Golf Courses

Bayside has been named the “#1 Golf Course in Delaware” for 14 straight years by Golfweek.  It’s not hard to see why.This pristine track was designed by Jack Nicklaus and sits on the shores of Assawoman Bay.  While ...

A buddy of mine recently asked me how I would describe the Windy City.  He knows I’ve spent a significant amount of time here for both work and play. When I thought about this question, I couldn’t come up ...

Old Oak Country Club dates back to 1926.  Even though the course has witnessed some changes in recent years, mature oak trees and Long Run Creek still give the course its character. Like a lot of courses in the Chicago ...

Willow Crest Golf Club is part of the Oak Brook Hills Resort.  This is quite the track.  A modern parkland style design, fairways are narrow, but bunkers and lakes are prominently featured.  The ...

Oak Brook Golf Club is a classic parkland design.  Holes are lined by pine and oak trees and water comes into play on a number of holes. There aren’t many surprises out here, but you do need to keep the ball in play. ...

Flagg Creek is another nine-holer that’s easy to overlook.  Jointly owned and operated by the Pleasant Dale Park District and the city of Countryside, everyone is welcome here.  No one cares how much money you have, ...

Mt. Prospect was the vision of Seth Raynor all the way back in 1926.  It’s original design features remain largely in place to this day. A shining example of America’s Golden Age of golf architecture, this course ...

I’ve always been intrigued by nine-hole tracks, and I’m not sure why.  Maybe it’s because of their quaint character, or the fact that they tend to fly under the radar. All of the above are true about Tam O’Shanter golf ...

Coyote Run is owned and operated by the Homewood-Flossmoor Park District.  It’s located just 40 minutes from downtown Chicago. Coyote Run isn’t the longest course in the world, but it’s always in tip-top shape.  In ...

Lost Marsh sits on the shores of Lake George in the suburb of Hammond.  A splendid blend of links and parkland holes make a round on this course both fun and interesting.  Players tout this course’s lush, verdant ...

Ravisloe dates back to 1901 when a group of members from Chicago’s Standard Club chose a 120-acre site to build a golf course. The original layout, designed by William Watson, was immediately touted for its ...

History is a common theme at Arrowhead Golf Club.  It opened its doors for play in 1927.  Three nine-hole layouts combine to form three 18-hole courses.  Each course is immaculately maintained, and you won’t find ...

There’s more antelope than people in Wyoming.  It’s a fact.  And the state is one of the biggest in the Union. Ever since I was a kid, Wyoming has fascinated me.  When I was younger, I read every book imaginable about ...

Evanston is home to Purple Sage Golf Course.  Known for exceptionally pure greens and verdant fairways, Purple Sage should be on the list of every golfer that comes to Wyoming.  This is a golf course with big greens.  ...

Golf Digest called Buffalo Golf Club “Wyoming’s Best Municipal Golf Course” in 2009.  It’s easy to see why.Located in the eastern foothills of the Big Horn Mountains, Buffalo Golf Club has been the town’s centerpiece ...

Robert Trent Jones Jr. designed Three Crowns Golf Club which is located in the town of Casper. Of the 110 total acres this property occupies, 45 have been left as native grassland. A modern layout, the features at ...

We haven’t talked about a nine-hole course for quite a while.  And you guys know I love a good nine-hole track.  That’s exactly what you’ll find at Newcastle Country Club in its namesake town.  This par 36 track is on ...

Cottonwood Country Club is one of the older courses in Wyoming having opened way back in 1959.The layout is typical of courses from this era.  Majestic cottonwood trees frame the fairways and stand guard at the entries ...

The Powell Golf Club is the epitome of an old-style western layout.  The course isn’t overly long, but each hole is well guarded by mature trees and bunkers.  The greens are small but undulating.  Your ...

  Even though it’s located in Driggs, Idaho, the Links at Teton Peaks is just across the Wyoming state line. A wide-open layout, you won’t find many trees bordering the fairways here.  Instead, long native ...

  Star Valley View is a Johnny Miller signature course.  Even though it’s one of the shorter courses in the state, it’s rich with character.Of particular note are the par threes.  Each one plays downhill and ...

  One of our writers dated a girl that played golf for the University of Wyoming and had the chance to visit the town of Laramie a number of times.He says Jacoby Hills is one of the best university courses in the ...

 Rochelle Ranch Golf Course is owned and operated by the city of Rawlins. This championship design was named the “#2 Golf Course in Wyoming” by Golfweek Magazine in 2021.  It’s always in fabulous condition and a treat ...

I vividly remember the first time I drove through Salt Lake City.  I was on my way to see my sister in Denver.  While the traffic was gridlock on the way through the valley, the vistas of the Wasatch Mountains were ...

Davis Park Golf Course is one of the most underrated tracks in the SLC area.  That’s what the locals say at least, and I couldn’t agree more.While there’s nothing fancy about this facility, the layout is top-notch.  No ...