466 - 480 of 2,162

Courses and Travel

divider

Kingsbarns gets it all right

The 13th, a one-shotter guarded by a valley, bunkers and gorse.

When you’re talking about the perfect marriage of a traditional Scottish links course with an eye toward modern design and... Read more »

divider

Shiskine: 12-hole gem has plenty to crow about

The Crow's Nest, a 130-yard uphill challenge, is a daunting blind shot.

A 12-hole golf course overlooking the sea on a serene Scottish tourist island? Sign us up. With seven par-threes, a... Read more »

divider

Machrihanish Dunes a seaside gift

Fescue-laden dunes combine with traditional pot bunkers to punish seriously inaccurate shots at Machrihanish Dunes. But there's more than enough short grass.

The 10-minute drive was into Campbeltown after our round at Machrihanish was brief and instructive. We passed a herd of... Read more »

divider

Golf Is Just a Bowl of Cherries in Traverse City, Michigan

P1050567

Cherries, fudge, brewpubs, wine, fabulous golf at bargain prices…what’s not to like? Ancient glaciers carved the blue lakes and dramatic... Read more »

divider

Petosky and Harbor Springs Offer Options For Everyone

Boyne Highlands Resort is in Harbor Springs...but close to Petoskey, too, where Boyne Mountain Resort is also just down the road.

Michael Patrick Shiels

Two towns that taste like slices of Americana are neighbors in Northern Michigan: Petoskey and Harbor Springs, located on either side... Read more »

divider

Flagstaff Ranch Golf Club – A Most Pleasant Discovery

FlgstfRnchch

A look back from the first tee area toward the Flagstaff Ranch clubhouse and 18th green area. (Photo by Robert... Read more »

divider

Mayacama – Vintage Wine Country Golf

Mayacama3t

Prepare yourself for head-twisting golf vistas when you visit Northern California’s Mayacama. Shown above is the par-three 5th green and... Read more »

divider

Machrihanish: Old school & pure

First tee at Machrihanish. Take it over the beach.

Yes, Machrihanish is out of the way. On the other hand, with two compelling courses at the mystical tip of... Read more »

divider

Traigh bien!

With views like this from its hilltop perch, Traigh is a scenic beauty.

I can hardly wait to describe Traigh, a remote and wonderful nine-hole course on the west coast of Scotland. But... Read more »

divider

First Michigan foray an eye opener

With colors like this and a leaf rule, the upside of fall golf in Northern Michigan is boggling.

It’s pretty simple. In Chicago, we’re either Cubs fans or White Sox fans. And when we pile into the car... Read more »

divider

Meijer LPGA Classic report: a resounding success

Mirim Lee

Well, the inaugural Meijer LPGA Classic has ended and in light of its many successes it should now take a... Read more »

divider

The Compelling Drama of Golf

Robert Trent Jones Sr. in front of what would appear to be the Heather eighteenth hole.

Greg Norman didn’t play in the U.S. Senior Open at Oak Tree National this year. But he’ll certainly be present... Read more »

divider

Reading “The Grain”: Your 2014 PGA Championship Issue

The Grain 2014 PGA Championship issue

Another major is fine by us–it means another issue of “The Grain” and we’ve packed this one with a great... Read more »

divider

Course Review: Red Sky Ranch & Golf Club – Norman Course

RSKNorman4t

Get ready for some gorgeous views and some stellar golf when you tee it up on The Norman Course at... Read more »

divider

Once More to Ireland

The Links Portmarnock

The Links Portmarnock was the very first course I played in Ireland, back in 2001, so a return to it... Read more »