Playing Privileges

GOLF's Top 100 Resorts in the World list is out. Jake Stoutland and Simon Holt explain how dramatically the global golf landscape is changing. For a world traveler or a bucket-list daydreamer, this episode is full of insider information. You might not play like a pro, but this episode will help you travel like a pro. If you're looking for trip inspiration, start here.

Simon Holt talks with Royal Dornoch General Manager Neil Hampton about how a remote Highland links in Donald Ross's hometown became one of golf's most coveted tee times — and what comes next: a new clubhouse, a King Collins Dormer master plan for a third course, and a 150th anniversary in 2027.

This incredible Gil Hanse project in the Nebraska Sandhills is well on its way to becoming one of golf's most celebrated modern golf courses. It's already been featured in GOLF's Top 100 Courses in the U.S., even though it only opened in 2021. But the dramatic land and the beautiful golf course it sits on is only part of the story here. Simon Holt and Jake Stoutland tell you everything you need to know about a day at CapRock Ranch.

The Five Farms campus of Baltimore Country Club is one of the most beautiful experiences in golf. A full time horticulturist and dedicated maintenance team add a pop of color into every view. The Tillinghast gem is a star on this property, but it's a truly cohesive experience. From the boxed water on the course to the full culinary experience inside, every moment spent here is a winner. Jake Stoutland and Simon Holt walk through a great day at Baltimore Country Club.

Some of the greatest land for golf in the world, along the cliffs of Long Island's Peconic Bay, was not too long ago owned by ... electrical workers? It's an unlikely story, but Sebonack isn't your everyday golf club. It's unmistakably Hamptons, and boasts back patio views you wouldn't believe. Surrounded by greats like Shinnecock Hills, National Golf Links, and Southampton Golf Club, there's no reason to be sleeping on Sebonack. Jake Stoutland and Simon Holt dive into the fascinating beginnings and unforgettable experience.