Golf Flies High in the Outer Banks

First made popular by aviation legends Orville and Wilbur Wright, the Outer Banks of North Carolina is a sun-drenched strand of white-sand beaches, quaint inns and outstanding golf courses carved through coastal sand dunes and marshes.

Like Sunday at the U.S. Open

Pinehurst Resort’s Champions Challenge package offers golfers the rare opportunity to play Pinehurst No. 2 under the same tournament conditions experienced by the pros during the U.S. Open Championships.

Sweet Jamaica’s Courses Work Their Magic

Renowned as the jewel of Caribbean golf, Jamaica is home to several of the world’s most beguiling resort courses—including an often-overlooked Stanley Thompson design set in the foothills of the Blue Mountains.

Spring Swings in Austin and San Antonio

Golf hotspots Austin and San Antonio are at their loveliest in the spring, when the weather is mild and the bluebonnets bloom. And don’t forget the Alamo and River Walk, two of the signature attractions in the Lone Star State.

An Architectural Tour of Scottsdale-Phoenix

Along with the desert scenery and acclaimed golf courses, Scottsdale-Phoenix offers iconic Southwest architecture, including Frank Lloyd Wright’s winter home. Here, our top picks for a self-guided tour.