When major golf resorts like Bandon Dunes, Pinehurst and Sand Valley began opening innovative short courses a decade ago, they scratched an itch that golfers didn’t realize they had. These sporty ...

At a time in the game that length of courses and the distance the best players in the world hit the ball dominate headlines, isn't it refreshing that short courses are increasingly seeing a resurgence ...

Golf architecture has succumbed to the long ball. Drivable par 4s and 290-yard par 3s are all the rage. A one-shot hole that is a delicate pitch to a daunting target has been all but forgotten. Not ...

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It was a great year for golf courses, and SI Contributor Joe Passov has awards for the best new courses and course modifications of 2024. For course connoisseurs who seek out stellar architecture and ...

Most greens have hazards around them. The 4th green at a new course in Scottsdale has a giant boulder smack dab in the middle ...

To continue reading this content, please enable JavaScript in your browser settings and refresh this page. Preview this article 1 min Country clubs are investing ...

GREENWICH — The Stanwich Club is stepping up its game for golf players at the club, both seasoned golfers and newcomers to the sport. Like other country clubs in town that have upgraded facilities in ...

The new Scarecrow course at Gamble Sands was one of the most notable golf course openings in the U.S. in 2025. As recreational golf enjoys a renaissance – with a growing participation base and record ...