Located in the central-west region of Florida, aptly known as the Nature Coast, Cabot Citrus Farms is set across 1,200 acres of pristine natural beauty about an hour north of Tampa. Boasting dramatic elevation changes, sandy soil, and rolling hills canopied by towering sand pines, palmetto trees, and century-old moss-covered oaks, the unique…
World Woods Golf Club's location is remote, and its entrance is humble. But the golf, as the name implies, is nothing short of world class. Tom Fazio brought his artful eye to this large, untouched piece of wooded and sandy property and delivered two very different courses that are among the most accessible and affordable course in his entire portfolio, not to mention among his best works in the U.S.
All eyes turn to San Francisco as Harding Park Golf Course hosts the 2009 Presidents Cup. Though among America's most storied golf courses, Harding Park withered in the 1970s and 80s. A recent revamp has returned it to championship form, Brandon Tucker writes.
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.
A golf vacation is all about having fun, so why do many golfers get beat up by the courses they play? Here are 8 where you can actually post a *good* score.
The Tampa area has several golf-oriented communities and resorts that are perfect for a vacation. Renting a home or condo -- or even adjacent suites with kitchens in a resort -- makes sense, not only because of the comfort factor, but also because it's economical. But which ones make the "A" list? Katharine Dyson breaks it down.
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.
There are approximately 1,500 golf courses in England, but which are the best? From West Sussex to Royal Cinque Ports to Wentworth, here are Clive Agran's top 10.
Pinehurst No. 2 part deux? Mid Pines Golf Club, much like the celebrated U.S. Open host down the road, has returned to its Donald Ross roots after a recent restoration. Mid Pines, an original Ross routing dating to 1921, reopened in August 2013 to rave reviews. Architect Kyle Franz used aerial photos from the Tufts Archives as a blueprint to guide his team. The result is a classic course that lets you experience the way the game was played years ago.
The restoration of Pinehurst No. 2 in 2011 has only enhanced the allure of this Donald Ross original. Bill Coore and Ben Crenshaw replaced 26 acres of rough with sandy, hardpan waste areas filled with pine needles and hand-planted wiregrass. They used aerial photos from the nearby Tufts Archives as their guide, creating a visually stimulating, more strategic course, ready to host the U.S. Open and U.S. Women's Open.
Wooden Sticks Golf Club in the greater Toronto area features a collection of holes inspired by the most famous holes in golf, as well as some original designs by architect Ron Garl. The golf course is in an upscale property that receives a lot of corporate play during the week and features five sets of tees, a large clubhouse and superb conditioning.
Poppy Hills Golf Course was originally built in 1986, but in 2013, spurred by the need to replace the course's irrigation system, Robert Trent Jones Golf Course Architects embarked on a major renovation project. The new design cuts water consumption by reducing the area of irrigated turf while at the same time lengthening the course from 6,857 yards to more than 7,000. Beyond the environmental improvements, the layout was also reinvented to incorporate new and different challenges.
Located in the western highlands of Mt. Hood and less than an hour east of Portland, Oregon, the Resort at the Mountain is a 27-hole valley golf retreat that offers an unpretentious resort experience.
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