Golf Course Information

View these galleries and slideshows to tour great golf courses from around the world.

What are the different pieces that go into a golf course? If you're new to the game, here's an introduction to the golf course and the important elements that make it what it is.

What are the different types of golf courses? There are several ways to group courses based on similar characteristics either in access, in size or in setting and design.

Are tee times required to play a golf course? Can you show up at a course without one? What if you reserve a tee time, then miss it? Find answers to these questions and others in this hub of info about tee times policies and procedures.

Golf course maintenance isn't just the job of the superintendant and grounds crew at a course, it's also the job of golfers - through the proper repair of ball marks and divots for example. This page provides golf course maintenance tips for golfers, and we'll also be adding more information here over time about how courses are cared for by the...

These guidelines for golf cart safety can help golfers stay safe on the course.

Check out the Golf Course FAQ from About.com to find answers to common questions about golf courses.

Learn the right way to repair ball marks on golf greens, and why it is important for golfers to do so.

How often do you repair your ball marks on the green? It's true confession time for golfers.

Aerification of golf course greens might be an annoyance to golfers for a couple weeks, but it's a necessary and highly beneficial practice for the greens.

Learn more about one of the most famous golf courses in the world, Augusta National Golf Club, including its history, address and details about course landmarks and membership.

St. Andrews golf - for a golf fan, a fan of the game's history, those words are magical. St. Andrews, Scotland, is the home of golf.

Need information about Florida golf courses? Find or share details about golf destinations around the state.

Wisconsin harbors great golf courses around the state, from Milwaukee to Madison, points north, the Dells, the Lake Michigan shoreline. Learn more about golf courses in the state.

Have you ever taken a great family golf vacation and want to share your story? Or are you looking for ideas for a golf holiday? Read these recommendations from other golfers.

Have you taken a golf buddy trip? Share your story, include photos from the trip, and offer your tips and advice to others who are planning trips.

Find guidelines for gratuities at golf courses - who to tip, and how much.

This photo gallery of Donegal Golf Club includes details about the Ireland links golf course, and begins with the third hole.

The Olympic Club in San Francisco is one of the top private golf clubs in the USA. The club's Lake Course is the site of multiple US Opens. View photos of and read more about the course.

The Olympic Club in San Francisco, California, has 45 holes of golf, and one of its golf courses is considered among the best in the USA. This profile of the club includes course details, contact info, plus historical facts and trivia.

Read about the history and details of the golf courses at TPC Sawgrass, including the Stadium Course, home of The Players Championship. You can also add your review, if you've played there.

Check out this photo gallery of Royal Lytham & St. Annes Golf Club to take a tour of the famous course in pictures.