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Head-to-head destination matchups, overrated lists, and honest takes on where to spend your money.

We’re Expanding the Scorecard: Rating Multi-Destination Golf Trips

For years, the classic golf trip followed a familiar model: fly in, unpack once, and immerse yourself in a single destination for several days. That format still matters—and we continue to rate those trips with the same rigor—but it no longer captures how many of the best golf experiences are actually being planned and played today.

Apr 27, 2026
Head to Head Series: Bandon Dunes vs Sand Valley

Two of the most influential golf destinations of the modern era, Bandon Dunes and Sand Valley share the same minimalist roots but deliver the golf trip experience in very different ways. From depth of golf to ease of travel, from off-course rhythm to overall feel, this head-to-head looks beyond the scorecard to determine which trip truly comes out on top.

Apr 21, 2026
The Trip Length Lie: Why Three Days Beats Four

The four-day golf trip is the default format, and it is one day too long for most groups. Here is the case for the three-day trip as the correct unit of the dedicated golf vacation.

Oct 14, 2025
The Case Against the Replay

The replay is almost always a mistake. Here is why the second round on the same course is a worse use of the trip than the first round on a different one.

Oct 08, 2025
Why You Should Skip the Bucket List Course

The course with the best backstory is rarely the one that produces the best trip. Here is the case against building an entire itinerary around a single famous layout.

Oct 01, 2025
Head to Head Series: Pinehurst Resort vs. Streamsong

Pinehurst and Streamsong are the two best arguments for the dedicated multi-course resort trip in America, each built around a collection of courses rather than a single marquee layout. This comparison decides which one deserves your next dedicated golf week.

Aug 19, 2025
Head to Head Series: Sea Island vs. Kiawah Island

Sea Island and Kiawah Island share a coastline, a price point, and a reputation for pairing elite resort amenities with serious golf. This comparison determines which Lowcountry resort actually earns the trip.

Aug 04, 2025