At Ka'anapali Golf Resort on Maui, the scenic Kai Course shines in its own spotlight
Royal Course at Ka'anapali Golf Resort on Maui gets the majority of the rave reviews. But players need to remember its sister Kai Course is also a tremendous challenge. From breathtaking views and scenery to enough rolling fairways and undulating greens, it's a course that will leave you wanting more, especially in the wake of recent renovations by Robin Nelson.
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Eagle Landing at Oakleaf Plantation is a playable playground south of Jacksonville, Fla.
Architect Clyde Johnston built just enough unique features on Eagle Landing at Oakleaf Plantation to stand out among the best golf courses on the south side of Jacksonville, Florida. Johnston deserves kudos for designing a 7,037-yard layout that rewards good shots and doesn't devour bad ones, Jason Scott Deegan writes.
... full article »Photo gallery: Cimarrone Golf Club a watery challenge in Jacksonville, Fla.
There isn't a hole at Cimarrone Golf Club in Jacksonville, Fla. that won't steal your ball and ruin your round. Architect David Postlethwait made sure all 6,891 yards of Cimarrone would be memorable. This isn't a grip-it-and-rip-it course. It's best played in survival -- not attack -- mode.
... full article »Hawaii lands eight golf courses on Golfweek's best resort list
When it comes to great resort golf courses, Hawaii certainly doesn't have a shortage of them. The Aloha State landed eight courses -- half designed by Robert Trent Jones, Jr. -- on Golfweek Magazine's 2012 list of best resort courses, second only to California. Which Hawaii courses made the list? Mike Bailey has the answer.
... full article »Cascata near Las Vegas is an exclusive golf experience accessible to all
When it opened in 2000, Cascata was the most private of playgrounds. Golfers rarely got to step on the property, much less secure a tee time, unless you were among a select few who spent big at the MGM Grand Las Vegas. These days Joe Public has access to it, just like any other public golf course in America -- except that it is not like every other public golf course. Rees Jones considers Cascata the "Eighth Wonder of the World."
... full article »Palm Course at JW Marriott Desert Springs in southern California: "Drink" in some of the Coachella Valley's top water features
Initially designed by the late Ted Robinson, the Palm Course at JW Marriott Desert Springs has enjoyed a recent retouch courtesy of Ted Robinson, Jr. He didn't tweak his father's signature water features, however. Rather, the resulting refurbish was intended to return the mid-1980s design to its original intentions while adding new wrinkles to the popular Palm Springs-area resort track.
... full article »New greens keep Sandpiper Bay Golf & Country Club rolling in Sunset Beach, N.C.
The Sandpiper Bay Golf & Country Club -- in Sunset Beach, N.C., just north of Myrtle Beach -- is literally surrounded by its competition. But as golf developments have sprung up around it, the 27-hole club hasn't gotten lost in the shuffle. In fact, it was named the 2010 course of the year by the Myrtle Beach Golf Course Owners Association after finishing a major three-year renovation. Sandpiper Bay isn't cruel and conniving like so many modern layouts, and there's something to be said for straight-forward, well designed holes.
... full article »Tour the great British Open golf holes without leaving Las Vegas at Royal Links Golf Club
Royal Links Golf Club in Las Vegas provides 18 replica holes from British Open venues. Prestwick, Royal Birkdale and Turnberry's Ailsa Course all have two holes represented. Royal Lytham & St Annes, Royal Liverpool, Royal St. George's and Muirfield are also included. The 7,029-yard course is a maddeningly fun ride thanks to all of the quirkiness of links golf: blind shots, pot bunkers, bad bounces off of rippling fairways and hairy dunes.
... full article »It's always summer camp at Carmel Valley Ranch resort in Carmel, Calif.
At Carmel Valley Ranch in the sunny foothills of California's Santa Lucia Mountains, different and fun are specialties, whether it's the Dye-designed golf or simply gathering around the campfire at night. For some, the resort is a great place to take a family. For others, it's the perfect place to rekindle romance. Or for the sports and fitness enthusiast, excellent golf and tennis await, only to be topped off by a spa treatment and garden-fresh dining experience.
... full article »Island Course at Innisbrook resort near Tampa as tough as the Copperhead -- maybe tougher
The Island Course doesn't get as much attention as the Copperhead at Innisbrook Golf & Spa Resort, but it's just as tough. While the Larry and Roger Packard design features plenty of water, it can be tamed if the wind isn't at its peak, Jeff Berlinicke writes.
... full article »Go low in Hawaii: Score great values on Kauai golf courses
The island of Kauai has a handful of the best resort golf courses in Hawaii, but for the more frugal traveler, that doesn't mean you're priced out of a round while on the Garden Isle. Kauai may have one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked courses in Hawaii, but it also offers some great bargains on top plays.
... full article »- 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
- Top five tips for planning a great Myrtle Beach golf vacation
- Check out the action off the golf course in Mesquite, Nev.
- Which island in Hawaii is right for your golf vacation?
- Hawaii for couples: Maui golf courses that fit the bill for your gal
- Las Vegas golf and the Super Bowl: A match made in heaven
- Celebrate the new year in Mesquite, Nevada with golf, golf and more golf
- Welcome to Mesquite, Nevada: Your next great golf getaway
- Photo gallery: TPC Las Vegas is secluded, scenic, challenging and conveniently close to major Sin City attractions
- Photo gallery: Wynn Golf Club brings scenic, challenging golf to the Las Vegas Strip
- Glen Dornoch Waterway Golf Links adds a little Highland flavor to the Carolina Lowcountry
- Photo gallery: Royal Links offers classic British Isles golf, a short drive from the Vegas Strip
- Pawleys Plantation Golf & Country Club near Myrtle Beach, S.C. combines a lot of beauty with a little bit of genius
- True Blue Plantation in Pawleys Island, S.C. offers golfers much more than meets the eye
- Tubac Golf Resort and Spa south of Tucson: A desert escape
- Doonbeg Golf Club in Ireland: A modern course with an old soul
Simply select where you want to play, find a tee time deal, and golf now!
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