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Some places demand time. Others reward even the briefest visit. Royal County Down somehow does both—and I regret that I couldn’t give it the time it truly deserves.
I was traveling with a group, working against tight deadlines, which meant my visit here was measured in minutes rather than hours. I wasn’t able to walk every […]
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Some courses tell their story through architecture. Others tell it through place. Willowbend Country Club does both—but what truly sets it apart is how deeply it’s rooted in the land and traditions of Cape Cod.
This image captures one of those moments when golf steps politely aside and lets local history take center stage. The flooded […]
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Some places don’t just invite a return—they demand it. The Ritz-Carlton Penha Longa Resort is one of those places for me. Just a few miles from Lisbon, this corner of Portugal feels like a world apart, layered with history, culture, and an almost effortless sense of beauty.
I’ve had the pleasure of visiting Penha Longa twice, […]
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Some places feel personal the moment you arrive. The Tribute Golf Club is one of those places for me—not just because of the setting, but because of the person behind it. Designed by my friend and fellow Oklahoman Tripp Davis, The Tribute carries a sense of intention and familiarity that goes beyond routing and aesthetics.
Set […]
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Some landscapes don’t just frame a golf hole—they define it. Superstition Mountain Country Club is one of those places, where the land asserts itself immediately and never lets go. Designed by Jack Nicklaus, the course sits in the shadow of the Superstition Mountains, and there’s no mistaking who’s in charge here.
From the moment you arrive, […]
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Some courses win you over with history. Others with scale. Sedona Golf Resort does it with immediacy. From the first glimpse of the surrounding red rock formations, you know exactly where you are—and exactly why this place matters.
Designed by Gary Panks, Sedona Golf Resort is a sporty little course that punches well above its weight. […]