Majosta: From Tee to Shining Tee – Discover America’s Public Golf Courses

Embark on a golf travel journey

Majosta presents From Tee to Shining Tee, a six-year exploration that blends travel, sport, and storytelling. Follow Mike and Marilyn Allen as they chase a bold bucket list: to play every public course that has ever appeared on Golf Digest's Top 100 Public Rankings, plus those from earlier lists. What begins as a simple goal grows into a nationwide odyssey across diverse landscapes and communities that welcome golfers from all backgrounds.

The narrative goes beyond course data. Readers will feel the cool dawn air on the fairways, the scent of freshly mown grass, and the tactile thrill of stepping onto a tee with a new horizon. The journey spans mountains, coastlines, and prairie greens, tracing a path through 49 states. By the time the quest concludes, 194 public courses that were open to play at that moment awaited their rounds, marking a meaningful cross-section of American golf.

A traveler’s guide in story form

The book blends practical travel notes with candid storytelling. It illuminates what it takes to sustain a long-term quest, from planning routes and adapting to varying course layouts to embracing the warmth of local communities that welcome visiting golfers.

• Across-the-country scope highlighting public courses, accessibility, and regional flavor
• Seasonal travel considerations, weather dynamics, and local golf culture
• Engaging anecdotes about tee shots, greens, and memorable hosts

What you might gain as you turn the pages

While not a step-by-step manual, the narrative can spark ideas for your own golf adventures. It suggests possibilities for players who crave variety, the chance to learn from a broad range of courses, and the joy of shared journeys with friends or family on the road.

• Ideas for future golf trips and route planning
• Atmospheric descriptions that bring fairways, bunkers, and clubhouses to life
• A celebration of American golf culture and access to top venues

Whether you’re a seasoned traveler or a curious reader, From Tee to Shining Tee captures the energy of the greens, the rhythm of road travel, and the camaraderie found along the fairways. By emphasizing public courses and a broad geographic sweep, the book offers a distinctive lens on golf in the United States.