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10 U.S. Open-Worthy Public Courses

jwhalen — Fri, 11 May 2012 19:52:16 +0000

10 U.S. Open-Worthy Public Courses. With Chambers Bay and Erin Hills Landing U.S. Opens, here are 10 more that have what it takes -- but won't get the call.

New par-3 course at Bandon Dunes may represent a hope for the future

kcunningham — Tue, 08 May 2012 03:16:05 +0000

By Bill Coore

New par-3 course at Bandon Dunes may represent the game’s hope for the future.

Bandon Dunes' new par-3 course a great addition to America's best golf destination

kcunningham — Wed, 02 May 2012 16:19:32 +0000

Bandon's new par-3 course has blind shots, curvaceous greens and stunning Pacific Ocean views.

Seven private clubs that you can play now

rreiterman — Sat, 21 Apr 2012 23:32:35 +0000

<font class="body" id="ext-gen1406">Due to the brutal economy, many once-private enclaves are opening their gates. Here are seven exclusive courses you can play.</font>

Travelin' Joe Passov's five favorite Alister MacKenzie courses to play

rreiterman — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 18:14:55 +0000

<font class="body" id="ext-gen1496">Travelin' Joe considers Augusta co-designer Alister MacKenzie golf's greatest architect. These five legendary tracks are worth the trek.</font>

Putting the teeth back into the Blue Monster for Donald Trump

kcunningham — Mon, 05 Mar 2012 18:06:40 +0000

By Gil Hanse

On Feb. 27, Donald Trump announced that he had purchased Doral Resort & Spa in Miami and hired course designer Gil Hanse to redo the famed Blue Monster, venue for this week's WGC-Cadillac Championship, as part of the property's "multimillion-dollar renovation."

Highly rated courses that didn’t get enough votes to make Golf Magazine’s Premier Resorts list

rreiterman — Sat, 03 Mar 2012 20:07:21 +0000

Highly rated courses that didn’t get enough votes to make Golf Magazine’s Premier Resorts list.

Top 10 Toughest Courses in the U.S.

kcunningham — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 20:04:41 +0000

Tour pros often complain that PGA National, site of this week's Honda Classic, is the toughest course they play. But it didn't even make the cut in Golf Magazine travel editor Joe Passov's list of toughest courses in the U.S.

Insider's Guide to golf in Pebble Beach area

jritter — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 20:36:44 +0000

Can the average golfer can play Pebble for less than $1,000? Let me explain how.

Premier Golf Resorts 2012: Top Newcomer, The Ritz-Carlton, Dove Mountain

rreiterman — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 23:05:32 +0000

Eighteen resorts join the ranks of Medal winners for 2012, but the splashiest debut, according to your votes, belongs to The Ritz-Carlton, Dove Mountain.