co-hosts recap a recent trip to a new course opening in Georgia and discuss five notable public courses that are due to open in 2025.
Oddest Course Names in Golf

Some golf courses have lineage that’s a tad unusual. Here’s a sampling of some of the oddest course names in golf.
Sampling South Carolina’s Wide Variety of BBQ and Public Golf – LINKS Golf Podcast Ep. 183

The hosts recap a four-day road trip across the state of South Carolina covering a wide variety of golf and barbecue restaurants.
Our Favorite Fall Golf Destinations – LINKS Golf Podcast Ep. 182

As the summer season wanes and temperatures begin to change around the country, our co-hosts share their top courses to play during the fall.
Best Public Golf in Utah

Utah is one of those states where good golf is thought to exist, but few can really say for sure. Here are 10 of my favorite courses.
Best Public Golf Around Pinehurst

Come for one of the country’s premier golf resorts—but stay (or come back) for the incredible collection of public courses around Pinehurst Let’s cut to the chase. There’s one reason every golfer wants to haul their sticks to the middle of North Carolina: taking on Donald Ross’s “Mona Lisa,” Course No. 2, and the rest […]
Top 12 Scenic Public Courses in America

Get the camera ready—it’s photo safari time. The following list of courses is ranked according to eye candy and accessibility. This roster is limited to public-access courses in the United States that may or may not have hosted major championships or boast superior design, but which definitely overwhelm the senses with scenic beauty and visual […]