Trip Guides

Courses we've
actually played.

First-hand reviews, honest grades, and the insider tips no booking engine will ever give you.

Every guide on this page is written from a real trip — real scorecards, real money spent, real opinions. No sponsored content, no AI-generated fluff.

Torrey Pines South Course — cliffs above the Pacific, La Jolla CA

Pacific Coast Must Play Course Review

Torrey Pines South.
Is it worth it?

The 2008 US Open venue, city-owned, open to the public. Here's what to expect, how to actually get the tee time you want, and why La Jolla is the right base.

La Jolla, CA · ~$200–300 Read the guide

Quintero Golf Club — desert views from elevated tee, Scottsdale area

Southwest Trip Report 5 Courses

Scottsdale & Phoenix.
The honest breakdown.

Five courses in five days — from a $131 muni to $600 for 36 holes at Troon North. Honest grades on all of them, and why Quintero should be your #1 priority.

Phoenix / Scottsdale, AZ · $131–600 Read the guide

Arcadia Bluffs sunset — Lake Michigan, Northern Michigan

Midwest Regional Guide 3 Regions

Northern Michigan.
Three regions. One great trip.

The most underrated golf destination in America — if you know how to navigate it. The base camp strategy, the hidden gem, and why Forest Dunes belongs on your list.

Northern Michigan · July–Sept Read the guide

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Bandon Dunes, Pinehurst,
Myrtle Beach & more

Courses we'veactually played.

Torrey Pines South.Is it worth it?

Scottsdale & Phoenix.The honest breakdown.

Northern Michigan.Three regions. One great trip.

Know where you want to go?We'll plan the rest.

Courses we've
actually played.

Torrey Pines South.
Is it worth it?

Scottsdale & Phoenix.
The honest breakdown.

Northern Michigan.
Three regions. One great trip.

Know where you want to go?
We'll plan the rest.