Guides

Shadow Creek is Las Vegas's most exclusive "public" golf course. Here's how access actually works, and cheaper alternatives nearby.

Whistling Straits is Wisconsin's Scottish-links-style golf destination on Lake Michigan. Here's how to plan the trip.

Torrey Pines is city-owned municipal golf on the La Jolla bluffs — no special access required. Here's how to plan the trip.

TPC Sawgrass's Stadium Course and its famous Island Green are open to the public. Here's how to plan the trip.

Kiawah Island's Ocean Course is the draw, but there's enough golf on the island for a full trip. Here's how to plan it.

Pinehurst is a whole golf town built around Donald Ross's championship courses. Here's where to play and stay.

Bandon Dunes is a remote, walking-only links destination on the Oregon coast. Here's how to plan the trip.

Pebble Beach Golf Links is real, bookable golf — not just a bucket-list fantasy. Here's how to actually plan the trip.

Naples has over 50 golf courses within a short drive of each other. Here's where to play, where to stay, and when to go.

Should you ship your clubs ahead or pack them in a travel case? We break down the real cost and hassle of each so you can decide before your next golf trip.