Golf

Tobacco Road Golf Club may be the most interesting golf course on the planet.   A few weeks ago, three friends from Charlotte, NC, Brittany and I experienced the unique Mike Strantz layout, located about 30 minutes north of Pinehurst, NC.  And what we discovered was arguably the most fun golf course we’ve ever played.…

If you’ve never made a trip to Pinehurst, it’s time to promptly change that.   The home of American golf offers one of the best all-around experiences a golf enthusiast could ask for. Aside from the nine (yes, nine) championship golf courses, Pinehurst Resort boasts a history-filled clubhouse, expansive practice facility, 18-hole putting course, first-class…

So you’ve landed your first set of Master’s badges (aka tickets) and you’re headed to Augusta National. Congratulations! Excitement level is inevitably at an all time high (and it should be).  This is golf’s holy grail we’re talking about after all, and these are some of the toughest tickets to land in all of sports.…

Believe the hype — The Ocean Course is nothing short of magnificent.   There are few courses I was looking forward to more than Kiawah Island Resort’s Ocean Course. I’ll level set by noting that I had played here before (read about first experience in September 2015 here), but could not wait to return. The…

Myrtle Beach is certainly known for having endless golf course. Through quantity doesn’t always mean quality, the Dunes Golf & Beach Club certainly delivers the latter.   In a few short months on the Ultimate Golf Road Trip we’ve had the pleasure of meeting so many great people. This round was no different, as we…

Caledonia Golf & Fish Club’s had us in awe even before we stepped foot on the golf course.   A grand entrance of age-old oaks draped with Spanish moss guide you down a narrow road toward a charming southern-styled clubhouse. Out on the course, we discovered an intriguing Mike Strantz design. The course won’t overpower you (it’s actually short…

After spending the first two months of the Ultimate Golf Road Trip jaunting over 5,000 miles from Florida to Texas and back, we made our way to the lowlands of South Carolina. First on our list, the famed Harbour Town Golf Links.   If you’re a golf fan, you’ve likely seen this layout showcased on…

As one of six courses at Reynolds Lake Oconee, the Great Waters course provides some beautiful lakeside golf.   Though the front nine works away from the lake, the tree-lined fairways and an early bloom led to a spring-like experience on the course. The back nine is where the course really comes to life, providing lake views…

Alright, let’s level set. I’ve got good news, and bad news. First the good. The Golf Club at Cuscowilla is every bit as good as you’d expect from a Coore & Crenshaw design.   Now, the bad. Recently, Cuscowilla went private! I know, I know – it’s quite the bummer. So while it ranked 56th…

From the very moment you drive through the opening gates, Old Waverly Golf Club draws you in with it’s sweet southern charm. The tree lined drive leading to a stately, yet charming clubhouse sets the tone for this great golf destination. That welcoming feeling continues on the golf course, where you’ll find a classically designed…