Author: Nick Masuda

There’s a level of beauty in the Northwestern U.S. that must be experienced to truly understand.  While the snowy winters might not be conducive to the world of golf travel, the flip side of that equation is that the late Spring, Summer, and early Fall windows here can be spectacular with more mild temperatures than you will find in the Southern part of the country amidst lush playing conditions.

It’s the latter part of the golf year, and the good news for golfers is that there are some great late season deals that can help you for some of your upcoming Fall and Winter golf trips. The Travel Caddie has put together a few items that we’ve seen recently that we think can impact your game.

From THE PLAYERS Stadium Course at TPC Sawgrass to multiple marvels in St. Augustine to Amelia Island's charm and excellent golfing options, Florida's First Coast of Golf has plenty to offer for golfers looking for a bit of variety.

The team at Florida’s First Coast of Golf in Northeast Florida has recognized this need to pay homage to those who have defended our great country, and they are working with more than 60 partners to provide discounts for active, retired, or veteran military members along with their families to showcase the region’s appreciation of the sacrifices that these heroes have made for our country.

For Katie and Ryan Bush, the love for their daughter, Hadley, is immeasurable. Their youngster fought an impossible disease for six days — and the parents are carrying on her legacy through Fore Hadley. The Travel Caddie with details on how you can help.

Forest Dunes is adding a twist to one of the premiere golf destinations in Northern Michigan, a new course designed by Gil Hanse that is a private membership club but offers limited access to resort guests.  When the new course – named SkyFall – makes its anticipated debut in 2027, its members will be paid out each year a portion of the revenue generated by limited public play that’s allowed. It’s a unique approach in the world of destination golf, and especially so in a state renowned for having the most public golf courses in the nation.

There are plenty of great options out there for a ladies golf getaway and the Travel Caddie has identified four golf resorts in the United States that are doing an exceptional job at catering to women looking for an unforgettable golf trip.

Barton Creek offers the most bang for the buck and the best four-day overall experience in Texas, especially for those visitors to the Austin area – mainly because you will have a hard time finding a golf trip where you can play four great courses and still be so close to a city like Austin, one renowned for its nightlife, entertainment and quality of attractions. 

A flight into the Irish capital of Dublin (the nation’s largest city) puts golfers in the center of everything and in the perfect spot for scores of renowned and challenging courses — both on the coast and a half-hour’s drive inland. The Travel Caddie has four must-play favorites . . .