Columbus discovered the “Rich Port” in 1493 on his second voyage to the New World. More than 500 years later, the island of Puerto Rico still flaunts its riches: natural beauty, sandy beaches, native culture and history, and incomparable golf courses.  More

Puerto Rico: Chi Chi’s Paradise is a post from: Golf Travel Writers of America

Once again this year Bermuda, — the Port Royal Golf Course and the Fairmont Southampton — will proudly host the PGA Grand Slam of Golf in mid-October.  But whether you choose to visit this golfer’s heaven then or at another time of year, it’s a good thing that you don’t have to be a Major winner to play Port Royal.  More

Bermuda: Not Just for Major Winners is a post from: Golf Travel Writers of America

Departing in the evening from the East Coast, I arrived at CordeValle in the dark. Though limited, my sight of the shadowed landscape gave me the sense of a cowboy heading up a canyon to a secure place to rest for the night. More

CordeValle: Perfect Golf Weekend is a post from: Golf Travel Writers of America

If you like hitting golf balls into a net off a mat under fluorescent lights at your local golf shop, knock yourself out. If you want to hit radar-tracked, computer-analyzed golf shots off lush turf under Florida sunshine as a breeze caresses your face,  well, let’s talk PGA Village in Port St. Lucie, shall we?  More

Golf Science: No More Mysteries is a post from: Golf Travel Writers of America

Looking for a place to play in June when you visit the U.S. Open at Olympic Club, near San Francisco? Consider Saddle Creek Resort, home to 18 holes of championship golf nestled in the foothills of the Sierra Nevadas, with several tee boxes offering vistas of Yosemite National Park. More.

Saddle Creek Extends Stay-Play Deals is a post from: Golf Travel Writers of America

A gentleman named Ritz opened the first Ritz Hotel in London in 1905. At the time he set the “swanky standard” for a hotel with a kitchen on each floor so room-service meals could be served course by course. Another gentleman named Jim McManemon was part of the team that opened up the Ritz Carlton Amelia Island more than 20 years ago.

Now, having come back home as GM, the Jim Valvano- like natural leader and his incredibly talented team will make an impact on you the moment you walk in the front door to this oceanfront resort. More.

Amelia Island Defines ‘Swanky’ is a post from: Golf Travel Writers of America

CordeValle might be one of the most unique and beautiful places that we’ve ever covered. Readers might recognize the name as host of the Frys.com Open, part of the PGA Tour’s Fall Series in 2011 the place where Tiger Woods played before participating in the President’s Cup. More

California Golf: Cordevalle, La Costa is a post from: Golf Travel Writers of America

If you’re looking to experience something out of the ordinary in Myrtle Beach, then try the offerings from the Mystical Golf family – The Wizard, The Witch, and Man O’ War. Architect Dan Maples’ expertise in utilizing the lay-of-the-land is most evident with these three diverse layouts. More

Myrtle’s Mystical Is Magical is a post from: Golf Travel Writers of America

Patriot Golf Day and Folds of Honor Foundation Founder Maj. Dan Rooney, a PGA Professional and former F-16 Fighter Pilot, was named recipient of the William D. Richardson Award, presented by the Golf Writers Association of America, recognizing individuals who have consistently made an outstanding contribution to golf. More

Rooney Wins GWAA’s Richardson Award is a post from: Golf Travel Writers of America

When I tell my buddies that I recently visited Malaysia, I find myself pulling up a map to show them it is nestled between Thailand and Indonesia in the South China Sea and then explaining why it’s such a well kept secret … It wasn’t until I did my research that I learned Malaysia has a rich, long history of professional golf. More

Rich, Exotic Malaysia Golf is a post from: Golf Travel Writers of America