Courses and Travel

Rankings, Fazio and Camp Creek

Derek Duncan

Given the varieties of budget, location, sites, clients, temperament and eras, it’s fair to debate which golf courses are among... Read more »

American Caddie Covers Well-Trod Turf

Tom Harack

Oliver Horovitz sounds like – and from the book jacket for An American Caddie in St. Andrews, even looks like... Read more »

If the Scenery Equals the Golf, the Name is Kauai

Ken Van Vechten

I’m certain Hawaiians have several thousand words for “green,” because everything here is green. Everything. Except for all the stuff... Read more »

Golf in the Kingdom – Amazon Style

Bob Fagan

    “Don’t shoot him! He just climbed the fence and only wanted to take some pictures of the golf... Read more »

Fleming Island is a Jacksonville No-Brainer

Derek Duncan

At first glance–from the road, the clubhouse, the scorecard–The Golf Club at Fleming Island looks like most 1990’s-early 2000’s Florida... Read more »

Old hole plugs can create eye sore on greens

James McAfee

We’ve all seen how old cups can create an eye sore on greens, especially if the hole cutter tends to... Read more »

The Sagamore Golf Course: A Hilltop Donald Ross Gem in New York State

John Torsiello

The first impression that hits you smack in the face when you pull into The Sagamore Hotel on Lake George,... Read more »

Mission Hills II – Golf Gigantomie und Glamour Kommunismus im Hawaii des Ostens

Evelyn Gruber

Reisen nach China unterlagen bis vor kurzem klaren Regeln: Wer nicht geschäftlich ins Reich der Mitte unterwegs war, folgte den... Read more »

Play Where the Pros Swing in Northern Ireland

Anita Draycott

Recent triumphs have skyrocketed Northern Ireland to super-star status in the world of golf, aided in no small part by... Read more »

A Good Walk Enhanced: Four Great 19th Holes

Ken Van Vechten

Golf is a day spent in a round of strenuous idleness. Well, Mr. Wordsworth, that’s exactly why the best rounds... Read more »

New Jersey’s Royce Brook Has Private and Daily Fee Elements

John Torsiello

The owners and operators of Royce Brook Golf Club in Hillsborough, New Jersey have continually invested money and energy into... Read more »

Renovated Allen course more player friendly

James McAfee

The 18-hole Traditions Course at the newly redesigned municipal golf venue, The Courses at Watters Creek, in Allen, TX is... Read more »

Three Great Nines at The Golf Club at Wescott Plantation

John Torsiello

The Golf Club at Wescott Plantation in North Charleston, just minutes from downtown Charleston, offers 27 holes of fabulous golf.... Read more »

Streamsong: Too Much Design for the Average Player?

Anthony Pioppi

The two golf courses at the 36-hole Streamsong resort are very, very good. The layouts opened to acclaim in 2012... Read more »

Flocking to the Sheep Ranch

Jeff Wallach

  It’s a fine day on the southern Oregon coast—warm and clear, with a nip of salt on the breeze... Read more »