Courses

Rocky Gap Lodge and Golf Resort in Cumberland, Md., is cited by Golf Magazine‘s “Best Courses Near You” rankings.

Rocky Gap Lodge and Golf Resort in Cumberland, Md., is cited by Golf Magazine‘s “Best Courses Near You” rankings.

St. Andrews Links reports that the new Castle Course, the seventh course at the links, totaled more than 4,000 rounds in its first off.

Saddle Creek Resort in Copperopolis, Calif., reports that its Carter Morrish-designed golf course is ranked No. 12 among California’s best public-access courses by Golf Magazine in the September issue.

Saddle Creek Resort in Copperopolis, Calif., reports that its Carter Morrish-designed golf course is ranked No. 12 among California’s best public-access courses by Golf Magazine in the September issue.

Golf America, a nationally-syndicated television show, will feature Lake Toxaway Country Club in Lake Toxaway, N.C., Aug. 19-25.

Mission Hills Golf Club in Shenzhen, China, will host the inaugural Mission Hills Jack Nicklaus Junior Championship, Aug. 20-21, on its Nicklaus-designed World Cup Course.

Plantation Golf Resort and Spa in Crystal River, Fla., reports on its 50-plus year history.

The Mississippi Development Authority announces that three state golf clubs – Fallen Oak, Dancing Rabbit and Grand Bear – have been accorded elite status from Golf Magazine and its “Top 100 Courses You Can Play 2008-2009” list.

The Mississippi Development Authority announces that three state golf clubs – Fallen Oak, Dancing Rabbit and Grand Bear – have been accorded elite status from Golf Magazine and its “Top 100 Courses You Can Play 2008-2009” list.

French Lick Resort in French Lick, Ind., reports that its new Pete Dye-designed course is on schedule to be completed this fall. The course is scheduled to open to the public April 2009.

Woodland’s Village in Nipomo, Calif., will enhance its golf experience with The Challenge at Monarch Dunes Golf Club, a 12-hole par-3 golf course that will open Aug. 29.

Sun Valley Resort in Sun Valley, Idaho, will open its new White Clouds Golf Course on Monday, Aug. 11.

SouthWood Golf Club in Tallahassee. Fla., will host the Special Olympics Leon County Golf Area Games on Saturday, July 26.

Island Resort and Casino in Harris, Mich., unveils Sweetgrass Golf Club, a Paul Albanese-designed course.

U.S. Open champion and three-time Ryder Cup member Corey Pavin announces he will represent Journey at Pechanga in Temecula, Calif., as its touring pro.

Lake Toxaway Country Club in Lake Toxaway, N.C., is set to open on Aug. 20 and will be the first original design by architect Kris W. Spence.

Lake Toxaway Country Club in Lake Toxaway, N.C., is set to open on Aug. 20 and will be the first original design by architect Kris W. Spence.

Lake Toxaway Country Club in Toxaway, N.C., is set to open on Aug. 20 and will be the first original design by architect Kris W. Spence.

Lake Toxaway Country Club in Toxaway, N.C., is set to open on Aug. 20 and will be the first original design by architect Kris W. Spence.