Courses

SOUTHPORT, ENGLAND - JULY 18: Darren Clarke of Northern Ireland hits his tee shot on the 5th hole during a practice round prior to the 146th Open Championship at Royal Birkdale on July 18, 2017 in Southport, England. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

Open Championship: A virtual simulation of Royal Birkdale

Golf Courses: Ranking the top 10 Par 3 holes around the world

Golf Courses: Comparing American and European tracks

TPC Deere Run: Does the track get overlooked by golf course enthusiasts?

June 15, 2017; Erin, WI; USA; Rickie Fowler and Hideki Matsuyama and Jon Rahm are applauded as they walk on the 9th green during the first round for the U.S. Open golf tournament at Erin Hills Golf Club. Mandatory Credit: Rick Wood/Journal-Sentinel via USA TODAY Network

U.S. Open: Why Erin Hills is deserving of more majors

Jun 17, 2015; University Place, WA, USA; USGA flags on top of the first hole grandstand during practice rounds on Wednesday at Chambers Bay. Mandatory Credit: Michael Madrid-USA TODAY Sports

Erin Hills: Q&A with course designer Michael Hurdzan

Jun 17, 2015; University Place, WA, USA; USGA flags on top of the first hole grandstand during practice rounds on Wednesday at Chambers Bay. Mandatory Credit: Michael Madrid-USA TODAY Sports

U.S. Open: Erin Hills, USGA’s field of dreams

May 11, 2017; Ponte Vedra Beach, FL, USA; General view of the Stadium Course signature hole the 17th, known simply as the Island Green during the first round of The Players Championship golf tournament at TPC Sawgrass. Mandatory Credit: Peter Casey-USA TODAY Sports

THE PLAYERS: TPC Sawgrass 17th hole day 3 highlights

May 11, 2017; Ponte Vedra Beach, FL, USA; (Editors note: tilt-shift lens was used to create this image) Anirban Lahiri putts on the Stadium Course signature hole the 17th, known simply as the Island Green during the first round of The Players Championship golf tournament at TPC Sawgrass. Mandatory Credit: Peter Casey-USA TODAY Sports

THE PLAYERS: TPC Sawgrass 17th hole day 2 highlights

May 11, 2017; Ponte Vedra Beach, FL, USA; (Editors note: tilt-shift lens was used to create this image) Anirban Lahiri putts on the Stadium Course signature hole the 17th, known simply as the Island Green during the first round of The Players Championship golf tournament at TPC Sawgrass. Mandatory Credit: Peter Casey-USA TODAY Sports

THE PLAYERS Championship: Day 1 at the 17th hole

May 13, 2016; Ponte Vedra Beach, FL, USA; A general view as storm clouds approach the clubhouse as play is stopped during the second round of the 2016 Players Championship golf tournament at TPC Sawgrass - Stadium Course. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports

TPC Sawgrass: How two rounds changed my perspective of a PGA Tour pro

May 15, 2016; Ponte Vedra Beach, FL, USA; A general view as William McGirt and Brooks Koepka walk off the 17th green during the final round of the 2016 Players Championship golf tournament at TPC Sawgrass - Stadium Course. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports

PLAYERS Championship: Is the 17th the greatest hole on earth?

A general view of the 17th island green during the final round of the 2016 Players Championship golf tournament at TPC Sawgrass - Stadium Course. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports

TPC Sawgrass: Miller, Duval, Leonard on PLAYERS’ hardest, easiest holes

Mar 13, 2016; Palm Harbor, FL, USA; Graham Delaet walks across a bridge on the 12th hole during the final round of the Valspar Championship at Innisbrook Resort - Copperhead Course. Mandatory Credit: Rob Schumacher-USA TODAY Sports

Valspar Championship: History of the Copperhead Course

Mar 6, 2016; Miami, FL, USA; Adam Scott celebrates with the Cadillac Championship trophy the Gene Sarazen Cup following the final round at TPC Blue Monster at Trump National Doral. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports

Club de Golf Chapultepec Hosts 2017 WGC-Mexico Championship

Feb 23, 2017; Palm Beach Gardens, FL, USA; A statue of a bear is shown next to a plaque reading, "You are now entering The Bear Trap," near the fifteenth tee during the first round of The Honda Classic at PGA National (Champion). Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports

PGA Tour – The Bear Trap: the good, the bad and the ugly from Thursday & Friday

Feb 28, 2016; Palm Beach Gardens, FL, USA; Adam Scott plays form the fairway on the 18th hole during the final round of the Honda Classic at PGA National. Mandatory Credit: Peter Casey-USA TODAY Sports

Bear Trap at PGA National – What Makes It So Darn Difficult

Mandatory Credit: Mark Konezny-USA TODAY Sports

Balmoral Golf Course – Put It On Your Bucket List!

February 16, 2017; Pacific Palisades, CA, USA; Phil Mickelson hits on the ninth hole fairway during the first round of the Genesis Open golf tournament at Riviera Country Club. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

Riviera Country Club Is Surely A Course for The Ages

Waste Management Phoenix Open: 16th Hole Top 5 Moments

Olympic Golf: What Will Become of Rio’s New Course?

Sep 29, 2016; Chaska, MN, USA; Team USA vice-captain Tiger Woods during a practice round for the 41st Ryder Cup at Hazeltine National Golf Club. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports

Why Tiger Woods’ new Chicago design is a good thing

Jul 1, 2016; Akron, OH, USA; Adam Scott of Australia putts on the eighteenth green during the second round of the Bridgestone Invitational at Firestone Country Club - South Course. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

Top Five Golf Courses on the PGA Tour

Sep 23, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Rory McIlroy chips onto the eleventh green during the second round of the tour championship at East Lake Golf Club. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports

Tour Championship: New 18th Makes Big Difference

Jun 15, 2016; Oakmont, PA, USA; Detail view of golf balls at the ball distribution at the practice area during the practice rounds on Wednesday of the 2016 U.S. Open golf tournament at Oakmont CC. Mandatory Credit: Michael Madrid-USA TODAY Sports

Golf History: Oldest Course in United States Turns 130

February 14, 2016; Pebble Beach, CA, USA; Jamie Williamson hits out of the bunker on the 18th hole during the final round of the AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am at Pebble Beach Golf Links. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports

Ryder Cup: Five Courses That Should Be Future Hosts

SPRINGFIELD, NJ - JULY 25: A general view of the fourth green is seen during a practice round prior to the 2016 PGA Championship at Baltusrol Golf Club on July 25, 2016 in Springfield, New Jersey. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

Baltusrol: Inside Rees Jones’ Renovations for the PGA

Jul 11, 2016; Ayrshire, SCT; General view of the 18th hole and clubhouse during a practice round for the 145th Open Championship golf tournament at Royal Troon Golf Club - Old Course. Mandatory Credit: Steve Flynn-USA TODAY Sports

Royal Troon: Inside the Par-3 Postage Stamp