Bandon Trails: Golf’s Greatest Hike

This Coore/Crenshaw marvel is the only inland course at Bandon Dunes Golf Resort, an epic journey through nature complete with compelling architecture.

Brian’s 2022 Season in Review: The Search for the Great Golf Course

This year, my journey into the world of golf writing has taken me to compelling venues across the state and country, where I saw firsthand what makes a golf course great.

Sheep Ranch: Bandon’s Best-Kept Secret, No Longer

Sheep Ranch, the newest course at Bandon Dunes, is a cliff-hanging adventure packed with amazing views that adds to the legend of the world's greatest golf destination.

Milwaukee Country Club: Wisconsin’s Ultimate Private Golf Experience

My first trip to Milwaukee Country Club shattered all expectations and proved why this is one of the most treasured properties in all of Wisconsin.

Bandon Dunes Golf Resort: A Golfer’s Dream Come True

My first trip to Bandon Dunes confirmed what I had heard all along - that it is among the very best places for golf on the planet. By Brian Murphy.

Why Erin Hills is a Great Golf Course

In my first visit to play Erin Hills in 15 years, I re-discovered why it is one of the premier golfing destinations in the entire country.

Blackwolf Run, Meadow Valleys: Wisconsin’s Best Back 9

As I wrote in my recent stream-of-consciousness entry "The State of the Game of Golf in Wisconsin," destination golf in the Badger State began in earnest at Blackwolf Run. Development of its Original Championship course marked the start of a long and successful partnership between Herb Kohler and Pete Dye, and proved to be the … Continue reading Blackwolf Run, Meadow Valleys: Wisconsin’s Best Back 9