Wisconsin – America’s Next Great Golf Destination
The national spotlight doesn’t fall on Wisconsin very often, and when it does the subject invariably seems limited to cheese, beer, or the Green Bay Packers. This week though, the Badger State is front and center—in golfers’ households anyway, as the U.S. Open unfolds at Erin Hills, a dramatic 650-acre, glacier-formed course 35 miles northwest […]
Understanding Erin Hills, Host of the 2017 U.S. Open
To understand Erin Hills for those who have yet to see it, you must start with what it is not. “It’s not parkland, it’s not heathland, it’s not linksland,” says John Morrissett, the competitions director at the Wisconsin course, which will host the U.S. Open this month. “It is really a mixture of elements.” “It […]
A Golf Course to Suit Every Style of Play
By Tony Dear Want to get maximum enjoyment out of your next golf vacation? Choose a course that matches the character of your game. You toil hard to earn yourself a little vacation time with your clubs. You book the flights, hotel, rental car, and tee times, excited to play a highly ranked course. But […]
A Look at the Best Resorts Across the US
La Quinta Resort & Club, La Quinta, California This year is the 90th anniversary of La Quinta, making the iconic property the longest running resort in the Palm Springs area. In preparation, a multi-million-dollar renovation has given the entire place a modern look, combining history with the relaxed, desert vibe. All 620 rooms and 98 villas […]
Frugal Golfer: Ponte Vedra, Florida
The PGA Tour’s home course isn’t the only golf venue at the top of the Sunshine State,
but it’s definitely one you’ll want to play
Look Ahead to the PGA Championship at Baltusrol
We cover the setup changes at Baltusrol and name our pick for champion
Michigan Golf: Where to Play
Once the snow melts—and trust us, it does—Northern Michigan becomes one of the country’s top regions for public golf
Classic Course: Cherry Valley Club
The history of this Long Island course mirrors the evolution of American golf architecture
Top 10 Courses You Can Play In the Midwest
With the PGA Tour at Firestone in Ohio this week for the WGC Bridgestone Invitational and the PGA Championship returning to Whistling Straits in Wisconsin next week, all eyes are on the Midwest, which offers a versatile array of top-notch venues across seven states. Arcadia Bluffs Arcadia, Mich. This sprawling links-style layout, built on a […]
Highland Links, Cape Cod
At the northern tip of Cape Cod a 200-year-old lighthouse watches over America’s first true links
