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Narrowing down your golf vacation destination to California hardly narrows it down at all. You can find just about every type of golf destination here, from the coastal golf of Monterey Peninsula to desert golf in Palm Springs and everywhere in between.
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Toronto
Toronto is one of the world's most multicultural and exciting cities to visit. While it is Canada's most populous metropolitan area, plenty of accessible golf can be enjoyed for any wallet size.
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Ireland
The "Emerald Isle" is as enchanting of an island for a golf vacation as there is, home to scores of dramatic links on its rugged coastlines. Tours to Ireland couple links golf with unmistakable Irish hospitality, from guest houses to bed-and-breakfasts and luxury hotels. Natural wonders abound too, like the Giant's Causeway, Cliffs of Moor and Ring of Kerry. In Ireland, you're always around the corner from spectacular scenery.
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Arizona
Perhaps the biggest misconception is that Arizona is nothing more than a large desert. And while the Sonoran Desert with its majestic saguaros certainly dominates the landscape, the Grand Canyon State offers so much more, including mountains, rivers, big-time sports, skiing and great golf.
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San Antonio
The Alamo City, San Antonio loves its history. But don't for a second think this is a town stuck in the past. One of America's most vibrant cities, San Antonio's world-class attractions, dining, and of course golf, attract visitors from all over Texas, and beyond. It's a city with a rich golf legacy and a bright future anchored by heavyweight courses.
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USA East
Buddy Trip Captains scouting trip to Kiawah Island
If you're a leader of a buddy trip, you're probably on the lookout for destinations to discover alongside your group. Here's an opportunity to scout Kiawah Island Golf Resort in coastal South Carolina.
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- The WLGO raises money for a charity that benefits military families
- 10 golf courses that shaped American golf course architecture history
- America's (underachieving public golf) capital
- Closed golf course transforms into true off-the-beaten path experience
- New club program lets golfers 'try before you buy' on the golf course
USA West
Poppy Hills to host its first USGA championship
Poppy Hills gets overshadowed by Pebble Beach on the Monterey Peninsula, but it's got its own storied tournament history. The home of the NCGA hosts its first USGA event, the U.S. Girls' Junior Am from July 16-21.
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- Lake Tahoe: The best summer mountain golf destination in America?
- Stay cool on the golf course this summer with these products
- South course at Corica Park and Linksoul Lab debut near Oakland
- The golf north of Truckee and Lake Tahoe is some of the best in California
- Municipal golf courses across the country are at a crossroads
USA North
The Links at Silvies Valley Ranch and The Loop at Forest Dunes offer reversible routings
American's first two full-length reversible golf courses opened within a span of 18 months - The Loop at Forest Dunes in 2016 and the Retreat & Links at Silvies Valley Ranch in 2017. Jason Scott Deegan explores which course and designer nailed this unique concept best.
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- Boyne's golf empire in northern Michigan has never looked better
- Buddy Trip Captains scouting trip to Boyne Resorts
- Chicago's Mistwood Golf Club a step up from ordinary public facilities
- Did two Michigan high school golf teams cheat their way into the state championship?
- College towns from Arizona to North Carolina boast great golf
USA South
Arson latest sertback for International Links Melreese Country Club in Miami
Popular public course in Miami can't catch a break. After soccer group proposes takeover of the property, arsonist damages $500 worth of property.
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- The 'string theory' of golf course architecture
- Public golf courses dominate the revamped 2018-19 PGA Tour schedule
- Take your best shot at these golf and gun destinations
- Fabulous Florida golf and tennis at Saddlebrook Resort near Tampa
- Big-city municipal course proposes parking meters for course patrons
USA Northeast
On municipal golf course putting greens: the practically-free, easy way to get into the game
One of golf's big barriers to entry is its perceived cost. But putting and, to a lesser extent, chipping are essentially free for anyone.
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International
More controversy finds Donald Trump's Trump International Golf Links Scotland
Donald Trump's Trump International Golf Links Scotland has always been a controversial project. The latest news that the links is damaging protected dunes could have wide-ranging implications for links golf.
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