Course Reviews
Travel FeaturesDiversity of Phoenix/Scottsdale resorts brings "desert golf" to life
Phoenix/Scottsdale golf resorts offer a surprising diversity of atmospheres and styles, all of which center around some of the most well-tended, fun-to-play courses found anywhere in the country. Given the outstanding quality of golf here, it is not surprising that 11 million rounds are played each year in Phoenix/Scottsdale.
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Monterey
Rich in history and overloaded with scenery, California's Monterey Peninsula is one of the most magical places on earth for golfers and non-golfers alike. From the stunning cliffs of Pebble Beach to the quaint coffee shops of Carmel-by-the-Sea to the seaside lodging on Cannery Row, the Monterey Peninsula offers one of the most unique destinations in the world.
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Hilton Head Island
Golf and Hilton Head Island, South Carolina? Now you're talking about a match made in heaven. But the fun on the island is hardly limited to the links. Water sports and a sunbathing are staple, of course. There's also prime shopping, dining, night life and fine arts, and more. And, oh yes, there's golf. Seemingly, all of the big architects have courses in Hilton Head.
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Scottsdale
Scottsdale, Arizona is one of the largest cities in the Valley of the Sun with nearly 250,000 residents, and golf has played a large part in its rapid expansion over the past three decades. Annually, visitors and residents play 12 million rounds on 51 Scottsdale courses. The city includes some of the nation's best public and resort courses and many of the top multi-course facilities in Arizona.
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Arizona
Perhaps the biggest misconception is that Arizona is nothing more than a large desert. And while the Sonoran Desert with its majestic saguaros certainly dominates the landscape, the Grand Canyon State offers so much more, including mountains, rivers, big-time sports, skiing and great golf.
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USA East
Buddy Trip Captains scouting trip to Kiawah Island
If you're a leader of a buddy trip, you're probably on the lookout for destinations to discover alongside your group. Here's an opportunity to scout Kiawah Island Golf Resort in coastal South Carolina.
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- The WLGO raises money for a charity that benefits military families
- 10 golf courses that shaped American golf course architecture history
- America's (underachieving public golf) capital
- Closed golf course transforms into true off-the-beaten path experience
- New club program lets golfers 'try before you buy' on the golf course
USA West
Poppy Hills to host its first USGA championship
Poppy Hills gets overshadowed by Pebble Beach on the Monterey Peninsula, but it's got its own storied tournament history. The home of the NCGA hosts its first USGA event, the U.S. Girls' Junior Am from July 16-21.
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- Lake Tahoe: The best summer mountain golf destination in America?
- Stay cool on the golf course this summer with these products
- South course at Corica Park and Linksoul Lab debut near Oakland
- The golf north of Truckee and Lake Tahoe is some of the best in California
- Municipal golf courses across the country are at a crossroads
USA North
The Links at Silvies Valley Ranch and The Loop at Forest Dunes offer reversible routings
American's first two full-length reversible golf courses opened within a span of 18 months - The Loop at Forest Dunes in 2016 and the Retreat & Links at Silvies Valley Ranch in 2017. Jason Scott Deegan explores which course and designer nailed this unique concept best.
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- Boyne's golf empire in northern Michigan has never looked better
- Buddy Trip Captains scouting trip to Boyne Resorts
- Chicago's Mistwood Golf Club a step up from ordinary public facilities
- Did two Michigan high school golf teams cheat their way into the state championship?
- College towns from Arizona to North Carolina boast great golf
USA South
Arson latest sertback for International Links Melreese Country Club in Miami
Popular public course in Miami can't catch a break. After soccer group proposes takeover of the property, arsonist damages $500 worth of property.
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- The 'string theory' of golf course architecture
- Public golf courses dominate the revamped 2018-19 PGA Tour schedule
- Take your best shot at these golf and gun destinations
- Fabulous Florida golf and tennis at Saddlebrook Resort near Tampa
- Big-city municipal course proposes parking meters for course patrons
USA Northeast
On municipal golf course putting greens: the practically-free, easy way to get into the game
One of golf's big barriers to entry is its perceived cost. But putting and, to a lesser extent, chipping are essentially free for anyone.
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International
More controversy finds Donald Trump's Trump International Golf Links Scotland
Donald Trump's Trump International Golf Links Scotland has always been a controversial project. The latest news that the links is damaging protected dunes could have wide-ranging implications for links golf.
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