Predator Ridge Golf Resort in Canada's Okanagan Valley doubles up with new Ridge course
Sibling rivalry is bound to ensue at Predator Ridge Golf Resort in Vernon, B.C., after the opening this year of the Ridge course. It complements the established Predator course, long an institution on the Canadian scene. The new 18 holes were built with scenery and playability in mind. And architect Doug Carrick added a landmark step to the resort's growth, Brandon Tucker writes.
Golf courses with fewer holes could be the game's next wave
The 18-hole-or-bust standard may very well be one of the main reasons golf is in a state of decline, Brandon Tucker writes. It's no secret that the number of rounds played each year is declining. With time and money a premium these days, more courses are turning to less-than-18-hole layouts. Courses such as Scotland's Shiskine Golf and Tennis Club and Toronto's Derrydale Golf Club are thriving with 12 holes.
Texas Hill Country boasts five luxurious golf resorts with 225 holes
Between Austin and San Antonio, five all-inclusive luxury resorts offer first-rate spas, outstanding dining, activities off the golf course and multiple championship layouts. From the championship pedigree of TPC San Antonio to the elevated tees and spectacular views at the Westin La Cantera, the Texas Hill Country takes a back seat to no place nationally in golf course luxury. Mike Bailey offers a rundown of the high-end golf-resort scene around Austin and San Antonio.
Six Las Vegas golf courses that let everyone, even beginners, enjoy the game
You're visiting Vegas or even live here and need a place to tee it up. The problem is, you're just getting started in the game and don't know where to play. You want a challenge, but you don't want to get beat up. You want a choice of tees and scenery to add to the ambiance. But most of all, you want to have fun. Not to worry. Here are six courses that will let you have fun, enjoy the sights and, hopefully, get hooked on golf.
Predator Ridge Golf Resort in Canada's Okanagan Valley doubles up with new Ridge course
Golf courses with fewer holes could be the game's next wave
Texas Hill Country boasts five luxurious golf resorts with 225 holes
Six Las Vegas golf courses that let everyone, even beginners, enjoy the game
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The Old White Course at The Greenbrier, host of the Greenbrier ClassicOnce played by President Woodrow Wilson, the Old White Course at The Greenbrier in White Sulphur Springs, West Va., is the host of this week's Greenbrier Classic on the PGA Tour. Opened in 1914, The Old White was designed by Charles Blair Macdonald, who modeled several of the holes after famous European holes. This is also the course where Sam Snead recorded his last ace in 1995. An extensive restoration by Lester George was completed in 2006.
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Predator Ridge Golf Resort in Canada's Okanagan Valley doubles up with new Ridge course
Sibling rivalry is bound to ensue at Predator Ridge Golf Resort in Vernon, B.C., after the opening this year of the Ridge course. It complements the established Predator course, long an institution on the Canadian scene. The new 18 holes were built with scenery and playability in mind. And architect Doug Carrick added a landmark step to the resort's growth, Brandon Tucker writes.
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