Hermitage Golf Course prepares to celebrate its 40th anniversary
For four decades, Hermitage has provided championship-caliber golf – but that might not be the most notable aspect of the course.
Chris Lewis
January 15, 2026
For four decades, Hermitage has provided championship-caliber golf – but that might not be the most notable aspect of the course.
While black jackets and pink stilettos sound like the sartorial choices of a big city socialite, to Jimmie James, they’re symbols of the bonds forged over rounds of golf across Kiawah Island.
When planning your next golf vacation, the enjoyment of the rounds may just be a matter of a few minutes between tee times.
There are 73 public courses in a 15-mile radius, so where to play? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered — especially if your main priority is to play as much as you can in a quick weekend trip. We’ve even got some food and drink tips.
On the verge of its 40th anniversary, PGA West has never been better. Home to nine courses, the “Western Home of Golf in America” is the ideal destination to play and relax during the winter months.
Long known for being one of the Midwest’s entertainment hot spots that offers a little bit of everything for everyone, the Ozarks destination has emerged as the golf equivalent.
Contributor Michael Arkush wonders why he had not visited the Jack Nicklaus-designed course sooner, but he quickly learned that some things in life are well worth the wait.
The Wisconsin destination is not resting idly as it recently broke ground on a 14-hole course that will offer another unique flavor to its playing menu.
Davis Love III, a five-time RBC Heritage winner who is now a golf course architect,
went to great lengths to preserve the intent of Pete Dye’s original design, which opened in 1969 on Hilton Head Island, South Carolina.
Guests come to the Pennsylvania resort for its challenging 18-hole layouts, and stay for the array of upgraded amenities.