The completely renovated Sawmill Creek Resort by Cedar Point Resorts will reopen in 2022 near Sandusky, boasting 239 guest rooms and suites, a marina, beach, conference centers, restaurants, a Tom Fazio golf course, shops and 50 acres of undeveloped land on the shores of Lake Erie. Three restaurants, Salmon Run, Trapper’s Deli and Mulligan’s Pub,…
When asked to come up with my 10 favorite golf courses in northern Michigan, I took a mulligan and included 15 -- I just couldn't narrow it down! Don't consider this a "best-of" list, merely a personal guide to the 15 courses I love to play.
If you are a fan of old-style golf and architecture, the Old Blue Course at Wailea Golf Club on Maui is a must-play. That's without even considering the spectacular views, lush foliage, strategic ponds and coral sand bunkers. Today, Wailea is also home to the Wailea Gold and Emerald Courses, five stunning white crescent beaches, five-star resorts, the Shops at Wailea, Wailea Tennis Club, panoramic vistas with the occasional whale pod breaching out in the channel and a warm spirit of aloha.
Many folks believe the Blue at Eisenhower Golf Course is the best golf course in the Department of Defense. The Robert Trent Jones design, one of two courses at the Air Force Academy, plays 7,301 from the back tees. The Silver at Eisenhower Golf Course, while shorter, is no slouch thanks to its slick greens and uneven lies, David R. Holland writes from Colorado.
Golfers still flock to Jekyll Island: a charming 5,000-acre retreat off the southern coast of Georgia. But today those guests couldn't be more different than the millionaires of yesteryear. Jekyll Island still attracts some well-to-do vacationers thanks to its natural beauty and a colorful history. But it has also been transformed into one of the most affordable golf destinations in the Southeast.
Brandon Tucker traveled to about 100 golf courses and 100,000 miles in the air in 2010. Here is his best from the year, from King Kamehameha Golf Club on Maui to Tom Fazio's Mountain Course at Ventana Canyon Golf Club in Tucson, Ariz.
At one time, there was talk of shrinking Corica Park to just one regulation course. With the reopening of the South course by Rees Jones and its Linksoul Lab pro shop, a brighter future is in store for the 45-hole municipal facility in between the Oakland Airport and the San Francisco Bay.
It took 16 months, but the Makai Golf Club at the St. Regis Resort Princeville on Kauai is back and better than ever. The architect of the original Makai, Robert Trent Jones Jr., oversaw the redesign. With the design upgrades and installation of faster paspalum turf, Makai Golf Club now has what it takes to throw its name into the hat of the top plays in Hawaii.
The Irish Open doesn't get the same respect as a Scottish Open, let alone a U.S. Open. But ponder this question for a moment: Would you rather play the public courses that have hosted a U.S. Open or an Irish Open?
Taking your girlfriend or spouse on a golf vacation to Maui is a win-win for the both of you. She gets to enjoy a little fun in the sun. And you won't have fine china hurled at your head when you walk out the door for the airport alone. When selecting courses to play, forget how they would rank on a top 100 list. Instead, consider how playable they are for her and whether the atmosphere of the club is intimidating or not. If both of you can walk off the 18th green and a smile is still on her face, it's a successful afternoon. And that's easy to find on Maui.
The Puerto Vallarta/Riviera Nayarit region is home to some of the most unique and most memorable island-green holes in Mexico. Think all island greens are built alike? Think again. Wes Gilbertson writes about four that you should put on your must-play list.
Is your pace of play too slow? Frankly, every golf could improve to some degree. Here are 18 common mistakes golfers make that can slow up the golf course.
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