Trevor Immelman previews the 18th hole at the Winged Foot West Course. Who can fit it through the chute of trees on their way to claiming the 120th U.S. Open? Watch Live From the US Open all week on Golf Channel.
Long-neglected Cobbs Creek Golf Course is the most ambitious municipal golf renovation project in history, bringing a world-class course, TGR Learning Lab and more to West Philadelphia. Presented by Lincoln Financial.
Michelle shares her keys to maximizing distance with her driver. She and Tom discuss the important role her lower body plays in helping her gain distance off the tee. Michelle explains one of her most important swing thoughts; maintaining a good tempo in her swing, and how that can help the amateur golfer.
In this Omega look back in time segment, Michelle explains her keys to hitting the stinger. She and host Tom Abbott discuss how the 3-wood stingers she hit off the tee at the 2014 U.S. Women’s Open were a major contributor to her victory. Michelle shares how her set up is one of the main factors in executing the shot and why learning how to the hit the stinger will help amateur golfers lower their scores.
The final episode in the series starts off in West Cliffs, an hour’s drive north of Lisbon. Chris plays the 18th hole, a par 4, on a misty day at this stunning course, where on a good day you can see the Atlantic Ocean from every single hole. Next up Paul travels to Quinta da Marinha, about a forty minute drive from Lisbon, near Cascais. He plays the third hole, a short par 4. Robert Trent Jones designed it, so you know it won’t disappoint. The third course in this episode is Royal Óbidos, situated on the Portuguese silver coast, north of Lisbon. When the sea mist cleared, Chris was rewarded by playing the stunning third hole, a par 3. This Seve Ballesteros designed gem is surrounded by water with incredible views of Óbidos Lagoon.
After nearly 1200 miles and hundreds of unique golf shots, the final two teams reach Key West, Florida. From Mallory Square to the renowned Key West party spot, Sloppy Joes, the action culminates on the southernmost golf course in America.
The race continues from the shores of Lake Okeechobee. Each team must earn an airboat ride to their vehicle before racing to the Mar-a-Lago Club in West Palm. After an extravagant round of golf croquet, they're off to the "Clubhouse Challenge".
Michelle Wie West speaks with Amy Rogers about her recent announcement that she will step away from the game of golf after the 2022 U.S. Women’s Open in order to spend more time with her family.
Hally explores dating different types of men that love golf, rants about how the game has an opportunity to make competition better for the fans, and finds out how much Michelle Wie West and Hally really know about each other, while prepping for their podcast featuring Mardy Fish.
Golfweek’s Eamon Lynch joins Morning Drive to go over a potential revised schedule for the rest of the 2020 season. How will the major championships and Ryder Cup be impacted? Could we see a west coast U.S. Open in December?
Host David Feherty visits with golf's Golden Bear, Jack Nicklaus, from his home in West Palm Beach, FL. Nicklaus reflects upon his record 18 major championships, conversations with his idol Bobby Jones, rivalries with Palmer, Watson, and Trevino.
One of the most remarkable Texas golf properties can be found, way, way west, in the border town of Lajitas and Big Bend National Park. Lajitas Golf Resort features a breathtaking 18-hole golf course, Black Jack's Crossing, overlooking the Rio Grande River bordering Mexico. This old-west outpost, which earned fame in the 1980s for electing to…
The Twin Falls Resort State Park is set on a high wooded ridge in the mountains of southern West Virginia. The 48-room mountaintop lodge is home to a fitness center, restaurant and indoor pool. Cabins and camping are also available. A fully functional Pioneer Farm shows visitors a glimpse of frontier life. Hiking, biking and golf on a classic…
Located in West Virginia's Eastern Panhandle, Cacapon Resort State Park features 6,000 acres of outdoor action all year round. Cacapon is a derivative of a Shawnee Indian word meaning "medicine waters", a reference to the area's mineral waters renowned for their healing powers. Visitors can stay in a 48-room lodge, 11-room vintage inn and cabins.…
The 54-hole Resort at Glade Springs provides endless variety, from the lodging (hotel rooms and suites, vacation rentals, etc.) to the array of activities and dining choices at four different restaurants and several lounges. Visitors can relax on the golf course, in the spa or get lost in the outdoors swimming, hiking and boating on Mallard Lake.…
Four Seasons Resort Nevis is a beachfront oasis offering rooms, suites, and three-bedroom villas equipped with ocean and garden views, as well as private balconies, patios and pools. The 18-hole Robert Trent Jones II signature golf course on property is a par-71 layout with scenic fairways and lots of local Green Vervet Monkeys. The resort sits…
Oglebay is a 2,000-acre public park to some and a four-season resort to others. Guests can choose to stay in the Wilson Lodge or in cottages and estate homes. The park is a family-oriented place with the Good Zoo, Schenk Lake, gardens, hiking trails, horseback riding, an aerial challenge course and museums. The resort adds amenities such as tennis…
Founded in 1918, The Broadmoor is one of the west's great golf hotels and among the Historic Hotels of America. It is located in Colorado Springs, about an hour's drive south of Denver and along the front range of the Rocky Mountains. This expansive property was laid out by the Olmsted Brothers and features gardens, ponds, multiple buildings…
Located just west of Fort Lauderdale in the community of Pembroke Pines, Grand Palms offers 27 holes of golf to guests. The Mediterranean-styled resort also has an outdoor pool, tennis and a host of other amenities.
Innsbrook is a 7,500-acre golf resort and vacation home community located 45 minutes west of St. Louis in eastern Missouri. Within the community there are over 100 lakes, nature trails, horse stables and the 18-hole golf course. Official development accommodations for guests include lakeside condos with access to beaches and A-Frame chalets in the…
The Coral Springs Resort, known for its 1- to 3-bedroom suites, is within walking distance of Coral Canyon Golf Club. The suites, all at least 1,000 square feet, feature spacious living rooms, gourmet kitchens and a private balcony with a fireplace. The Coral Springs Clubhouse offers indoor and outdoor pools and hot tubs, a fitness center, tennis…
The Arrowwood Resort & Conference Center overlooks the 27-hole Brooks Golf Club between the shores of West and East Okoboji Lake in the heart of Iowa’s Great Lakes Region. There’s an indoor water playland and outdoor pool, volleyball and croquet courts for the children and the Village Salon and Mineravas Restaurant and Bar for all. The original…
The Spa at Norwich Inn could provide the perfect couples golf and spa getaway. Guests can stay in villas or a historic inn featuring a destination spa with 27 treatment rooms, sauna, salon, fitness center and indoor pool, all surrounded by 42 stunning acres of perennial gardens, mature oak trees, fountains, reflecting pool, courtyards and the…
Situated within 1,900 acres of parkland, the Stonewall Resort is a relaxing getaway surrounded by nature. Guests can play golf on an Arnold Palmer course, hiking scenic trails and explore 26 miles of lake shoreline or even head out on the water aboard the Little Sorrel touring boat. Amenities include a heated pool, jacuzzis, three restaurants, a…
Snowshoe is a four-season outdoor playground. Accommodations range from rustic cabins, luxury mountain homes and convenient village lodging. The lake is great for swimming, paddleboarding, kayaking and more. Pools, a spa, multiple restaurants and the Raven golf course by Gary Player are nice amenities. Hiking, biking, scenic chairlift rides, RZR…
The Canaan Valley Resort and Conference Center attracts skiers in the winter and golfers in the summer. It is home to 160 rooms, 23 cabins and 34 campsites. Conference and event facilities, multiple restaurants and a full recreation center are just some of the amenities. Summer activities include golf, hiking, biking, clay shooting, archery and…
The Alpine Lake Resort is a resort community of almost 2,000 acres of wooded land and 35 miles of paved roads leading to nearly 2,300 lots. A 35-room hotel, a 150-acre lake and golf course with six par 3s, par 4s and par 5s are the draw for visitors. Resort activities and amenities include boating, fishing, a beach, hiking and biking trails, an…
The Lakeview Golf Resort can be something for everyone: a golf resort, a wedding venue, a vacation destination or more. As part of the Trademark Collection by Wyndham, the resort offers two courses with views of Cheat Lake and the Allegheny Mountains, a fitness center, indoor and outdoor pools and dining. Accommodations range from rooms to suites.…
The Official Resorts of Hersheypark attract families and golfers with a variety of attractions and two main lodging properties, the Hershey Lodge and the historic Hotel Hershey. Its East and West courses are private only accessible by resort guests. The "Sweetest Place On Earth" entertains with amusement and water parks, live concerts, multiple…
Despite its wintery name, Mount Snow is an attractive summer getaway. The Mount Snow Golf Club remains one of the top courses in Vermont. Playing at 2,000 feet above sea level, your ball will soar against a backdrop of the Green Mountains. Scenic chairlift rides and multiple restaurants and lodging options are part of the resort's allure.
Put-in-Bay, a village on South Bass Island in Lake Erie accessible only by ferry, is known as a family getaway of resorts and lakefront rentals that gets a little rowdy after dark, attracting college students and bachelor and bachelorette parties. The Saunders Cottages and Golf Course sits on the west side of Put-in-Bay far enough away from the…
If sunny, palm-lined streets, picturesque waterfront views, historic and scenic neighborhoods, intimate shopping districts, and fun, year-round outdoor festivals are your thing, then West Palm Beach, Florida is a must-visit.
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.
When sizing up golfing locales in the Phoenix metropolitan area, west will never be considered best. That doesn't mean there's no reason to find out what's on the other side of I-17. The West Valley can't compete in terms of quantity, but courses such as Golf Club of Estrella, Quintero, Raven at Verrado and Trilogy at Vistancia stack up with what's being offered across town. If you're building a golf trip on a budget, your buck will go a lot further "way out west.
For golfers traveling to Scotland, "North Berwick" only means one thing: the historic links that are home to the famous "Redan" and close-up views of Fidra and the Bass Rock. Come to the royal burgh itself, and you'll discover it's golf-rich; there's plenty more than just a simple "North Berwick" to play.
When John Denver sang the words "Almost heaven, West Virginia," he wasn't talking about the golf -- but he could have been. Here's a guide on where to play.
Saunton Golf Club is 36 holes of pure, championship links. Saunton has been labeled the best multi-course facility in the Isles outside of St. Andrews and was one of the first links courses Englishman Nick Faldo played early in his junior tournament career.
The dual-ownership grounds of PGA West and La Quinta Resort & Club offer up a desert experience full of pleasure. Combining five public golf courses with a full menu of accommodation and amenity options, "The Western Home of Golf in America" is an oasis for visitors to Palm Springs and the surrounding area, Judd Spicer writes.
Just southwest of the site of the 2016 U.S. Open sits Oglebay Resort & Conference Center. It's a "hidden gem" nationally, but not to folks in the Wheeling, W.Va. area.
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.
The Pet Shop Boys taught us to appreciate "West End Girls." Beacon Ridge Golf & Country Club sells the virtues of "West End Golf." Beacon Ridge feels miles away from the expensive resort golf of Pinehurst and Southern Pines, although geographically it's just down the road. The golf course delivers a value-oriented and unpretentious round in peaceful Carolina surroundings.
Broad Run Golfer's Club, located just outside of West Chester, Pa., is a Rees Jones-designed gem that was carefully sculpted from 372 acres of rolling hills. The expansive golf course is not what you would expect to find so close to downtown Philly. The dramatic terrain serves as the centerpiece of the course, providing the holes with plenty of movement and stunning views that stretch across the surrounding countryside.
Featuring 10 holes from Donald Ross and eight from Robert Trent Jones Sr., the West Course at The Broadmoor is a scenic and historic round in Colorado Springs.
Some of the world's most iconic golf holes are found at North Berwick Golf Club, set hard against the Firth of Forth in East Lothian, Scotland. In many ways this historic club, dating to 1832, personifies all the oddities that golfers love about links golf.
The Greenbrier Course is one of five golf courses at The Greenbrier resort and a favorite among locals and visitors alike. Opened in 1924, it has an impressive pedigree, having hosted both the Ryder Cup and Solheim Cup.
One of America's oldest golf destinations has a brand new golf layout, the Dormie Club, located in West End, North Carolina, four miles from the Village of Pinehurst. The Dormie Club is set on 309 acres and will be the centerpiece of a 1,000-acre residential community that is kept well off the golf course.
Without any views of the water, the Gailes Links at Glasgow Golf Club tends to be overlooked by golfers touring Scotland's west coast. It's not so easily dismissed by the R&A, however. The Gailes Links has been named the only Scottish links that will host the final Open Championship qualifier for four consecutive years, beginning in 2014. Long grass and gorse pinches its fairways. With only two par 5s and three par 3s, players must churn out pars on one tough par 4 after another for a decent score.
Designed by arguably the game's hottest architect, Mossy Oak Golf Club in West Point, Miss. has garnered plenty of praise since opening for preview play in September.
Bay Hill has Arnold Palmer. The Dorado Beach Resort & Club has Chi Chi Rodriguez. Golfers playing any of the four courses at Dorado will likely run into Puerto Rico's most famous player. Rodriguez has a long history with the resort, working at the famed East Course during its heyday in the 1960s. These days, the East looks and plays better than ever thanks to a renovation by Robert Trent Jones Jr. finished in 2011.
Golf in Mississippi doesn't get much better than Old Waverly in West Point, which features a scenic Jerry Pate/Bob Cupp design accessible to anyone who books a stay.
The Gold Course at The Wigwam just west of Phoenix has a new look, thanks to a restoration by Tom Lehman. He sought to restore Robert Trent Jones Sr.'s original design, but also make adjustments for today's technology.
Dundonald Links might be young compared to its historic neighbors -- Royal Troon, Western Gailes and Prestwick -- but the site does have some interesting history. There was an early course named the Dundonald Golf Club from 1911-1936 before the land was taken over by the military. Architect Kyle Phillips brought golf back here, creating a 7,100-yard modern links that opened in 2003. He uses wide fairways cut through man-made dunes to make players feel confident before tightening the shot-making demands on the approach.
There are many sides to golf in the Texas Hill Country, starting with Barton Creek Resort, located just west of downtown Austin, to courses closer to Horseshoe Bay and Lake Travis.
Opened in 2000, Wolf Creek Golf Club in Mesquite, Nev. has become one of the West's top must-plays. The golf course winds through spectacular desert canyons and features loads of elevated tee shots and dramatic green settings.
As fall approaches, it's time to catch the high-flying tee shots and gorgeous leaves, and hit up some good, old, mountain-style golf. Ski towns boast ultra high-end courses, but also top-flight $40 munis.
At more than 9,000 feet, the Summit Course at Cordillera just west of Vail is one of the highest and most picturesque golf courses in Colorado. The views are incredible, but the design manages to keep up. Nearly all the holes are memorable with elevated tees and greens perched on the horizon with views that span a hundred miles or more.
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