Course Features

Trying to stand out from the countless world-famous course features, I thought I would start by featuring courses that are remarkable but somewhat less known. None of the courses in this trio are the "default" picks for their regions, yet each has a devoted following among traveling golfers. They also offer tremendous visual variety—Wisconsin's glacial hills, Ireland's towering Atlantic dunes, and Japan's dramatic Pacific cliffs.

My favorite travel trick has always been the "margin play"—landing a day early or staying a day late on the fringes of a work trip to find some golf. Read more...

When I played Carne Golf Links, the adventure started well before we reached the first tee. Driving out onto the rugged Mullet Peninsula towards Belmullet, the roads became progressively narrower until they seemed better suited to sheep than cars. Read more...

There are golf courses that impress with immaculate conditioning, others with famous championship pedigrees, and a select few whose setting alone leaves a lasting impression. The Fuji Course at Kawana Hotel belongs firmly in the latter category. Read more...

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