Architecture purists will argue that the most important factor in evaluating the quality of a golf course is the physical arrangement of features and the types of shots and situations they puts us in.

As an avid golfer and a dog parent to my own pup, Birdie, I always feel a little guilty every time I'm getting ready for a round. The minute I take my sticks out, her little face drops—and she gives ...

Scarecrow, the newest course at Gamble Sands in Washington, boasts the Columbia River Valley as a backdrop. It's one of a handful of top public courses set to debut in 2025. With the fourth new course ...

The Athletic has live coverage of the final day of the 2025 Ryder Cup. The golf course will be a supporting character in perhaps the most highly anticipated Ryder Cup in recent memory next week, but ...

The total land area devoted to golf in the U.S. is relatively small, but courses can offer substantial environmental benefits – especially in developed areas where green space is increasingly limited.