It’s all about the sand at Heron Bay
Heron Bay is a delightful Mark McCumber design, hard on the edge of the Everglades, that was the site of the Honda Classic for six years and now hosts some of the best amateurs in the world every Christmas.
Courses
Shaking off some rust at TPC Eagle Trace
The Honda Classic has a history of being played on tough tracks that require good ball striking and great putting. That was especially true of TPC Eagle Trace, which hosted the PGA Tour event nine times.
Add Quintero Golf Club to your list
This stunning Rees Jones design northwest of Scottsdale was built to support an exclusive upscale residential project that never materialized and now the course is open for public play.
10 courses to add to your “Must Play” list
As you ponder the possibilities for winter and spring golf, here are 10 of my favourites in various US destinations.
Gil Hanse to re-design Pinehurst No. 4
The re-design of No. 4 also includes the addition of a new short course as part of an overall restoration plan.
The hits just keep on coming
Fairways columnist Jim Deeks has compiled another gallery of favourites – from the prettiest par 3’s in the world to classic clubhouses.
Gallery: Tranquility in the City
Islington Golf Club is just minutes from downtown Toronto but features a serene setting to relax and play with friends and family.
Course of the Week: The Briars Golf Club
Co-designed by legendary Canadian architects Stanley Thompson and Robbie Robinson, the course has great character and is fun to play. Equally important, the Club is a great place to hang out.
Course of the Week: Hidden Lake Golf Club
The Old and the New courses at Hidden Lake in Burlington are quite different but both are very playable for every level of golfer and challenging enough for the pros too.
