Reston National Golf Course reflects a philosophy of leisure and privacy. It's a classically designed, secluded golf course lined with mature trees on gently rolling landscape that makes for as timeless a setting for golf as you'll find in the otherwise maddening hubbub of the Beltway.
An abandoned airfield along the coast of Lake Michigan two hours north of Chicago is an unlikely place for one of America's top golf resorts. But that is just what Whistling Straits - together with its neighbor Blackwolf Run, a part of the Kohler Resort - has become in its brief history.
Golfing roots in the Highlands of Scotland are just about as deep as anywhere. Towns, no matter how small, seem to have a local place to play, especially those along the sea. The allure of the Highlands is much different than the more urban golf pockets of Scotland like East Lothian or St. Andrews. Pleasant, rural drives between storybook villages, a national forest, scenic beaches and a most relaxing vibe lure groups to the Highlands. Brandon Tucker has more.
The golf in the Costa Del Sol is fine, sure. From Valderrama and San Roque, to the many other courses. But what makes the Costa Del Sol such a worthy golf destination is the plethora of things to do off course. Here is an 18-point guide on how to spend your day off the golf course in the Costa Del Sol.
Pinehurst No. 1 is an old gem in a new world of golf course technology. It's certainly been passed up by a century of newer, bigger golf courses. But the best golf course at less than 6,100 yards? Pinehurst No. 1 could certainly throw its hat into that ring. Unlike some other courses that date back to the early part of the 20th century, No. 1 never really feels all that cramped to the modern golfer. Playing corridors, while framed by Carolina pines, are still wide enough to hit the big stick.
With the U.S. Open, a new golf course and the USGA's newest facility coming to town, there is a lot to look forward to at the 'Home of American Golf,' even beyond its flagship resort.
Mountain West golf destinations usually have short summers, while desert spots have hot summer months. Both issues are solved in the high desert town of Bend in central Oregon and at the Pronghorn Club and Resort. Featuring a stellar Jack Nicklaus-designed golf course, guests of Pronghorn won't feel like they're in a larger, brand resort but rather a smaller, club getaway.
If you like the outdoors, you couldn't pick a better destination than northern New Mexico with its distinct four seasons. In the spring, mild summers and fall, you can go fly fishing, hiking, canoeing or play golf in and around the Sangre de Cristo and Jemez Mountains, just north of the capital city of Santa Fe.
There are so many different types of accommodations in northwest Ireland -- from a luxury lodge to a hip surfer's retreat, a traditional golf resort and even a chic modern European hotel -- that it's difficult to know where to stay on your golf trip. Jason Scott Deegan offers some suggestions.
Set on the slopes beside the north shore of Lake Tahoe is Incline Village, home to 36 holes of golf. Designed by Robert Trent Jones Sr., the resort's Championship Course is is set on sloping, forested mountains and offers views of the lake from its high points. Several holes on the golf course are full of water hazards and large bunkers, though fairways are generally wide.
With just one course -- Royal St. Kitts G.C. -- St. Kitts isn't a true golf destination yet. There are two more courses currently in construction, but they aren't likely to be ready for several years, leaving golfers no choice but to find other ways of entertainment. From resorts to casinos, spas to great restaurants, St. Kitts has a lot to offer.
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