Best Public Golf of Las Vegas

Known primarily for its abundance of entertainment after dark, Las Vegas may actually be one of the more underrated golf travel destinations in the country. With more than four dozen golf courses just a short drive from the Las Vegas Strip, travelers can easily tee it up daily before they take in a show and […]
LINKS Golf Podcast Ep. 93: A Four-Day Public Golf Road Trip in South Carolina

Digital Editor Al Lunsford and golf photographer Matt Hahn recount their four-day road trip around the state of South Carolina, discovering some of the best natural and recreational destinations the state has to offer which contain, or are close to, premier public golf options. The team’s journey included visits to South Carolina’s two state park […]
5 Great Public Golf Courses in the Greater Atlanta Area

While Georgia’s crown jewel of golf, Augusta National, sits at the far eastern edge of the state, the area around the state’s capital city is flush with superior golf courses. Well-known are private clubs like Peachtree, Atlanta Athletic Club, and East Lake Golf Club, but public golf is also extremely accessible in and around the […]
The Best Public Golf in the Twin Cities

It’s the “Land of 10,000 Lakes” and over 86,000 square miles, so when it comes to finding top tier golf courses in Minnesota, you have to be willing to travel a bit. Well-known Hazeltine National, of Ryder Cup and PGA Championship fame, is just a short drive from the state’s largest metropolis but is a […]
The Best Public Golf in Connecticut

Short but sweet—that’s the best way to describe golf season in Connecticut. But what the state lacks in warm weather months it makes up for with top-tier golf courses. Golf courses rich in history (and often private) reside in this neck of the woods, like well-known Top 100 layouts such as Yale and Stanwich Club. […]
The Best Public Golf in Charlotte

North Carolina’s largest city and its outlying suburbs are rich with premier private golf clubs. Residents of the Queen City are familiar with the likes of Quail Hollow Club, Charlotte Country Club, and Carolina Golf Club, but thanks to ongoing restoration and revitalization projects, great public-access golf has also become plentiful in the Charlotte area. […]
A Redan You Can Play in Blue Jeans: Charleston Muni

The first municipal golf course in South Carolina has a new look and new life after a $3 million renovation that was a passion project for architect Troy Miller, who got the chance to overhaul the 91-year-old Charleston Muni—a course he grew up playing and now lives next to with his family. The unique public-private […]
A Perfect Public Golf Trip Around Houston

The land may be flat in Houston, but the golf is surprisingly diverse on a host of courses found from city center to suburban sprawl.
The Best Public Golf in Austin, Texas

The city of Austin is known for its mouthwatering Texas barbeque, bustling music scene, and Longhorns college football. Austin may also be considered a sleeper when it comes to high-level accessible golf courses. Golf in the Texas Hill Country is unique, with courses often winding their way through distinctive terrain, lakes, and streams that aesthetically […]
The Best Public Golf in Orlando

Orlando is one of those unique cities that can appeal to both families and groups of buddies. The Disney and Universal theme parks speak for themselves, but Orlando and the surrounding area also makes an ideal location for a buddies golf trip. Not only are there a wide variety of golf courses to choose from, […]