Urban golf courses are used by a fraction of city residents, but take up a ton of space and resources. Many states subsidize golf courses with low property taxes, so non-golfers are footing the bill.

For those resistant to change, look out. A lot of it is coming to Royal Birkdale. Following in the footsteps of Royal Liverpool, Birkdale — the host of the 2026 Open — has started work already on ...

As the short course season wraps up, it’s time to shift gears and get ready for long course season. While it’s a change in pace, this is a great opportunity to improve your swimming, build endurance, ...

Monday morning quarterbacking exists in every facet of sports, even golf course rankings. Though in the case of rankings, it’s more like decades-later quarterbacking. Golf-course enthusiasts often ...

The last several editions of Golf Digest's ranking of America’s 100 Greatest Golf Courses, including the freshly released 2025-2026 list, reflect a growing shift toward more “option-friendly” designs.