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Travel FeaturesSan 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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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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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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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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Niagara Falls
The Niagara Falls area usually evokes images of honeymoons and daredevils in barrels, but this twin city tourist attraction on the border of Ontario and the state of New York offers plenty of other worthwhile diversions such as fishing, swimming, hiking and plenty of golf.
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Hot Destinations
TravelGolf.com Spotlight
Same place, new face: King's Challenge near Traverse City, Michigan becomes Manitou Passage Golf Club
Not every struggling golf course in Michigan is worth saving, but Manitou Passage Golf Club is a destination course that is well deserving of a second life. And Manitou Passage, which was formerly known as King's Challenge Golf Course, is making the most of its second chance, Brandon Tucker writes from Cedar, Mich.
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USA East
Litchfield Country Club in Pawleys Island, South Carolina: A stalwart of tradition
Instantly comfortable and immediately challenging, Litchfield Country Club in Pawleys Island returns to the roots of a gentleman's game - a game of inches, strategy and execution. Pay attention to the subtleties. Notice where the fairway ends and the rough begins, and prepare for an enjoyable experience at a traditional Grand Strand venue. At Litchfield, there are no gimmicks, writes Lisa Allen. It's pure golf.
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- Wild Dunes Resort near Charleston, South Carolina offers Southern sophistication
- Long Bay Club: Jack Nicklaus offers a second-shot course in Myrtle Beach, S.C.
- Photo gallery: Long Bay Club on South Carolina's Grand Strand
- The Dunes Golf & Beach Club: The standard-bearer in Myrtle Beach, S.C.
- Fear of water won't serve you well at Man O' War G.C. in Myrtle Beach
USA West
San Diego golf for a song: Looking for affordable tee times in all the right places
The awesome year-round weather in San Diego makes it a prime destination for a golf vacation. But like any prime destination, golfing in San Diego can be expensive, especially for a nonresident. But there are some hidden gems - and some good values - to be had in America's Finest City, Mike Bailey writes.
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- Poston Butte G.C. in Florence, Ariz. well worth the drive down from Phoenix/Scottsdale
- First course after the golf course: Celebs pick top eats in Las Vegas
- Angeles National Golf Club provides Los Angeles-area golfers with a desert-style links challenge
- From golfers to hippies, Sedona, Arizona has something for everyone
- Talking Stick Golf Club in Scottsdale, Ariz.: Coore/Crenshaw hit it big with 36 great holes
USA North
Same place, new face: King's Challenge near Traverse City, Michigan becomes Manitou Passage Golf Club
Not every struggling golf course in Michigan is worth saving, but Manitou Passage Golf Club is a destination course that is well deserving of a second life. And Manitou Passage, which was formerly known as King's Challenge Golf Course, is making the most of its second chance, Brandon Tucker writes from Cedar, Mich.
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USA South
Super Bowl ready: Cowboys Golf Club near Dallas has plenty of game
Even if you're not a Dallas Cowboys fan, you'll be impressed with Cowboys Golf Club in Grapevine, Texas. Located minutes from Cowboys Stadium, which will host Super Bowl XLV in February, Cowboys Golf Club is much more than just an outstanding golf course. It's an experience -- one you won't forget.
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- Play golf the Byron Nelson way at Riverhill Country Club near San Antonio
- Foil the oil: Gulf Coast golf operators encourage visitors to play away
- The Kingdom at Reynolds Plantation in Greensboro, Ga. offers fantasy golf experience
- Rebirth on the Mississippi Delta: Golf and gaming mix nicely in birthplace of the blues
- TPC Blue Monster course at Doral Golf Resort and Spa in Miami: Golf in luxury at a historic setting
USA Northeast
Photo gallery: Golf at The Sagamore Resort in Bolton Landing, N.Y.
A part of The Sagamore Resort in Bolton Landing, N.Y., The Sagamore Golf Course sits in the foothills of the Adirondack Mountains, about a 45-minute drive north of Saratoga Springs. The course begins with it's signature hole, the par-4 first that plays straight towards Lake George in the distance, but the remaining 17 are no pushovers, either.
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- Photo gallery: Seven Oaks Golf Club in Hamilton, New York
- Seven Oaks Golf Club in Hamilton, New York: Colgate's home course offers a final exam in putting
- The Sagamore Golf Course in Bolton Landing, N.Y.: Restored Ross masterpiece a gateway to the Adirondacks
- Think short to improve your golf game
- Head to golf academy to get your game "unstuck"
International
Doonbeg resort: The epitome of luxury links in Ireland
Doonbeg Golf Club has matured into one of the world's greatest links courses since opening in 2002, but that's not the only reason to visit Doonbeg. Combined with the resort, named 2010 European Golf Resort of the Year by the International Association of Golf Tour Operators, this might be the best combination of links golf and on-site accommodations in the world. Doonbeg has the ability to make you feel at home, even when you're an ocean away.
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- Travel-planning tips for your Ireland golf vacation
- Scotland's British Open Championship venues: Which are best for your links trip?
- Murcar Links Golf Club in Scotland: More than 100 years old and still going strong
- Column: Play golf in the Canadian Rockies of Alberta for a wild time
- Ladies year in Ireland: Carr Golf Travel offers Couples Challenge, Father-Daughter event for 2010
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