Build them and they will come seems to be the mantra in golf course construction these days. New courses are popping up with regularity in traditional golf havens like Scotland, Australia and Mexico as well as emerging markets like Vietnam and Italy. Here are some high-profile projects opening this year or in the near...
5 Most Underrated U.S.A. Golf Destinations
Tucson, Arizona While Scottsdale dominates the Arizona golf scene, Tucson, surrounded by stunning Sonoran Desert terrain, has a more low key vibe and over 40 golf courses. Ventana Canyon’s Mountain and Canyon courses, Sewailo Golf Club, and Starr Pass offer challenging layouts dotted with cacti amid rugged terrain. Arizona National is a local favorite...
10 Terrific Golf Travel Tips
1. Use an Experienced Golf Packager To navigate the choppy seas of golf travel planning, I recommend you work with a veteran golf packager who has battled previous travel storms before. Some of my long-time favorites in the business are Art Stricklin at The Art of Golf Travel, Tim Willerton at Premier Golf, Sam Baker at Haversham...
10 Most Irritating Golf Travelers on International Trips
I’ve been lucky to have taken numerous golf excursions around the world and I’m a fairly easy going guy. I do my best, however, to avoid fellow travelers who are world-class whiners and complainers. Unfortunately, there always seems to be one or two grumps who just can’t seem to fully appreciate different cultures, customs,...
Top 10 Golf Travel Trends for 2020
Tiger Woods is playing in four majors in 2020. How many will you attend? Increasingly, golf travelers want to attend majors and the Ryder Cup. With fat and ever-growing 401k accounts in their back pocket and a great economy, golfers are going to aggressively pursue their bucket list golf travel dreams next year. Baby...