America’s finest golf destinations, one course at a time
Independent editorial guides to 26 destinations. Courses, accommodation, itineraries, and everything off the fairway.
Explore Golf Destinations
Roughly 90 courses along 60 miles of coastline, green fees from $30 to $300, inside a packaged-trip economy built around the visiting golfer.
Eighty courses in the shadow of the theme parks, shaped by Palmer, Nicklaus, Watson, Norman, and Faldo.
Big Cedar Lodge, Missouri
Missouri, United States
Five courses from five legendary designers on 4,600 acres of Ozarks wilderness, anchored by Tiger Woods' first public-access design.
Sand Valley, Wisconsin
Wisconsin, United States
America's inland links pilgrimage. Walking-only courses from the game's best modern architects, rising from glacial sand in central Wisconsin.
The golf trip that comes with everything else. Desert courses by day, the Strip by night.
Five walking-only links courses on a remote stretch of the Oregon coast, built for the golfer who values design over convenience.
Featured Destination
Bandon
Five walking-only links courses on a remote stretch of the Oregon coast, built for the golfer who values design over convenience.
Courses Worth the Trip
Maridoe Golf Club
Steve Smyers' private fortress in Carrollton with an 80.5 course rating, water on 14 holes, and a reputation as the most difficult course in Texas.
Orange County National — Crooked Cat
The tougher sibling at Orange County National, with a 76.0 rating that tests accomplished players.
Grand Cypress Golf Club — New Course (Links)
Jack Nicklaus built a tribute to the Old Course at St Andrews in the shadow of Walt Disney World.
Buffalo Ridge Springs Golf Course
Tom Fazio's 18-hole design through rolling Ozarks grassland, where a resident bison herd grazes alongside the fairways. Ranked among Golf Digest's Top 100 Public.
Old American Golf Club
A links-style collaboration between Tripp Davis and Justin Leonard on the shores of Lake Lewisville, named Golfweek's Best New Course in 2010 and consistently ranked as the top course in DFW.
Troon North Golf Club — Monument Course
British links principles transplanted to the Sonoran Desert. Firm greens, bump-and-run approaches, and four par 5s exceeding 500 yards.
Independent Editorial
No sponsored content. No paid placements. Every recommendation earned.
26 Destinations, 230+ Courses
Researched, rated, and reviewed. Course-by-course detail you won't find elsewhere.
Off the Fairway
For everyone on the trip, not just the golfer. Dining, activities, and experiences for companions.
Where to Stay
AC Hotel by Marriott Dallas Frisco
A 150-room European-inspired Marriott near The Star in Frisco, with a design-forward lounge and an 8-minute drive to PGA Frisco.
Best Western Inn at Face Rock
The strongest mid-range option near the resort, with beach access and savings that compound over a multi-night stay.
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Bartow
The closest off-site option to Streamsong, 20 miles north in Bartow, at rates that start under $100.
Hampton Inn Tropicana
Reliable chain hotel south of the Strip with free breakfast and the lowest mid-range rate in the Las Vegas inventory.
Fairmont Scottsdale Princess
Adjacent to TPC Scottsdale with a 44,000-square-foot spa and Five Diamond service. The most practical luxury base for tournament-course golf.
La Quinta Resort & Club, Curio Collection by Hilton
Five PGA West courses without a car, 42 pools, and the address that defines Coachella Valley golf.
Off the Fairway
Cirque du Soleil Show
Six resident Cirque du Soleil productions across the Las Vegas Strip. "O" at Bellagio remains the standard by which Las Vegas entertainment is measured.
Dallas Food Tour (Deep Ellum)
Five-plus restaurant stops through Deep Ellum, where Dallas's culinary range is compressed into a three-hour walk.
El Paseo Shopping District
One mile of galleries, boutiques, and restaurants along Palm Desert's palm-lined boulevard.
Beaufort Horse-Drawn Carriage Tour
Antebellum architecture and Civil War history at carriage pace, in one of the South's most genuine small towns.
Dogwood Canyon Nature Park
Guided tram rides through 10,000 acres of private Ozarks wilderness, with trout fishing, horseback riding, and wildlife viewing.
Big Sur Scenic Drive & Guided Tours
One of the world's great coastal drives, thirty minutes south of the first tee.