Mike Bailey - Senior Staff Writer
Mike Bailey is a senior staff writer based in the Houston area. Focusing primarily on golf in the United States, Canada, the Caribbean and Latin America, he contributes course reviews, travel stories and features as well as the occasional equipment review. An award-winning writer and past president of Texas Golf Writers Association, he has more than 15 years in the golf industry. Before joining the WorldGolf.com team in 2008, he held positions at PGA Magazine, The Golfweek Group and AvidGolfer Magazine. Read Mike's golf blog here and follow him on Twitter here.
Hawk's View Golf Club in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin paints a pretty picture
One of the favorite daily-fee facilities in the Lake Geneva area, Hawk's View Golf Club not only offers a well conditioned and scenic 18-hole championship course, but an 18-hole short course as well.
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- Francis H. I'i Brown South Course at Mauna Lani Resort
- The Big Island: Five must-play golf courses
- Duncan Meadows Golf and Country Club another treasure on the Vancouver Island Golf Trail
- Pristine golf - and more - in the Lake Tahoe region
- Golf at Tobiano in Kamloops, British Columbia: In Canada, but out of this world
- Tobiano golf course in Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada
- Tom Fazio's Butterfield Trail is a golf oasis in the El Paso desert
- Read this: Payne Stewart Golf Club in Branson, Missouri is a great tribute, pretty good golf
- A good golf swing is music to the ears with the Sonic Golf System-1
- Butterfield Trail Golf Club in El Paso, Texas
- Nicklaus' Valley Course gives golfers a break at Canada's Bear Mountain Resort
- TPC Louisiana near New Orleans, Louisiana
- Mark Rypien looks to shine again at the American Century Championship golf event
- Canton: The perfect vacation destination for golfers who love football
- Virginia Beach National a kinder, gentler Pete Dye golf course
- Palouse Ridge Golf Club at Washington State is a college course worth studying
- The Tribute Golf Club: Channeling Scottish golf near Dallas
- Stellar Circling Raven Golf Club is another great reason to visit northern Idaho
- Palouse Ridge Golf Club at Washington State University in Pullman
- On Louisiana's Audubon Golf Trail, Tamahka Trails has everything you'd want in a golf course
- Struggling with your putting? Try a Symple solution
- Cannon Ridge Golf Club in Fredericksburg, Virginia offers challenging golf on hallowed ground
- At the TPC Louisiana near New Orleans, you'll have to earn your money from the sand
- Cannon Ridge Golf Club in Fredericksburg, Virginia
- Golf needs more courses like New Orleans' Audubon Park
- Meadows Farms Golf Course in Virginia is crazy unforgettable
- Follow the Audubon Golf Trail in Louisiana to satisfy your appetites
- Jack Nicklaus answers the King's challenge at Bay Creek Resort & Club on Virginia's Eastern Shore
- Rick Jacobson's Augustine Golf Club, near Washington makes the grade of its namesake
- Redstone Golf Club near Houston, Texas: As close as you may ever come to playing Augusta
- TaylorMade-adidas Golf's new Targa Tour glove is worth the drive
- For a stronger core and longer drives on the golf course, try riding the Ab Coaster
- Celebrate 20 years of The Mirage with a special stay-and-play Las Vegas golf package
- New La Reunion resort captures the spirit of Guatemala
- Where to get an Arnold Palmer (at Palmer's) or something a little stronger after golf in the Palm Springs desert
- The original Tour 18 Golf Club near Houston still a must-play
- As a par 70, ASU Karsten Golf Course in Tempe is a true Pete Dye test
- Cobra Golf tour van keeps its PGA Tour players well armed
- Bushnell's latest golf course laser rangefinder - the Pro 1600 Slope Edition - hits the mark
- Gary Graf's "And God Said, 'Tee it Up!'" explains golf's spiritual connection
- Monterey Peninsula's new-look Bayonet Golf Course retains tough reputation with national ranking
- Simple Golf: Getting a whole lot better in just one day is Symple
- Ritz-Carlton Golf Club at Dove Mountain in Marana, Arizona
- Paradise Village Beach Resort and Spa in Nayarit, Mexico: Like home away from home
- Tricky greens aside, Ritz-Carlton Golf Club at Dove Mountain in Marana, Arizona is fun
- Fuego Maya Golf Course at La Reunion Resort near Antigua, Guatemala
- Destination Guide: Golf in Northern New Mexico
- Pete and Perry Dye's Fuego Maya Golf Course at La Reunion Resort in Guatemala has plenty of fire
- New TaylorMade-adidas Golf Burner 09 irons look good, perform better
- Destination Guide: Golf in Albuquerque
- Destination Guide: Golf in southern New Mexico
- Hotel and spa at Ritz-Carlton, Dove Mountain in Marana, Arizona on schedule for fall opening
- Pete Dye's Fuego Maya Golf Course at La Reunion puts Guatemala golf on the map
- Changes underway at Nicklaus-designed Ritz-Carlton Golf Club at Dove Mountain in Arizona
- Mississippi Gulf Coast golf shines on Golfweek 'courses you can play' list
- Growing the game of golf: Retaining golfers almost as important as attracting new ones
- South Padre Island Golf Club in Laguna Vista: Arguably the best course in the Rio Grande Valley
- Give 'em a week and the folks at The Westin Kierland Resort in Scottsdale just might give you a golf game
- Test your computer golf game skills in the World Golf Tour's LasVegasGolf.com Challenge
- Pinnacle Course at Troon North Golf Club in Scottsdale: Good before, even better now
- Picture perfect: The Joann Dost Golf Lifestyle Gallery in Monterey, California
- That south Texas wind punishes at South Padre Island Golf Club in Laguna Vista
- Five-star Trilogy Golf Club at Vistancia in Peoria: Just as nice, half the price
- The Phoenician in Scottsdale may be short, but it's long on fun and perfect resort course conditions
- Find spiritual contentment at the Sheraton Wild Horse Pass Resort & Spa in Arizona
- From Las Vegas to L.A., Playboy Golf Scramble is the game's sexiest event
- Renovation, new attitude has revived Flamingos Golf near Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
- El Angel Golf Course at Rancho Viejo Resort & C.C. has a little devil in it
- Enjoy butlers, sunsets and ocean views at the St. Regis Punta Mita Resort in Nayarit, Mexico
- Bahia Course more than complements original Pacifico at Punta Mita Golf Club in Mexico
- Conjure up good karma at Whirlwind Golf Club's Cattail golf course in Chandler
- You'll have a devilishly good time at Rancho Viejo Resort & Country Club's El Diablo golf course near South Padre
- El Tigre Golf Club in Nayarit, Mexico: A challenging, fun test (with teeth) at Paradise Village
- 3B or not to 3B on the Pacifico course at Punta Mita Golf Club in Mexico? There is no question
- Pacifico Golf Course at the Punta Mita Golf Club in Nayarit, Mexico
- After restoration, Pasatiempo Golf Club in Santa Cruz, California is back where MacKenzie intended
- Lodge at Torrey Pines tops among San Diego resorts, according to T+L rankings
- Need a winter break? South Padre Island shines as a Texas golf vacation destination
- Four Seasons leads Las Vegas on world's best 500 hotels list
- Renovated Black Horse Golf Course is the perfect Monterey-area complement to Bayonet
- Arizona hotels and golf resorts shine on national travel magazine's rankings
- Need a hotel base camp for your Palm Springs golf vacation? Try Homewood Suites and Embassy Suites
- Playing Seaside Resort's Bayonet and Black Horse courses? Nearby hotels offer attractive stay-and-play options
- The New Course north of Dallas to pay "Tribute" to American classic golf
- Changes suit Monterey Peninsula's renovated Bayonet Golf Course
- The South Course at Boulders Resort near Scottsdale: An experience that transcends golf
- Want a better body for golf? Try the TRX Suspension Trainer - but be prepared to work
- New PGA West clubhouse gives golf fans new Hope
- Pete Dye's Stadium Course at PGA West is kinder, gentler than before - barely
- Step up to the tee on the Saguaro Course at We-Ko-Pa Golf Club in Scottsdale
- Golfers will find the new Xona Resort Suites in Scottsdale more up to par
- Now's the time to book a Las Vegas golf vacation
- Stadium Course at PGA West in La Quinta, California
- After golf, lift a pint or two at O'Donoghue's Irish Pub and Restaurant in Scottsdale
- New Nike Golf Xtreme Element golf bag has all the necessary elements
- Facelift brings back glory of old Papago Golf Course in Phoenix -- but with modern flair
- Black Mountain Golf & Country Club near Las Vegas gets its finishing touches
- New JW Marriott resort and TPC San Antonio will be big for Alamo City golf, Texas tourism and the PGA Tour
- San Antonio Spotlight: Thinking of taking a Texas golf trip? Remember the Alamo City
- Bad economy? Humbug! Get out and golf while the golfin's good
- Brackenridge Park Golf Course in San Antonio: Designer A.W. Tillinghast would be pleased
- PGA Tour-test your skills at TPC Scottsdale in the '09 FBR Open Charity Classic
- Galveston's Moody Gardens Golf Course spits in the eye of Hurricane Ike
- Las Vegas golf courses shine in Golf World Readers' Choice Awards
- TravelGolf.com On Campus: Head to Tucson for Oregon State vs. Arizona - and great golf courses
- Moody Gardens Golf Course in Galveston, Texas: It's not your father's muni
- In Las Vegas, GolfTEC's passion is students' gain
- The Revere Golf Club's Lexington Course: Memorable holes, memorable views
- Bali Hai Golf Club sixth on Golf Digest's ranking of public golf courses
- For Texas golf course estate - and The Bridges at Preston Crossing - now is the time
- The Bridges Golf Club near Dallas: Brand new golf course offers old-school vibe and value
- To play some of the top golf courses in Las Vegas AND save money, prepay your green fees
- Reflection Bay: Jack Nicklaus design puts a mirror to the best of Las Vegas golf
- Rio Secco Golf Club near Las Vegas to host Wendy's 3-Tour Challenge
- Rhodes Ranch in Las Vegas to host Xtreme Couture G.I. Foundation golf tournament
- Las Vegas' Summerlin community the place for golfers with a taste for the wild side
- Cascata - complete with waterfall and forecaddies - lets you golf like a high roller
- First "Lessons of A Lifetime" winner headed to Butch Harmon's golf school in Las Vegas
- Looking to get a taste of the Carolinas in Vegas? Try Desert Pines Golf Club
- Hit the jackpot in Las Vegas with the Cleveland Golf Pro-Am event, Nov. 2-5
- Falls Golf Club a demanding, top-flight Weiskopf design at Lake Las Vegas Resort
- Find deals to match the weather on Las Vegas' top golf courses in summer
- Get ready to be tested at Bob Cupp's Silverstone Golf Club in Las Vegas
- Golfers can feel the history of Sin City at Las Vegas National
- Like sand? Head to the desert-heavy Arroyo golf course at Red Rock Country Club in Las Vegas
- Enjoy the tradition of the British Open at Royal Links Golf Club in Las Vegas
- Challenging greens, T-Mates and Las Vegas Valley views make Rio Secco Golf Club shine
- During NCAA basketball tournament, golf and March Madness merge in Las Vegas
- Schmidt and Curley make the grade at Siena Golf Club in Las Vegas
- Enjoy an easy-going, laid back golf vibe at Black Mountain Golf & Country Club in Henderson, Nev.
- Henderson, Nevada: A great low-key golf alternative to Las Vegas
- The Tradition Course renovation's is a first step to restoring Cypresswood's glory
- UST debuts a putter shaft that speaks to golfers
- White Bluff on Lake Whitney is an all-inclusive escape for golfers
- Tournament Course at Redstone Golf Club just what the PGA Tour ordered
- Some decent golf and great BBQ combine for worthwhile weekend roadtrip to Lockhart
- Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort makes smooth transition to 27 holes
- Up-and-coming South Padre Island features a pair of very solid courses
- Galveston's rebuilt golf scene offers some worthwhile options
- There's plenty for golfers to like about The Wilderness in southeast Texas
- Phil Blackmar still finding plenty to keep him busy - on course and off
- Renovation restores luster at Houston's Hermann Park
- Few know about Alabama course that doubles as research center
- Wildcat Golf Club brings out the stars
- The Palms at Pleasure Island makes drive to Port Arthur well worth the effort
- East Texas' Blaketree National humbles the best
- Underrated Houston makes for a bargain winter golf getaway
Simply select where you want to play, find a tee time deal, and golf now!
Dates: July 19, 2013 - July 26, 2013
Plan your 2013 Open Championship trip now! Enjoy seven nights in Scotland with Saturday and Sunday tickets to the British Open at Muirfield, then on to St. Andrews for golf including a GUARANTEED tee time on the Old Course, plus rounds at Kingsbarns, Carnoustie and more.
Price range: £1800 - £3760
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