Ultimate Golf Road Trip

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…

Named after the nearby Dancing Rabbit Creeks, Dancing Rabbit Golf Club is the celebration of the rich culture of the Choctaw Indians.   Ranked 91st on Golf Digest’s list of Americas 100 Greatest Public Courses, the Azaleas course is characterized by sloping, tree-lined fairways that often dictate shot-shape and club selection from the tee. The par 3s are particularly good,…

If you’ve been to Austin, Texas, chances are you’ve heard the slogan, “Keep Austin weird.” While the hip and eclectic downtown area certainly embodies that phrase, there’s one thing that’s anything but weird — the golf at Omni Barton Creek Resort & Spa (click image below to watch Episode 7).   Barton Creek offers guests a…

After our brief stop in southern Mississippi, we headed due west for Texas. Our first of two rounds in the state was at TPC San Antonio’s Oaks Course.   As host to the PGA Tour’s Valero Texas Open each year, the Oaks Course is your chance to play a tour quality golf course. Though the fairways are…