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The Links at Crowbush Cove

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The Links at Crowbush Cove is a Tom McBroom masterpiece Canada Golfperfectly set in the vast lands of Morell in Prince Edward Island. Over the years, this magnificent course that overlooks PEI’s scenic north shore dunes has captivated golfers of all ability levels. This 18-hole, par-72 public layout features the perfect blend of undulating fairways, pot bunkers, challenging greens, and the water holes to create a challenge that is beyond compare. It has the slope rating of 148 and course rating of 75.

Since its opening in 1993, The Links has been garnering citations from various reputable golf publications. SCORE Golf Magazine named the layout as the “2nd Best Value Golf Courses in Canada” while Golf Digest considered it as “The Best New Course in 1994”. This 6,903 yards golf course was also rated with four and a half stars “Outstanding, plan your next vacation around it” by Golf Digest Place to Play.

Being one of the popular golf resorts in Canada, The Links at Crowbush Cove has been Canada Golfhome to several golf competitions including the Legends Golf Event in 2007 as well as the Export “A” Skins Game in 1998 that featured Fred Couples, Greg Norman, Mike Weir, and John Daly. This golf only facility also offers 2 tees driving range. Guests and golfers alike will surely experience an exciting golf vacation at The Links where nature and imagination meets. Aside from the course’s challenging holes, the place also presents picturesque views to complete a once in a lifetime escape with family and friends.

The Fairmont Turnberry Isle Resort

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The Fairmont Turnberry Isle Resort is a North Miami landmarkFlorida Golf that has garnered several citations from various reputable travel magazines. Set in the tropical acres of Aventura, Florida, the resort is among South Florida’s distinguished golf hideaway. The resort also boasts of its 2 championship courses that were completely redesigned by the renowned Raymond Floyd. These unique layouts feature the gently contoured fairways, impressive water features, doglegs, and plenty of elevation changes. The resort is being highlighted by the magnificent 64-foot waterfall that has been considered as the Florida’s largest.

Florida GolfThe Miller Course offers the fair test of golf that plays at 6,417 yards par-70. This layout was given a course rating of 72.0 and a slope rating of 143. The Soffer Course on the other hand features the lush tropical grounds highlighted by the array of elevation changes, the contoured fairways, and the sharp changes within holes. While on play, golfers will get the authentic Florida tropical feel with the brilliant shades of indigenous flora and trees. This stay and play championship golf course will surely put to test every golfer’s skills  even that of the professionals with the challenging conclusion at the layout’s island finishing hole.

Over the years, the Fairmont Turnberry Isle Resort has been a popular setting for various golf tournaments. The resort became the proud host of The Stanford International Pro Am, a certified LPGA tour event as well as the NBC/ADT Golf Skills Challenge. In order to compliment the high-caliber championship layouts, the resort created a partnership with the prominent Sports Training Network. Guests can now be provided with first-rate golf instructional programs including daily clinics, private lessons, and beginners’ tours.

Tiburon Golf Club

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Florida GolfSet in the expansive terrains of Naples, Florida, the Tiburon Golf Club offers the sophisticated avenue for championship golf. This prestigious golf vacation getaway offers two of Florida’s high-end 18-hole layout that has been attracting renowned golf names from across the globe. Designed by Greg Norman, a legendary golf course designer, Tiburon features the perfect blend of the traditional and modern elements giving golfers the challenging yet elegant golf experience.

The Gold Course is said to be Greg Norman’s visual and Florida Golfenvironmental masterpiece. It features the coquina waste areas where the rolling fairways meander, the countless water features, the sand filled bunkers, the towering pine trees, as well as the tricky green complexes. This layout has been a certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary and the home of prestigious golf events including the Merrill Lynch Shootout. The Black Course is the second championship gem of Norman. This layout is set in the native Florida foliage and acres of pine trees. The course features the pine straw-lined fairways, orange coquina waste areas, undulating greens, and the stacked sod wall bunkers. It was given a course rating of 74.2 and 147 for the slope rating. Although the course’s natural surroundings were enhanced, Greg Norman strived to preserve the area’s inherent allure.

Aside from the championship golf courses, the Tiburon Golf Club also boasts of being home to the Rick Smith Golf Academy that features Rick Smith, a famous golf instructor. From the first swing all the way to the last putt, golfers will surely find themselves having one of the world’s finest golfing escapades while being one with nature.

Cinnamon Hill Golf Club

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Jamaica GolfWhat makes the Caribbean a favorite vacation destination are the amazing beaches that surround the island, the perfect weather, and some of the world’s finest golf courses. Professional golfers looking for that perfect retreat or memorable golfing vacation often flock this magnificent island to experience nature at its finest. In 1969, Hank Smedley carved out an outstanding masterpiece to what was once a large sugar plantation. Ringed by the lush green mountains, the Cinnamon Hill Golf Club offers the challenging rounds of golf in an oceanfront setting. Redesigned by the famed Von Hagge and Baril in 2001, this Rose Hall Resort course features the windswept front nine, the demanding back nine, as well as the diverse elevations that provide the best combinations of the links and inland golf.

To make each round more challenging, the dense foliage guards the layout’s fairways and the ocean’s coastal winds can be an adversary or an advocate for each game. At its closing stretch, golfers will also encounter the treacherous strategically placed bunkers as the course moves into Blue Mountain’s lower elevations. From the Majestic Blue, the course’s signature hole, every golfer will have their fair share of the panoramic aquamarine sea scenery. Aside from the remarkable golf holes, the Cinnamon Hill Golf Club also takes pride of their expert caddies that has been cited by Golfer Magazine as one of “The Best in the World”. These caddies were expertly trained and hold the deep knowledge of Cinnamon Hill’s rich history and the game of golf.

Ranked by Golf Digest as among Jamaica’s finest golf resorts, this par-72 layout is about majestic panoramas, outstanding facilities and services, best conditioned layouts, and unrivalled golfing rounds perfectly blended into one exciting package.

Orange County National in Orlando

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Orlando GolfTwo championship courses, onsite instruction schools, and America’s largest practice facility and driving range are among the many things that the Orange County National offers. Perfectly nestled on a vast unspoiled rolling terrain of Orlando, golfers of all ability levels can take the challenging rounds that allow 7,493 yards of play. Guests can also choose from any of the five sets of tees in order to come up with the desired golfing experience that is surely worth remembering. The golf resort also provides an on-site lodge for guests who opt to stay longer. Before taking the challenging swings at the courses that challenged even the professional players, golfers can take advantage of the Orange County’s wide-spaced practice facility. The Panther Lake and The Crooked Cat are the two well-designed layouts that the resort boasts about.

The Panther Lake features the variety of design that would require a shot making Orlando Golfrepertoire and that no 2 holes are played the same way. To add up to the challenge, golfers will have an encounter with the layout’s strategically placed bunkers, gently sloping fairways, elevated greens, and water hazards. There will also be intimidating carries as well as the risk-reward approaches that are open for birdies or bogeys. The Crooked Cat on the other hand offers the large contoured greens with significant elevation changes, and large rolling fairways. The course also features the wider landing areas, the mounding and native heather that frame the fairways, and lesser trees. But with the wind that comes from almost any direction, golfers can expect the routing turns and twists.

Sunriver Resort in Central Oregon

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A golf paradise that is beyond compare is what the Sunriver Resort is all about. Comprised of award-winning courses designed by top golf professionals, Sunriver is often visited by golfers who want to experience some of the world’s best golf holes. These premier championship gems meander through Oregon’s forested meadows, carefully preserved wetlands, and sparkling waters, giving each golfer a fair share of the state’s majestic views. The Crosswater Course, Meadows Course, and the Woodlands Course are among the prestigious layouts that Central Oregon boasts about.

The Crosswater Course has been cited as among “America’s 100 Oregon GolfGreatest Courses” by Golf Digest and served as the host for the JELD-WEN Tradition from 2007-2010. Designed by the famous Bob Cupp, the layout features the bent grass greens and fairways as well as the holes with five tee placements. The Meadows Course, which was designed by the acclaimed John Fought, has also hosted several golf championships including that of the NCAA and USGA. To add up some challenges and excitement, this 18-hole facility features the directional and fore-bunkers that will test every golfer’s ability level. The golf course’s design is said to be a tribute for the great American courses in the 1920’s and 1930’s. The Woodlands Course on the other hand has been considered as one of the Northwest’s all-time favorites. Designed by Robert Trent Jones Jr., a renowned golf course architect, the Woodlands features the beautiful setting as well as the superb conditioning where golfers of all ability levels can put to test their swinging skills. This golf course also gave Sunriver the distinction of a “Gold Medal Award-Winning Resort” from Golf Magazine.

Rumbling Bald Resort in North Carolina

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North Carolina GolfRumbling Bald Resort serves as a picturesque mountain vacation destination situated at the majestic Rumbling Bald Mountain on Lake Lure’s north end. While taking a break at the foot of this 2,800-ft mountain, guests are provided with the endless opportunities for fun and adventure. Rent a pontoon, drift about the lake, and savor the serenity that the lake waters offer. If preferred, you can also opt to lounge on the lake’s sandy shores for a relaxing afternoon or venture on other several outdoor activities. To wrap up an exciting day, a romantic dinner cruise is also available.

For the golfers at heart, the resort also takes pride on its challenging golf courses. The Bald Mountain Golf Course and the Apple Valley Golf Course are the two 18-hole layouts that the resort boasts about. A Dan Maples masterpiece, the Apple Valley Golf Course has been considered as among the most beautiful mountain courses cited by Golf Digest. This golf gem features the undulating terrains with well positioned bunkers that would require every golfer’s tough shots. Apple Valley has the slope rating of 140 and a course rating of 73.2. The Bald Mountain Golf Course on the other hand offers the challenging holes that meander through a lovely setting. This magnificent course also features the tight fairways and guarded greens that add up to the variety of challenges including the four sets of tees that plays at 6,283 yards. Bald Mountain has a slope rating of 128 and a course rating of 70.9.

With the sandy beaches, challenging golf masterpieces, beautiful accommodations, and freshwater swimming, Rumbling Bald Resort makes a complete North Carolina escapade.

Doral Resort in Miami

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A perfectly carved oasis of serenity is what the Doral Golf Resort is Miami Golfall about. Set in Miami’s 650 tropical acres, golfers from all around the globe flock the resort to experience some of the world’s most challenging layouts. The Blue Monster, The Gold Course, The Great White Course, The Red Course, and The Jim McLean Signature Course comprise the five 18-hole championship courses that Doral Resort takes pride on. These golf courses feature the strategic hole placements that will challenge and reward even the professional golfers.

The Blue Monster Course that features the undulating greens, long fairways, the deep Bermuda rough, and the assortment of water hazard, has been home to the prestigious PGA Tour for 45 years. This Dick Wilson masterpiece was also cited among the World’s Top 100 Holes by GOLF Magazine. The Great White Course on the other hand is a Greg Norman Signature Layout that offers great challenges for the advanced players. This course features the coquina crushed shells on each holes as well as the demanding fairways. Another layout that follows the traditional Florida design is The Gold Course. This Raymond Floyd gem features the dramatic 18th-hole island green that plays with a Par-4. The course also hosted the PGA Qualifying Schools finals in 1999. For corporate tournaments, The Red Course is often opted. The layout features the 14 water holes with winding fairways that challenged the participants of the LPGA Office Depot Championship in 2001. To complete Miami’s premier course, The Jim McLean Signature was added. This layout features the phenomenal par 3s, the toughest starting holes, and the five sets of tees to test the novice and champion golfer’s swinging abilities.

Treetops Resort in Gaylord

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Higher level of golf is what the Treetops Resort is all about. This Gaylord Golfaward-winning resort is home to 81 championship golf holes designed by the masters and played by the champions. Prominent golf icons like Tom Fazio, Rick Smith, and Robert Trent Jones Sr., have decided to create their masterpieces on the vast lands of Gaylord’s beautiful rolling terrains. The resort is also arguably considered as one of the best golf course collections anywhere in the country. In appraising other courses in Michigan, the name of Treetops Resort is always considered. The Masterpiece Golf Course, the Premier Golf Course, the Signature Golf Course, the Treetops Golf Course, and the Tradition Golf Course, are the finest golf facilities that the resort takes pride on.

The Masterpiece Golf Course, designed by the famed Robert Trent Jones Sr., offers the exigent holes that will surely test every golfer’s swinging abilities. This layout also features a signature 6th hole with the 120’ vertical drop and the view of the quaint Pigeon River Valley. Another Michigan leading layout is the Premier Golf Course designed by the renowned golf course architect Tom Fazio. This layout, set in Michigan’s most rolling terrains, features the striking balance between forgiveness and challenge. Fazio also considered every hole as a signature hole. The Signature Golf Course is another layout that offers golfers with the wide forgiving fairways deemed fit for an ideal woman’s golf round. . Designed by Rick Smith, a famous golf architect and instructor, the Signature meanders through undisturbed natural areas. Another Smith masterpiece is the Tradition Golf Course. This links-style course features the “traditional” pennant flags and wooden pins set on hilltops and high ridges. This layout also allows a nine-hole play. The Threetops Golf Course completes the five courses of the resort. This layout is Rick Smith’s 1st par-3 course that was cited by Golf Magazine, Golf & Travel, Golfweek, and several other reputable publications as among “America’s Best Par-3 Courses”. The Treetops even hosted the Par 3 Shootout of ESPN.

The PGA National Resort and Spa

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The PGA National Resort and Spa has been considered as a golf mecca that is home to five award-winning courses designed by golf legends. These tournament-ready golf layouts provide golfers of all ability levels with golfing at its finest. Famed golf course architects and designers like Arnold Palmer, Jack Nicklaus, George Fazio, Tom Fazio, and Karl Litten took advantage of Florida’s vast natural landscape in order to come up with their own golf gems. The Champion, The Palmer, The Squire, The Haig, and The Estates are the emerald green layouts in the resort that has been home to an array of golf championships.

The Champion Course, originally designed by the renowned Tom and George Fazio, was Florida Golfcreated for major tournament plays. The layout features the accepting and spacious tif-eagle greens, generous landing areas, and the five sets of tees. To add up to the challenges, Nicklaus added “The Bear Trap” which spans through 3 demanding holes. This trap was cited by USA Today as “one of the toughest stretches in golf”.

 

The 2nd layout featured in the resort is The Palmer Course. This layout was named after the famed Arnold Palmer who also designed this challenging layout. The Palmer has been considered as the resort’s most forgiving as well as a risk reward course. It features the considerable amount of undulations, open fairways, and the accommodating “Champion Bermuda” greens with its 18th hole as the resort’s most scenic par-5’s.

Florida GolfThe 3rd layout is The Squire Course. This Tom and George Fazio masterpiece has been hailed as the most exacting and shortest among the PGA National courses. Serving as the ultimate test for precision and accuracy, The Squire is ringed by natural environmental areas with the rich native vegetation that has been attracting an abundance of wildlife. It was named after the golf sensation Gene Sarazen.

The 4th featured layout is The Haig which was designed by the dynamic Fazio duo. This layout was named after the golf legend Walter Hagen and the resort’s first golf facility that opened for play. Being the PGA National’s third-longest course, The Haig features the 6,806 yards of play that was rated with the highest difficulty from the standard tees. Golfers are no longer required to have the forced carries since the layout is free from the crossing water hazards.

And the 5th layout is The Estates Course which was designed by Karl Litten. This golf gem features the Florida Golfenjoyable combination of docile and stimulating holes. Golfers are often tested through the arduous positions of water hazards and fairway bunkers. The stray tee shots can be easily coped with the presence of large inviting greens as well as the generous fairways.