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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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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They don't call Hawaii paradise for nothing, but better than that, there are several versions of it depending on which islands you visit. Each has its own climate and personality. You could spend a year exploring the islands and never run out of experiences or great golf.
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Long considered the birthplace of golf, Scotland has become a must-visit pilgrimage for many golfers, especially those eager to tackle the unique challenges of traditional links played on the sandy soil and dunes next to the sea.
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The lights, the Strip, the excess, the action - that's Vegas, baby! It's all here. Golfers know that Las Vegas has become one of the most exciting golf vacation spots in the world because, just like the mega spots on the Strip, Las Vegas' golf courses have been raising the bar for years. Add to that the shows and meals prepared by some of the top chefs on the planet, and you've got a serious vacation in the making.
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Realize from the first tee, with its sweeping view of downtown, that Starr Pass Tucson Golf Club was originally built as a TPC track - meaning it was laid out to challenge the best players in the world. If you can purge your mind of its difficulty and focus on the beauty of the rock-strewn mountains, you'll enjoy a fun day at Starr Pass, David R. Holland writes.
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The No. 4 course at Pinehurst Resort represents a mix of old and new, originally built in 1919 by Donald Ross and then redesigned by architect Tom Fazio in conjunction with the 1999 U.S. Open. It plays near the venerable No. 2 course at most points and the routing is still tight and very walkable with small distances from green to tee.
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It all starts at The Boulders Resort with a setting unlike anything you're likely to find elsewhere in the world. Giant, 12-million-year-old boulders, perched in seemingly magical and precarious poses, help provide resort guests with a true escape. The Golden Door Spa and the golf are top notch. And if price is no concern, Mike Bailey writes, it's hard to make a better choice than this Arizona getaway.
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There are golf courses that, no matter the weather, no matter your mood, you look forward to playing. Bay Harbor Golf Club in Michigan's Boyne Resorts is one of those courses, Mike Bailey writes. It's been billed as the "Pebble Beach of the Midwest," but the comparison really isn't necessary.
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TPC San Antonio's AT&T Oaks Course, designed by Greg Norman and player consultant Sergio Garcia, features narrow fairways and difficult green complexes, not to mention loads of large bunkers. The Oaks plays on gently rolling land, and there is less than 100 feet of difference between the high and low point of the course.
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After getting demolished by a big hitter at the Atunyote course at Turning Stone Resort in Verona, N.Y., TravelGolf.com columnist Katharine Dyson enrolled at The Dave Pelz Scoring Game Golf School to improve her short game. "My chipping? This was one of the more awkward shots I struggled with at school. Now it's becoming my money shot," she writes. "I still miss hit a few every round, but I'm doing it less and at least now I know why it happens and can focus on correcting the next shot."
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Stewart Cink brought attention to Doonbeg and all of southwest Ireland with his pre-British Open stay in 2009. Cink vacationed and honed his skills on the links before carrying away the Claret Jug with a bit of Irish luck. Other pros may follow his lead soon. And if they do, the Irish links have plenty to offer, Brandon Tucker writes.
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