The Top 10 Golf Schools in the U.S.

The week after Labor Day carries an unmistakable air of change. Temps begin to cool, the NFL season starts, and school is back in session. Second only to January 1st, the beginning of September provides a great opportunity for renewal. Maybe it’s time to attend classes once again yourself at a school that’s a lot […]

Valhalla Golf Club

At this major championship venue, golf isn’t just the most important thing; it’s the only thing

Omni La Costa Resort

New owners, big investment, and a golf overhaul put this Southern California stalwart back on track to greatness

Which is Better? Golf in North vs. South Carolina

North and South Carolina share a name, a border, even a golf hole (Farmstead Golf Links’s 767-yard, par-six 18th, where you tee off in the South and putt out in the North). Many people lump the two states into one geographic region, as in “the Carolinas.” Even James Taylor didn’t bother to differentiate when he sang “Carolina In My Mind.”

Sure, it’s easy to get the two states confused. Both have gorgeous coastlines, sweet tea, and citizens who say “y’all.” But the states are different in a number of ways: The North has more than double the population (9.8 million to 4.7), all the pro sports teams, and a major technology sector; the South has the most charming and historic city (Charleston), better college football, and alligators.

New Golf Mecca: Pete Dye Golf Trail

Forget the doom and gloom. This gotta-play region hasn’t thrown in the golf towel, choosing instead to invest in the game, add new courses and places to stay, and reach out to traveling golfers. It’s where to go now.

New Golf Mecca: Northern Michigan

Forget the doom and gloom. This region hasn’t thrown in the golf towel, choosing instead to invest in the game, add new courses and places to stay, and reach out to
traveling golfers. It’s where to go now.

Omni Bedford Springs Resort

Dating to the 18th century, this grande dame resort in Pennsylvania centers around mineral springs and golf

The Off-Trail Oregon Golf Trip

By Jeff Wallach   I know what you’re thinking: not another golf travel story about Oregon. Thanks largely to the fervor surrounding the Bandon Dunes Golf Resort, the Beaver State as golf destination is in danger of overexposure. But this time we’ve bypassed all the usual suspects and highlighted four destinations slightly off the radar […]