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With the PGA Tour headquartered in its suburbs and the World Golf Village and World Golf Hall of Fame in nearby St. Augustine, the Jacksonville area is one of the most golf-centric locations in the U.S. Located on Florida's First Coast, this is also where you'll find the TPC Sawgrass (Ponte Vedra Beach), which hosts The Players Championship -- considered by many to be golf's "fifth major" -- as well as dozens of other quality courses open to the public. In addition, the city offers plenty of diversions beyond golf.
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Ireland
The "Emerald Isle" is as enchanting of an island for a golf vacation as there is, home to scores of dramatic links on its rugged coastlines. Tours to Ireland couple links golf with unmistakable Irish hospitality, from guest houses to bed-and-breakfasts and luxury hotels. Natural wonders abound too, like the Giant's Causeway, Cliffs of Moor and Ring of Kerry. In Ireland, you're always around the corner from spectacular scenery.
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Thinking of taking a golf trip? Remember the Alamo City
A colossal golf resort is rising out of the rocks on the northwest side of San Antonio. In the center of the Alamo City, a classic golf course is reborn. And near the city's major theme parks, are two resorts where the golf, food and pampering are all top-notch, Mike Bailey writes.
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Orlando
Now and forever the Mouse reigns in Orlando. But golfers know this part of central Florida is a haven for vacationers looking to hit the links as well. In addition to theme parks, visitors to Orlando can enjoy world-class dining and - of course - golf courses by some of the top designers in the game.
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St. Andrews
Considered the "Home of Golf," Scotland's St. Andrews has become mecca for many golfers. Apart from its six publicly owned golf courses, St. Andrews itself is a bustling university town with a medieval backdrop, easily walkable and full of pubs, restaurants, hotels and golf shops.
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USA East
Buddy Trip Captains scouting trip to Kiawah Island
If you're a leader of a buddy trip, you're probably on the lookout for destinations to discover alongside your group. Here's an opportunity to scout Kiawah Island Golf Resort in coastal South Carolina.
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- The WLGO raises money for a charity that benefits military families
- 10 golf courses that shaped American golf course architecture history
- America's (underachieving public golf) capital
- Closed golf course transforms into true off-the-beaten path experience
- New club program lets golfers 'try before you buy' on the golf course
USA West
Poppy Hills to host its first USGA championship
Poppy Hills gets overshadowed by Pebble Beach on the Monterey Peninsula, but it's got its own storied tournament history. The home of the NCGA hosts its first USGA event, the U.S. Girls' Junior Am from July 16-21.
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- Lake Tahoe: The best summer mountain golf destination in America?
- Stay cool on the golf course this summer with these products
- South course at Corica Park and Linksoul Lab debut near Oakland
- The golf north of Truckee and Lake Tahoe is some of the best in California
- Municipal golf courses across the country are at a crossroads
USA North
Buddy Trip Captains scouting trip to Boyne Resorts
Boyne Resorts is one of Michigan's premier stay-and-play destinations. If you're a buddy trip captain, you're invited on an exclusive scouting trip for your group!
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- Chicago's Mistwood Golf Club a step up from ordinary public facilities
- Did two Michigan high school golf teams cheat their way into the state championship?
- College towns from Arizona to North Carolina boast great golf
- Play it Backwards: A brief history of reversible golf course design
- Progress on Jackson Park, proposed Tiger Woods course in Chicago
USA South
Public golf courses dominate the revamped 2018-19 PGA Tour schedule
Significant changes highlight the 2018-19 wraparound schedule of the PGA Tour - notably the PGA Championship's move to May and the rare trifecta that three major championship venues are open to the public.
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- Take your best shot at these golf and gun destinations
- Fabulous Florida golf and tennis at Saddlebrook Resort near Tampa
- Big-city municipal course proposes parking meters for course patrons
- Tree rules: Principles for sound management on golf courses
- The Supreme Court ruling on sports betting could impact your next buddies golf trip
USA Northeast
Why golf courses for kids are important to the game
Many life-long golfers take up the game later in life. Introducing more kids to the game starts with greater availability of kid-oriented golf courses.
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International
Why pro golf is easier than regular golf
Pro golfers play the game at an almost unimaginably high level. But it's also true that they have some baked-in advantages that us regular golfers don't.
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