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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.

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.

Panhandle Golf

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Florida GolfPanhandle has been known for the miles stretch of beaches along the Mexico’s Gulf as well as the dense pine forests and thick cypress swamps. The region’s beach towns that have been attracting tourists and students especially during the spring breaks feature the white quartz sand that was once mistaken as sugar during the World War era. With the expansions and major renovations to the region’s vast landscape, Panhandle has blossomed into one of Florida’s premier golf destinations. Up to date, the Deep South has been taking pride on its 50 PGA rated layouts designed by top professional golf course designers and architects. Some of the best greens in Panhandle include the Hombre Golf Club, the Hidden Creek, the Scenic Hills Golf Club, the Shalimar Pointe, and the Windswept Dunes Golf.

Hombre Golf Club

Hombre Golf Club is home to “The Good, The Bad & The Ugly” that features the water on 21 of the entire layout’s 27 holes. The challenging course is nestled amidst wetlands, lakes, preserves, and marshes and has been wonderfully framed with the assortment of azaleas, pines, and palms. Hombre is also home to the 2nd stage of the Qualifying School of the PGA Tour. The course amenities include the GPS Technology, driving range, putting and chipping greens, and many more.

Hidden Creek

Lush landscapes, manicured greens, and scenic rolling terrains are Florida Golfamong the amazing features that Hidden Creek offers. The layout was cited as “Best Golf Course in Northwest Florida” as well as the “Top 201 Golf Courses to Play in North America” by Golf Digest and was given a star rating of 4 ½ also by Golf Digest. This spectacular championship course offers the challenging 18 holes that stretch at 6,862 yards to both the beginner and professional golfers.

Scenic Hills Golf Club

Redesigned by Jerry Pate, a former U.S. Open Champion, the Scenic Hills is Florida’s only course that hosted a U.S. Open event. This 18-hole championship course features the champion Bermuda greens, 419 fairways, 4 sets of tee boxes on each hole, continuous car paths, and the comprehensive practice facilities. Beautiful surroundings with excellent conditions are among the many other things that this course is all about.

Shalimar Pointe

Florida GolfShalimar Pointe is an 18-hole championship course with the 6,755 yard par 72 layout designed by the renowned Finger and Dye. The course was cited as “One of Southeast’s Top 50 Development Courses” by Golf Week and received the “4 Star Award Winner in 2001” by Golf Digest. It features the strategically placed bunkers and the impeccably manicured greens with the spacious driving range, chipping green, and the putting green.

Windswept Dunes Golf

Doug O’Rourke, a designer and builder at the same time has created a magnificent masterpiece through the Windswept Dunes Golf. The course features the miles of white sand dunes and the large rolling fairways along with the unspoiled beauty of its rich topography and natural vegetation. This 18-hole championship course is not just a place where golfers can test their skills but also a sanctuary of immaculate beauty and quiet refuge.

Punta Cana Golf

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Dominican Republic GolfCovering about 1,100 acres of a fairly deserted area, Punta Cana is a region in the Dominican Republic that boasts of its coastline of white beaches facing the Atlantic and the Caribbean. Both the local and foreign guests visit the place to take advantage on one of natures’ finest. Aside from the array of water activities, Punta Cana also serves as the haven for fine dining, relaxing spas, and prestigious golf. With the tropical climate that is mildly windy, golfers of all ability levels can have the best tee times at the well designed golf courses that meander through the lush and tropical grounds. Some of Punta Cana’s finest greens include the Roco Ki – Faldo Legacy Course, the Punta Espada Golf Course at Cap Cana, the La Cana Golf Club, the Cocotal Golf & Country Club, and the Corales Golf Course.

Roco Ki – Faldo Legacy Course

Considered as one of Caribbean’s uniquely dramatic course, the Roco Ki – Faldo Legacy Course is perfectly nestled in the contrasting environment of pristine white sand beaches, sea grass meadows, tropical mangrove forests, and the elevated headlands. With the majestic panoramas of headlands, ocean, and the mountains at the first tee, guests will have the equally spectacular tee times and nature watching.

Punta Espada Golf Course

The Punta Espada Golf Course at Cap Cana is considered as the first Dominican Republic Golfamong the three Jack Nicklaus Signature layouts in the area. This 18-hole course features the par72 7,000 yards of play along with stunning views, miles of white beaches, and the most complete and modernized marina in the Caribbean. While testing those swinging skills, golfers will also enjoy spectacular sea views.

 

La Cana Golf Club

The La Cana Golf Club serves as P.B. Dye’s first solo masterpiece in the Dominican Republic. The Course features the long 7,152 yards of play from the tees and superb 12 holes that offers the magnificent sea views. Golfers can also improve on their swinging skills by taking golf lessons with the golf pro Kim Jensen or have the 5-day clinics before taking the challenges of this world-class beachfront layout.

Cocotal Golf & Country Club

Dominican Republic GolfDesigned by the renowned golf course architect and six-time Spanish Champion Jose “Pepe” Gancedo, the Cocotal Golf & Country Club is perfectly created using the area’s natural terrains. The course also features the strategically-placed trees, mounds, bunkers, gently rolling terrains, and the generous fairways. With the four sets of tees designed for the low-handicapped golfers, beginners and intermediate players will have their fair share of the course’s challenge.

Corales Golf Course

Set between the expansive Caribbean Sea, coral reefs, and rocky cliffs, the Corales Golf Course offers the golf adventure that is beyond compare. Designed the famed Tom Fazio, the layout features the variety of long and short holes that are bordered by lush vegetation and trees as well as the holes that are playing along the crashing waves and oceanfront cliffs or beside the crystal blue lakes.  The layout’s 16th, 17th, and 18th holes are considered the world’s most scenic and toughest finishing holes.

Sandhills Golf

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The Sandhills is a region in North Carolina that has been consideredNorth Carolina Golf as a strip of ancient beach dunes that divides the coastal plain and the Piedmont. Although the area has the predominantly porous and sandy soils that need irrigation in order for agriculture to thrive, some portions of Sandhills have been noted for the large peach production. This amazing vacation destination also boasts of its beautiful landscapes as well as its rich Scottish heritage. Aside from its vast outdoors that serves endless opportunities for extreme and exciting adventures, Sandhills has also been ranked as the “#1 Golf Destination on the East Coast for Best Quality Courses” by Golf Digest. The Bayonet at Puppy Creek, the Beacon Ridge Golf & Country Club, The Carolina, the Legacy Golf Links, and the Pit Golf Links are among the premier golf courses that Sandhills boasts about. These layouts also come with golf vacation packages in order to suit everyone’s preferences.

Bayonet at Puppy Creek

Considered as the “Best Kept Secret in the Sandhills”, the Bayonet at Puppy Creek has been the area’s premier golf facility that is open to the public. The layout was designed by the famed Willard Byrd through the area’s rolling hills with the traditional 18-hole concept. The course’s 5 sets of tees will surely challenge every golfer’s skill levels. Aside from the well-designed golf holes, the layout also features the 20-acre practice facility with 10 target greens.

Beacon Ridge Golf & Country Club

North Carolina GolfBeing the recipient of Golf Digest’ s 4-star rating, the Beacon Ridge Golf & Country Club offers the splendid greens with rolling fairways to all sorts of golfers. This 6,494-yard par-72 layout meanders through the rolling mounds and towering pines of North Carolina that features the Bermuda tees and fairways as well as the Penncross Bent grass greens.

 

The Carolina

The Carolina is an 18-hole golf facility that was gently woven on North Carolina’s natural habitat. This challenging layout features the dramatic elevation changes, cascading landscape, preserved natural wetlands, breathtaking views, undulating greens and fairways, and the majestic green sites. Golfers of all ability levels will surely have the exciting rounds of golf as the course’s challenging features will put to test their skills while on play.

Legacy Golf Links

The Legacy Golf Links is a Jack Nicklaus masterpiece that has been awarded with 4 stars by Golf Digest and is one of the “Top 50 Golf Courses in the Country for customer service”. In 2009, the layout was voted among the “Top 25 Public Courses” being a choice of the Golf Worlds Readers. This layout features Sandhills’ best par threes as well as the 18th hole legacy known as “The Bear”.

Pit Golf Links

The Pit Golf Links which was designed by the renowned Dan Maples has been considered North Carolina Golfamong the country’s top layouts. This 6,660-yard par-72 golf facility now stands in an area that what was once a sand quarry. With the sculpted mounds and dramatic elevation changes, the course will surely challenge even that of the advanced golfers.

White Sulphur Springs Golf

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Dubbed as the “Queen of the Watering Places”, White Sulphur West Virginia GolfSprings became the all-time favorite of the wealthy low-country residents of Virginia. It then gained a status of being a socially exclusive site and a luxury resort town where the rich can reprieve from heat and humidity of the busy city life. The city also offers the array of leisurely activities as well as the large clear spring that inspired the city’s name. Some of the amazing golf destinations that contribute to the city’s booming tourism industry include the Greenbrier Course, the Meadows Course, and the Old White Course. These well designed courses also offer the array of golf vacation packages that will suit any kind of budget constraint.

The Greenbrier Course

Originally created by Seth Raynor in 1924, The Greenbrier Course was redesigned in 1977 by the famous Jack Nicklaus. This par-72, 6,675-yard layout features the well-bunkered greens that would require an accurate iron play on the part of the golfer. The course is also said to be the only golf facility that has hosted professional international cup matches. In 1979, the course hosted the Ryder Cup Matches and in 1994, the Solheim Cup Matches. Since then, the Greenbrier has been attracting all sorts of golfers from the different parts of the globe.

The Meadows Course

West Virginia GolfThe Meadows Course is all about challenging holes that would test every golfer’s handicap levels. Since it underwent dramatic updates in 1999, the layout now features the massive double greens on the course’s eighteenth hole. While on play, golfers can also have the fair share of West Virginia’s beautiful panoramic views of the mountains that ring the area. Golfers of all ability levels can now have the exciting yet challenging tee times at one of the world’s finest greens.

The Old White Course

The Old White Course has been considered as Greenbrier’s first 18-hole layout that opened in 1914. The course got its name from the famous Old White Hotel that thrived in the area from 1858 to 1922. Designed by the famous Charles Blair McDonald, this challenging golf course features the undulating and challenging putting greens as well as the generous fairways. Over the years, this well-designed golf layout has served as the playground for golf legends like Lee Trevino, Tom Watson, Gary Player, Byron Nelson, Ben Hogan, and Arnold Palmer. In 1995, Sam Snead made the hole-in-one on the layout’s 18th hole.