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Travel FeaturesDestination: 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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Destination: South Carolina
The lowcountry comes to life in South Carolina, where Southern hospitality, world class seafood and plantation history help create one of America's most golf-friendly states year round.
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Destination: Arizona
Perhaps the biggest misconception is that Arizona is nothing more than a large desert. And while the Sonoran Desert with its majestic saguaros certainly dominates the landscape, the Grand Canyon State offers so much more, including mountains, rivers, big-time sports, skiing and great golf.
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Destination: 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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Destination: Hilton Head Island
Golf and Hilton Head? Now you're talking about a match made in heaven. But the fun on the island is hardly limited to the links. Water sports and a sunbathing are staple, of course. There's also prime shopping, dining, night life and fine arts, and more. And, oh yes, there's golf. Seemingly, all of the big architects have courses in Hilton Head.
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Hot Destinations
TravelGolf.com Spotlight
With his New Course at Grand Cypress Golf Club in Orlando, Nicklaus pays homage to the birthplace of golf
The New Course at Orlando's Grand Cypress Golf Club offers the closest thing to the Old Course at St. Andrews that many Americans will experience. The Jack Nicklaus design mimics the birthplace of golf, in particular with its feel for the game and enormous, shared fairways at the start and finish, Mike Bailey writes. Plus, there's Grand Cypress' Hell Bunker, the Valley of Sin and all the giant greens.
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USA East
Soak in the saltwater at these five scenic marsh golf courses in Myrtle Beach
There's nothing quite like springtime in the Carolinas, teeing it up on a coastal course where the saltwater fills the air. And while the Grand Strand doesn't have any bonafide "ocean" tracks, there are a collection of saltwater golf courses thanks to the Shallotte River, Waccamaw River and Intracoastal Waterway among others. Here are five of the best Myrtle Beach marsh courses.
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- Without one man, Hilton Head's Sea Pines Resort might not be a golf destination
- Cost-saving tips for your Myrtle Beach golf vacation
- Reader: If you're going to play Pete Dye's Ocean Course at Kiawah Island, play it right
- Photo gallery: Arthur Hills Course at Palmetto Dunes Resort in Hilton Head, S.C.
- Photo gallery: The Jones course at Palmetto Dunes Resort in Hilton Head
USA West
Dive bars and the Wild West meet upscale, desert golf in Cave Creek north of Scottsdale, Ariz.
Outside Scottsdale and into the Sonoran Desert, the bright hotel lights fade into beautiful mountain and boulder formations that fill the horizon. You'll find plenty of culture contrast in the Valley of the Sun, from dive bars and Wild West attractions to luxurious resorts and world-class golf courses. And you can mix it all in one visit, writes Brandon Tucker.
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- Ah, the spa, the golf and everything else at The Ritz-Carlton, Dove Mountain resort near Tucson
- Column: How Hawaii's golf gods conspired to build the perfect golfdom
- Golf vacation planning: How to pack for a trip to Scottsdale, Ariz.
- Where to golf, what to see in San Francisco during the Presidents Cup
- Westin Kierland Resort and Spa in Scottsdale: It's (almost) all about the golf
USA North
Bay Harbor Golf Club is still king in Northern Michigan
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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USA South
With his New Course at Grand Cypress Golf Club in Orlando, Nicklaus pays homage to the birthplace of golf
The New Course at Orlando's Grand Cypress Golf Club offers the closest thing to the Old Course at St. Andrews that many Americans will experience. The Jack Nicklaus design mimics the birthplace of golf, in particular with its feel for the game and enormous, shared fairways at the start and finish, Mike Bailey writes. Plus, there's Grand Cypress' Hell Bunker, the Valley of Sin and all the giant greens.
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- Splurge on golf, not the kids at these upscale Orlando golf resorts
- Gallery: Grand Cypress Resort's New Course in Orlando, Fla.
- Tiburon Golf Club in Naples, Fla.: Home of the Shark Shootout and a grand Ritz-Carlton resort
- Orlando's best multi-course facilities for easy 36-hole days
- Fallen Oak Golf Club in Saucier, Mississippi focuses on extra amenities
USA Northeast
Think short to improve your golf game
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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- Head to golf academy to get your game "unstuck"
- Lake Placid Club Mountain Course a golf girl's best friend in New York
- Forget your Philadelphia stereotypes: City boasts great golf, hot restaurants, nightclubs
- Rees Jones' Broad Run Golfer's Club a real Philadelphia high
- Lake Placid's golf time machine: Links Course is the throwback of throwbacks
International
Thailand golf and travel: Frequently Asked Questions
Thailand ranks as Southeast Asia's most popular golf destination, thanks to its exotic sights and hundreds of beautiful courses, from the highlands of the North to Phuket in the South and areas around Bangkok, Hua Hin and Pattaya. To help plan your trip, consider these answers to some frequently asked golf and travel questions ...
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- Best of golf and travel in Thailand in pictures
- Many spoils await golfers who make the journey to Thailand
- Ireland's southwest links vs. Northern Ireland: Which golf tour is right for your group?
- Play Ireland's best links golf courses under $100
- A guide to golf in Ayrshire, Scotland, birthplace of the Open Championship
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