Courses and Travel

U.S. Marshals And The Golf Squad at La Costa

La Costa's Golf Squad redefines the work of a course marshal.

Now, if Deputy U.S. Marshal Raylan Givens were running a golf course, he’d most certainly be Justified in putting a... Read more »

Links Golf and the Creation of Augusta National–and a Chance to Win the Golf Trip of a Lifetime

What Inspired Mackenzie--Hell Bunker on the Old Course

John Strawn

Links golf courses are not popular in China, where Augusta National is regarded as the beau ideal. This is ironic,... Read more »

Thai People a “Secret Weapon” for Golf Tourism

James Mason

What makes golf in Thailand so special? It’s the people, says Mark Siegel, Thailand’s biggest dedicated inbound golf tourism operator.... Read more »

SUMMER GLOBETROTTING, RIGHT HERE IN MICHIGAN

FireKeepers Casino brings Vegas-style entertainment to Battle Creek.

Michael Patrick Shiels

“Let me outta here!” is what 16-percent of fliers told farewatchdog.com when asked if they’d be willing to pay up to $20... Read more »

Turf and Surf Along the New England Coastline

John Torsiello

We’re deep into mid-summer and the best way to enjoy the warmth of the sun, as the Beachboys still sing... Read more »

The Links at Stono Ferry promises to provide PGA Championship spectators and other golfers in the Charleston area a stunning excursion in Lowcountry lore

Stono Ferry's 11th hole shows off the course's stunning Lowcountry setting.

Brad King

CHARLESTON, S.C. — The haunting beauty, native lore and historic tradition of South Carolina’s Lowcountry will surely bask in the... Read more »

Who’s your caddie? Future LPGA stars want you on their bags

Beaver Meadow GC in Concord, N.H., will host future stars of the LPGA Tour later this month (Photo: Beaver Meadow GC)

Emily Kay

If you have ever longed to caddie for a professional golfer, you’re in luck. The Symetra Tour — formerly the... Read more »

Indianwood: a Taste of Links-Style Golf for U.S. Senior Open Players

Indianwood's 9th hole, from a safe driving spot on the fairway.

Janina Jacobs

The 2012 U.S. Senior Open heads to balmy Michigan this week where temps have hovered in the mid-90’s……not at all... Read more »

You get more bang for bucks in NW Ireland

James McAfee

Playing golf on a links course is definitely a different game, one that many of us here in the United... Read more »

OBX Golf: The Comprehensive Guide

Best on the Outer Banks: Teeing off on No. 4 at The Currituck Club

Bob Cullen

If you’re like a lot of vacationers on the Outer Banks, your golf time is going to be limited. There... Read more »

These Women Are Hot!

Looking deceptively benign, the eighteenth hole of The Championship Course at Blackwolf Run

Tom Bedell

[Round updates in Comments section below] Chances are the Original Championship Course at Blackwolf Run would have made some of... Read more »

Blackwolf Run Will Again Be Stern Test For Women’s Open

It looks pastoral, but the Sheboygan River also functions as a recurrent hazard at Blackwolf Run

Tom Harack

David Albrecht was explaining what makes the River Course at Blackwolf Run the toughest of The American Club’s four layouts.... Read more »

Royal Portrush hopes of hosting The Open dashed

James McAfee

Itnow appears the Royal Portrush Dunluce Course in Northern Ireland, the Harry Colt design recognized as one of the top... Read more »

“Have senior event—Will travel”

At Jakubowski's request, Isle Royale is debating hosting a senior event

Terry Moore

Jim Jakubowski is a golf buddy whom we rib for ferreting out senior amateur events around the state. Jim’s motto... Read more »

Central Oregon’s Brasada Ranch: Family Friendly Luxury, Astounding Views and Sweet Scents, Tee to Toes

Looking west from 1,800 acre Brasada Ranch in Powell Butte, Oregon.

Chris Santella

Each time I visit central Oregon, I’m taken with the crisp, clear quality of the air, fragranced, at times almost... Read more »