Courses and Travel

Travel The World At Epcot

Epcot International Food & Wine Festival

Rick Sylvain, a newspaper travel writer from Detroit, had already seen the rest of the world when, almost 20 years... Read more »

Quadra Island Golf Club – New British Columbia 9-Hole Adventure

Bob Fagan

The view uphill par-four 7th reveals only part of the treat that is in store for you when you play... Read more »

Nairn a seaside classic

Herb Gould

With all but a few holes hugging the Moray Firth and a great designer pedigree, Nairn is everything you want... Read more »

Kingsbarns gets it all right

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

Herb Gould

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

Shiskine: 12-hole gem has plenty to crow about

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

Herb Gould

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

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.

Herb Gould

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

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

Anita Draycott

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

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 »

Flagstaff Ranch Golf Club – A Most Pleasant Discovery

Bob Fagan

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

Mayacama – Vintage Wine Country Golf

Bob Fagan

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 »