The third annual Summer Golf ParAm, presented by Walters Golf, will be held Aug. 10 at Bali Hai Golf Club in Las Vegas. The concept is a play on words of the traditional Pro-Am. In this case, the benefit for each group isn't pros, but rather the beautiful ParMate caddies who work at Bali Hai and two other area courses. Mike Bailey has more.
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Trump International Golf Links opened last summer to nearly universal acclaim. The links course is unlike anything in Scotland, but legal wrangling continues over a wind farm that has been proposed along the coast near the course. To get the latest, we spoke with Donald (Don) Trump, Jr. -- eldest child of Donald, Sr., and Executive Vice President of Development and Acquisitions for Trump Industries -- in this exclusive Q-and-A.
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St. Andrews gets all the attention from most visitors, but East Lothian -- now marketed as Scotland's Golf Coast -- might be the best choice for your next overseas trip. How come? Jason Scott Deegan offers up 10 reasons to visit Scotland's Golf Coast.
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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 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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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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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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Home to nearly 125 golf courses, Palm Springs and the Coachella Valley offer no shortage of options for players seeking variety in setting and challenge. If you have the legs for seven consecutive days of golf, Judd Spicer has the perfect golf vacation itinerary for you.
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Yes, there is plenty of public golf beyond the exclusive private clubs in Tinseltown. And fortunately, in an area where mild weather and copious sunshine are the norm, decent conditions rule, and business is steady for the canniest of the local operators. Los Angeles resident golf writer David Weiss shares where he plays around his hometown when he's not playing on the road.
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The PGA Tour really begins to ramp it up each spring when they roll into Florida for the annual four-week "Florida Swing" leading up to the Masters. It's the most publicly accessible stretch of schedule the tour plays all year long. Here's a look at following the path of the pros -- where you won't need a sponsor's exemption to create your own Florida Swing.
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Paradise is abundant in Hawaii, but it's a very personal thing, particularly on Maui. Do you want amenities or seclusion? Lavish amenities or a little nightlife? Maui is small but diverse enough that it's all here, you just need to know where to go. So which corner of Maui is right for your vacation? Here's a primer on what to expect, from Kapalua on the north shore to Makena in the south.
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