In its second year under new ownership, Stallion Mountain Golf Club in Las Vegas is bucking again. While staff members at Stallion Mountain will tell you the course isn't quite where they want it to be, it's still one of the better courses in Las Vegas' upper-middle class golf scene, Brandon Tucker writes from Sin City.
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The Grand Strand might lack ocean views from its 90-plus courses, but there are still dozens of scenic spots. And many of those magical moments come along the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway. Golfers playing seven Myrtle Beach courses can gaze at boats and yachts of all sizes. The best of the holes along the waterway might be pretty, but give them they're due respect, too. Here's the best of the bunch.
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The Dye Club is the most exclusive of the four Barefoot Resort & Golf courses that opened simultaneously in 2000 in North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Playing The Dye Club, designed by Pete Dye, costs more than Barefoot's other resort courses. That exclusivity justifies the splurge. The Dye Club looks like a second cousin to both The Ocean Course at Kiawah Island and the Dye Course at French Lick Resort in Indiana.
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The 7,047-yard Love Course remains arguably the most popular of the four premier designs at the Barefoot Resort & Golf that opened simultaneously in 2000. It's cheaper than playing the Dye Course and prettier than the Norman Course. The Fazio Course might be its equal -- or even a shade better -- but the Davis Love III design counters with some interesting nuances and maximum playability.
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The Gathering Ireland 2013 -- a yearlong celebration of all things Irish -- is an initiative with everyday Irish people doing extraordinary things to make this a year we'll all remember. Carr Golf, Ireland's leading golf tour operator, will host the first Invitational Pro-Am in Dublin Oct. 21-25. The event, which hopes to become an annual tradition, will be contested on four of the world's most celebrated links, the Portmarnock Golf Club, Royal County Down, Royal Dublin Golf Club and County Louth.
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The Kai Course might be the easier of the two layouts at the Kaanapali Resort on Maui. But it's by no means the less popular. The Kai might seem short at 6,388 yards, but because some of the holes play uphill, into the wind or both, there is plenty of challenge. It's also replete with great views, both of the West Maui Mountains and the Pacific Ocean.
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When you're staying at a five-star golf resort, it's pretty easy to find good food. Most people who travel to Maui, however, don't want to eat every single meal at the resort, so Mike Bailey offers up a few good choices for those looking for a little adventure off the golf course.
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Amid a picturesque background with a reasonable price centrally located just outside Myrtle Beach, the golf at Myrtle Beach National's SouthCreek Course is, well, true. There aren't any gimmicks. It's just golf at one of its purest forms. Pristine tee boxes and greens, fairways without glitches and clearly marked site lines are the standard here. And it's why locals and tourists have continued to make it a regular part of their rotation.
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It's easy to hear the name Malibu Golf Club and envision a snooty private country club. Nothing could be farther from the truth. This beautiful parcel of land in the Santa Monica Mountains has always been open to the public and only 45 minutes from downtown Los Angeles. And you can play in the off-season for as little as $60.
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The pictures of hole no. 10 at Long Bay Golf Club on the north end of the Myrtle Beach Grand Strand, which has a waste bunker shaped like a tuning fork, have pretty much become synonymous with the course. There's much more than one great hole at Long Bay, however. With several holes considered among the toughest in the area, Long Bay Golf Club is not for the once-a-year golfer. But even high handicaps, however, can enjoy a round.
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If the type of scenery you're looking for is neon lights and showgirls, you won't find that here in Mesquite. If golf is your game, though, you'll find plenty of eye candy among the desert landscape and red mesas that give this area a distinct look. Searching for the most scenic courses in Mesquite? Look no further, we've got you covered. Since you'll likely have a rental car, we've even sweetened the pot with an out-of-state bonus.
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