Rater's Notebook

Rater's notebook: Streamsong, Blue Course

A look at the Streamsong Blue Course, designed by Tom Doak.

Rater's notebook: Streamsong, Red Course

A look at the Streamsong Red Course, designed by Bill Coore and Ben Crenshaw

Medinah a brawny track with its modern makeovers

Medinah's modern makeovers and thinned canopy help showcase the brawny Chicago track says our Bradley S. Klein.

Rater’s notebook: Trump International GL Scotland

Trump International Golf Links Scotland is in the mix with Kingsbarns and Castle Stuart for stellar modern British efforts.

Blackwolf Run a bit brawnier, slicker for Women's Open

As the Women’s Open returns to Blackwolf Run, players will find a brawnier, slicker update of Pete Dye’s heartland masterpiece says our Bradley S. Klein.

Olympic demands shaped tee shots, accuracy

The Olympic Club has seen the game’s stars crash and burn, leaving our most prestigious national title to be picked up by a few surprise winners. It all has to do with physics and engineering.

Rater's notebook: Aiken Golf Club

At 5,800 yards from the back tees, par-70 Aiken Golf Club might seem an anachronism. But golf in its traditional form has a long shelf life. Bradley Klein explains.

Rater's notebook: Conestoga Golf Club

Conestoga turns stark desert terrain into strategic test. Rater's notebook

Renovation of Stevens Park is done right

The renovation of Stevens Park in Dallas is a case study in how to do things thoughtfully, efficiently and modestly.

Rater’s Notebook: Sandia Golf Club

Bradley S. Klein: Sandia Golf Club provides a compelling counterpoint to its namesake mountains.

Dormie Club worth playing in N.C. Sandhills

Dormie Club claims a spot among the North Carolina Sandhills’ best. Bradley S. Klein reports.

Rater's notebook: Shining Rock

In our Rater’s notebook, Bradley S. Klein writes that rugged terrain and awkward routing squeezes Shining Rock into a hard place.

Rater's notebook: Dismal River in Mullen, Neb.

Bradley S. Klein writes that Dismal River, remodeled but still raw, flashes its potential in this month’s Rater’s Notebook.

Rater's Notebook: Atlanta Athletic Club

From its first major to today, Atlanta Athletic Club has been fine-tuned for toughness. Bradley S. Klein

Notebook: Open venue Royal St. George’s

Royal St. George’s, host of the 2011 British Open, demands control off the tee and near the greens, even after the ball touches down. Bradley S. Klein reports.