Managing editor, Rob Duca, reviews the North Course at Lake of Isles in North Stonington, Connecticut and visits Fowoods Resort Casino, located only minutes away.

Fasten your seat belts, these local holes are sure to rattle your nerves.

Managing Editor Rob Duca takes an inside look at six area golf courses.

Championship golf, boating, Busch Gardens and a history lesson all intertwine at this Virginia resort.

At the majestic Mount Washington Hotel, the golf and the accommodations rekindle life from a bygone era.

Eighteen holes of golf can be a grind - mentally and physically. It can also be long, as in four, five or - gasp - six hours. For many, that's just too much time taken out of a busy day. But there are alternatives that allow you to slip in a quick 18 without clearing your schedule. They're called executive courses, and plenty exist within easy driving distance.

I was ensnared by the notorious "Bear Trap," enthralled by a luxurious Swedish massage, enlightened with a one-on-one golf lesson, and educated by a tour-quality club-fitting session. All without leaving the well-manicured grounds of PGA National Resort & Spa in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla.

The village of Woodstock, Vt. is the definition of the quintessential New England experience, hence its reputation as "the prettiest small town in America." Enchanting and tranquil, the picturesque town's quaint main thoroughfare offers a cornucopia of activities, including three of the finest championship golf courses in New England.

Two locally renowned writers: Six course reviews