The charming and exclusive Kittansett Club is one of the most underrated courses in America and might be my dark horse candidate for best course in New England. Featuring a dazzling set of seaside holes and equally interesting inland holes, an invite to Kittansett is to be cherished. … More Review: The Kittansett Club
While conditioning and the closing stretch are a bit underwhelming, Yale is easily amongst the most architecturally magnificent courses in America, featuring numerous world-class template holes on a difficult terrain. I suggest all serious golf aficionados play this brilliantly quirky gem if given the opportunity. … More Review: The Course at Yale
Although Quaker Ridge keeps a low-profile, those who have been fortunate to experience it firsthand know it is very well-deserving of its Top 100 status and is undoubtedly one of the best parkland designs in America. Characterized by numerous strong par fours, impeccable conditioning, and several unique quirks, I can’t say enough positive things about Quaker Ridge. This is a course I could play for the rest of my life and never tire of. … More Review: Quaker Ridge Golf Club
Blackstone National is one of the better public courses in New England and one I’d recommend in the area, but ultimately falls into too many of the same Rees Jones pitfalls as his other New England courses – bland, treelined holes too demanding tee-to-green for the average golfer yet at the same time too unimaginative around the greens. … More Review: Blackstone National Golf Club
The classic Point Judith Country Club is one of the better courses in Rhode Island and one I highly recommend. Expect plenty of fun, excellent conditioning, and some great holes at this old-school gem. … More Review: Point Judith Country Club
While skilled players may find the rudimentary design and subpar conditioning underwhelming, John F. Parker is a decent course for novices or high handicappers to hone their skills. … More Review: John F. Parker Municipal Golf Course
Dormie Club is another strong effort from Coore and Crenshaw and is a course every visitor to Pinehurst should explore as long as it’s still open to the public. While my expectations were perhaps a bit too high after Streamsong Red, I did thoroughly enjoy this par 71 with one of the strongest opening stretches of holes I’ve played. … More Review: Dormie Club
Tobacco Road Golf Club is as unique a course as you’ll ever play thanks to a dizzying array of risk-reward blind holes sculpted in the sandhills of North Carolina. While a controversial design, I absolutely loved the course and thinks it’s completely fair if you purchase a yardage book or do your research beforehand. Offering fantastic value, this is one of the most fun rounds you’ll ever experience and is absolutely a must-play to those visiting Pinehurst. … More Review: Tobacco Road Golf Club
The buzz surrounding Streamsong Resort is there for good reason; With three unique, championship courses and a stunning modern resort, Streamsong is indeed the Bandon Dunes of the South. Streamsong is arguably the best winter golf getaway in America, and every golfer should try to make it here at least once. For non-golfers, however, Streamsong’s isolation might be an issue. … More The Logistics of a Streamsong Trip
While Streamsong Black’s name and hype will undoubtedly propel it onto some prestigious lists, the course itself is polarizing. Unlike anything else in the world, the Black Course features some incredible holes, but the overall experience is soured by greens that are too tricked out for my liking. Certainly give the Black a try, but I’d take the Red or Blue Course over this any day. … More Review: Streamsong Resort – Black Course
