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Gulf Coast Golf

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Nature at its finest is what Biloxi is all about. When visiting the place, guests are greeted by the miles of scenic beaches as well as other great views overlooking the Gulf of Mexico. Biloxi’s vast outdoors also serves as the haven for the plethora of adventure-packed wholesome activities for the entire family. At sunset, a vibrant nightlife awaits guests as the array of dining establishments and the coast’s casino resorts provide a great escape for those who would want to relax after a tough and tiring day. Biloxi is also home to some of the pristine greens that were created by world-renowned golf course architects and designers. Some of the layouts that come with affordable golf vacation packages include The Preserve Golf Club, The Oaks Golf Club, the Shell Landing Golf Club, the Mississippi National Golf Club, and the Pine Course of the Diamondhead Country Club.

The Preserve Golf Club

Gulf Coast/Biloxi GolfDesigned by the famed Jerry Pate, a golf course designer and a U.S. Open champion, The Preserve Golf Club has been cited among the “Best New Courses of 2007” by Golf Digest. This award-winning layout features the generous fairways, smooth rolling greens, marshy wetlands, Southern cypress swamps, and the scatter area with pitcher plant bogs. Golfers of all ability levels will surely experience undisturbed, uninterrupted, unparalleled and unbelievable rounds of golf.

The Oaks Golf Club

A former host to some of PGA’s Nationwide Series Tours, The Oaks Golf Club has already challenged some of the world’s finest golfers. This par-72 layout that meanders through native wetlands and majestic timberlands features the dramatic green complexes, strategic bunkering, and a meandering routing that add up to the challenge. In 2007-2008, The Oaks was cited as one of the “Best Places to Play” together with the 4-star rating by Golf Digest.

Shell Landing Golf Club

Gulf Coast/Biloxi GolfThe Shell Landing Golf Club has been cited by Golf Digest as among “America’s Best New Courses of 2002”. This Davis Love championship masterpiece also ranks #5 in the category for Best New Upscale Public in America. To test every golfer’s skill levels, the course features the five sets of tees with the immaculate course conditioning. Golfers can also take rounds of swinging on the course’s 25-acre practice facility before heading to the greens for the actual competition.

Mississippi National Golf Club

The Mississippi National Golf Club is a one-of-a-kind Earl Stone masterpiece that is situated in Gulf Coast’s most breathtaking terrains. This par-72, 6,983-yard layout has become a demanding test of golfing skills even that for the advanced and professionals. The course also offers water features that come into play on the layout’s ten holes that would demand strategy and shot placement. The course has also hosted several high profile golf events including the Mississippi Coast Classic of the Nike Tour event.

Diamond Country Club – Pine Course

Gulf Coast/Biloxi GolfThe Pine Course of the Diamond Country Club is an 18-hole layout that offers high standards of golfing. Designed by John Lefoy and Earl Stone, this challenging course features the tree-lined fairways, well-placed bunkers, gently rolling terrains, extra long sand bunkers, and some water features that will challenge even the skilled golfers. From the blue tees, this course plays to 6,832 yards.

Jekyll Island’s Finest Golf Courses

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Jekyll Island was a renowned vacation destination exclusive to theGeorgia Golf Jekyll Island Club that was established by the world’s wealthiest families. The place serves as a winter retreat to America’s most elite personalities. But five years after the “exclusive club” was closed, Jekyll Island was then sold and has now remained as the state’s property. With the large restoration projects, miles of beaches, and vast great outdoors, the island is now considered as one of the most well visited places in Georgia. Jekyll Island, home to prestigious golf courses designed by top notch layout designers and architects, has now become a popular golf vacation destination. Among the island’s finest greens are the Indian Mound Course of Jekyll Island Golf, the Oleander Course, the Pine Lakes Course, the Laurel Island Links, the Osprey Golf Club, the Sapelo Hammock Golf Course, and the Great Dunes – 9 Hole Course of Jekyll Island Golf.

Jekyll Island Golf – Indian Mound Course

The Indian Mound Course was named after the huge oyster shell middens that were deposited by the aboriginal tribes when the place was yet undeveloped. In 1975, John Lee created an 18-hole masterpiece with fairway bunkers at the island’s pristine lakes and marshes away from any obstructive developments. Golfers on all handicap levels can now enjoy the best tee times that are beyond compare.

Jekyll Island Golf – Oleander Course

The Oleander Course of Jekyll Island Golf was a creation of the Jekyll Island Golffamous golf architect Dick Wilson. The entire layout stands on the grounds of what was previously the United State’s 34th oldest golf course that was registered. The golf course also features numerous dog legs, the par 4’s and 5’s blended with the ocean’s trade winds. While playing, the golfers can have some of the best ocean views as the layout is situated 300 yards away from the ocean.

Jekyll Island Golf – Pine Lakes Course

The Pine Lakes Course of Jekyll Island Golf is another Dick Wilson creation that meanders through the island’s undisturbed hammocks and ocean forests. In 2002, the course underwent a major renovation made the famous course architect Clyde Johnson who also designed Atlanta’s Stone Mountain Golf Course. During the renovation, Johnson added the “Family Friendly” tee boxes to come up with America’s only course for all ages. The course is also home to the U.S. Kids Golf Jekyll Island Cup.

Laurel Island Links

The island is also home to the 18-hole design masterpiece of Davis Jekyll Island GolfLove III – the Laurel Island Links. This scenic golf course features the breathtaking marsh views along with the well bunkered greens and tree-line fairways. It also offers the practice sand bunker, driving range, and the large practice putting green. A pro shop with the finest golf apparels can also be located within the vicinity.

 

Osprey Cove Golf Club

Cited by Golfweek’s Golf and Travel as among the “Top 100 Modern Courses”, the island’s Osprey Cove Golf Club all about variety, strategy, balance, surprise, and aesthetic beauty. The course was designed by Mark McCumber & Associates with holes that will let every golfer marvel at St. Mary’s River basin’s dramatic landscape.

Sapelo Hammock Golf Course

Jekyll Island GolfA pristine golf setting that is a “must play” is what the Sapelo Hammock Golf Course is all about. The course features the challenging five sets of tees, the fairways that are defined by the centuries old live oaks, and the breathtaking marsh views. In terms of accessibility, the Sapelo Hammock is just a 30-minute drive away from the island’s known vacation spots.

Jekyll Island Golf-Great Dunes – 9 Hole Course

Set along the coastal waters of Georgia’s beach, the Great Dunes – 9 Hole Course of Jekyll Island Golf was where the “elite Americans” club members used to have the best tee times. Designed by “Old Man” Walter Travis in 1926, the course highlights the alternating difficulty and simplicity of classic golfing. This popular layout is set in a unique coastal terrain swept with oats as well as the coastal dune system’s natural sand barrier.

Orlando’s Finest Courses

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What was once a quiet town and a featureless scrubland has nowFlorida Golf turned into an all-time favorite vacation destination for guests from all parts of the world. Orlando, among the many other places in Florida has been attracting visitors of all ages whatever season it may be. Kids and young at hearts can explore the well visited theme parks like Disneyland, Universal Studios, and SeaWorld, or try the water parks, shopping malls, and many other exciting places to visit. Although Orlando has been popularly known as a year-round getaway paradise with the major theme parks, the city is also home to some of the world’s finest greens that were designed by professional golf icons. Amidst the city’s vast urban sprawl are the best holes scattered around the undulating greens that offer unmatched beauty and difficulty levels. Some of Orlando’s finest golf resorts include the Crooked Cat of the Orange County National, the International Course of the Championsgate Golf Resort, the Grande Lakes of Ritz-Carlton Golf Club, Disney’s Lake Buena Vista, the Harmony Golf Preserve, and the Legends Golf and Country Club.

Orange County National – Crooked Cat

Orlando GolfCited by Golf Digest as “Places to Play” in 2000 and rated with 4 ½ stars, the Crooked Cat of the Orange County National is a 7,277-yard layout that features the native redtop heather grass with the Scottish feel. The steep grass, sand bunkers, large sloping greens, and the 50-foot elevation changes has made this unique layout stand out among the rest. The Crooked Cat course also serves as the true test to every golfer’s skill level.

Championsgate Golf Resort – International Course

World class golf with unmatched facilities is what the International Course of the Championsgate Golf Resort is all about. Just minutes away from the famous Walt Disney World, this ultimate escape also serves as the perfect retreat for golf professionals who want rekindle the good old days. The resort also offers the digital GPS Caddy System where golfers will experience the PGA-type scoring while improving further with their swings.

Ritz-Carlton Golf Club – Grande Lakes

Orlando GolfThe Grande Lakes of Ritz-Carlton Golf club is the masterpiece of Greg Norman, a 2-time British Open Champion and top golf course designer. The layout offers the strategically placed bunkers, the intermingling balance of water hazards, and the meticulously groomed green complexes. These features serve as Orlando’s fair test of golf to guests coming from all parts of the globe.

Disney’s Lake Buena Vista

Disney’s Lake Buena Vista is a meandering course that runs through Orlando’s pine forests, sparkling lakes, palmettos, and the pastel villas. The golf course that was designed by Joe Lee was given a rating of four out of five stars by Golf Digest. While honing their swinging skills, golfers can also take the best views of the boats and canals as well as the enchanting lighthouse.

Harmony Golf Preserve

Orlando GolfDesigned by Johnny Miller, a former U.S. Open Champion, the Harmony Golf Preserve offers the complete golf practice facility that features the driving range, chipping area, and the putting green. The resort is also home to the magnificent clubhouse that holds the best banquet facility as well as a professional shop, locker rooms for men and women, and the taproom. The resort’s great outdoors has the diverse animal and plant life that lovers of nature can further explore.

Legends Golf and Country Club

Selected as the first among the “Top Ten Golf Courses in Central Florida” for the year 2002 by the Florida Golf Central Magazine, the Legends Golf and Country Club has the majestic layout that has a 72.9 course rating. The course features the vertiginous elevations, breathtaking views, and the cinemascopic horizons that amaze every golfer who takes the challenges of its well designed holes.

Pinehurst Golf

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North Carolina GolfIn North Carolina’s sand hills east of Charlotte lies the village of Pinehurst, home of the renowned Pinehurst resort that has become a popular golf vacation destination. It’s well designed courses served as the host site of several championship matches including the 1936 PGA Championship, the 1951 Ryder Cup, 1999 and 2005 U.S. Open Golf Championships, the 2007 U.S Open Golf Tournament for women, the 2008 U.S. Amateur, the Championship of the U.S. Kids Golf World in 2009, and many other prestigious golf competitions. Being a favorite vacation destination and a recreation haven, Pinehurst offers 8 amazingly designed layouts namely Pinehurst #1, Pinehurst #2, Pinehurst #3, Pinehurst #4, Pinehurst #5, Pinehurst #6, Pinehurst #7, and Pinehurst #8.

Pinehurst #1

Pinehurst #1 is the first stay and play facility in the resort that offers the challenging 18 holes with the Donald Ross’ touches. The first 9 holes were built by Dr. Leroy Culver and another 9 holes by John Dunn Tucker. Although the layout is a short 6, l28-yard with par 70, golfers of all ability levels still spend long tee hours for sloppy short games or wild drives.

Pinehurst #2

Carefully placed bunkers, undulating greens, and strategic layout Pinehurst Golfthat challenges both the long and short plays are what Pinehurst #2 boasts about. Considered as the best of all the layouts, golf course designer Ross in his own words described this masterpiece as “the fairest test of championship golf”. The course also served as the venue for prestigious golf competitions including the 2005 U.S. Open Championships.

 

Pinehurst #3

Perfectly challenging is what Pinehurst #3 is all about. This Ross masterpiece features the tricky greens and the straightforward layout where direction and not distance plays an important factor. Golfers who love the science of the nine-iron shot or carry the ball with less than 200 yards, this uniquely designed 5,682-yard course will suit them fine.

Pinehurst #4

Pinehurst GolfWhen the course first opened in 1919, Pinehurst #4 underwent major renovations under Tom Fazio when it re opened in 2000. The brand new course now features more than 140 new pot bunkers, new layouts, and the incredible new lake that created the new face for an old signature name. Golfers of all abilities can spend hours of challenging tee times with friends to further enhance their skills or simply enjoy the great outdoors.

Pinehurst #5

Pinehurst #5 layout was designed by Ellis Maples who was the son of Donald Ross’ right hand for more than 40 years. Set in the naturally designed golf architecture, this 18-hole course features more water hazards than any of other layouts in the resort. The #5 layout is also home to the Cathedral Hole, the course’s par-three 15th, which is considered as one of the prettiest holes that ever existed.

Pinehurst #6

Developed by George and Tom Fazio, the Pinehurst #6 course is setPinehurst Golf in a very dramatic site that features an array of elevation changes. With their brilliant minds working together, the layout offers every golfer a golf course with a different style. The challenging holes were perfectly placed in a more rugged terrain with thick vegetation spots and water, all ringed by woods. Among the all-time favorites is the number 6 hole.

Pinehurst #7

Off a mile from the Main Clubhouse is another Ross designed layout that is uniquely Pinehurst with a blend of the mountainous flavor. This 18-hole Pinehurst #7 layout features the vast bunkers that would require every golfer’s bold tee shots, wetlands, and the double doglegs. Of all the 18 holes, the 18th which plays par 5 downhill all the way to the green flanked by water, is considered to be one of the most challenging that the resort offers.

Pinehurst #8

Pinehurst GolfThe Pinehurst #8 course was opened in order to commemorate the centennial year of Pinehurst. Designed by the famous Fazio, the layout features the sloping greens, false fronts, and the dips and swales. This remarkable layout is already a proven championship course when it served as the venue for the 1997 and 1998 Club Pro Championship.

Prince Edward Island Golf

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Canada GolfMiles of sandy beaches, red sandstone cliffs, and the vivid colors of the island’s gently rolling landscape are some of the best qualities that Prince Edward Island boasts about. The island has also been considered as Canada’s lone island province and is the smallest in terms of area and population. Aside from being dubbed as the “Garden of the Gulf”, it is also known as the “Birthplace of Confederation”. Being a lively place with endless opportunities for endless recreation and entertainment, Prince Edward Island has been catering to an increasing number of guests coming from the different parts of the globe. The island also takes pride on some of the world’s finest golf courses including the Andersons Creek Golf Club, the Brudenell River, the Dundarave, the Eagles Glenn Golf Course, and the Glasgow Hills Resort & Golf Club.

Andersons Creek Golf Club

Designed by the famous golf layout architect Graham Cooke, the Prince Edward Island GolfAndersons Creek Golf Club has been considered as the island’s all-time favorite. This amazing course features the undulating greens, water hazards, four Par 3s, ten Par 4s, and four Par 5s. The course has also been cited by John Gordon as one of “The Greatest New Courses in Canada” as well as among the “Top 100 Courses in Canada” by Globe & Mail.

 

Brudenell River

The Brudenell River has been recognized as the island’s most popular golf course. The layout features the numerous picturesque gardens, manicured greens, broad fairways, as well as lakes and ponds. Since its opening in 1969, the course has already hosted some professional golf matches and numerous Canadian Tour events. Among the many citations that the layout received includes the 4-star rating of Golf Digest and SCORE Golf Magazine’s “Top 6 Best Golf Resorts in Canada”.

Dundarave

The Dundarave is an 18-hole championship layout that was Prince Edward Island Golfdesigned by two famous architects Dana Fry and Dr. Michael Hurdzan. This layout which is considered as the newest member of the Golf Links PEI features the expansive fairways, memorable bunkering patterns, and the contemporary architectural designs in a natural setting. Dundarave was also cited as one of the “Top 6 Best Golf Resorts in Canada”.

 

Eagles Glenn Golf Course

The perfect balance of beauty and challenge is what the Eagles Glenn Golf Course is all about. The layout which meanders through the 300-acre beautiful countryside area was designed by Graham Cooke, a famous Canadian golf course architect. This 18-hole golf facility features the Bent grass greens, Kentucky blue grass tees and fairways, 5 distinct teeing areas, and the modernized practice facility. While on play, golfers can also take the island’s awe-inspiring views at each hole.

Glasgow Hills Resort & Golf Club

Dubbed as a “World Class Signature Golf Course”, the Glasgow Hills Prince Edward Island GolfResort & Golf Club is a par-72 layout that can provide challenging rounds to all golfers with various skill levels. The course, which was designed by the famed Les Furber, offers the spectacular setting that features plenty of elevation changes as well as spectacular views. Ever since the course opened in 2001, it continuously receives accolades for course condition and customer service.

Port Royal Club in Bermuda

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Bermuda GolfBreathtaking Bermuda landscape with stunning ocean views is what the Port Royal Club in Bermuda is all about. This 18-hole championship layout was designed by Robert Trent Jones Sr., a world-renowned golf course architect. Set in well manicured greens that are about 6,842 yards, the Port Royal is now considered as one of the premier public golf courses in the world that boasts about the TifEagle greens, sweeping ocean views from each hole, and the modernized irrigation system. In 2009, the entire layout underwent major renovations done by the famed Roger Rulewich. Golfers can now expect the more challenging rounds with the rebuilding of the layout’s bunkers. To add up to the challenge, golfers will also have an encounter in one of the world’s greatest par three at the layout’s 238-yard, crescent-shaped 16th hole.

The layout also features the 300-yard driving range with an oceanfront setting where golfers can take rounds of warming up before getting into the greens for the challenging tee times. After taking rounds of swinging those golf clubs, golfers can now share a meal or two or a chat over a sip of wine at the course’s luxurious clubhouse. Guests from all parts of the globe flock the resort not just to play at one of the world’s finest greens but also to experience a quiet refuge with nature at it’s finest. The place also boasts of its fully-stocked golf shop where guests can avail an array of high quality golf apparels and equipments.

Phoenix/Scottsdale Golf

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The Phoenix and Scottsdale area of Arizona has been considered as Arizona Golfa top vacation destination for both the local and foreign guests who are looking for a quiet respite away from the busy city life. Phoenix, which has been dubbed as the “Valley of the Sun”, and Scottsdale, which was described as “a desert version of Miami’s South Beach”, are both ringed by majestic rugged mountains and the Sonoran Desert. Aside from the vast adventure opportunities that Phoenix and Scottsdale’s great outdoors offer, golfers of all ability levels also flock these places in order to experience some of the world’s finest greens. The Golf Club at Eagle Mountain, the Sunridge Canyon Golf Club, the Saguaro Course of the We-Ko-Pa Golf Club, the Sanctuary Golf Club at Westworld, and the Rancho Manana Golf Club are some of the best golf courses where all sorts of golfers can put to test their swinging skills.

The Golf Club at Eagle Mountain

Phoenix GolfCited by the 2009 Readers Poll of GolfWorld as one of the “Top 50 Public Courses in the Country”, The Golf Club at Eagle Mountain has been considered as the perfect blend of nature and man’s ingenuity. This magnificent layout meanders through Arizona’s rolling hills, lush desert valleys, and the natural box canyons providing guests with the majestic views of the area’s landmark mountains, downtown cityscapes, as well as the picturesque valleys.

Sunridge Canyon Golf Club

The Sunridge Canyon Golf Club has been ranked by Golf Magazine as 42nd among the “Top 100 Courses you can play in the United States”. The layout also offers the #17 from the “Canyon” tees as the Valley of the Sun’s best par 3. Golfers are also faced with strategically placed green-side bunkers and fairways to add up to the challenge on the layout that has been created through time with nature’s own course.

We-Ko-Pa Golf Club – Saguaro Course

The Saguaro Course of the We-Ko-Pa Golf Club is Ben Crenshaw Phoenix Golfand Bill Coore’s latest masterpiece. The layout features some interesting natural movements that would require the players to take various shots as well as discover solutions to overcome the course’s challenges. Crenshaw and Coore has already created several golf gems and the Saguaro Course, being their latest creation will surely test the skills even that of the professional golfers.

 

Sanctuary Golf Club at Westworld

Perfectly nestled on Scottsdale’s McDowell Mountains’ western slopes, the Sanctuary Golf Club at Westworld has been considered as Scottsdale’s premier golf course. Designed by Randy Heckenkemper, a famous golf course architect, this layout was carved and transformed from what was once a storm water retention area. This par-71, 6,624-yard layout is more than just a stunning golf course but also haven for the well-protected wildlife and native plants.

Rancho Manana Golf Club

Phoenix GolfThe Rancho Manana Golf Club is a par-71 championship layout that was voted by Golf Digest as among “Arizona’s Most Scenic Layouts”. The layout features the dramatic elevation changes in an unspoiled desert terrain. Golfers can also take advantage of the full-length driving range, practice putting and chipping greens, the fully-stocked golf shop, full service restaurant, and the locker rooms.

Ocean City Golf

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Ocean City is a popular oceanfront resort located on Maryland’sDelaware Golf coast that is also home to clean beaches, skyscraper hotels, restaurants, the boardwalk, and the array of amusement parks. Each year, the city caters to all kinds of visitors who want to take the more urbanized shore escape and enjoy the Atlantic Ocean’s natural beauty that pounds against the long stretch of sandy beaches. These days, the area in Ocean City continues to sprawl across the bay as the number of vacation goers flocking the city keeps on increasing. Along with the prominent shopping establishments, entertainment centers, and other recreational facilities are the award-winning golf courses that were designed by famous layout architects and designers. The Ocean Pines Golf & Country Club, the River Run Golf Club, the Eagle’s Landing Golf Club, the Bayside Golf Course, and the West Course of Bay Club are some of the finest greens that Ocean City boasts about.

Ocean Pines Golf & Country Club

The Ocean Pines Golf & Country Club is an 18-hole championship masterpiece of the legendary golf figure Robert Trent Jones Sr. This well-designed layout that has been considered as East Coast’s most challenging course, features the heavily guarded greens, tree-lined fairways, and the putting greens with subtle undulations. Golfers can also take advantage of the double ended driving range, the two practice putting greens, or the sheltered driving area before putting their swinging skills to test at the challenging holes.

River Run Golf Club

Ocean City GolfDesigned by the legendary Gary Player, the River Run Golf Club is a 6,705 layout that meanders through a natural foliage and terrain. An area that was once a forest and farmland has now turned into one of the finest golf facilities in Ocean City that has been flocked by golfers from across the nation. The layout features the challenging 18 holes that will test every golfer’s swinging abilities even that of the professionals.

Eagle’s Landing Golf Club

An amazing golfing paradise that offers a sweeping vista of nature at its finest is what the Eagle’s Landing Golf Club is all about. The course features the variety of links style as well as the marsh land holes with the bent grass greens and the Bermuda fairways. In 1996, the course was cited among the “Top 75 Most Affordable Public Courses in America” by Golf Digest.

Bayside Golf Course

The Bayside Golf Course is an 18-hole signature masterpiece of Delaware GolfJack Nicklaus, one of the greatest golf champions. This 7,000+ yard par 72 championship layout features the woodlands and wetlands as well as the breathtaking coastline views that will greet golfers while on play. The course also offers a driving range, chipping green, putting green, and the multiple sets of tees that will challenge all sorts of golfers.

 

Bay Course – West Club

The West Course of Bay Club is an original island green, 18-hole championship layout that is home to the 100-yard “Green Monster” wide double green. This layout has the greens and tees that are perfectly nestled in the area’s natural woodlands with the gentle hills that slope back all the way into the water. If golfers want to experience the challenge and make it through the tough holes, all they have to do is pick the right kind of club to use.

Jekyll Island Golf

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What was once known as an exclusive winter vacation destination for the rich and famous in the 1800s has now turned into an ultimate getaway for the adventure seekers. This 5,700 acres barrier island is home to the sand packed flat beaches where guests can have fun under the sun exploring the island’s great outdoors and vast wilderness. Aside from the array of beaches and hiking trails that features the swaying pines and the moss-draped live oaks; Jekyll Island also serves as the haven for some of the world’s pristine golf courses that make an amazing golf vacation retreat. Among the island’s well-visited greens include the Jekyll Island Golf – Indian Mound Course, the Jekyll Island Golf – Oleander Course, the Jekyll Island Golf – Pine Lakes Course, the Laurel Island Links, the Osprey Cove Golf Club, the Sapelo Hammock Golf Course, and the Jekyll Island Golf – Great Dunes – 9 Hole Course.

Jekyll Island Golf – Indian Mound Course

Designed by the famous Joe Lee in 1975, the Indian Mound Course Jekyll Island Golfof Jekyll Island offers the perfect solitude retreat away from the busy world. This 18-hole golf facility features some of the island’s marshes and most pristine lakes where the strategically placed fairway bunkers run through. Large oyster shell middens believed to be deposited by the aboriginal tribes hundreds of years ago were also located in the area.

Jekyll Island Golf – Oleander Course

The Oleander Course of the Jekyll Island Golf is one of the finest masterpieces of Dick Wilson, a famous golf architect. The layout lies on the ground of what was once the oldest registered course in the United States. Being the local’s favorite, the layout features the numerous doglegs that will surely challenge every golfers even the professionals. The trade winds from the ocean are among the factors that will add up to the challenge.

Jekyll Island Golf – Pine Lakes Course

Set in the undisturbed hammocks and ocean forests, the Pine LakesJekyll Island Golf Course of the Jekyll Island Golf was an original Dick Wilson masterpiece that was completely renovated by Clyde Johnson, a renowned golf course architect. Johnson added the “Family Friendly” tee boxes to the layout making it as America’s only course that allows even competitions for all ages of golfers.

Laurel Island Links

The Laurel Island Links is a Davis Love III masterpiece that meanders through the breathtaking marsh views, well-bunkered greens, and the tree-lined fairways. This 18-hole layout has been considered as one of Georgia Coast’s finest that provides unmatched level of playability to golfers of all ability levels. Aside from the challenging holes, the layout also features a large driving range, practice sand bunker, and practice putting green.

Osprey Cove Golf Club

Incorporating the traditional elements of balance, strategy, variety, Jekyll Island Golfand surprise, is what the Osprey Cove Golf Club is all about. From the first tee, all the way to the final hole, golfers can’t help but marvel about the layout’s aesthetic beauty as well as St. Marys River basin’s dramatic landscape. This Mark McCumber masterpiece was also cited among the “Top 100 Modern Courses” by GolfWeek’s Golf & Travel.

 

Sapelo Hammock Golf Course

The Sapelo Hammock Golf Course is a championship layout that is perfectly nestled in a pristine golf setting that is tucked away on the Sapelo River’s marshes. With the fairways that are defined by century’s old live oaks and the five sets of tees, golfers of all ability levels, including the professionals will have the challenging yet exciting rounds of swinging.

Jekyll Island Golf – Great Dunes – 9 Hole Course

The Jekyll Island Golf – Great Dunes – 9 Hole Course is a Walter Jekyll Island GolfTravis creation that was considered as the “Best course money could purchase”. Set in the unique coastal terrain of Georgia that is swept with oats and the natural sand barrier, the layout served as the “rich and famous” golf playground. This layout was also known as a direct descendant of the modern American Ocean Links courses.

Palm Springs Golf

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A desert city that lies within the Coachella Valley of California, Palm Springs is home to the vast land areas that provide endless outdoor adventure opportunities. With the perfect blend of modern architecture and nature’s finest beauty, both the local and foreign guests flock this resort city for a casual relaxation. Aside from its breathtaking sceneries of canyons and mountains, Palm Springs is also home to amazing golf courses that were designed by famous golf course architects and designers. Some of the pristine greens that have been attracting all sorts of golfers include the North Course of Indian Canyons Golf Resort, the Golf Club at La Quinta, the Cathedral Canyon Golf Club, the Palm Course of Desert Springs, and the Valley Course of Desert Springs.

Indian Canyons Golf Resort – North Course

Palm Springs GolfThe North Course of the Indians Canyons Golf Resort is a 36-hole layout designed by the renowned golf course architect William P. Bell. This classical 6,943-yard par-72 layout also features the 6 challenging water hazards, the historic Walt Disney fountain, thousands of native trees, and the majestic mountain views that greets every golfer while on play.

Golf Club at La Quinta

In the beautiful natural California desert landscape lies the Golf Club at La Quinta, an 18-hole championship golf course. Being home to various PGA Tours including the LG SKINS GAME in 2006, this well-designed layout has been tested by golf champions over time. The sand perils and dramatic water features that complement the layout’s fairways all the way to the rolling greens are among the noticeable features that makes this course different from the rest.

Cathedral Canyon Golf Club

Palm Springs GolfDesigned by the California golf course specialist David Rainville together with the renowned golfer Billy Casper in the early 1970’s, the Cathedral Canyon Golf Club offers the challenging courses for golfers of all handicaps. The golf course also features the rolling hills with strategically placed bunkers and the tree-lined fairways that meander through the array of lakes. While taking the exciting tee times, guests will also have their fair share of the San Jacinto Mountains’ breathtaking views.

Desert Springs – Palm Course

The Palm Course of the Desert Springs is an 18-hole layout that was designed by the famous golf course architect Ted Robinson. This modernized golf facility features the state-of-the-art computing systems that even from the cart; golfers can already monitor the pace-of-play or compute the exact yardage all the way to the pin. The Wedge and the Sand Trap will serve as the means to end the great round of swings.

Desert Springs – Valley Course

Palm Springs GolfThe Valley Course of the Desert Springs is another exceptional Ted Robinson masterpiece. Like the Palm Course, this 18-hole championship layout features the modernized navigational and computing systems. While on board the carts, golfers can use the onboard computer to solicit golf tips from a course professional while playing a particular hole, or view the graphic layouts of the course’s holes. To end the round, golfers are also allowed to order lunch or snacks as they tee off from the final 18th hole.