Azalea Sands Golf Club in North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina: A quick play that doesn't sacrifice quality
It's not easy to get players in and out while enjoying a solid round of golf. Azalea Sands Golf Club in North Myrtle Beach, however, has found a way to do both. And Azalea Sands has made it clear that it won't sacrifice long-term customer satisfaction for a quick buck now, Ian Guerin writes from the Grand Strand.
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Photo gallery: Ted Robinson Sr.'s son spruces up his Palm Course at JW Marriott Desert Springs in Palm Desert, Calif.
The Palm Course at JW Marriott Desert Springs in Palm Desert, Calif., was designed by Ted Robinson Sr. in the mid-1980s and touched up by Ted Robinson Jr. in the spring of 2011. Upgrades included new tees, bunkers with crushed marble sand and greens that are now all up to USGA specifications. The Palm has water on 12 holes, so keep plenty of golf balls around.
... full article »Photo gallery: Fazio tees up thoroughly Lowcountry golf experience at Barefoot Resort in North Myrtle Beach
Barefoot Resort & Golf's Fazio Course sits at the heart of the resort, between the Dye and Love Courses. Like many European courses, the Fazio Course doesn't return to the clubhouse after nine holes, however it is no British linksland layout. This course is thoroughly Carolina Lowcountry, with lush native grasses and forests of live oaks and pines.
... full article »New-look Indian Springs Golf Club in Indio, Calif. springs forth to satisfy
Indian Springs Golf Club in Indio, Calif. was once counted among the Coachella Valley's golf also-rans. But more than a million yards of dirt were moved to craft the grounds of today, and the result is a highly playable course that serves as a nice, little gem on the east end of the Valley. It truly is a course that will prove very playable for all levels.
... full article »Photo gallery: Public-access golf courses can be found around Naples in southwest Fla.
From January through March the golf courses in Naples and the rest of southwest Florida fill up fast. While most of the Naples courses are private or connected to a resort, public golf is available on its outer fringes. Highlights include TPC Treviso Bay, Old Corkscrew, Arrowhead, Stoneybrook, Panther Run, TwinEagles and Bonita Bay East.
... full article »Buckle up, golfers: Hawaiian island of Lanai is a drivers' delight
For the past two decades, golf has been a driving force in an effort to re-brand Lanai, which was once known as 'Pineapple Island,' as a private paradise for sun-seeking tourists. The smallest and least-populated of Hawaii's half dozen tourist-friendly islands, Lanai boasts 36 holes of championship golf -- the Challenge at Manele and the Experience at Koele -- and only 30 miles of paved road.
... full article »Tough Canoa Ranch Golf Club near Tucson: A rugged walk in the southern Arizona aridness
Canoa Ranch Golf Club, a rugged walk in the southern Arizona aridness, is a difficult, 6,701-yard par 71 designed by Lee Schmidt and Brian Curley that traverses downhill through arroyo-cut terrain. A difficult golf course with great views, Canoa Ranch provides elevation changes and fast greens.
... full article »Photo gallery: The Fairmont Southampton is a golf-and-beach resort paradise in Bermuda
Even though there's no regulation-length golf course on property, the Fairmont Southampton resort in Bermuda is a perfect golfer's getaway. The spacious resort features comfortable rooms and all sorts of resort amenities to enjoy off the course. The pink hotel sits on a hillside overlooking the south shore of the island.
... full article »At your next corporate golf event in Scottsdale, Arizona, shoot birdies, bogeys and guns
Corporate business plays a big part in Scottsdale's tourism industry. The Scottsdale Convention & Visitors Bureau reports that 60 percent of all resort and full-service hotel business results from meetings-related travel. It's not hard to understand why: There's great golf, trendy resorts, major sports venues and cool surprises that live and thrive under the Arizona sun. Here's a handful of reasons why you should consider Scottsdale for your next convention or corporate retreat.
... full article »Photo gallery: Big Meadow Golf Course at Black Butte Ranch is among Oregon's finest
Big Meadow Golf Course is one of two 18-hole designs at Black Butte Ranch in central Oregon. The Robert Muir Graves layout has received a four-star rating from Golf Digest and has been recognized among the top 75 golf resorts in the United States.
... full article »Photo gallery: Old Macdonald Golf Links at Bandon Dunes Golf Resort pays tribute to C.B.
Old Macdonald Golf Links is the fourth course at Bandon Dunes Golf Resort. Opened in 2010, Old Macdonald is a tribute to American golf course architect C.B. Macdonald, founder of the USGA. Designed by Tom Doak and Jim Urbina, the course features the principles that Macdonald incorporated into his designs.
... full article »- Spring fling: Cactus League baseball and awesome golf in sunny Arizona
- Hawaii's Big Island is big on golf, dining and coffee
- Blue collar, beers and big-hitting golf: John Daly's Wicked Stick Golf Links in Myrtle Beach, S.C.
- Golf on California's Monterey Peninsula: Play well without breaking the bank
- At Ka'anapali Golf Resort on Maui, the scenic Kai Course shines in its own spotlight
- Eagle Landing at Oakleaf Plantation is a playable playground south of Jacksonville, Fla.
- Photo gallery: Cimarrone Golf Club a watery challenge in Jacksonville, Fla.
- Hawaii lands eight golf courses on Golfweek's best resort list
- Cascata near Las Vegas is an exclusive golf experience accessible to all
- Palm Course at JW Marriott Desert Springs in southern California: "Drink" in some of the Coachella Valley's top water features
- New greens keep Sandpiper Bay Golf & Country Club rolling in Sunset Beach, N.C.
- Tour the great British Open golf holes without leaving Las Vegas at Royal Links Golf Club
- It's always summer camp at Carmel Valley Ranch resort in Carmel, Calif.
- Island Course at Innisbrook resort near Tampa as tough as the Copperhead -- maybe tougher
- Go low in Hawaii: Score great values on Kauai golf courses
- Signature Golf Group has Heron Point Golf Club in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina on the mend
- A study of Tucson's La Paloma and Dove Mountain show how Jack Nicklaus' design approach evolved over the years
- Planning a buddy golf trip? Get there with the Hilton HHonors guest-loyalty program
- Hummingbird Course at Wild Wing Plantation near Myrtle Beach, S.C.: A great nine-hole play, whether golfers know it or not
- Sweet rewards for the traveling golfer: Hilton HHonors guest-loyalty program
- From Reno to Lake Tahoe, golf the High Sierras on three budgets
- MetroWest Golf Club in Orlando: An elite design with a neighborly feel
- Las Vegas challenge: Five great golf courses for scratch players
- Get to know golf on Prince Edward Island: A front nine of travel facts
- Historic Seaview golf resort emerges from a multi-million-dollar renovation
- Stay and play like a pro at the Sawgrass Marriott Golf Resort & Spa in Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla.
- Room with a view: Awe-inspiring golf shots in the Reno-Tahoe area
- Dove Valley Ranch Golf Club in Cave Creek: A nice escape from the Phoenix Valley's most notorious courses
- Win cash and play golf with NFL greats in Las Vegas at Pro Legends $1 Million Shootout
- PineHills course at Myrtlewood Golf Club in Myrtle Beach offers a playable, versatile round for all handicaps
- Myrtlewood Golf Club's Palmetto Course offers an easy-going, scenic Grand Strand play
- Planning a Scotland golf vacation? Five travel tips you should know
- Fun for all: Play golf in Myrtle Beach on three budgets
- Pasatiempo Golf Club in Santa Cruz, California: One of the finest layouts ever
- Golf for traditionalists: Take a good walk on a San Diego-area classic
- Myrtle Beach events and festivals keep the Grand Strand lively off the golf course too
- Mesquite, Nevada resorts offer a laid-back desert golf vacation alternative
- Royal Ka'anapali: Maui's old gem still at the top of its game
- NCAA basketball and Las Vegas golf: It doesn't get any better than March Madness in Sin City
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