6,552 yards, 134 from the White tees Technically in Henderson, Nevada but really, it's Vegas baby. Designed by my friend and yours, Rees Jones, in 1997, the course is set in the hills above the city, moving well through canyons and washes as well as along ridge lines and cliff tops. The rigid terrain is … Continue reading Rio Secco Golf Club →

6,231 yards, 121 slope from the Blues In Westampton, New Jersey near Mount Laurel, Deerwood Country Club is semi-private club designed by Jim Blaukovitch and Dick Alamo in 1993. Blaukovitch is local and his other design credits include Bella Vista, Golden Oaks, Olde Homestead and Stone Hedge, all of which are pretty good public courses … Continue reading Deerwood Country Club →

Grant - 3,295 yards, 129 - 131 Slope from the BluesSherman - 3, 174 yards, 129 - 131 Slope from the BluesMeade - 3,297 yards, 129 Slope from the Blues Despite the throngs that frequent the South Jersey shore Summer after Summer, it remains undiscovered. It remains undiscovered because the potential for otherworldly golf still … Continue reading Union League National →

6,446 yards, 137 Slope from the Ross tees Bedford Springs is generally in southwestern Pennsylvania, midway between Philadelphia and Pittsburgh. Nestled in the Cumberland Valley among with the Allegheny Mountains, the mineral springs have attracted mankind to the area since the dawn of time. Historically, the resort rose to prominence in the early 1800's and … Continue reading Bedford Springs Old Course →

6,370 yards, 135 slope from the Blues Waynesborough CC is on the western Main Line in Paoli, Pennsylvania. The hip upscale quasi-rural feel of the area is almost as notable as the hilly, rolling brook parkland terrain throughout, which yields some remarkable golf. Aronimink is a five minute drive down the road, St. David's in … Continue reading Waynesborough Country Club →

6,359 yards, 130 Slope from the White Tees The Philadelphia golf scene is a solid one. One reason for this is the abundance of brilliance throughout the area by Donald Ross and William Flynn. Indeed, their designs dominate the landscape, taking advantage of the rolling hills in their own distinct styles. In fact, Country Club … Continue reading Country Club of York →

6,557 cards, 140 slope from the Blues Stonehouse is in Toano, Virginia, which is down the road from Royal New Kent, and was built by Mike Strantz in 1996. Yes, the same design team built two courses at the same time essentially twenty minutes from each other. While I have all kinds of questions about … Continue reading Stonehouse →

6,317 yards, 143 Slope from the Disc tees "Here, I got you a cup of ice." Me: "Oh, thanks....what for?" Him: "I have a bottle of Basil Hayden in my golf bag. We're all going to finish it before the round is over." And so it was at Tobacco Road for me. A surreal adventure … Continue reading Tobacco Road →

6,733 yards, 149 slope from the Black tees In Providence Forge, Virginia, the course was designed by Mike Strantz, opening in 1996. The distinct personality Strantz rendered to each of his courses is one of his most famous design traits and here is no different. Modeled in the style of the links in Ireland, Royal … Continue reading Royal New Kent →

"Art to me is very much a spiritual thing. It is a thing of feeling, it's a thing of beauty and it touches a part of the human soul that I don't think other things do. And that's the way I tend to look at golf course architecture." - Mike Strantz How do you see … Continue reading The Strantz I Know →