Super Secrets w/ Josh Sens

Inside California’s Furnace Creek | Super Secrets

You wouldn’t expect to find a golf course in North America’s hottest, driest climate but Josh Sens is heading to Death Valley to uncover just that.

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a man mows on a golf course

How much money do golf-course superintendents make? New report has answers

The latest biennial industry report shows that today’s golf-course superintedents don’t fit the down-and-out Carl Spackler stereotype.
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PGA Tour pro Harry Higgs watches shot.

‘Very rare’: Pro describes ‘wild’ green feature at PGA Tour event in Myrtle Beach

At this week’s Oneflight Myrtle Beach Classic, the greens are giving players fits. Harry Higgs says he has an idea why.
Lifestyle
A weed-filled lawn

Spring lawn-care guide: 5 secrets to control weeds, according to a USGA agronomist

Even golf course superintendents, with all their expertise and advanced equipment, don’t win every battle against weeds.
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rodney lingle and mach 1 grass at streamsong

He invented a groundbreaking grass. But his golf impact didn’t end there

Known for his innovative turf-care inventions, Rodney Lingle also made a profound impact as a mentor to the next generation in his trade.
Lifestyle
An elaborate backyard putting green.

Want to build a backyard putting green? Here are 4 key considerations

A lot of golfers dream of having a backyard putting green, but few know what it takes to make that a reality.
Lifestyle
Ground under repair on a golf course.

8 thankless golf-course superintendent duties that you should thank them for

From algae removal to armadillo abatement, a superintendent handles countless crucial duties beyond cutting and watering grass.
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furnace creek golf course

How this course survives in one of the hottest spots on earth

At Furnace Creek Golf Course in Death Valley, Calif., temps routinely run well into the triple digits. Here’s how the crew beats the heat.
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clock on a golf course

Golf courses have a tee time problem. This startup is helping to solve it

Like a lot of golfers in the L.A. area, Jake Gordon struggled to get tee times. Unlike a lot of others, he developed a better way to book.
Courses
Zablocki golf course

What saved this cute golf oasis? Money from a surprising source

This municipal pitch-n-putt needed a change. The COVID pandemic arrived, and federal funding gave it a new lease on life.
Travel
the 18th hole at chaska town course.

The *other* U.S. Amateur course is a popular muni you need on your radar

Hazeltine will host the 2024 U.S. Amateur, but the stroke-play co-host, Chaska Town Course, is a muni that should be on your radar.
Travel
bethpage black no. 17

To protect its tee sheets, a famous NY muni system cracks down on bad actors, bots

Demand for tee times at the famous New York municipal facility is as strong as ever. But complaints about the booking system have increased.
Travel
A split image of (clockwise from top left) Pinehurst, Harbour Town, TPC Sawgrass and Pebble Beach with Memorial Park in the center.

Every PGA Tour course YOU can play, ranked by price

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.
Travel
The owners of Skylinks at Buchanan Fields near San Francisco.

Their beloved California muni was dying. They resolved to save it

Robett Hollis and Micky Dodge used to dream of owning their struggling 9-hole course. Now they do, and big changes are already underway.
Travel
An ocean view at Cape Breton Highlands Links

Is this Canadian course North America’s greatest muni?

Maintenance struggles aside, Cape Breton Highlands Links remains as a beautiful a walk as any in the game
Travel
te arai (south)

Destination New Zealand: Your dream 7-day golf itinerary

A long way to go but well worth the journey, New Zealand offers world-class courses in some of the game’s most stunning settings.
Travel
Verdict Ridge Golf & Country Club in north carolina

Charlotte golf guide: 5 top public spots around the PGA host city

As a golf destination, Charlotte, N.C., can’t hold a candle to nearby Pinehurst, but it has plenty of courses worth checking out.
Lifestyle
A perfect Spam musubi puts the hot dog to shame.

Is the best food in golf this Spam-based dish? Here’s what it’s up against

From burgers to fish tacos, pizza to sausage rolls and Spam, there are many options on the golf course other than a hot dog at the turn.
Travel
royal dornoch in scotland

Royal Dornoch names designer for ambitious masterplan

Along with a new clubhouse and course renovations at Royal Dornoch, there is talk of a new 18-hole layout, par-3 course and more.
Travel
Old Course at St. Andrews

St. Andrews golf guide: a 5-day dream trip to the Kingdom of Fife

On a trip to the ancient Home of Golf, you can stay in the heart of town and have a wealth of first-rate courses within easy reach.
Travel
Caledonia golf course in South Carolina

Myrtle Beach golf guide: Where to stay, play and eat on the Grand Strand

At a time of soaring prices, when many buddies’ trips are budget busters, Myrtle Beach remains one of the game’s great bargains.
Travel
Fred Couples of The United States talks with Tiger Woods of The United States after they had played their second shots on the 14th hole during a practice round prior to the 2023 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 03, 2023 in Augusta, Georgia.

When Tour pros design courses, how much work do they actually do?

A lot of top golfers become course architects. But playing the game for a living often leaves little time for anything else.
Lifestyle
a man mows on a golf course

How much money do golf-course superintendents make? New report has answers

The latest biennial industry report shows that today’s golf-course superintedents don’t fit the down-and-out Carl Spackler stereotype.
Lifestyle
Daniel Berger of the United States watches a tee shot on the 12th hole during the second round of the PGA Championship at Quail Hollow Country Club on May 16, 2025 in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Charles Schwab Challenge betting guide: 6 picks our expert loves

The 2025 Charles Schwab Challenge begins on Thursday in Texas. Here are 6 players our expert loves — and why he thinks you should too.
Food
rory mcilroy after masters win, and 1990 chateau lafite rothshild wine

The fabled wine Rory McIlroy uncorked to celebrate his Masters win

In the wake of Rory McIlroy’s Masters win, he and Shane Lowry celebrated with a legendary wine from Augusta National’s wine cellar.
Lifestyle
Father's Day gift ideas from Johnnie-O

Father’s Day gift ideas we love from Johnnie-O

Lifestyle brand Johnnie-O is celebrating its 20th anniversary, and has a multitude of great Father’s Day gift ideas for golf-loving dads.
Food
Pasta alla Zozzona became a fast favorite for LPGA Tour veteran Marina Alex—both at home and on the road

This delicious pasta became an LPGA veteran’s tournament-week go-to

For LPGA veteran Marina Alex, life on the road was made more delicious when she had the chance to cook one of her favorite Italian meals.
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golf items our staff wants to buy

The 8 golf items we’re buying this summer

The summer golf season is nearly upon us. What’s the GOLF staff excited to buy? Our writers and editors shared their top picks.
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Bryson DeChambeau of the United States watches a tee shot on the 17th hole during the second round of the PGA Championship at Quail Hollow Country Club on May 16, 2025 in Charlotte, North Carolina.

PGA Championship weekend betting guide: 4 picks for the final rounds

The 2025 PGA Championship continues on Saturday and Sunday, and our expert shares who he’s backing all the way to the finish.

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Inside California’s Furnace Creek | Super Secrets

You wouldn’t expect to find a golf course in North America’s hottest, driest climate but Josh Sens is heading to Death Valley to uncover just that.

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