Reporting on golf travel with the detail it deserves. No listicles, no filler.
Why walking a golf course is a different and often better experience than riding. When to walk, where to walk, and how to prepare for a walking round.
How group size affects every aspect of a golf trip, from tee time availability to accommodation and social dynamics. Finding the right number.
A complete guide to shipping golf clubs ahead for a trip. Services, costs, timing, and how it compares to checking clubs on a flight.
How to secure tee times at America's most sought-after courses, from Pebble Beach to Whistling Straits. Booking windows, strategies, and insider tips.
A clear guide to tipping on a golf trip: who to tip, how much, and when. Covers bag staff, caddies, servers, and everyone else you'll encounter.
A practical guide to planning a golf bachelor party. Destination picks, scheduling, budget management, and how to keep everyone happy for the full weekend.
A straightforward guide to golf course dress codes. What to wear, what to avoid, and how standards vary by course type and destination.
An honest look at whether golf travel insurance is worth buying. What it covers, what it doesn't, and when the cost is justified.
How to find the best rental car rates for a golf trip, including vehicle size, booking timing, insurance, and the details that save money.
A practical comparison of flying versus driving for golf trips. When road trips make sense, when flights win, and how to calculate the true cost of each.
A step-by-step guide to planning a corporate golf event, from course selection and format choices to catering, prizes, and the details that matter most.
When to book golf tee times for the lowest prices. Seasonal pricing patterns, advance booking windows, and strategies for popular destinations.
How to plan a golf trip that works for non-golfing partners and companions. Destination picks, scheduling tips, and activities that keep everyone happy.
A practical comparison of resort golf and public course golf trips. Costs, experience, convenience, and which approach suits different types of golf travelers.
What a golf trip actually costs at three budget levels. Real numbers, real destinations, and honest comparisons of what each tier delivers.
Real cost breakdowns for golf trips to America's top destinations, from budget-friendly Alabama to premium Pebble Beach. Per-person, per-trip pricing.
A practical golf trip packing list that separates the essentials from the unnecessary. Covers clubs, clothing, accessories, and what to leave at home.
Everything a first-time golf trip traveler needs to know, from arrival etiquette to pace of play expectations. Honest advice without the usual clichés.
Learn where to find legitimate golf package deals, how to compare bundled pricing against booking separately, and when packages actually save money.
A practical guide to organizing a golf trip with friends, from picking the destination and booking courses to managing group budgets and logistics.
Golf honeymoon destinations for couples who play or where one partner plays. Luxury resorts where the golf programme and the non-golf experience are equally strong.
A practical guide to organising a golf society trip. Formats, venues, budgeting, and the logistics of taking 16 to 40 members on the road.
A guide to travelling and playing golf solo. Where singles are welcomed, how pairing works, and the destinations with the strongest solo golf culture.
How to combine golf with a family vacation without sacrificing either. Destinations, scheduling, and the honest conversation that makes it possible.
Golf trip ideas for retirees. Destinations with the right pace, the right courses, and the right combination of golf and leisure for the schedule that finally allows both.
The best golf trip destinations for women's groups. Courses, resorts, and experiences selected for course quality, hospitality, and the complete trip beyond the round.
Golf destinations for reunion trips. Where to take college friends, former teammates, or old colleagues for a trip that reconnects through the game.
The best destinations for hosting a charity golf tournament. Course buyout logistics, event infrastructure, and the venues that make fundraising easier.
Planning a golf trip that works for three generations. Course selection, pace of play, accommodation, and the logistics of keeping grandparents, parents, and kids happy.
How to turn a one-off golf trip into an annual tradition. The systems, habits, and decisions that keep the group coming back year after year.
The best golf destinations for large groups. Where to take 8, 12, 16, or 20 golfers and keep the logistics clean, the courses strong, and the budget intact.
How to plan a corporate golf outing that strengthens relationships without alienating non-golfers. Format, destination, and logistics for 16 to 80 players.
Ten destinations for a father-son golf trip. Courses, logistics, and price points for the trip that becomes a tradition across generations.
The best golf trip destinations for couples, from both-play to one-plays-one-explores. Resorts and destinations where the golf and the rest of the trip coexist.
The best golf destinations for a bachelor party. Where the courses are strong, the nightlife holds up, and the logistics work for groups of 8 to 20.
Comparing Scottsdale's two premier tournament-venue courses: TPC Scottsdale's WM Phoenix Open stadium and Grayhawk's NCAA Championship Raptor.
Comparing the Lowcountry's two most famous championship courses: Harbour Town's strategic finesse on Hilton Head against Kiawah's brutal Ocean Course.
Comparing the quiet Hammock Coast around Pawleys Island with the Grand Strand's bustling Myrtle Beach corridor for South Carolina golf trips.
A practical guide to planning a buddies golf trip that actually works. Destination selection, budgeting, tee time strategy, and the logistics that make or break the trip.
Comparing Kohler's two championship Pete Dye designs: Blackwolf Run River Course's glacial terrain against Whistling Straits' lakeside links.
Comparing Northern Michigan's two premier public golf facilities: Arcadia Bluffs' Lake Michigan perch against Forest Dunes' reversible loop and inland routing.
Comparing the two supporting courses at Pebble Beach Resorts: Spyglass Hill's brutal difficulty against Spanish Bay's links-style atmosphere.
Comparing Bandon Dunes Resort's two most celebrated coastal courses: Pacific Dunes' clifftop drama and Sheep Ranch's bunkerless freedom.
Comparing Mike Strantz's two Pawleys Island masterpieces: Caledonia's refined elegance against True Blue's bold, dramatic routing.
Comparing Myrtle Beach's two premier multi-course resorts: Barefoot Resort's four designer courses against Legends Resort's value-driven trio.
Comparing Scottsdale's two premier desert golf facilities: We-Ko-Pa's tribal-land purity against Troon North's boulder-strewn dramatic routing.
Comparing two remote Florida interior golf resorts built on reclaimed land: Streamsong's phosphate-mine courses and Cabot Citrus Farms' citrus-grove design.
Comparing two of America's premier championship courses: Kiawah's Ocean Course and Kohler's Whistling Straits, both Ryder Cup venues by Pete Dye.
Comparing Coeur d'Alene's floating green and Idaho panhandle golf with Lake Tahoe's alpine Sierra Nevada courses for mountain lake golf trips.
Comparing TPC Sawgrass' iconic island green with Pinehurst No. 2's U.S. Open heritage for the ultimate PGA Tour pilgrimage trip.
Comparing Orlando's theme park infrastructure with Myrtle Beach's beach-and-golf combination for family golf vacations.
Comparing America's two premier bucket-list golf destinations on course quality, value, and the overall trip experience.
Comparing Lake Tahoe's alpine golf at 6,000 feet with Northern Michigan's lake-and-dune corridor for summer mountain golf trips.
Comparing Naples' upscale Gulf Coast golf with Palm Springs' desert resort courses for winter snowbird golf trips.
Comparing Scottsdale's premier desert golf with Las Vegas' entertainment-driven golf experience for desert buddies trips.
Comparing America's two most historic golf destinations: Pebble Beach's Pacific coastline against Pinehurst's Sandhills heritage.
Comparing Alabama's Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail with Myrtle Beach for the best value in American golf travel.
Comparing Big Cedar Lodge's elite Ozarks golf complex with the broader Branson area for a golf trip in Missouri's lake country.
Comparing America's two largest golf destinations: Myrtle Beach's volume and value against Scottsdale's desert course quality and upscale experience.
Comparing Sea Island's exclusive Forbes Five-Star resort golf with Hilton Head's broader Lowcountry course selection for upscale southern golf trips.
Comparing the Sandhills' Donald Ross heritage with Colonial Williamsburg's resort golf for history-rich East Coast golf trips.
Choosing between Hilton Head and Kiawah Island for your Lowcountry golf trip, focused on accommodation, atmosphere, and the non-golf experience.
Comparing the Coachella Valley's accessible desert golf with Hawaii's volcanic resort courses for winter golf escapes.
Comparing Wisconsin's two destination golf resorts across Pete Dye championship courses and minimalist walking golf.
Comparing Orlando's resort golf with Naples' upscale courses for visiting golfers planning a Florida trip beyond the beach.
Comparing Michigan's scenic resort golf corridor with Wisconsin's championship Kohler complex for summer Midwest golf trips.
Comparing America's two best-value golf destinations for groups seeking quality courses without breaking the budget.
Comparing the spiritual home of American golf with the country's largest golf destination across courses, history, value, and trip planning.
Comparing the Lowcountry's two premier golf islands across championship courses, resort experiences, pricing, and the best fit for your trip.
Comparing America's two premier walking-only golf resorts across courses, remoteness, design philosophy, and the pilgrimage experience.
The finest Bill Coore and Ben Crenshaw golf courses, from Sand Valley to Bandon Trails. Minimalist design that respects the land and rewards the golfer.
The best golf courses with on-site hotels and lodges. Wake up, walk to the first tee, and eliminate the commute between room and round.
The best golf courses within 30 minutes of major US airports. Squeeze in a round before your flight or immediately after landing.
The finest championship courses in America open to public play, from U.S. Open venues to PGA Championship sites. Play where the pros play.
The complete guide to Mike Strantz's golf courses, from Caledonia to Tobacco Road. The most creative architect America has produced.
The best golf courses in America with green fees under $50. Genuine quality at municipal prices, from Alabama to Arizona.
The best golf courses in America for a single-round day trip. Courses worth the drive where one round delivers a complete experience.
The finest Jack Nicklaus courses open to public play, from Harbour Town to Valhalla, where The Golden Bear's championship design philosophy meets accessible golf.
The best golf destinations in America that fly under the national radar. Quality courses, reasonable prices, and none of the crowds.
The finest island and waterfront golf courses in America, from Kiawah's barrier island to Maui's volcanic coast, where water shapes every round.
The finest golf courses with mountain views in America, from the Sierra Nevada to the Ozark hills, where elevation and scenery define the experience.
The finest Arnold Palmer designed courses open to public play, from Bay Hill to King's North, where The King's design philosophy meets accessible golf.
Great golf courses that high handicappers can enjoy without losing a sleeve of balls per hole. Wide fairways, strategic design, and quality experiences.
The best golf destinations for a 3-4 day trip. Where to maximize limited time with concentrated courses, easy logistics, and no wasted hours.
The finest golf courses built in America since 2000, from Bandon's Sheep Ranch to Sand Valley's Lido, where modern design meets timeless principles.
The best golf destinations for your first dedicated golf trip, with forgiving courses, simple logistics, and experiences that set the standard.
The finest desert golf courses in America, from Scottsdale to Palm Springs to Las Vegas, where the landscape shapes every shot.
The best golf destinations within driving distance of Atlanta. From the RTJ Trail to Kiawah Island, quality golf trips without a flight for the Georgia golfer.
The best golf destinations within driving distance or a short flight from New York City. From Bethpage to Pinehurst, accessible trips for the metro-area golfer.
The finest golf courses along America's coastlines. From Pebble Beach to Kiawah's Ocean Course, where the ocean shapes both the scenery and the strategy.
The best golf destinations within driving distance of Chicago. From Kohler and Sand Valley to Northern Michigan and Erin Hills, quality trips without a flight.
The finest links-style courses in America, from Bandon's coastal bluffs to Sand Valley's glacial sand. Where the ground game thrives and architecture respects the land.
Where to play golf from June through September. Northern destinations with long daylight, cooler temperatures, and courses in peak condition.
Where to play golf from October through March. Ten destinations with reliable winter weather, quality courses, and the infrastructure to support a proper golf trip.
The best Tom Fazio-designed golf courses open to the public. Resort and daily-fee courses that showcase Fazio's polished design philosophy across the country.
The finest Pete Dye courses open to the public, from Whistling Straits to TPC Sawgrass. Railroad ties, strategic terror, and genius design accessible to all.
The most visually stunning golf courses in America, from Pacific coastline to desert canyons, where the scenery matches or exceeds the quality of the golf.
The best golf courses in America with green fees under $100. Quality design, proper conditioning, and honest value from the RTJ Trail to Northern Michigan.
The finest walking-only golf courses in America, where carts are banned and the game is experienced the way it was meant to be played. From Bandon to Sand Valley.
The finest golf resorts in the US, evaluated by course quality, accommodation, dining, and total experience. From Bandon Dunes to Pebble Beach and beyond.
The best golf destinations for couples, where championship courses meet spas, dining, beaches, and culture. Trips that work for both golfers and non-golfers.
Top-quality golf courses with straightforward online booking. No member connections, no concierge calls. Just open your browser and reserve a tee time.
The top destinations for group golf trips in America, selected for course variety, group accommodation, dining, nightlife, and overall value.
How golf travel evolves from local courses to destination trips to bucket-list pilgrimages, with the right courses for each stage.
The courses where golf history is tangible, from Pinehurst No. 2 to Pebble Beach, and why playing them connects you to the game's past.
The best affordable golf destinations in the US, where exceptional courses and low costs combine for trips that punch well above their price point.
A curated ranking of the 25 finest public-access golf courses in America, from coastal links to desert layouts, with green fees and booking details.
Six multi-course resorts where playing every course creates a complete experience, from Bandon Dunes to Barefoot Resort in Myrtle Beach.
Why a trip to Bandon Dunes, Sand Valley, or Streamsong can permanently reshape your understanding of what golf can be.
Eight golf courses in America that justify a cross-country flight, with practical details on how to plan a trip around each one.
The ten most photographed golf holes in America, from Pebble Beach's 7th to TPC Sawgrass's island green, and why each one earns the attention.
Seven courses where a single round justifies the flight, the hotel, and the green fee. When one course is enough to build a trip around.
The most visually stunning golf holes in America, from oceanfront cliffs at Pebble Beach to desert canyons in Scottsdale and lakefront mountain golf at Tahoe.
Six outstanding golf trips in America that cost under $5,000 per person, from the RTJ Trail in Alabama to Sand Valley in Wisconsin.
Can you play a round of golf in every US state? A practical guide to the logistics, costs, and standout courses in all 50 states.
What does a $10,000 golf trip look like in America? We break down three luxury itineraries at Pebble Beach, Bandon Dunes, and Kiawah Island.
Every US Open venue open to the public or resort guests, with green fees, access details, and what to expect at each championship course.
Every American Ryder Cup venue open to the public or resort guests, with green fees, booking details, and what makes each course special.
A 21-day, coast-to-coast American golf road trip hitting 12 destinations and 30+ courses, from Pebble Beach to Pinehurst.
Tiger Woods' transition from player to golf course architect. An analysis of Payne's Valley at Big Cedar Lodge, his design philosophy, and future projects.
America's finest restored and renovated courses, from Pinehurst No. 2 to Harbour Town to Seminole. How the restoration movement is reshaping golf architecture.
What makes a golf course suitable for the US Open? USGA venue criteria, championship setup, and public courses where you can play a US Open track.
The definitive American golf bucket list: 25 public and resort courses worth planning a trip around, from Pebble Beach to Pacific Dunes.
How desert golf courses in Scottsdale, Palm Springs, and Las Vegas are designed to manage extreme heat, water scarcity, and unique terrain challenges.
How Robert Trent Jones Sr shaped American golf course design over six decades. A guide to his accessible courses from Spyglass Hill to the RTJ Trail.
How Gil Hanse became America's most sought-after golf architect, from the Olympic Course in Rio to Streamsong Black to Ohoopee Match Club.
The design principles behind golf's most memorable par 3s, from Pebble Beach's 7th to TPC Sawgrass's 17th to Troon North's Monument hole.
How Jack Nicklaus's playing career shaped his course design philosophy. A guide to his best accessible courses from Villas of Grand Cypress to Reflection Bay.
The growing movement of walking-only golf courses in America, from Bandon Dunes to Sand Valley to Streamsong. Why architects and golfers are embracing the walk.
Arnold Palmer designed over 300 golf courses worldwide. A guide to his best accessible designs, from Bay Hill to King's North to The Classic Club.
Where to play links-style golf in the United States, from Bandon Dunes to Sand Valley to Erin Hills. A guide to America's best links and links-inspired courses.
The story of Mike Strantz, the visionary golf architect behind Caledonia, True Blue, Tobacco Road, and Royal New Kent. A career cut short at fifty.
A comprehensive guide to Pete Dye's public and resort courses across America, from TPC Sawgrass to Whistling Straits to Harbour Town Golf Links.
A guide to Tom Fazio's finest accessible courses, from Shadow Creek in Las Vegas to Barton Creek in Austin. Where to play America's most prolific modern architect.
How Bill Coore and Ben Crenshaw's minimalist philosophy has produced some of America's finest courses, from Sand Valley to Bandon Dunes to We-Ko-Pa.