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Boats, birdies and bogeys: Discover the best holes along the Intracoastal Waterway in Myrtle Beach, S.C.
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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Ireland's Carr Golf hosts the new Invitational Pro-Am in Dublin as part of The Gathering 2013
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.
... full article »Maui eats: Where to grab a hearty bite after or before golf
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.
... full article »Hit the jackpot with the most picturesque golf courses in Mesquite, Nevada
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.
... full article »Sun up: Seven days of desert golf in Palm Springs
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.
... full article »California reality: A local's guide to public golf around Los Angeles
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.
... full article »No sponsor's exemption needed to follow the path of the pros on the PGA Tour's Florida Swing
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.
... full article »Maui wowie: Choosing the right resort is key to your Hawaiian golf trip
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.
... full article »Live large in Las Vegas by hiring a caddie
This oasis of excess in the Nevada desert boasts some of the best -- and wildest -- caddie experiences. From gorgeous young babes to highly trained PGA Professionals, Las Vegas caddies will take any round of golf to the next level, Jason Scott Deegan writes.
... full article »Forget the Grand Strand: A low-key lifestyle attracts golfers to South Carolina's Lowcountry
The Lowcountry around Hilton Head, S.C. might as well be called the "low key country," too. That natural feel is probably the major difference between this area and the Grand Strand to the north. In the Lowcountry, the golf courses and residential and commercial developments tend to be more thoughtful and less intrusive. If you want a relaxing vacation, come to the Lowcountry.
... full article »Attention, golfers: Las Vegas provides plenty of food for thought at its fine restaurants
Even the best food critic in the world will have his or her hands -- and mouth -- full trying to keep up with the dining scene in Las Vegas. There are new dishes and new restaurants to sample all the time. It's foodie heaven. There are menus for all tastes and budgets. Here are my favorite dining haunts discovered within the past year during two separate golf trips.
... full article »- Five reasons to play Royal Links Golf Club in Las Vegas
- Seven things to know about golf in San Diego
- Phoenix/Scottsdale's Arizona west-side story is all about golf value
- Roll the dice: A Las Vegas vacation is not complete without golf
- Winding roads and scenic drives: A golfer's guide to the best courses on Bermuda
- Southwest Ireland: Storied links allure presidents, celebrities and droves of golf fanatics
- Don't miss the great golf between Orlando and Daytona Beach on the I-4 corridor in Florida
- Witch, Wizard and Man O' War golf in Myrtle Beach is ever evolving
- Bettor Golf: No drought of top casinos and resorts in Arizona, New Mexico
- 'Rough it' in unique golf resort accommodations at The American Club in Wisconsin and Primland in Virginia
- Discover rugged, beautiful golf links in Northwest Ireland
- Rest your head in these comfy beds during a golf tour of northwest Ireland
- Must play, must stay: Four resorts in the Palm Springs area offer jam-packed golf trips
- Eight points for planning a perfect Monterey Peninsula golf vacation
- Buckle up, golfers: Hawaiian island of Lanai is a drivers' delight
- At your next corporate golf event in Scottsdale, Arizona, shoot birdies, bogeys and guns
- Spring fling: Cactus League baseball and awesome golf in sunny Arizona
- Hawaii's Big Island is big on golf, dining and coffee
- Golf on California's Monterey Peninsula: Play well without breaking the bank
- Hawaii lands eight golf courses on Golfweek's best resort list
- Top five tips for planning a great Myrtle Beach golf vacation
- Go low in Hawaii: Score great values on Kauai golf courses
- A study of Tucson's La Paloma and Dove Mountain show how Jack Nicklaus' design approach evolved over the years
- From Reno to Lake Tahoe, golf the High Sierras on three budgets
- 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
- Room with a view: Awe-inspiring golf shots in the Reno-Tahoe area
- Planning a Scotland golf vacation? Five travel tips you should know
- Fun for all: Play golf in Myrtle Beach on three budgets
- 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
- NCAA basketball and Las Vegas golf: It doesn't get any better than March Madness in Sin City
- Check out the action off the golf course in Mesquite, Nev.
- Which island in Hawaii is right for your golf vacation?
- Celebrate the new year in Mesquite, Nevada with golf, golf and more golf
- Welcome to Mesquite, Nevada: Your next great golf getaway
- Like it raw? Myrtle Beach's top oyster bars keep golfers coming back for more
- Myrtle Beach golf vacation itineraries: A five-day guide to the North Strand
- Golf Pawleys Island and the South Strand in Myrtle Beach on a budget
- Myrtle Beach Convention Center leaves you minutes from top Grand Strand golf courses
- First course after the golf course: Celebs pick top eats in Las Vegas
- Travel-planning tips for your Ireland golf vacation
- Keep your Grand Strand golf vacation central to Myrtle Beach
- Thirsty after golf on the Grand Strand? Let the locals recommend the top Happy Hour spots in Myrtle Beach
- Spyglass Hill Golf Course in Pebble Beach: Looking beyond the epic first five holes
- Off the course in Myrtle Beach, S.C.: A string of fine dining along the Grand Strand
- Myrtle Beach bars: Quench your thirst after a round of golf on the Grand Strand
- No guts, no glory: Five par-4 holes you can drive in Myrtle Beach
- A decade of excellence at Barefoot Resort and Golf in Myrtle Beach, S.C.
- Planning a San Antonio vacation? Find your inner kid and drive it off the course
- Hilton Head off course: Beyond golf, South Carolina's Lowcountry offers world-class kayaking
- Ten reasons Pinehurst is a great American golf resort
- Hilton Head golf vacation on three budgets: Plenty to do on a Lowcountry golf trip
- Golf links of southwest Ireland relish Stewart Cink's Open championship at Turnberry
- Soak in the saltwater at these five scenic marsh golf courses in Myrtle Beach
- Orlando's best multi-course facilities for easy 36-hole days
- Castles, history and sights: Stay busy off the golf course in East Lothian, Scotland
- From Nags Head to Kitty Hawk, North Carolina's island golf courses test your game
- On the road in San Diego: Fantastic golf in America's finest city
- Bigger isn't always better at these remote 18-hole golf resorts
- Before taking on the Plantation Course on Maui, fine-tune your game at the Kapalua Golf Academy
- Visit North Carolina's Outer Banks for a diverse selection of golf courses, beaches and a laid-back lifestyle
- Bettor Golf? Golfers can hit the casino floor at these California gaming spots
- There's no gridlock on the greens: Ten scenic Washington, D.C.-area courses
- It's better by the sea: Great seaside runs in golf
- College football bowl season in Arizona: Great golf, Insight and a Fiesta too
- College football bowl season means great golf and gridiron action all over Florida
- Planning a golf getaway? 10 things you should know about Hilton Head Island, S.C.
- A tale of the tape on two of Florida's best: World Golf Village vs. TPC Sawgrass
- Treasures can be found off the beaten path near San Diego
- Myrtle Beach golf courses gear up for peak fall season with greens renovations
- Ten things you should know about golf in Ireland
- Lake of the Ozarks, Missouri: As many golf holes as fishin' holes
- Super Bowl golf in Texas: These Dallas-area courses fit the bill
- Nine reasons Miami golfers can be thankful this holiday season
- Golf in Northern Ireland is more than just the royals
- The southern golf links in Wales were the big winners during the 2010 Ryder Cup
- A traveler's guide to frequent-flier miles, baggage fees and golf-club rentals
- It's prime time for America's top fall golf vacation destinations
- A mix of new, old and remote on the New York Golf Trail
- An unforgettable Upper Peninsula triple play makes for a special Michigan golf trip
- San Diego golf for a song: Looking for affordable tee times in all the right places
- Best of northern Michigan golf: Five unforgettable par 5s
- French Lick, Indiana: The most unique resort golf destination you've never heard of
- Five very different regions for golf around Reno and Lake Tahoe in the High Sierras
- From golfers to hippies, Sedona, Arizona has something for everyone
- Scotland's British Open Championship venues: Which are best for your links trip?
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