Fodor's Golf Weekends, Golf Digest's 1st Edition – Travel Guide | Fodor's Travel

Discover 650+ Courses Within a Day’s Drive

Fodor's Golf Weekends, Golf Digest's 1st Edition, is a thoughtfully compiled travel guide designed for golfers who value efficient planning and memorable rounds. The book brings together insider details on more than 650 courses located within a day’s drive of 15 major American cities, making a weekend escape feel closer than you might expect. Expect practical insights that help you prioritize where to play and when to visit, all in one well-organized volume.

In this guide you’ll find practical information that helps you schedule your next golf getaway with confidence. For each course, you’ll see the best times to visit, current greens fees, par and yardage, USGA rating, and star ratings from Golf Digest readers. This combination supports quick comparisons and smarter decisions based on your preferences and budget.

• Course stats: par, yardage, USGA rating, and reader ratings
• Visit timing and policy details to avoid peak crowds and plan tee times
• Notes on course policies and practical travel tips for smooth visits

To simplify planning beyond the fairways, each entry includes course charts and maps that help you visualize your route and locate the next tee time with ease. If you like to pair golf with other parts of your trip, the guide also highlights golfer-friendly restaurants and hotels near the links, giving you a range of nearby options to consider.

• Proximity and accessibility for quick weekend trips
• Nearby dining and lodging options that suit different budgets

How to Use This Guide

Whether you’re organizing a solo escape, a weekend with friends, or a business trip that leaves room for a quick round, this guide helps you prepare without the guesswork. Start with familiar cities—Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Denver, Detroit, Houston, Los Angeles, Minneapolis–St. Paul, New York City, Orlando, Philadelphia, San Francisco, Seattle, and Washington, D.C.—then explore the courses within reach. The blend of clear data, practical maps, and curated recommendations supports a smooth planning flow.

Real-world scenarios come to life here: map a two- or three-stop loop for a short vacation, or select a standout course for a focused weekend. The tone remains practical and inviting, offering useful information alongside inspiration to make a golf weekend feel exciting, not overwhelming.

In short, Fodor's Golf Weekends merges authoritative course data with traveler-friendly recommendations to support your next golf-focused escape—delivering ideas, maps, and context you can act on.