Maui Nui Golf Club tops the Power Rankings for the week of Sept. 29. See which other U.S. courses fared well in overall, value and conditions categories as rated by GolfAdvisor reviewers.
The best part about the golf scene in Bend, Oregon, in addition to the climate, is the variety. High desert courses are minutes from pure mountain courses. Updated classics straddle modern standouts. With 30-plus courses, the Bend golf scene is loaded. Brandon Tucker gives you an idea of where to start.
The top-rated courses in August based on golfer reviews feature Oregon and Arizona, as well as a Galveston-area course that was later impacted by Hurricane Harvey.
In eight days, you can get a tasty sampling of golf in Oregon. In Golf Advisor Mike Bailey's case, his recent trip to the Beaver State already has him thinking about planning a return trip.
With more than 300 days of sunshine -- and a much drier climate than people think of when they picture this part of the country -- central Oregon is an ideal spot for golf. Ranked among the top 50 golf destinations in the world by Golf Digest, central Oregon remains somewhat of an unknown to golfers in other parts of the country. This area, however, should definitely be on their radar if they're considering a golf trip, Mike Bailey writes.
Here are 10 golf destinations where you can put together two, three or four rounds or more and combine them with reasonable accommodations in a great setting.
Jason Scott Deegan explores how 10 of America's top modern golf destinations have evolved over time. Every top destination had a key course that served as a catalyst, spurring further development.
Widgi Creek Golf Club, a Robert Muir Graves design that opened in 1991, should be part of the rotation for anyone planning a vacation to the Bend, Oregon area.