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America’s best golf courses for $100 or less: Where memorability meets affordability
GOLF’s expert course raters compiled a list of America’s best golf courses for $100 or less to help golfers get the most bang for their bucks.Latest
The resort course hosting the KFT championship packs a serious punch
Tiger Woods has another golf-course design in the works
Caddie culture in South Korea is unique. Here’s how.
How this Average Joe designed and built his own 18-hole golf course
Your own private golf course? This luxury resort provides it (and much more)
Birdies and bison: North Dakota golf is affordable, accessible and sneaky good
Inside the unique tradition of golf’s liveliest lunch break
Why this remote golf resort is worth 7,000-mile haul to get there
So close! These 25 courses missed our latest Top 100 World list by the narrowest of margins
When we update our Top 100 World list two years from now, it would be no surprise to see some of these courses break into the mix.
What are the best values on GOLF’s Top 100 Courses in the World list?
GOLF released its latest ranking of the Top 100 Courses in the World, and our panelists are here to chime in on the best value golf courses.
How Shanqin Bay cracked our newest Top 100 Courses in the World list
GOLF’s latest Top 100 Courses in the World ranking boasts eight newcomers. Here, we’ll introduce you to the rookies. Meet Shanqin Bay.
How Royal Cinque Ports cracked our newest Top 100 Courses in the World list
GOLF’s latest Top 100 Courses in the World ranking boasts eight newcomers. Here, we’ll introduce you to the rookies. Meet Royal Cinque Ports.
How Machrihanish cracked our newest Top 100 Courses in the World list
GOLF’s latest Top 100 Courses in the World ranking boasts eight newcomers. Here, we’ll introduce you to the rookies. Meet Machrihanish.
Can you get a tee time at a Top 100 Course in the World? Here’s your guide
How easy (or difficult?) is it to play the Top 100 Courses in the World? They all require cash, connections or some combination of the two.
How Victoria cracked our newest Top 100 Courses in the World list
GOLF’s latest Top 100 Courses in the World ranking boasts eight newcomers. Here, we’ll introduce you to the rookies. Meet Victoria.
Why this Top 100 course feels like it’s anywhere but Central Florida
For the last 10 years, Streamsong has been a major player in the resort golf game. But you won’t find typical Florida golf courses there.
These 6 new (or new-look!) courses have us giddy for their 2023 reveals
The landscape of golf is constantly evolving. In the spirit of anticipation, here are 6 courses we’re excited to see in the year ahead.
How much has GOLF’s U.S. Top 100 Courses ranking changed since 1995? A lot
How different does GOLF’s Top 100 Courses in the U.S. list look from 1995? Very different. The differences shows the change in trends.
These 25 amazing courses JUST missed out on our latest Top 100 ranking
Just as golf is a game of inches, so, too, is the game of rating golf courses. Here are 25 designs that just missed out on our new Top 100.
The 7 most expensive tee times on our newest Top 100 Courses in the U.S. ranking
There are some things that money can’t buy, like, for instance, a tee time at Augusta. But for other courses, pay, and you can play.
Does hosting a major help a club’s Top 100 Courses ranking?
If a club thinks that hosting a men’s professional event is a surefire way to jump up the ranking, it better think again.
These are the 6 most affordable tee times in our latest rankings of the Top 100 U.S. Courses
While it may cost you some to play one of our Top 100 U.S. Courses, there are bargains. Here are the six most affordable tee times in our rankings
Course Rater Confidential: Asia-Pacific courses we can’t wait to open
GOLF’s inaugural ranking of the Top 100 Courses in Asia-Pacific is out, but what near-completed courses should we be looking forward to?
Course Rater Confidential: What should a first-time traveler know about Asia-Pacific golf?
When it comes to Asia-Pacific golf, what should travelers know about caddie culture, accessibility of courses, tipping, dress codes and more?
Course Rater Confidential: Top 100 Asia-Pacific courses we can’t wait to check out (and snubs)
The courses on the newest ranking our raters are especially keen to check out, and which ones are they surprised didn’t make the list at all?
Course Rater Confidential: Takeaways from GOLF’s inaugural Top 100 Asia-Pacific ranking
GOLF’s inaugural ranking of the Top 100 Courses in Asia-Pacific has put a spotlight on exciting destinations many U.S. golfers rarely visit.
Planning a golf trip to Asia, Australia or New Zealand? Here are 6 things to know
Planning a golf trip to Asia, Australia or New Zealand? Good idea. Here are six things to know before you go to make your trip a breeze.
GOLF’s Top 100 ranking of the best golf courses in Asia-Pacific, categorized by country
In GOLF’s inaugural ranking of the Top 100 courses in Asia-Pacific, one country stood out among the rest with 38 courses on the list.
GOLF’s first-ever Top 100 Courses in Asia-Pacific ranking will expand your bucket list
Our course raters created GOLF’s first-ever ranking of must-play courses beyond North America and Europe. What’d they find? Pure magic.
After 7 weeks of European golf, this hole stands above the rest
The 15th hole at Prestwick Golf Club is just 353 yards long, but it plays unlike anything our writer had seen before.
Dream 18: The ultimate routing of our Top 100 Courses in the UK and Ireland ranking
Exclusive for InsideGOLF members, we selected the best 18 holes among our Top 100 Courses in the UK and Ireland ranking. Start salivating.
The best golf courses in Scotland | 2022 ranking
GOLF recently released its Top 100 Courses in the UK and Ireland ranking. Here are the best courses in Scotland.
The best golf courses in England | 2022 ranking
GOLF recently released its Top 100 Courses in the UK and Ireland ranking. Here are the best courses in England.
The best golf courses in Ireland and Northern Ireland | 2022 ranking
GOLF recently released its Top 100 Courses in the UK and Ireland ranking. Here are the best courses in Ireland and Northern Ireland.
Want to play the best courses in the UK and Ireland? Options are endless
Whatever tickles your fancy, there’s a trip abroad to be had — one of the best investments you’ll ever make in your game.
5 must-see spots from GOLF’s Top 100 Courses in the UK and Ireland
If you’re setting a golf bucket list, might we recommend these five holes from GOLF’s Top 100 Courses in the UK and Ireland?After 7 weeks of European golf, this hole stands above the rest
The 15th hole at Prestwick Golf Club is just 353 yards long, but it plays unlike anything our writer had seen before.
The Gil Hanse design at Les Bordes is a new course oozing old-world charm
On an estate created by a man who built a fortune from ballpoint pens, the architects Gil Hanse and Jim Wagner drew up a masterpiece.
What’s the biggest surprise on GOLF’s Top 100 Courses in the World list?
GOLF released its latest ranking of the Top 100 Courses in the World, and our panelists are here to chime in on surprises they saw.
100 best off-course amenities from our all-new Top 100 Courses in the World
From signature snacks to the Northern Lights, these are the best non-golf amenities from GOLF’s 2023-24 Top 100 Courses in the World.
The 13 best golf courses in Scotland | GOLF Top 100 Courses in the World
GOLF’s latest ranking of the Top 100 Courses in the World includes an impressive total of 13 courses in Scotland.
The 6 best golf courses in Ireland | GOLF Top 100 Courses in the World
GOLF’s course raters identified a total of six courses in Ireland among the best 100 in the world. Here are the courses that made the list.
The 49 best golf courses in the United States | GOLF Top 100 Courses in the World
The U.S. has a strong roster of Top 100 golf courses, comprising 10 of the top 15 spots and 29 of the top 50. Check out the full list here.
What I spent on a marathon 2-day golf trip in Los Angeles
Ah, Los Angeles. A wonderful place for golf, food, culture (Hollywood, anyone?!) and a damn good time. Here’s what it costs.
Inside Gamble Sands: What Wild West golf looks like up close
It takes time to reach Gamble Sands, a Top 100 course in Washington State. That’s OK, though, because Wild West golf should be an adventure.
10 mistakes to avoid while planning an epic U.K. buddies trip
We played three Open Championship courses in three days on an epic journey through links golf heaven. You could learn from our mistakes.
These stylish transitional layers are perfect for chilly mornings and early tee times
Those snazzy outfits Dylan Dethier and Sean Zak wore in the latest episodes of Destination Golf. Here’s where you can get them.
Brave the elements: How to stay warm on your next golf trip
We’re highlighting the outfits Dylan Dethier and Sean Zak wore on Destination Golf (and letting you know where you can get them).
I walked in Tiger and Rory’s footsteps — and hit a shot they never could
Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy each dismantled Royal Liverpool in his own way. Neither of them did this, though.
We battled an epic Open Championship course. The course fought back
I fell in love with Portrush at the Open Championship in 2019. This summer, I got to go back — but this time, I brought golf clubs.The resort course hosting the KFT championship packs a serious punch
The Pete Dye Course at French Lick might be a resort course, but that doesn’t mean it lacks any punching power.Tiger Woods has another golf-course design in the works
Tiger Woods is building his second Texas golf course, Bluejack Ranch, in a small town just west of Fort Worth.Caddie culture in South Korea is unique. Here’s how.
South Korea is a golf-mad country, and no matter where you play, you’re required to take a caddie. Here’s what the experience is like.How this Average Joe designed and built his own 18-hole golf course
Golf is filled with stories of multi-millionaire developers who build their own courses. The story of Mike Koprowski is something else.Your own private golf course? This luxury resort provides it (and much more)
At Bunker Hill Farms, your all-inclusive stay means your group is the only one on property, and the itinerary is completely up to you.Birdies and bison: North Dakota golf is affordable, accessible and sneaky good
In North Dakota, the golf might be better than you think. Here’s what one writer learned during a road trip through the state.Inside the unique tradition of golf’s liveliest lunch break
In South Korea, golf is usually an all-day affair, with plenty of time allotted to get to the course — and a prolonged interlude between 9s.
What saved this cute golf oasis? Money from a surprising source
This municipal pitch-n-putt needed a change. The COVID pandemic arrived, and federal funding gave it a new lease on life.
This $50 Dallas gem is steeped in history — and once hosted a major
The first course in the Lonestar State to host a major championship is undoubtedly one of the best deals around.After 7 weeks of European golf, this hole stands above the rest
The 15th hole at Prestwick Golf Club is just 353 yards long, but it plays unlike anything our writer had seen before.
Short courses are now a part of the World Handicap System. Here are 5 reasons why that’s good news
More than 600 short courses in the U.S. are now part of the WHS. Here are 5 reasons why that’s great news — and how it can benefit your game.
Here’s what the newest tee at the Masters looks like
Over the weekend, Augusta National released photos of a brand new teeing area for the par-5 2nd hole on social media.Masters 2024: How do you beat Augusta National? Dominate the par-5s
A surefire way to take apart Augusta National (and climb up the Masters leaderboard) is to demolish its four par-5 holes.
Why Riviera’s final hole is my favorite place to watch golf
This week’s PGA Tour host, Riviera Country Club, offers one of the purest settings on the planet for watching golf.
A weekend at Montage Palmetto Bluff: Inside a relaxing Southern getaway (and a tee time at May River)
Montage Palmetto Bluff, located in Bluffton, S.C., has elevated dining, loads of outdoor activities and 18 fantastic golf holes at May River Golf Course.
Top 100 Resort of the Week: Erin Hills
Erin Hills brings an Irish vibe to America with superb golf, luxurious, rustic-inspired lodging, a putting course, and so much more. Take a peek inside.
Golf’s 2019-2020 Ranking of the Top 100 Resorts in the World
In one of the biggest editorial projects GOLF has ever attempted, we culled the names of 243 rank-worthy resorts spread across North America.Latest Courses Videos
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