The Open champions take center stage on this edition of Best Lessons Ever. Learn from the biggest names in The Open history including Greg Norman, Nick Faldo, Gary Player, and Tom Watson.
If you travel just North of Bandon Dunes you will reach the mystical land of the Sheep Ranch. Matt Ginella takes you on an exclusive look with Phil Friedmann, co-owner of Sheep Ranch.
The Open champions take center stage on this edition of Best Lessons Ever. Learn from the biggest names in The Open history including Greg Norman, Nick Faldo, Gary Player, and Tom Watson.
Rory McIlroy and his coach Michael Bannon teach the setup and swing keys for hitting shots of various lies and distances out of the greenside bunker. Martin Hall hosts.
Rory McIlroy and his coach Michael Bannon teach the transition and downswing keys that lead to making solid contact on a variety of shots. Martin Hall hosts.
How do you move beyond the chatter and noise inside your head during a round of golf? Cameron McCormick gives you three keys to get out of your own way in Hole 8 of Breaking Par.
Feherty travels to Houston, Texas, to meet 2-time major champion Jackie Burke, Jr. At 94-years-old, Mr. Burke gives Feherty the lay of the land and even a lesson at Champions Golf Club.
Martin Hall demonstrates the effects of the ball being above your feet with a lofted club. What changes do you need to make to hit it close from a lie where the ball is above your feet?
When you get a bad lie, you need to change your setup. Martin shows you how to approach hitting your ball when it's in a divot, which requires you to make the divot even bigger!
Where you tee the ball matters. Every golfer has tendencies when they strike the ball, so depending on whether you usually fade or draw, Martin offers tips on where you should place it in the tee box.
Surrounded by a 1,100-acre wildlife sanctuary, the AAA Four-Diamond Sheraton Panama City Beach Golf and Spa Resort is a peaceful retreat for golfers overlooking the Gulf of Mexico. Visitors get access to Bay Point Golf Club, home to the only Nicklaus Design golf course in northwest Florida.
Omni PGA Frisco Resort, located just 30 miles north of Dallas, will debut in May 2023 with over 500 luxury guest rooms and suites and 10 private modern-Texas ranch houses for guests. It joins the PGA of America as the new modern home of golf in Texas. Fields Ranch East and Fields Ranch West are the resort’s two 18-hole championship courses,…
With two golf courses, an oceanside location and a host of amenities and lodging types, Hammock Beach Resort & Spa is a prime place to stay and play along Florida's First Coast. The Jack Nicklaus-designed Ocean Course has been acclaimed since its 2000 debut, and the Tom Watson-designed Conservatory is a nice complimentary second layout. The beach,…
Cap Cana is a beautiful city in the Dominican Republic home to seven different resort accommodations. Stay at Secrets Cap Cana, Eden Roc at Cap Cana, TRS by Paladium, Sanctuary Cap Cana, Sports Illustrated Resorts & Villas Cap Cana, Hyatt Ziva, or Hyatt Zilara. There's an option for every guest, whether you're looking to bring your family, have an…
Overlooking the Caribbean, The Buccaneer sits on 340 acres of oceanfront property that includes its own 18-hole golf course, eight tennis courts, two pools, a salon and spa, a water sports center and three restaurants. Romantic rooms and suites are available in addition to a beach house just a short walk away from the resort for family vacations…
Princess Mundo Imperial is a breathtaking resort located on the shores of the Pacific Ocean, known for its traditional Aztec-inspired architecture and lush tropical surroundings. Spanning more than 1,000 acres of gardens, waterfalls and palm-lined pathways, the property creates the perfect setting for a relaxing and exotic getaway. Guests can…
Florida's hottest golf resort since it debuted in 2012, Streamsong blends chic, modern lodgings with an attractively rustic approach to golf, with three "big" courses by Tom Doak (Blue), Bill Coore & Ben Crenshaw (Red) and Gil Hanse (Black). Play all three in order to join the raging debate over which one is best. A grotto-like spa, plus fishing…
Ocean Club Resorts sits on one of the best beaches in the world: the white-sand Grace Bay Beach. It features two properties to choose from: Ocean Club and Ocean Club West, both offering a variety of one- to three-bedroom suites. The resort features a wide selection of amenities, including snorkeling, beach clubs, restaurants and bars for both fine…
Blue Bay Golf and Beach Resort provides affordable luxury in the Caribbean. Offering beautiful apartments, villas and bungalows, each accommodation has either direct beach access or golf course, pool, and garden views, plus private terraces. When staying at the resort, guests may enjoy complimentary 18-hole greens fees per person at Blue Bay Golf…
Known in the golf world as the place where Tiger Woods got married, Sandy Lane offers exceptional amenities from your residence to your round of golf. Guests can choice from rooms, suites and penthouses with stunning ocean views, private balconies and elegant living areas. There are three courses, including two 18-hole courses designed by Tom…
Baha Mar in Nassau, Bahamas offers everything under the sun when looking for a perfect island retreat. Experience world-class golf, wildlife encounters, a casino, spas, a variety of pools, and a beautiful beach all at your fingertips, among countless other amenities. The Jack Nicklaus-designed Royal Blue course is the most acclaimed in the…
Rosewood Bermuda is 200 acres of charm, sitting on the pink sand beaches of Castle Harbour. Whether you're traveling in a small or large group, Rosewood offers expansive rooms and suites, as well as event spaces for your special occasion. With a state-of-the-art fitness center and spa, Rosewood is committed to making the guests feel their absolute…
SentryWorld is the oldest 'destination' course in Wisconsin, built in the 1980s long before Whistling Straits, Erin Hills and Sand Valley. The course’s 200+ acres of terrain are decorated with various tree species and water hazards, but it's the beautiful flowerbeds surrounding the signature par-3 16th hole that get all the attention. Recent…
Perched on a 200-foot oceanfront cliff, the El Conquistador Resort reopened in 2021 after a multi-year closure due to substantial hurricane damage. The newly remodeled resort is home to 230 rooms, the Coqui Waterpark, five restaurants and a hilly, dramatic Arthur Hills golf course. One of its most unique experiences is the chance to take a water…
Tierra del Sol Resort & Golf is perfect for those seeking tranquility. Located just minutes from the shopping, dining and nightlife of Palm Beach, the property offers private villa and condominium rentals away from the crowds. On site, guests may enjoy world-class amenities such as a spa, fitness center and tennis courts, as well as an 18-hole…
ChampionsGate is a master-planned community west of Orlando that revolves around the Greg Norman-designed National and International courses at this Omni-flagged resort. Recent expansion projects have introduced villa-style accommodations that are particularly attractive to buddies groups. Relative proximity to Disney makes this an attractive…
With generous views of the Gulf of Mexico from many of its 474 rooms and suites, the Naples Grande Beach Resort is one of Southwest Florida's most sought-after vacation destinations. Recently renovated in 2017, the resort offers stylish accommodations and gracious service. Golfers have the opportunity to venture just east to play the Naples Grande…
Latrobe Country Club holds a special place in the golf world as the course where Arnold Palmer learned the game under his father, Deacon. The King lived and operated an office just off property. Although primarily a private club, Latrobe CC is available for stay-and-play visitors who can rent two period homes, Deacon's View and The Milfred House,…
Westin Desert Willow Villas of Palm Desert provide like-home comfort in their stylish villas overlooking the Sonoran Desert. Guests can indulge in the resort’s two award-winning championship golf courses equipped with a world-class instruction facility. The property’s Firecliff course offers a more challenging track while the Mountain View course…
Golf fans know PGA National particularly for the Champion Course, the extremely challenging host of the PGA Tour's Honda Classic. But PGA National has far more to offer, too: four other, tamer golf courses plus an ever-improving lodging and dining complement, including the excellent Ironwood Steakhouse just off the resort's main lobby.
Cardiff is a port city on the south coast of Wales, where the River Taff meets the Severn Estuary. It was proclaimed the nation’s capital in 1955. The revitalized waterfront at Cardiff Bay includes the Wales Millennium Centre, home of the national opera, orchestra, theater and dance companies, plus shops at Mermaid Quay. Architect Richard Rogers’ strikingly modern Senedd building houses the Welsh National Assembly.
Toyko, one of Asia's most prominent cities home to over 20 million residents, boasts a unique golf culture. It is also one of the few cities in the world to host an Olympic golf competition as the host of the 2020 Summer Olympic Games. The host club for the Olympics is Kasumigaseki Country Club, which is home to 36 holes. Tiger Woods earned his 82nd victory in Japan in the nearby city of Chiba in the 2019 ZoZo Championship at Narashino Country Club. Golfers who live and work in the sprawling metropolis likely have access to the game one of two ways - either at a private club or one of the dozens of ranges and simulators dispersed throughout an urban landscape. GolfPass has explored two of Japan's most famous clubs - the Kawana Hotel's 36 holes of resort golf - the "Pebble Beach of Asia" - and Hirono Golf Club, the "Pine Valley of Japan." Our Managing Editor Brandon Tucker interviewed Brad Klein about his experience visiting these gems in this podcast.
Cape Breton Island is a small but spectacular island in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia with an international reputation for golf. Learn more about this Maritime island and view golf course ratings, reviews and information.
Brisbane, capital of Queensland, is a large city on the Brisbane River. Clustered in its South Bank cultural precinct are the Queensland Museum and Sciencentre, with noted interactive exhibitions. Another South Bank cultural institution is Queensland Gallery of Modern Art, among Australia's major contemporary art museums. Looming over the city is Mt. Coot-tha, site of Brisbane Botanic Gardens.
Wisconsin Dells calls itself the water park capital of the world and a great place for family vacations, but there is plenty of golf to lure foursomes, too. The area's tall pines and rock outcroppings provide perfect backdrops for dramatic golf terrain. You get a hint of the landscape through the courses' names: Wild Rock Golf Club at the Wilderness, Cold Water Canyon at Chula Vista Resort, the family friendly, nine-hole Fairfield Hills, or the 27-hole Trappers Turn Golf Club. The area presents a unique opportunity to divide your daily wardrobe between golf shoes, swim suits and zip-line safety harnesses. Wisconsin Dells goes for sensory overload with entertainment choices ranging from comedy clubs, magic shows, an FX theater, a drive-in, water-ski shows and circuses. If you want something quieter, spend some time fishing on Lake Delton, parasailing on the Wisconsin River or paddling Mirror Lake. The dining is as diverse as the entertainment, with more than 200 restaurants. A must-visit is the Ishnala Supper Club set in the woods next to Mirror Lake. For more casual dining, try spots like Monk's Bar and Grill, or High Rock Café. The Cheese Factory Restaurant's vegetarian cookbook is a top seller on the Internet. If you're really hungry, Kaminski Brothers Chop House is known for huge portions. Accommodation choices include hotels, condos, lakeside houses, campers or tents. Wisconsin Dells has more hotel rooms than any other city in Wisconsin, numbering more than 8,000. It also has 19 campgrounds with nearly 3,200 campsites. Once you've "toured" a few golf courses and other attractions, wander farther and explore the Wisconsin Dells area via horseback, jet ski, tour boat, train, or a "duck." There are many reasons the area's canyons and lakes have been drawing visitors for more than 150 years. Water parks and great golf courses are only the latest.
The city of Plymouth anchors England's popular Cornwall holiday region, the mostly-rural southwest corner of the country that draws sun-seeking Londoners and visitors from throughout the U.K. and Europe.
There’s a lot more to Boise than just potatoes. Feel free to peel away your fear of heart-racing adventure as you go white-water rafting along the Payette River with Cascade Raft and Kayak. Take to the rapids with a group of friends and feel the rush of rafting as you splash your way throughout the day.
Through the expression of creativity and culture, Des Moines has become a very diverse city. The Robert D. Ray Asian Gardens provide a landscaped outdoor space to explore Asian culture through stone pagodas and sculptural rock formations. The John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park has over 20 different works of sculptured art, and is worth exploring for yourself.
Even if you’ve never heard of Idaho Falls, the last thing you would expect to hear is to go there and check out eroded lava flow. One of the coolest places to explore is Hell’s Half Acre, where nearly 5,000 years ago, lava flowed through 320+ acres of land. It’s a cool site to look at the unique rock formations and different caves, so grab your camera!
As home of the Cubs, Wrigley Field may be Chicago's most well known sports venue but with more than 200 courses to choose from, the city also has a growing reputation as a popular golf destination.
Each April, Augusta, Georgia is the epicenter of the golf universe. Since Clifford Roberts and Bobby Jones founded Augusta National in 1933, and started the Masters Tournament shortly after, this small town about two hours from Atlanta draws golf fans from all over the world to experience Amen Corner. Augusta National is one of the most coveted and exclusive private clubs in the world, but the area is full of other golf options both private and publicly accessible. And many of the private clubs like Champions Retreat or Forest Hills will open up their gates. Affordable golf can also be found at Fort Gordon Golf Course, a popular military facility designed by Robert Trent Jones Sr., or head to nearby Aiken, S.C. and play the affordable and historic Aiken Golf Club. Allister Mackenzie designed not just Augusta National but nearby Palmetto Golf Club in Aiken, which dates back to 1892. Golf history and southern hospitality converge nowhere better than around Augusta.
There's so much to see and do in Miami -- South Beach, the Miami Heat and Dolphins -- that golf tends to take a back seat. Still, the game is a big part of life in southeast Florida. If you aren't living in a gated golf community, chances are you want to be. Donald Trump has spent millions to revitalize Trump National Doral Miami, both the resort and its famed Blue Monster, recently redone by Gil Hanse. The four other golf courses at Doral are strong, as is Crandon Golf Key Biscayne, which offers nice views of the skyline. Donald Ross designed the classic Biltmore in Coral Gables. The food at Shula's Steakhouse in the clubhouse is better than the golf on the Senator Course at the Shula's Golf Club, but combined they make for a good day in Miami Lakes.
From Ocala, it's no more than a 90-minute drive to the Gulf Coast, Atlantic Ocean or Orlando's theme parks but it's a much shorter trip to the 20 or so solid golf courses located in this north central Florida community.
The newest university course to open, the latest on two new projects in California, the status of golf in Cabo and a new member-for-a-day auction offering private clubs access.
An accountant at an Australian golf course stole over $300,000 over the course of three years working at the club, just the latest example of theft from the inside at golf clubs.
We scoured your ratings and reviews for golf courses in New York to determine the 20 best. From New York City to upstate and western New York, these were the best rounds in 2016.
Located 30 minutes from the heart of Mazatlan's tourist activity Estrella Del Mar Golf & Beach Resort is a Robert Trent Jones Jr. course that makes for the destination's top tee time.
The best golf courses in New Jersey, according to your ratings and reviews, feature courses near New York City and Philadelphia, as well as destinations like Atlantic City and Crystal Springs.
Ohio may be known for its exclusive private clubs, but golfers found plenty of great public golf courses, from Cleveland to Cincinnati , to play in Ohio in 2016. View the Top 25, according to your ratings and reviews.
Pro-ams provide a great way for any golfer to play excellent courses with a tour or PGA club professional. Here are five reasons why playing in one should be on your bucket list.
Hamilton Island Golf Club, located in Queensland's Whitsunday Islands, has spectacular views at practically every turn. The back nine is especially jaw-dropping, including a closing stretch of holes that play along the sea. To reach the golf club, you must take an "Island Links" ferry from the Hamilton Island ports across to Dent Island. It's worth the trip.
Located in Wailuku up into the foothills of the West Maui mountains is King Kamehameha Golf Club, one of Hawaii's most exclusive golf experiences. The club has an interesting history. Brandon Tucker has more on King Kamehameha in this photo gallery.
The Dunes at Maui Lani Golf Course is located just outside Maui's main port city of Kahului. The club opened in 1999 and was designed by Hawaii-based architect Robin Nelson, who has a collection of credits throughout the islands. Brandon Tucker gives us a closer look at The Dunes at Maui Lani with this photo gallery.
Palmer Coolum Golf Club is located in Queensland on the Sunshine Coast, just north of Brisbane. The golf course, which was designed by Robert Trent Jones Jr., plays host to the Australian PGA Championship. Brandon Tucker gives us a closer look at Coolum Golf Club in pictures.
It's been designed and redesigned several times over the past century, but Southerndown Golf Club remains relevant today. The golf course poses problems with its approach shots that encounter deep bunkers. Set on common ground, it serves as home to sheep that roam free and graze on rough, adding to the unique experience off the southern coast of Wales.
One of Thailand's newest championship courses, Black Mountain Golf Club is named for the black rocks that reside on the mountains surrounding the course, which opened in 2007 and is always kept in pristine condition. Brandon Tucker gives us a closer look at Black Mountain Golf Club in this photo gallery.
A part of The Sagamore Resort in Bolton Landing, N.Y., The Sagamore Golf Course sits in the foothills of the Adirondack Mountains, about a 45-minute drive north of Saratoga Springs. The course begins with it's signature hole, the par-4 first that plays straight towards Lake George in the distance, but the remaining 17 are no pushovers, either.
Coyote Moon Golf Course sits on 250 heavily wooded and rolling acres in Truckee, California. The golf course, which was designed by former PGA Tour player Brad Bell and opened in 2000, features plenty of elevated greens and is among the many new spectacular mountain golf courses of the past decade.
Located about eight miles from Swansea in south Wales, Pennard Golf Club is one of the more unique golf links in Britain. Set about 200 feet above the sea on the Gower Peninsula, the golf course is nicknamed "The Links in the Sky" -- and with good reason. Brandon Tucker shows us why with this photo gallery.
Leatherstocking Golf Course is located just a home run or two away from the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, New York. It plays like an old-time golf course at just 6,400 yards from the tips, but it protects itself with hilly fairways, steep bunkers and lightning-fast greens. It's one to play on the New York Golf Trail.
Robert Trent Jones Jr.'s 1980 overhaul of the Trail Creek course at Sun Valley Resort in Idaho transformed the 18-hole layout. He added a new nine, more severe and challenging, to enhance the impact of the creek for which the golf course is named. Check out the beauty of the Jones' handiwork.
Arcadia Bluffs Golf Club, sitting on bluffs high above Lake Michigan, is one of Michigan's most coveted plays. The golf course sits on 245 acres, and man-made fescue dunes were crafted around the entire site, giving the course a links-style feel. Here's a closer look at Arcadia Bluffs.
Saratoga National Golf Club is a tournament-ready, upscale public golf course just minutes from downtown Saratoga Springs, N.Y. The course opened in 2001 and was designed by Roger Rulewich, a former apprentice of Robert Trent Jones Sr. Here's a look at Saratoga National Golf Club in pictures.
The New York Golf Trail is a collection of 16 public-access golf courses in upstate New York in places such as Lake Placid, Saratoga Springs and Rochester. Here are some pictures of New York's finest from the trail, including Saratoga National Golf Club, Leatherstocking Golf Course and The Sagamore.
Seven Oaks Golf Club in Hamilton, N.Y. winds through traditional parkland terrain just below the Colgate University campus and features many creeks and streams running along and through fairways. Rated among Golf Magazine's top 20 public courses in New York, Seven Oaks Golf Club is most notable for its well conditioned, fast and firm greens.
The Lakes Course at Red Hawk Golf and Resort, designed by Robert Trent Jones Jr., plays 7,140 yards from the championship tees and features bentgrass greens and more than 100 bunkers. There are many dogleg rights here, far more than holes played left, so slicers may find the golf course friendly -- but hazards tend to lurk on the right side of many fairways as well.
With the new Ridge course opening in 2010, the original course at Predator Ridge Golf Resort is now the Predator. The Les Furber design opened in 1991 and soon became known as the most difficult test in the Okanagan Valley, a half hour north of Kelowna, the main airport of the region. It is host to many of the area's professional events.
D'Andrea Golf Club is a semi-private golf club in Sparks, Nev., just minutes from downtown Reno. The 18-hole course opened in 2000 and was designed by Keith Foster, who built a course that winds up and down desert hillsides. The course has a great deal of topographical variance, and holes play uphill and downhill, in some cases severely.
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