Golf Odyssey has been published for more than 18 years, but most people have never heard of us.

Our writers have circled the globe, visiting thousands of golf courses, resorts and restaurants, but most people have never seen us.

The reason is that Golf Odyssey - the world's preeminent source for honest and objective golf travel advice — is not written for "most people."

If your golf vacations are too important to leave to chance, and you like having the benefit of expert, insider advice when it comes to planning them, then Golf Odyssey is written for you.  And if that's not enough to interest you, how about access to otherwise private clubs, exclusive travel opportunities, and insights into some of the best golf travel deals.

Our approach is unlike that of any other golf publication in the world. For starters, we do not accept any advertising from the properties we review.  Secondly, we regularly conduct incognito, anonymous site visits.  As such, you know you are always getting the benefit of our independent, objective perspective.  In short, advice you can trust.

Plus, our reviews go far beyond general descriptions to include the all-important details and specific, insider recommendations that make the difference between average trips and golf vacations of a lifetime.

Here are just a few of the valuable benefits our subscribers have uncovered in recent issues:

• How you can play Pebble Beach, right after this year's US Open, under the same conditions as the pros
• An invitation to play one of Tom Fazio's courses that is regularly ranked as one of the top 50 private courses in the country
• How to play famous Pinehurst No. 2, and get a night's lodging, for only $242, despite the normal green fee of $400.
• How to get on Bethpage Black, site of last year's US Open, without camping out in your car.
• Why Sea Island may well be the best overall seaside golf resort in the United States.
• How to access one of Tom Doak's latest creations - even though it is at an exclusive, members-only club.
• Where to find three of Ireland's true "hidden gems" that can be played for only $66 a round.
• The best courses to play in Scottsdale (hint: they aren't the most expensive ones)

In essence, we are your personal golf travel concierge, a trusted advisor who separates the truly special from the merely serviceable so you don’t have to waste precious time and money doing it.

So, if you like gaining the benefit of expert reviews, tips and insider secrets about extraordinary golf courses and top resorts...

If you’d enjoy being part of an exclusive group of golfers who put Golf Odyssey on their required reading list...

If you find yourself hopelessly, yet happily hooked on the beauty, challenge, history and lore of the world’s greatest game...

Then welcome to Golf Odyssey.