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News about Bandon Dunes and Cabot expansion

by Matt Ginella | Jan 20, 2013 8:30 PM ET

Bandon Dunes may soon be getting a Thistle Dhu, which is a 15,000-square foot putting green full of crazy breaks - just like the one at Pinehurst. Read More

Ginella previews Bandon Dunes, Cabot Links

by Golf Channel Digital | Jan 18, 2013 7:09 AM ET

Golf Channel's new travel expert Matt Ginella will be on "Morning Drive" Friday previewing both Cabot Links and Bandon Dunes. See what he has to say about two of North America's finest destinations. Read More

Golf Trip Dispatch: Modern gems and a venerable classic in southwest Florida's Lee County

by Brandon Tucker | Jan 17, 2013 2:16 PM ET

The golf is bountiful, challenging and all-too-scenic in southwest Florida's Lee County. From Old Corkscrew to Raptor Bay and historic Fort Myers Country Club, golfers can swing away in peace and suns... Read More

Five things to know about golf on Maui

by Brandon Tucker | Jan 2, 2013 4:14 PM ET

The Plantation Course at Kapalua will receive most of the airtime this week, but there's a lot to learn about golf on Maui. Read More

Looking back on the best new courses in 2012

by Brandon Tucker | Dec 31, 2012 4:31 PM ET

There isn't much new golf being built these days. But the projects that are opening are pretty spectacular. Here's a recap of new courses Brandon Tucker visited in 2012. Read More

Off the Edge: The Cliffs Communities are recapitalized and building more golf

by Brandon Tucker | Dec 21, 2012 2:10 PM ET

The Tiger Woods-designed High Carolina course may be tabled for now, but that doesn't mean the Cliffs Communities on the North Carolina/South Carolina border aren't moving forward. Read More

Which Caribbean destination is right for your golf vacation?

by Brandon Tucker | Dec 20, 2012 12:24 PM ET

At some point this winter, the snow and cold will steer your thoughts towards the balmy golf courses in the Caribbean. Question is, which destination is right for you? Here are six of the best options... Read More

Scottsdale golf in December: Bargains, sunshine abound before the peak season storm

by Brandon Tucker | Dec 17, 2012 10:59 AM ET

Mid-December is a fabulous time for golf in Scottsdale. While temperatures and course conditions are near-perfect, green fees are a bargain, some 30-50% off spring peak season rates. Read More

Summit Rock at Horseshoe Bay: The latest Nicklaus Signature course is officially open

by Brandon Tucker | Dec 5, 2012 9:49 AM ET

Jack Nicklaus Design may be doing most of its design work in China these days. But the one U.S. exception is Summit Rock, the newest private club to come to the Texas Hill Country. Read More

Florida's big new sandbox: Streamsong Resort

by Brandon Tucker | Nov 29, 2012 4:05 PM ET

Streamsong is changing the Florida golf landscape in more ways than one. 36 holes designed by Tom Doak and Bill Coore & Ben Crenshaw are delivering something entirely new to the Sunshine State golf sc... Read More

R & A, Links Trust announce changes coming to the Old Course in St. Andrews

by Brandon Tucker | Nov 26, 2012 4:07 PM ET

In preparation for the 2015 Open Championship, the Old Course will be altered more than it has been in the last 90 years. Read More

Punch Shots: Great remote golf experiences

by Golf Channel Digital | Nov 8, 2012 11:42 AM ET

If your idea of a great golf trip is one that's in the middle of nowhere, our travel experts name their three favorite remote golf destinations. Read More

Cast your vote! GolfNow launches golf course ratings

by Brandon Tucker | Nov 2, 2012 4:40 PM ET

GolfNow officially launched its golf course ratings system last month. Now, you can rate every single golf course bookable on the platform, which is over 4,000 courses worldwide. Read More

Golf in Bermuda: A colorful array of challenging courses and island scenery

by Brandon Tucker | Oct 30, 2012 10:12 AM ET

Each fall, the PGA Grand Slam showcases the beauty of Bermuda, which is one of the more unique islands in the world and where golf has had a footprint for nearly a century. Read More

Denver golf: Mixing venerable Cherry Hills and Colorado Golf Club with area munis

by Brandon Tucker | Oct 23, 2012 10:04 PM ET

Jason Deegan spent a week in Denver mixing in some of the city's best private clubs with its munis. The contrast was stark, but each had its moments. Read More

Window Shopping: Golf bargains in Austin will be music to your ears

by Brandon Tucker | Oct 10, 2012 6:01 PM ET

There are a lot of reasons to visit Austin, especially in the fall, when the weather is best and the air is just cool enough to make barbecue smell that much better. Read More

Punch Shots: What's the best splurge on golf in northern California?

by Golf Channel Digital | Oct 8, 2012 6:57 PM ET

The PGA Tour shines the spotlight on Northern California this week at CordeValle Golf Resort, nestled among the hills of San Martin. So we asked Jason Deegan and Mike Bailey what their favorite places... Read More

Dismal River, Tom Doak further the mystique of golf in the Sandhills

by Brandon Tucker | Oct 2, 2012 7:09 PM ET

If you want to find the next closest thing to playing authentic links golf in this country, a trip about as far as you can get from our oceans, the Sandhills of Nebraska, will reveal just that. Read More

Two years later, Wales pleased with Ryder Cup legacy

by Brandon Tucker | Sep 26, 2012 11:19 AM ET

The build-up to the 2010 Ryder Cup Matches was a decade-long affair for Wales. Two years later, the country has enjoyed a stronger tourism presence and more residents taking up golf Read More

2014 Ryder Cup host Gleneagles readies for its moment in the sun (or rain)

by Rex Hoggard | Sep 26, 2012 12:49 AM ET

After a wet, rainy 2010 Ryder Cup, 2014 host Gleneagles is leaving nothing to chance. If you think this five-star Scottish hotel is posh, wait until you see what they've done with their greens. Read More