The architects of 2017 U.S. Open host Erin Hills, we looked at our ratings and reviews to see which Michael Hurdzan and Dana Fry golf course designs are the best.
At the TPC Louisiana, Pete Dye put bunkers everywhere. They're in the landing areas and around the greens. Some are huge, like football fields, and 62 are pot bunkers. Other than that, there's not much to contend with - except for the mounds, water, small greens and towering pines and cypress trees. In other words, there's trouble everywhere.
Cooperstown (baseball), Saratoga Springs (horse racing) and Lake Placid (Winter Olympics) are known for other sports, but they're great golf destinations, too.
While Champaign-Urbana has a bit of a reputation for being stuck out in the middle of farm fields, the past 10 years have brought a boom in quality restaurants brewpubs and entertainment venues. There's also a decent selection of sporty, fun, accessible and affordable golf courses in the area. So if you're heading to an Illini game or to visit your kid at the University of Illinois, Kiel Christianson has some suggestions on how to make the most of your trip.
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