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Travel FeaturesMonterey
Rich in history and overloaded with scenery, California's Monterey Peninsula is one of the most magical places on earth for golfers and non-golfers alike. From the stunning cliffs of Pebble Beach to the quaint coffee shops of Carmel-by-the-Sea to the seaside lodging on Cannery Row, the Monterey Peninsula offers one of the most unique destinations in the world.
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Scottsdale
Scottsdale, Arizona is one of the largest cities in the Valley of the Sun with nearly 250,000 residents, and golf has played a large part in its rapid expansion over the past three decades. Annually, visitors and residents play 12 million rounds on 51 Scottsdale courses. The city includes some of the nation's best public and resort courses and many of the top multi-course facilities in Arizona.
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San Antonio
The Alamo City, San Antonio loves its history. But don't for a second think this is a town stuck in the past. One of America's most vibrant cities, San Antonio's world-class attractions, dining, and of course golf, attract visitors from all over Texas, and beyond. It's a city with a rich golf legacy and a bright future anchored by heavyweight courses.
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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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San Francisco
San Francisco is among America's most diverse and exciting cities to explore, especially when you factor in so many world class restaurants from practically any culture imaginable. A golf trip to the bay will certainly keep you entertained off the course.
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TravelGolf.com Spotlight
Tom Fazio's TPC Myrtle Beach course brings a five-star challenge in Murrells Inlet, S.C.
Golfers looking for a top-shelf experience along South Carolina's Grand Strand may want to tee it up at the TPC of Myrtle Beach. The only Golf Digest-designated, five-star course in the Myrtle Beach area, it aims to give players of all abilities a taste of the tour. Just a year after its debut, this Tom Fazio design hosted the 2000 Senior Tour Championship, and it still plays up to that level.
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USA East
Tom Fazio's TPC Myrtle Beach course brings a five-star challenge in Murrells Inlet, S.C.
Golfers looking for a top-shelf experience along South Carolina's Grand Strand may want to tee it up at the TPC of Myrtle Beach. The only Golf Digest-designated, five-star course in the Myrtle Beach area, it aims to give players of all abilities a taste of the tour. Just a year after its debut, this Tom Fazio design hosted the 2000 Senior Tour Championship, and it still plays up to that level.
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- Heather Glen Golf Links just north of Myrtle Beach, S.C.: A small slice of Scotland on the Grand Strand
- Sea Trail Golf Resort and Convention Center in Sunset Beach, N.C.: A Myrtle Beach-area staple is back, and getting better
- Grand golf, idyllic strand: Farmstead Golf Links in Calabash, N.C.
- Indigo Creek Golf Club in Murrells Inlet, S.C. is on the comeback trail
- Boats, birdies and bogeys: Discover the best holes along the Intracoastal Waterway in Myrtle Beach, S.C.
USA West
Coyote Moon Golf Course in Truckee, California will make you howl with delight
Coyote Moon Golf Course in Truckee, Calif. is fun from beginning to end. The conditioning of the Brad Bell-designed course is superb, and the service is impeccable. Despite a somewhat higher rate than some other local courses, a visit to Coyote Moon should be on the itinerary of any visitor to the Reno-Tahoe area, Kiel Christianson writes.
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- Kauai Lagoons Golf Club returns to glory on Kauai
- Sin City Secrets: Unveiling six underrated golf courses in Las Vegas
- A 1-2 punch on Kauai's north shore: The Prince Course at Princeville and Makai Golf Club sparkle after renovations
- SunRidge Canyon Golf Club in Fountain Hills, Arizona is demanding and picturesque
- Explore the shore at Kauai Lagoons Golf Club in Lihue, Hawaii
USA North
Kingsley Club: A one of a kind golf experience in northern Michigan
It may be the most interesting golf course in the state. Designed by Michael DeVries, a protege of Tom Doak, the 6,956-yard Kingsley Club in northern Michigan is a course where players have infinite options on how to play the holes. But if they hit in the wrong place, recovery can be at best difficult. It's a golf course you don't want to pass up if you have the opportunity.
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- Challenge a top-100 course at Tullymore Golf Club in Michigan
- Photo gallery: Tribute Course at the Otsego Club in Gaylord, Mich. has no shortage of panoramic views
- An unforgettable Upper Peninsula triple play makes for a special Michigan golf trip
- Same place, new face: King's Challenge near Traverse City, Michigan becomes Manitou Passage Golf Club
- Belvedere Golf Club in northern Michigan has a history of excellence, legacy of fun
USA South
No sponsor's exemption needed to follow the path of the pros on the PGA Tour's Florida Swing
The PGA Tour really begins to ramp it up each spring when they roll into Florida for the annual four-week "Florida Swing" leading up to the Masters. It's the most publicly accessible stretch of schedule the tour plays all year long. Here's a look at following the path of the pros -- where you won't need a sponsor's exemption to create your own Florida Swing.
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- Don't miss the great golf between Orlando and Daytona Beach on the I-4 corridor in Florida
- Lots of ways to relax at Florida's Grande Lakes Orlando Resort and Ritz-Carlton golf course
- Texas-sized discovery: Hyatt Regency Lost Pines and Wolfdancer Golf Club in Lost Pines, Texas
- Photo gallery: Public-access golf courses can be found around Naples in southwest Fla.
- Hammock Beach Resort on Florida's Palm Coast offers sweet suites for golfers and families
USA Northeast
Photo gallery: Crystal Springs Golf Resort in New Jersey features so much more than just seven courses
Playing golf doesn't have to take center stage for vacation at Crystal Springs Golf Resort in northern New Jersey. You can avoid the resort's seven courses and still have a great time. A stay at the Grand Cascades Lodge will deliver special memories.
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- Crystal Springs Golf Resort delivers something for all in northern New Jersey
- Historic Seaview golf resort emerges from a multi-million-dollar renovation
- A mix of new, old and remote on the New York Golf Trail
- Photo gallery: Golf at The Sagamore Resort in Bolton Landing, N.Y.
- Seven Oaks Golf Club in Hamilton, New York: Colgate's home course offers a final exam in putting
International
Enchanting links: Royal Dornoch Golf Club in the Scottish Highlands
Royal Dornoch Golf Club was officially established in 1877, making it the third-oldest golf course in the world. Its location on the northeastern coast of Scotland can be a challenge to reach, but golfers from all over the world still come to play this classic Old Tom Morris layout.
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- Top shelf in the Highlands: Add a round at the exclusive Carnegie Club at Skibo Castle to your Dornoch, Scotland itinerary
- County Louth Golf Club is a can't-miss course near Dublin
- Fall in love with golf again in remote Machrihanish in Scotland
- Consider staying and playing at Craigielaw Golf Club, the new kid on the block in East Lothian, Scotland's Golf Coast
- Trump has big plans for Trump International Golf Links in Scotland
Simply select where you want to play, find a tee time deal, and golf now!
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- Weekend deals: Tee times coast-to-coast for Oct. 25-27th
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