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Space Coast Golf

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Florida GolfSpace Coast is a region in Florida that is set 35 miles off from the Walt Disney World and just a 45-minute drive from Orlando. The region holds 72 miles of shoreline that includes the top-rated beaches as well as saltwater estuaries and the 250 square miles of wild refuge that is home to mangroves and manatees. As its name suggests, Space Coast is also home to the famous Kennedy Space Center where space shuttles are launched. Aside from nature and the space-age attractions, the region also boasts of its signature courses that golfers from almost all parts of the globe often flock to experience one of America’s finest tee times. The Cocoa Beach Country Club, Baytree National, Duran Golf Club, and The Majors Golf Club are some of the best golf courses that Space Coast offers.

Cocoa Beach Country Club

Perfectly nestled on a peninsula that is ringed by a lagoon, Cocoa Beach Country Club offers the well designed 27 golf holes named after the birds that are predominant in the area. The course also features the driving range, putting greens, and the “19th hole where one can take quick bites and relax a bit. Being considered as a wildlife sanctuary, recreational golfers share the vast layout area with waterfowls and many other bird species.

Baytree National

Designed by Gary Player, a famous PGA Black Knight, Baytree Space Coast GolfNational offers the par-72 7,200 yards course. The layout features playable fairways with moguls on the sides arranged in a link style. The greens are of various shapes and sizes are peppered with over 80 white sand bunkers and the red shale coquina as the unique waste areas. The course will surely challenge every golfer’s shot making skills even that of the professional and experienced ones.

Duran Golf Club

What was once a sod farm and a cattle ranch has now turned into a unique masterpiece that features some of the state’s challenging holes. The Duran Golf Club was opened in 2005 where the undulating terrains were placed with ponds and lakes, native palms, cypresses, and oaks to add beauty to this previous agricultural property. Characterized by the rolling terrains, open fairways, and mounded greens, golfers of any level can now put to test their skills and be able to swing freely without hesitation.

The Majors Golf Club

Space Coast GolfThe Majors Golf Club is an Arnold Palmer Signature layout that is considered to be Space Coast’s most challenging golf course. The course features over five thousand yards from the Front Tees and over seven thousand yards from the Tips. Dubbed as one of Brevard County’s most unspoiled semiprivate greens, the entire layout was designed through the natural wetlands, preservation areas, creeks, and lakes. The layout also holds 5 spectacular golf holes that will surely bring out the best golfer in you. Reminiscent of the Carolinas, The Majors is also characterized by the rolling hills, trees, more bunkers, as well as the amazing white sugar sand traps, all organized to meet or exceed anybody’s expectations.

South Carolina Golf

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South Carolina is state that borders North Carolina to its north, Georgia to the south and west, and Atlantic Ocean to the east was originally a part of the Carolina Province. The state’s vast area is composed of 36 geographic areas with 3 coastal zones on its southeast part. South Carolina’s coastline is comprised of large numbers of salt marshes and estuaries and the natural ports. On the west are the Midlands or the Sandhills region that is home to the remnants of the old coastal dunes when the oceans were higher and the land was sunken. The state also owns several major lakes in addition to the mountain chains which serves as the wonderland of all sorts of outdoor adventure seekers. Aside from the endless outdoor activities, South Carolina also boasts of its pristine greens which gave the state a citation of being “America’s #1 Golf Destination”. Golfers and vacation goers alike can take advantage of the numerous golf vacation packages to have the best experience that any other place can give.

Charleston

South Carolina GolfAside from being South Carolina’s oldest city, Charleston is also the state’s 2nd largest city and has remained among the United States’ ten largest cities. With the prominence of churches on its low rise cityscape, Charleston has also been dubbed as The Holy City. The city is also home to a considerable number of hotel chains, luxury hotels, award-winning restaurants, and the East Coast’s 4th largest container seaport. Guests from all parts of the globe can also put to test their swinging skills on the city’s best greens along with the other leisure destinations that this vibrant coastal city offers.

Hilton Head

Hilton Head, named after Captain William Hilton, is set in a 12 mile semi-tropical barrier island. The island was once inhabited thousands of years ago by the Native Americans. In 1983, Hilton Head was incorporated as a municipality. The island then became known for the “eco-friendly” developments. Along with its rich history, the island is often flocked by local and foreign guests who would want to experience some of the world’s best beaches as well as the great golf courses overlooking the Atlantic Ocean.

Kiawah Island

Set 15 miles off south of Charleston, Kiawah is a barrier island South Carolina Golfhighly acclaimed for its beaches, luxurious villas, renowned greens, and the array of tourist’s attractions. Considered as a major tourist destination in the U.S., the island caters to thousands or even millions of guests from the different parts of the globe each year. Aside from the beautiful marshes, river sceneries, and the 10 mile stretch of beach, Kiawah Island also boasts of its abundant wildlife comprised of numerous variety of species.

Myrtle Beach

This coastal resort city of South Carolina has been home to beach towns as well as the array of barrier islands. Also known for its excellent seafood restaurants, outlet-style shopping, wide beaches, and the best selection of challenging golf courses, Myrtle Beach attracts more than 14 millions of visits each year. The influx of visitors has become the major source of the city’s economy with the tourism industry dominating above any other industries. Golfers from across the nation also visit the city to experience the best greens that is beyond compare.

Dominican Republic Golf

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Occupying the eastern two-thirds of Hispaniola, Dominican Republic is surrounded by vast oceans including the Caribbean Sea and the North Atlantic Ocean. The country is the Caribbean’s second largest nation next to Cuba with an area of 18,704 square miles. Its capital, Santo Domingo, is home to an array of America’s firsts including a cathedral, university, castle, and the UNESCO World Heritage Site known as the Ciudad Colonial. Aside from the country’s rich history, the Dominican Republic’s rugged highlands and mountains also hold some of the highly acclaimed golf courses that ever existed. Whether guests visit the country for a swing at the challenging holes or merely enjoy the great sceneries, the array of golf vacation packages will serve as the ticket to experience the world’s best.

Casa de Campo

A blend of the colonial past with the nature’s best and modern architecture is what Casa de Campo is all about. The 7,000 acres of land was developed into one of the region’s most complete resorts that has been attracting guests from across the nation. Home to Pete Dye’s legendary course, the Teeth of the Dog, Casa de Campo is also internationally recognized as having the finest greens where beginner and professional golfers meet halfway. The other two highly acclaimed courses in the resort include the Dye Fore and the Links Course.

Punta Cana

Punta Cana is Dominican Republic’s sun-drenched region that offers white sand beaches with the magnificent tropical setting. Guests from all over the world visit region each year to experience a quiet refuge away from the hustles of the busy city life. Aside from sparkling sand beaches, Punta Cana also boasts of its renowned golf courses designed by top architects and designers like Nick Faldo, Jack Nicklaus, P.B. Dye, Jose “Pepe” Gancedo, Nick Prize, Tom Fazio, and many other top golf icons. Each of the courses offers unique style and characteristics that will surely bring out the best golfer in you.

Texas Golf

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In terms of land area, Texas is considered as the 2nd largest in the United States. The state is bordered by Oklahoma to the north, Louisiana to the east, Mexico to the south, and New Mexico to the west. With the unique geologic features that include terrains from the coastal swamps, piney woods, rolling plains, rugged hills, desert, and the mountains, Texas serves as the haven for historic, national, and state parks that has been attracting visitors from across the nation.  Aside from the great outdoors that offers endless adventure opportunities, the state also takes pride on its amazing golf courses that were designed by top golf course architects and designers. Guests can also take advantage of the golf vacation packages that gives access to one of the world’s best golfing experience.

Austin/Barton Creek

Gracious warmth combined with peaceful beauty is what Austin/Barton Creek is all about. Set in a secluded area that is about 4,000 acres, this luxury resort is one precious gem that the state takes pride on. The resort features full-day service spa, extraordinary dining options, award-winning meeting and conference facilities, an indoor lap pool, an outdoor pool, villas, and the championship golf courses. Over the years, this magnificent resort serves as the magical escape for both the local and foreign guests who are seeking for respite away from the hustles of the busy world. The beautiful greens that were uniquely designed have always been the all-time favorite of the savvy golfers.

San Antonio

San Antonio is considered as Texas’ second largest city and the United States’ seventh largest in terms of land area. The city has the array of exciting tourist’s attractions that include amusement parks, dining establishments, historical missions, and the fine arts museums in addition to the charming downtown streets. Each year, San Antonio caters to an average of 26 million visitors coming from the different parts of the globe to relax or join the city’s famous fairs and festivals. Golfers can also test their skills on the city’s well designed golf courses.

San Diego Golf

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A huge modern city set on the seacoast of Southern California, San Diego has been popularly known for its miles of beaches and vibrant nightlife. It was cited by Money Magazine as one of the “Best Places to live in the United States” as well as among the wealthiest cities thriving in the U.S. according to Forbes Magazine. Being the state’s second largest city that offers endless opportunities for fun and adventure, both the local and foreign guests flock the city to experience an amazing escape. It is not just about the beaches though. The city also takes pride on the array of world-renowned golf courses that has been considered as among the world’s “Top 50 Golf Destinations” according to Golf Digest. Some of the finest greens include the Pala Mesa Resort Golf Course, the CrossCreek Golf Club, the Rancho Bernardo West Course, the Salt Creek Golf Club, and the Crossings at Carlsbad.

Pala Mesa Resort Golf Course

Considered as one of the most challenging golf courses in Southern California, the Pala Mesa Resort Golf Course offers the par 72 18-hole championship layout. The course also features the magnificent sycamores, oaks, elms, fairways that are comprised of Bermuda, Poa Annua, and Rye grasses, the Poa Annua greens, and the spectacular backdrops at every turn. Golfers can expect long hours of play where challenges come in every now and then.

CrossCreek Golf Club

The CrossCreek Golf Club is all about pristine golf experiences. Set San Diego Golfin a secluded natural environment, this legendary masterpiece of Arthur Hills is all the about the rippling creeks and the groves of old aged trees blended together to create an exceptional golfing experience. The layout also features the large driving range as well as the putting green that provide top notch practice facilities to all sorts of golfers.

Rancho Bernardo West Course

Since its opening in 1962, the Rancho Bernardo West Course has already hosted several PGA and LPGA events. The layout was designed to offer every golfer the challenging and rewarding play that they deserve. It features the eucalyptus line fairways, meandering streams, and the waterscapes that will surely challenge golfers as they come into play at some of the course’s well arranged holes.

Salt Creek Golf Club

San Diego Golf Beneath the shadows of the beautiful Mt. Miguel lies the Salt Creek Golf Club that offers the unique golfing experience. Set on the natural terrains of the San Diego County, the course features the large greens and generous fairways that can be very demanding at times while at play. The course has already hosted several golf competitions including the San Diego State Aztec Fall Classic, the U.S. Pro Golf Tour, and the 32nd Annual Southern California Golf Association Tournament of Club Champions.

Crossings at Carlsbad

The Crossings at Carlsbad is an 18-hole, state-of-the-art championship golf facility that offers guests with magnificent views as well as the relaxing natural environment. The layout is entirely set on Carlsbad’s vast natural habitat and coastal terrain that is home to sage brush, wetlands, and to a number of plant and animal species. Cited by Golf Magazine as among the “Top 10 New Course You Can Play”, this public layout will surely test every golfer’s swinging ability.

Las Vegas Golf

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Also known as the World’s Entertainment Capital, Las Vegas is home to the array of casino resorts and hotels that offers gambling, fine dining, and upbeat shopping. Aside from the glitz and glamour that the downtown area brings, Las Vegas also serves as a quiet refuge for both the nature lovers and adventure buffs seeking for endless outdoor opportunities that the city’s vast outdoor offers. With the year-round of sunshine, Las Vegas is also a known golf Mecca where golfers from around the globe flock to experience one of the world’s best. Some of the best golf courses in the city include the Royal Links, the Bali Hai Golf Club, the Desert Pines Golf Club, the Legacy Golf Club, and the Silverstone Golf Club.

Royal Links

The Royal Links Golf Club is a British Open rotation inspired layout that features the deep and hidden hazards and bunkers. Being home to a rich golfing heritage, the course has numerous Las Vegas Golfmonuments erected at the layouts various points to indicate the spots of the British Open’s great moments. Names of the British Open Champions are also embed on an erected wall near the practice green. With the challenging holes and majestic sceneries, Royal Links was voted among the “Top Ten You Can Play” by Golf Magazine in 1999.

Bali Hai Golf Club

Recognized as the “Best Course in Las Vegas” by VegasGolfer Magazine as well as among “America’s Top 40 Resort Courses” by Golfweek Magazine, the Bali Hai Golf Club serves as every golfer’s tropical golf vacation paradise. The course features the vast acres of signature island green, water features, stands of towering palms and trees, and the thousands of tropical flowers and plants. The holes were perfectly designed to provide golfers an experience that is beyond compare.

Desert Pines Golf Club

Las Vegas GolfAlso dubbed as Las Vegas’ own rendition of “The Pinehurst”, the Desert Pines Golf Club was a Dye designed layout. The course features the undulating greens with white sand bunkers and water on the 9th and 18th holes. The fairways are also lined by thousands of well-grown pine trees which give the course the “Pinehurst” feel. The course was also cited as one of “The Best New Upscale Courses in the Country” by Golf Digest.

Legacy Golf Club

The Legacy Golf Club was desert jewel designed by Arthur Hills, a famous golf course architect. This 18-hole layout stretches at 7,233 yards with the large undulating greens and the multi-tiered fairways. The course also features the huge landing areas and well-spaced tee boxes as well as the famous Devil’s triangle comprised of the 11th, 12th, and 13th holes. The Legacy was cited by Golf Digest as among Nevada’s “Top Ten Courses You Can Play”.

Silverstone Golf Club

Designed by Robert Cupp, the Silverstone Golf Club is home to the Las Vegas GolfCelebrity Players Tour of Las Vegas. This magnificent layout features 3 challenging 9-hole layouts with bent grass greens and Ryegrass fairways. The layout three variations – the Valley, Mountain, and Desert courses have been catering to all kinds of golfer who wants to experience Las Vegas’ five-star golf.

Wisconsin Golf

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Dubbed as “America’s Dairyland”, Wisconsin is a U.S. state that serves as the dairy heritage of the nation. The state also holds 2 Great Lakes as well as the thousands of waterways and inland lakes. The southern portion is home to the urban and agricultural areas, the northern half has the rural and forested areas, and the central region serves as the transition zone comprised of small cities, forests, and farm lands. Since the tourism sector is among the state’s largest industries, Wisconsin offers the best all-season recreational opportunities. The state also takes pride on the array of parks including the Noah’s Ark in Wisconsin Dells that is considered as “America’s largest Waterpark”. Along with the many other tourists’ all-time favorites are the manicured championship golf courses that were professionally designed by legendary golf icons. These courses have all ranked among the U.S. finest and have received citations from credible publications. In order to spend an exciting vacation away from the busy “city life”, guests can tag along the entire family and purchase golf vacation packages that will suit their preferences and budget.

Whistling Straits

Whistling Straits is a complex that has been associated with the luxury resort known as The American Club. The property, located in Haven which is north of Sheboygan, is owned by a Kohler Company subsidiary. It owns a Kohler postal address since the promotional materials are within Kohler. Along with the Blackwolf run, Whistling Straits has been renowned for being home to several PGA Championships. Set in a 560-acre of flat land, this Pete Dye masterpiece offers the rugged, open, and windswept terrains along the Michigan Lake shoreline. Golfers can also encounter the 4 meandering streams together with the grasslands-and-dunes features all set in a tranquil landscape.

Williamsburg Golf

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Williamsburg is a known independent city on the Virginia Peninsula that is part of Virginia’s Historic Triangle along with Yorktown and Jamestown. This triangle with Williamsburg in the center has been considered as one of the world’s most popular vacation spots. In 1926, Williamsburg underwent a major renovation to bring back the city’s colonial glory. Homes were demolished and buildings were reconstructed with their original foundations. Up to date, guests from all over the world visit Williamsburg to immerse themselves with the nation’s prestigious historical past as well as the array of added attractions and some of the world’s finest golf courses. Some of the best greens that the city boasts about include the Colonial Heritage Golf Club, the Crossings Golf Club, the Marsh Hawk Course of Ford’s Colony, the Tradition Golf Club at Brickshire, and the Tradition Golf Club at Royal New Kent.

Colonial Heritage Golf Club

The Colonial Heritage Golf Club is a 170-acre layout that winds through the areas of beautifully manicured greens, lush fairways, and the pristine greenery’s majestic views. Designed by the famed Arthur Hills working hand in hand with Lennar Corporation, this golf layout is a masterpiece of experience and expertise. A practice driving range and putting green are also provided to sharpen every golfer’s swinging skills.

Crossings Golf Club

Set in a natural landscape to an area that was once known as “The Williamsburg GolfHalfe Sink”, the Crossings Golf Club was designed by the renowned Joe Lee. The layout features the strategically placed bunkers as well as the rolling fairways bordered by a dense forest. Popular golf competitions like the U.S. Publinks Championship qualifying rounds and the Nike Tour qualifying were held in this Lee masterpiece contributing to its popularity over the years.

Ford’s Colony – Marsh Hawk Course

Award winning greens, shop, and dining rooms are among the many things that the Marsh Hawk Course of Ford’s Colony offer to its visiting guests. The course features the challenging 54 holes perfectly designed to work with Williamsburg’s natural rolling terrains as well as lush woodlands. Guests can also share a meal or two in the AAA Five Diamond formal dining room or get high quality golf apparels and equipments at a top-ranked pro shop, all located at resort’s clubhouse.

Tradition Golf Club at Brickshire

Williamsburg GolfFast greens, wide player-friendly fairways, and dramatic elevation changes best describe the Tradition Golf Club at Brickshire which was designed by the acclaimed Curtis Strange. Considered as the locals’ all-time favorite, the layout features the replica holes from the some of the world’s famous courses that include Augusta National, St. Andrews, Riviera, and Pinehurst #2. The Tradition also provides every golfer a fair test through its 5 sets of tees that range from 5,151 yards all the way to the strenuous 7,291 yards.

Tradition Golf Club at Royal New Kent

Cited as GolfWeek’s “Best Public Course in the Williamsburg Area for 2010”, the Tradition Golf Club at Royal New Kent offers the par 72, 7,372 yards of play to golfers of all ability levels. This upscale golf course also features the hand stacked rock walls, tall fescue grasses, and sharp grassy knolls where the greens hide, as well as the ridges and bold swales on its enormous fast greens.

Jamaican Golf

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An island nation in the Caribbean Sea, Jamaica is home to mountain slopes, plains, and savannas. Its tropical climate has been supporting a wealth of flora and fauna as part of the country’s diverse ecosystems. The island is also home to the famous Blue Mountains, Jamaica’s longest mountain range that has the highest peak of about 7,402 feet which is considered as one of the steepest in the world. Aside from nature’s best, Jamaica also holds some of the world’s finest golf courses that come with affordable golf vacation packages. Golfers from all parts of the globe flock the country in order to experience the challenging holes that were designed by renowned golf course architects and designers. Among the highly acclaimed golf courses include the Cinnamon Hill Golf Club, Half Moon Golf Club, and the White Witch Golf Course.

Montego Bay

Jamaica BayMontego Bay is Jamaica’s second largest city in terms of area. Also known as “MoBay”, the city has become popular for its cruise line terminal, duty free shopping, and the sheltered clear turquoise waters of the Doctor’s Cave Beach which is considered as one of the most visited beaches for both the local and foreign guests. The city is also home to renowned golf courses that offers the best tee times along with amazing sceneries. One of its courses, the Half Moon Golf Course, was cited as the “Golf Resort of the Year” at the International Association of Golf Tour Operators Awards. The resort has topped more than 2,000 other prestigious golf courses for the category.

Tucson Golf

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Tucson is Arizona’s 2nd largest city that lies in the biologically diverse desert of the Sonoran. Surrounded by majestic mountain backdrops with slightly cooler temperatures, Tucson is often flocked by guests from all over the world who want to take a quiet respite away from the hustles of the busy world or have the exciting golf vacation with family and friends. Both the local and foreign guests can also take advantage of the endless adventure opportunities provided by the city’s great outdoors as well as the array of historical sites and museums. For those who want to take the challenge of Tucson’s amazing golf courses, the Canoa Hills, the Del Lago Golf Club, Dove Mountain, Forty Niner Country Club, the Canada Course of El Conquistador, and the Mountain Course of the Ventana Canyon Golf Course are some of the finest layouts that will surely test your swinging abilities.

Canoa Hills

Tucson GolfThe Canoa Hills is a par-72 6,610-yard masterpiece of Dave Bennett that nestles on Santa Cruz River Valley’s rolling hills and shallow ravines. The course features the contoured fairways with indigenous mesquite trees, generous lay-up areas, and the large bent grass greens with the best putting surfaces. Golfers are required to take accurate shots in order to come up with the best game results.

Del Lago Golf Club

Considered as a high course, the Del Lago Golf Club is set at 3,400 feet elevation with the spectacular views of the Santa Catalinas and Rincon Mountains. It winds through the valleys and hills of the high desert with the layout’s 1st hole located at the highest point with the elevation change of 120 feet. The more skilled players can try the back tees at par 72 7,206 yardage of play.

Dove Mountain

Variety, strategy, and fair shots best describes this Jack Nicklaus Tucson Golfmasterpiece. The Ritz-Carlton Golf Club, Dove Mountain is set on the lush desert mountain terrain of the Sonoran Desert. All of the 27 holes were naturally blended among the noble saguaros that are standing beneath the Tortolita Mountain Range. Although some holes are just for plain fun, golfers are still required to have some imagination and creativity.

Forty Niner Country Club

The Forty Niner Country Club is an 18-hole course designed by William Francis Bell that was established on Tucson’s eastern side. The course is perfectly nestled between the Rincon Mountains and Catalina and meanders through the wooded riverbed with fairways that are lined by native desert shrubbery and mature trees. It also features the par-4 5th hole which is considered as the layout’s most difficult hole.

El Conquistador – Canada Course

Tucson GolfThe Canada Course of El Conquistador is a par 72 6,713 yard layout that was given a slope rating of 140 and a course rating of 72.2. The course features the fairways that wind through the arroyos and ravines, doglegs, mounding, and the elevation changes from tee to greens. Golfers will also find the 183-yard eighth hole as one of Tucson’s toughest par 3.

Ventana Canyon Golf Resort – Mountain Course

The Mountain Course of the Ventana Canyon Golf Resort was designed by the famous Tom Fazio and features the par 3 100-yard signature hole. The course was cited as the “Best of Golf” by Links Magazine and the “Best in the Nation” by Golf Digest. While having the challenging tee times, golfers can also have their fair share of the Sonoran Desert’s breathtaking panorama.