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Big Cedar Lodge recently elevated its game yet again, with the addition of its jaw-dropping Cliffhangers Golf Course, a par-3 track, giving the resort in the Missouri Ozarks an unrivaled collection of golf experiences.  The Travel Caddie left the facility raving about the multitude of options on site, and has a few suggestions on how to approach one of America's premier golf locations.

The UP is north of Northern Michigan, above the state of Wisconsin, northwest of Green Bay. You’re most likely going to need a pullover early in the morning when you tee it up in mid-summer, which is oh so welcome for those of us coming from the deep South or Florida that time of year. And you can play well past 10 p.m. in midsummer.

In the sandhills of North Carolina, a remarkable transformation has been unfolding amid the towering longleaf pines and gently rolling terrain. Pinehurst, long known as the "Cradle of American Golf," has spent the past decade proving that a 130-year-old resort can not only stay relevant but lead the charge in golf's modern evolution. It arguably began in 2011 with one of the more significant renovations in golf history, as architects Bill Coore and Ben Crenshaw stripped away decades of accumulated rough and returned Pinehurst No. 2 to its original Donald Ross vision of sandy waste areas, wire grass, and strategic challenge. More...

There are few moments in our lives that ever live up to the lofty expectations that we set for them.  Walking down the aisle on your wedding day, the birth of a child, that instant when you land your dream job…all times in your life that you will never forget. One golf trip that certainly belongs on that list of unforgettable moments in your life is a visit to the icon known as Pebble Beach.  The Travel Caddie is still in awe after a recent trip to this mecca along California's coast.

The team at Cabot has been on a hot streak as of late, and that momentum isn’t slowing down as their team has officially released the first images of Old Petty, the eagerly awaited new golf course designed by Tom Doak at Cabot Highlands in Scotland. Check out some exclusive pictures of the new course!

Here at GolfStayAndPlays.com, we are always on the lookout for great deals and experiences for our readers.  Here are a trio from coast-to-coast that could provide you with the perfect stay-and-play this shoulder season.

Gamble Sands Resort, already gaining steam as one of America's most compelling modern golf destinations, has raised the stakes with the opening of Scarecrow, a stunning new 18-hole course that gives the remote resort in Eastern Washington two championship layouts from acclaimed architect David McLay Kidd.

On July 18, 2025, the famed TPC Harding Park will be celebrating its 100th birthday. This facility has a long and storied history in the game of golf including being the first course in the PGA TOUR’s TPC Network to host a major championship.

We have entered a modern-day renaissance over the last couple of decades where the overall experience of your stay-and-play has been evaluated by the top resorts to ensure that every facet of your day leaves a lasting impression. Nowhere is that more evident than at the iconic Kohler, Wisconsin.

Win a trip for two for a 3-day, 2-night stay at BOYNE Golf in Michigan, which includes two rounds of golf at two of their 18-hole golf courses, one round on the new Doon Brae Short Course, and enjoy a two-night double occupancy stay at the The Highlands. The grand prize winner will also receive a full set of Cobra Golf clubs from their latest offerings from the DS-Adapt family of clubs with your choice of Mitsubishi Rayon shafts installed in them, and you can also set up a complimentary full bag fitting at Club Champion at a nearby location.