That little extra
What we tend to remember about golf experiences are the unique touches. These five destinations may not be top-of-mind, but they will deliver a stay that you are sure to remember.
Chris Lewis
May 7, 2026
What we tend to remember about golf experiences are the unique touches. These five destinations may not be top-of-mind, but they will deliver a stay that you are sure to remember.
The Land of Enchantment is truly that for golfers and is often overlooked as being a golf destination. That’s changing — for good reason.
No one really wants a cookie-cutter golf experience and these destinations put a premium on being distinct.
Playing close to home or traveling, unlocking the secrets of a new property are part of the thrill. Noted course architect Erik Larsen believes golfers have perceptions of certain courses, and architects have ideas of what they want you to see.
Noted course architect Gil Hanse extensively restored renowned Yale Golf Club to its heyday look — and the result is striking.
From the Northeast to the West, various public courses will host qualifiers in 2026.
In addition to quality golf, these courses offer awe-inspiring views in the midst of nature.
From the “Bear Trap” to the “Snake Pit,” the Salamander Collection prides itself on making championship golf approachable for all.
This Pinehurst, North Carolina, golf course may live in the shadows of the iconic numbered courses up the road, but it holds its own as a Donald Ross masterpiece.
Bone Valley is the newly named 18-hole course at the Florida resort destination. The origin of David McLay Kidd’s new design derives from the property’s prehistoric history.