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There's more to golf in Hawaii than just Oahu, Maui and the Big IslandHawaii. Just hearing the name of the United States' 50th state makes a traveler want to gorge on roasted pig and pineapple while attending luaus. Who amongst us hasn't dreamed of relaxing on a beach, taking in the tropical weather of one of the Hawaiian Islands? Often for golfers, a Hawaiian vacation becomes a battle of which islands to see and which courses to play. There's more to Hawaii that than the showstopping golf on Oahu, Maui and the Big Island, however. Because, face it, this is Hawaii we're talking about. You'll have no problem getting your golf fix in, so why not enjoy some of the Hawaiian Islands that don't have courses that host PGA Tour or LPGA Tour events? Perhaps on your Hawaiian vacation you'll want to look at two spectacular islands that are known more for their culture and beauty than the golf - Lanai and Molokai. Of course, on Lanai, you'll still have golf opportunities. Because on the Pinapple Isle, as Lanai is known, there may only be two courses, but they will blow you away. With The Lodge at Koele and the Four Seasons Resort Lanai at Manele Bay Hotel, Lanai is home to two world-class resorts, as well as two world-class golf courses. First, there's the Jack Nicklaus-designed Challenge at Manele. "Golfers playing the Challenge at Manele to admit to never playing such an incredible golf course as this one," said Tim Hurja of Hawaii Golf Central, a golf vacation package company. Add to that the stunning mountain course, the Experience at Koele, a Ted Robinson and Greg Norman design, and traveling golfers find themselves on an island rich in Hawaiian culture, with high-quality golf that will scratch the itch to pull out the clubs. A trip to the island of Molokai means leaving your golf clubs at home, and experiencing Hawaii as it was meant to be. Home to the world's tallest sea cliffs, this is an island that needs to be experienced rather than just visited. Even the most hardcore golfers will forget about their clubs on a trip to Molokai, where the main attraction is Hawaii, in all its glory. Just something to keep in mind. Because while Maui, Oahu and the other golf-laden islands will surely thrill, sometimes it's the islands like Lanai and Molokai that will make you truly appreciate all that's good about this glorious golf destination. As always, TravelGolf.com welcomes your comments.
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Vancouver Island is as much a blissful getaway as any tropical paradise and for golfers, there's no better way to discover this temperate Pacific destination than the Vancouver Island Golf Trail. From Jack Nicklaus' famed Bear Mountain in Victoria to the Crowne Isle golf resort, the Vancouver Island Golf Trail is a tranquil getaway to great golf courses and British Columbia beauty. And with most greens fees under $75, it won't put a strain on your wallet.
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The Links at Stono Ferry in Charleston, S.C., boasts one of the most visually stunning closing nine in the area, but a round here is about so much more than golf. Dating back to the Revolutionary War, Stono Ferry boasts the kind of history you'd expect from Charleston. If you're a history buff, this will enhance the golf. If you're not, just ignore all that stuff your teachers tried to beat into your skull and enjoy the excellent golf.
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