Opening in 1997, The Medalist at Avalon, as it was known, opened to rave reviews and was the talk of East Tennessee. Nestled on 166 acres in the foothills of …
Innisbrook Golf Resort – Room to Relax with a PGA Tour View
Since the COVID-19 pandemic, Golf has continued to flourish as people look for ways to enjoy the outdoors safely. During the lockdown, more people went back to the game of …
Virginia is For Lovers – So Is The Omni Homestead Resort
Growing up in southeastern Virginia, I always saw the phrase “Virginia is For Lovers.” As a kid growing up, traveling the state on road trips, I would see the signage …
Seminole Legacy – A Nicklaus Legacy Design That’s Tops in Florida
There are a growing number of golfers who feel that Florida is the Golf Capital of the US. Golfers from up north flock to the Sunshine State every winter to …
Country Club of North Carolina – Simple Elegance and A Slice of Heaven
Have you ever imagined the perfect country club? The Country Club that thinks of all the little things, however, does it in the most unassuming manner. I just might have …
Canada, The Land of Stanley Thompson
In August, I had the chance to venture north of the border to indulge in some premium Canadian golf. A special thank you to my host Ian Thomson, who not …
Branson Destination Breaks 10 Million Visitors
That’s right – last year, 10 million visitors traveled to Branson, Missouri. Why? There are dozens of live entertainment shows (more than on Broadway or in Las Vegas), three enormous …
2022 U.S. Women’s Mid-Amateur – A Golden Opportunity
In July, myself and our editor had the opportunity to attend media day for the 2022 U.S. Women’s Mid-Amateur being held at Fiddlesticks Country Club on the Long Mean Course …
“VIVA LAS VEGAS” AT WESTGATE RESORTS
Elvis Presley has famously said, “I didn’t copy my style from anybody.” The Westgate Las Vegas Resort and Casino can say the same thing. It’s more unique than your typical …
Pinehurst No. 8 Reopens With New Everything!
Pinehurst No. 8 reopened Friday, Sept. 2nd, and staff from Golf Aficionado just couldn’t resist learning more about the agronomic remastering performed at Pinehurst No. 8. What is agronomic remastering, you …