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Great golf off the beaten path in San Diego

Veering off the beaten path can be just as rewarding as playing pricey trophy golf courses, and greater San Diego is full of courses where beauty, playability and the right price mix beautifully together. Jason Scott Deegan offers some suggestions. Read More

Palmetto Dunes Oceanfront Resort: A staple for Hilton Head Island golf vacations

Palmetto Dunes Oceanfront Resort is lauded by countless travel experts as a world-class resort for golf, tennis and families. This is thanks to its three designer golf courses, a tennis center that rarely falls out of the top five in the world and Shelter Cove Marina, which is large enough to handle yachts of up to 120 feet. Thousands of visitors yearly can attest to Palmetto Dunes' mastery of leisure living in accommodations that range from swanky hotel rooms to oceanside mansions.

Q & A with Pat Ruddy: Writer-turned-architect on the Open, Olympics and golf in Ireland

Just south of Dublin, the European Club is one of Ireland's great modern links. It was built by Irish writer-turned-architect Pat Ruddy, who spoke with Larry Olmsted about his links, modern golf design and more..

Fall in Michigan: great golf and gridiron action

There's renewed excitement in Ann Arbor with a new head coach, lights on the Big House and a thrilling win against Notre Dame. But there are football teams all over the state, and for every football game there are scores of golf courses nearby. Here's where to play when in town for the game.

Buddy trips: Jacksonville

The ingredients for a successful buddy trip are simple: a comfortable room, an ice chest filled with your favorite beverages, good eats, entertainment options and quality golf. If you're heading to Jacksonville, Mike Bailey has some suggestions on how to make the most of your golf vacation.

World Golf Village vs TPC Sawgrass: Which Jacksonville golf mecca is right for you?

The two heavyweights in Jacksonville resort golf: TPC Sawgrass and the World Golf Village. Both offer 36 holes and a lot more, so where should your golf group start? Here's a tale of the tape.

San Diego's La Costa Resort and Spa wrapping up $50 million in renovations

La Costa Resort and Spa has hosted dozens of pro tournaments over the years. Now, the golf courses are getting a makeover as part of an overall $50 million ongoing investment in La Costa by KSL Resorts. When all the changes are completed this fall, La Costa should be tastier than ever for guests, Jason Scott Deegan writes.

Golf in Jacksonville: Play the First Coast on three budgets

We all know where to start your Jacksonville splurge: the TPC Sawgrass Stadium Course. But your coin can go a long way around Jacksonville's golf scene. There are a multitude of courses and hotels that suit any budget.

Brand new greens highlight Myrtle Beach's new look for fall golf trips

2011 has been a busy year in Myrtle Beach. Multiple courses have installed new greens, while the area also has new restaurants, bars and direct flights. Before you book your fall golf trip, check out what's new in the Grand Strand

Before or after football, find great golf courses in Phoenix after an Arizona Cardinals game

University of Phoenix Stadium, home of the Arizona Cardinals, may be located northwest of Phoenix-Scottsdale in Glendale. But this is the Valley of the Sun, where there are limitless options to swing the sticks. Here's where to tee it up after football.