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Jake Stoutland and Simon Holt are pulling back the curtain on the greatest private club experiences in golf. What's the locker room like, the food, the tee markers? Every little detail matters, and we'll break down all of it so you're prepared when you make your next visit.

  1. 1d ago

    13: The Experience at CapRock Ranch

    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.

    13: The Experience at CapRock Ranch

  2. Aug 24

    12: The Experience at Baltimore Country Club

    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.

    12: The Experience at Baltimore Country Club

  3. Aug 17

    11: The Full Story of Sebonack Golf 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.

    11: The Full Story of Sebonack Golf Club

  4. Aug 10

    10: Merion Archivist John Capers III

    Hundreds of thousands of Merion Golf Club mementos have been cataloged through their archiving efforts. John Capers III, a lifetime member, has been a key figure in the Merion Archives for 50 years. He's seen it all, has incredible stories, and a deep knowledge for Golden Age golf, not just at Merion. Jake Stoutland comes to the Archives Room armed with questions about Hugh Wilson, William Flynn, and all the supposed history surrounding the old Merion Cricket Club. How much is true? Mr. Capers has those answers. The U.S. Amateur is back at the Merion East Course this week, ready to again host an incredible USGA championship.

    10: Merion Archivist John Capers III

  5. Aug 3

    09: The Experience at Merion Golf Club

    Merion's East Course has long been a top-15 staple of GOLF's Top 100 Courses in the World, internationally recognized as one of the most fun layouts in the game. To spend a full day at Merion is incredibly special, from the wooden green locker room door to their brand new outdoor Wicker Bar. Ahead of the U.S. Amateur, Jake Stoutland and Simon Holt share their favorite Merion stories and hidden details you'll have to look out for if you're ever lucky enough to get an invite.

    09: The Experience at Merion Golf Club

  6. Jul 27

    08: Golf's Greatest Locker Rooms

    Jake Stoutland and Simon Holt have traveled to the best private clubs in America. Here are their five favorite locker rooms in the U.S. What makes a locker room great? Showers, history, and "the hang" are all qualifying criteria, but the truth is that the best locker rooms in America all give their members and guests a special feeling that can't always be described.

    08: Golf's Greatest Locker Rooms

  7. Jul 20

    07: The Full Story of Saucon Valley

    Longtime Bethlehem Steel president Eugene Grace built a club unlike many others. Every detail is executed to perfection, yet every moment you spend here feels like home. It's a massive golf facility, with elite courses that truly show off the hilly Pennsylvania terrain. Join Jake Stoutland and Simon Holt as they explore the story behind this incredible club.

    07: The Full Story of Saucon Valley

  8. Jul 13

    06: The Full Story of North Berwick

    In 1611, the first recorded playing of golf happened on a piece of land that would become one of the most architecturally significant courses in the world. Home to arguably the most copied hole in the world, among a number of holes that would become the most studied in the game, leading to countless templates being influenced across the globe. Today, North Berwick West Links is home to three storied clubs. Simon Holt is a longtime member of the North Berwick Golf Club, and walks us through the proud history and detail that make this course so great.

    06: The Full Story of North Berwick
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Jake Stoutland and Simon Holt are pulling back the curtain on the greatest private club experiences in golf. What's the locker room like, the food, the tee markers? Every little detail matters, and we'll break down all of it so you're prepared when you make your next visit.

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