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Destination Golf

581 Courses in One Year!? Meet the man who broke the world record

After losing his mother, a young man from England had chose to honor her in a yearlong trip around the UK. Josh Simpson’s quest to break the world record for most courses played was hard at times, but raising money in his mum’s memory made the journey well worth it.

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rendering of a hole at the wild spring dunes golf resort — Resolved to play more golf? Here are 9 notable course openings in 2026
Resolutions only work if they’re realistic. In that spirit, we’ve compiled a list of soon-to-open courses that anyone can play. By: Josh Sens January 3, 2026

TGL hole — Insiders Only
What TGL’s new hole designs reveal about golf and travel
The best golf courses are transportive, taking players on memorable journeys. Can simulated layouts do the same? By: Josh Sens December 23, 2025

clubhouse and 9th hole at Poppy Ridge golf course — The 8 most dramatic course changes from 2025
In a busy year in golf design, scores of courses underwent changes. Here are 8 that saw especially dramatic transformations. By: Josh Sens December 21, 2025

PGA Tour pro Boo Weekley waves to fans during the 2009 Open Championship at Turnberry. — When this popular PGA Tour pro finally knew he was good at golf
PGA Tour veteran Boo Weekley joined GOLF’s Subpar podcast and revelaed exactly when he knew he was good enough to play the PGA Tour. By: Kevin Cunningham December 20, 2025

golf course scenic — At Omni La Costa, a rich history meets modern updates (and amenities)
A recent multimillion-restoration has burnished La Costa’s reputation as both a tournament venue and a resort getaway. By: Josh Sens December 19, 2025

Dunedin Golf Club in Florida — This restored Florida muni was our most-read travel story of 2025
At a time when most new courses are high-priced private clubs, the tale of a revived public-access gem was a breath of fresh air. By: Josh Sens December 18, 2025

The author teeing off at Royal Thimphu. — The world’s happiest golf destination? Why it might be Bhutan
In the remote country of Bhutan, one writer found breathtaking scenery, adventure, happiness and, of course, golf. By: Oliver Horovitz December 18, 2025

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Destination Golf LA — 48 (golfy) hours in Los Angeles

Destination Golf LA — 48 Golfy Hours in LA | Part 2

Riviera Country Club. — L.A.’s massive golfing year is officially underway (with plenty more to come)
By: Dylan Dethier

penmar golf — The best golf vibes in LA are at this Santa Monica muni
By: Sean Zak

images from Los Angeles — What I spent on a marathon 2-day golf trip in Los Angeles
By: James Colgan

Los Verdes is arguably the most scenic muni in Los Angeles County. — This course is among golf’s toughest tee times. It’s also a bargain
By: Dylan Dethier

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Royal Troon postage stamp — How I got humiliated by a very short, very famous par-3
By: Sean Zak

Take that, Tiger and Rory. — I walked in Tiger and Rory’s footsteps — and hit a shot they never could
By: Dylan Dethier

Rory Mcilroy royal portrush — Remember the nerviest tee shot of Rory McIlroy’s career? It got me, too
By: Sean Zak

You show up to play in the linksland, you'd best come prepared. — 10 mistakes to avoid while planning an epic U.K. buddies trip
By: Dylan Dethier

royal portrush course map — We battled an epic Open Championship course. The course fought back
By: Dylan Dethier

Sean Zak watches his ball fly, wearing FootJoy from head to toe. — Brave the elements: How to stay warm on your next golf trip
By: Marley Sims

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SentryWorld's obsession with a high-quality experience for its guests creates — you guessed it — a quality experience for its guests. — Two ingenious innovations make this course a dreamy golf destination
By: Dylan Dethier

Cape Arundel in Maine. — Why Maine (yes, Maine!) is an underrated golf destination
By: Dylan Dethier

Alaska — The edge of glory: Attempting to qualify for the U.S. Open in Alaska
By: Dylan Dethier

Kingsmill Resort golf — The courses that make Williamsburg, Virginia a legit golf destination
By: GOLF Editors

streamsong challenge — The Streamsong Challenge: 4 contestants, 3 sports, 1 champion | Carry On
By: Josh Sens

gamble sands — Golf in the Wild West: a visit to Gamble Sands
By: Sean Zak , Dylan Dethier

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