Muni Mondays
Demand for tee times at the famous New York municipal facility is as strong as ever. But complaints about the booking system have increased.
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Josh Sens
June 25, 2024
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By:
Josh Berhow
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Demand for tee times at the famous New York municipal facility is as strong as ever. But complaints about the booking system have increased.
By:
Josh Sens
June 25, 2024
The PGA Tour heads to a muni this week at Memorial Park Golf Course. Here are all the Tour’s 2024 courses YOU can play.
By:
Jack Hirsh
March 25, 2024
Robett Hollis and Micky Dodge used to dream of owning their struggling 9-hole course. Now they do, and big changes are already underway.
By:
Josh Sens
March 11, 2024
Maintenance struggles aside, Cape Breton Highlands Links remains as a beautiful a walk as any in the game
By:
Josh Sens
February 19, 2024
In this special edition of Muni Mondays, we take one last look back at the best of 2023, including our favorite munis we played last year.
By:
GOLF Editors
January 1, 2024
At Hiawatha Golf Course there’s a battle over golf, historical preservation and ecological sustainability. What if you can’t have it all?
By:
Josh Berhow
December 20, 2023
When we update our Top 100 World list two years from now, it would be no surprise to see some of these courses break into the mix.
By:
Ran Morrissett
November 14, 2023
GOLF released its latest ranking of the Top 100 Courses in the World, and our panelists are here to chime in on the best value golf courses.
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GOLF’s Course Ratings Panel
November 12, 2023
GOLF’s latest Top 100 Courses in the World ranking boasts eight newcomers. Here, we’ll introduce you to the rookies. Meet Shanqin Bay.
By:
Josh Berhow
November 11, 2023
GOLF’s latest Top 100 Courses in the World ranking boasts eight newcomers. Here, we’ll introduce you to the rookies. Meet Royal Cinque Ports.
By:
Josh Berhow
November 10, 2023
GOLF’s latest Top 100 Courses in the World ranking boasts eight newcomers. Here, we’ll introduce you to the rookies. Meet Machrihanish.
By:
Josh Berhow
November 9, 2023
How easy (or difficult?) is it to play the Top 100 Courses in the World? They all require cash, connections or some combination of the two.
By:
Josh Sens
November 9, 2023
GOLF’s latest Top 100 Courses in the World ranking boasts eight newcomers. Here, we’ll introduce you to the rookies. Meet Victoria.
By:
Josh Berhow
November 8, 2023
For the last 10 years, Streamsong has been a major player in the resort golf game. But you won’t find typical Florida golf courses there.
By:
Jack Hirsh
December 28, 2022
The landscape of golf is constantly evolving. In the spirit of anticipation, here are 6 courses we’re excited to see in the year ahead.
By:
Josh Sens
November 25, 2022
How different does GOLF’s Top 100 Courses in the U.S. list look from 1995? Very different. The differences shows the change in trends.
By:
Ran Morrissett
November 16, 2022
Just as golf is a game of inches, so, too, is the game of rating golf courses. Here are 25 designs that just missed out on our new Top 100.
By:
Ran Morrissett
November 16, 2022
There are some things that money can’t buy, like, for instance, a tee time at Augusta. But for other courses, pay, and you can play.
By:
Josh Sens
November 15, 2022
If a club thinks that hosting a men’s professional event is a surefire way to jump up the ranking, it better think again.
By:
Ran Morrissett
November 13, 2022
While it may cost you some to play one of our Top 100 U.S. Courses, there are bargains. Here are the six most affordable tee times in our rankings
By:
Jack Hirsh
November 12, 2022
The 15th hole at Prestwick Golf Club is just 353 yards long, but it plays unlike anything our writer had seen before.
By:
Sean Zak
August 28, 2024
Exclusive for InsideGOLF members, we selected the best 18 holes among our Top 100 Courses in the UK and Ireland ranking. Start salivating.
By:
Ran Morrissett
August 4, 2022
GOLF recently released its Top 100 Courses in the UK and Ireland ranking. Here are the best courses in Scotland.
By:
Tyler Zimmer
July 12, 2022
GOLF recently released its Top 100 Courses in the UK and Ireland ranking. Here are the best courses in England.
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Tyler Zimmer
July 12, 2022
GOLF recently released its Top 100 Courses in the UK and Ireland ranking. Here are the best courses in Ireland and Northern Ireland.
By:
Tyler Zimmer
July 12, 2022
Whatever tickles your fancy, there’s a trip abroad to be had — one of the best investments you’ll ever make in your game.
By:
GOLF’s Course Ratings Panel & Ran Morrissett, Architecture Editor
July 10, 2022
If you’re setting a golf bucket list, might we recommend these five holes from GOLF’s Top 100 Courses in the UK and Ireland?
By:
GOLF Editors
July 7, 2022
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