Category: Trip Ideas

For those of us who love golf, the annual PGA Merchandise Show in Orlando is our ultimate candy store. And despite some interruption from Mother Nature, the 2025 version of the PGA Show was quite impressive — leaving the Travel Caddie downright giddy about the state of the golf industry.

In the second part of a two-story series, the Travel Caddie dives into seven must-play short courses ranging from The Hay at Pebble Beach to Sandstone Hollow at Turning Stone to the soon-to-be-open The Chain at Streamsong, we break down short courses worthy of a golf trip.

Almost exactly at the midway point between Atlanta and Augusta is Reynolds Lake Oconee, a resort community set on more than 350 miles of shoreline that boasts six championship courses. And soon, seven. And the Travel Caddie says this is a must-visit for any golfer and their families.

At Dobson Ranch, everybody is winning right now. The city of Mesa, which was losing money year after year from running its own golf operations, can now redirect funds to improve other parts of its parks and recreation services.

Our long-standing partners at Lyons Links have become an Authorized Provider for the 2025 Open Championship at Royal Portrush — and they’ve got itineraries that will make it a bucket list golf trip. And the Travel Caddie has an added, limited-time perk to make it worth your while.

You and three friends will win a pair of The Distance Golf Shoes from SQAIRZ as well as one pair of Open Limited Edition golf shoes signed by past champions Sir Nick Faldo and John Daly, a new T-2000 travel bag from Bag Boy and two days at the World Golf Village, where you will enjoy two nights’ accommodations at the Renaissance Resort, rounds of golf at the King & Bear and Slammer & Squire, and tickets to enjoy the World Golf Hall of Fame.

From Bali Hai and Paiute in Las Vegas, to Nemacolin in Pennsylvania, to Turning Stone in New York, to French Lick in Indiana, we take an extensive look at the best courses to combine your love of golf and gambling — all on one epic trip.

Between Moss Oak and Old Waverly, the Golf Club of Mississippi has a pair of golf courses that will not only scratch your golf itch, but also provide a challenging round or two on your visit to the South.

Here at GolfStayAndPlays.com, we are always on the lookout for great deals and experiences for our readers. For February 2023, the Travel Caddie has pinpointed stellar options with Erin Hills, PEI and Barefoot Resort in Myrtle Beach.

From a timely offer at the PGA TOUR's TPC Sawgrass to North Carolina's Talamore Resort to one of New York's best resorts, Turning Stone, our Travel Caddie found some must-see deals on golf packages that will get you on the road immediately.