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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.

Virginia Beach Golf

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Known as the “Tidewater Region”, Virginia Beach is home to the miles of beaches and as well as the array of long-protected beach areas. This resort city is maintaining a reputation as being considered  a family-friendly classic beach vacation oceanfront resort. With the year-round mild climate, the city is often flocked by local and foreign guests looking for a relaxing retreat by the waters or the scenic greens. Aside from the miles of pristine waters, Virginia Beach also boasts of its several state parks, numerous historic sites, three military bases, large corporations, two universities, and a number of challenging golf courses. The Riverfront Golf Club, the Heron Ridge Golf Club, the Red Wing Golf Club, the Signature at West Neck, the Virginia Beach National Golf Club, the Nicklaus Course of Bay Creek Resort & Club, and the Palmer Course of Bay Creek Resort & Club are among the premier golf courses that has been attracting golfers from across the nation.

Riverfront Golf Club

Designed by the famed golf course architect Tom Doak, the Riverfront Golf Club is an old-style layout that is situated along the banks of Nansemond River. This challenging layout winds through the huge oaks and pines, vast rolling farmland, tidal marshes, and the riverfront acreage. The course was also awarded with Golf Digest’s 4 ½ stars as well as Golf and Travel Magazine’s “40 Best Daily Fee Courses”.

Heron Ridge Golf Club

Virginia Beach GolfConsidered as one of the best kept golf facilities in Virginia Beach, the Heron Ridge Golf Club is the masterpiece of Gene Bates and Fred Couples. The layout features the 14 holes with natural wetlands and water hazards that wind through the not so typical topography with uncommon elevation changes and the unique setting of Beech, Elm, and Oak trees. The “Big Hitters” can also take advantage of the course’s 7,000 yards of play.

Red Wing Golf Club

The Red Wings Lake Golf Club is a classic George W. Cobb design that features the shaped, rebuilt, and Bent grass seeded greens. This award-winning layout also features the fairways set on the corridors of the mature loblolly pines along with the lakes and new wetland areas. Golfers of all ability levels can have exciting tee times with friends through the layout’s multiple tees.

Signature at West Neck

An unmatched golf masterpiece set in the Tidewater area is what Virginia Beach Golfthe Signature at West Neck is all about. This latest Arnold Palmer Course Design offers the challenging par 72, 7,010 yard of play and the five sets of tees. The layout also features the expertly maintained A-4 bent grass greens as well as the Tifsport Bermuda fairways and tees with the picturesque natural wetlands that accent the landscaped terrain.

Virginia Beach National Golf Club

The Virginia Beach National is a premier public golf facility in the Tidewater area. The entire layout was designed by the famous Pete Dye with the assistance of Curtis Strange, a known golf Hall of Famer. It features the masterful blend of rolling fairways, “tour-quality greens”, waste areas, and the natural grasses. Stretching over 7,200 yards of play, golfers of all sorts can surely find a “comfort zone” among the five sets of tees.

Bay Creek Resort & Club – Nicklaus Course

The Nicklaus Course of the Bay Creek Resort & Club is a Jack Nicklaus creation that was cited as one of the “Top 10 Best Public Courses in Virginia in 2010” by Golf Week. The layout, which is considered as Nicklaus’ latest design, features the acres of natural dunes as well as the breathtaking views of the Old Plantation Creek and Chesapeake Bay. Large waste bunkers and over a hundred formal bunkers await every golfer.

Bay Creek Resort & Club – Palmer Course

Considered as East Coast’s most spectacular golf layout, the Palmer Course of the Bay Creek Resort & Club offers the challenging rounds for golfers of all ability levels. The layout features several holes that were framed by large beach bunkers and sand dunes, eight holes situated on the Old Plantation Creek, and four holes on the Chesapeake Bay. To add up to the challenge, the course was placed with the strategically placed five sets of tees on the smooth A-4 greens.

Hilton Head Golf

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Hilton Head is a semi-tropical barrier island that is known as a vacation play land. The place is abundant with white sand beaches as well as the highly acclaimed golf courses that offer the majestic views of the Atlantic Ocean. With the lush green and scenic fairways complimented by the sunny skies, the island serves as the haven for the finest year-round tee times. Voted as #10 by the readers of Golf Digest as being one of the best golf vacation resort destinations in the world, Hilton Head boasts of its Jones, Rees, Dye, Nicklaus, Fazio, Palmer, Byrd, Zoeller, Cobb, Hills, and Player masterpieces that have been attracting golfers from around the world. Some of the finest golf courses in the island include the Harbor Town Golf Links at The Sea Pines Resort, the Oyster Reef Golf Club, the Golden Bear Golf Club, the Shipyard Golf Club, and the Robber’s Row Golf Club.

Harbor Town Golf Links at the Sea Pines Resort

Based on the modern standards of golf courses, the Harbor Town Golf Links at the Sea Pines Resort is deceptively short. But with the old Scottish heritage, the layout still requires every golfer’s unwavering consistency, perfectly positioned shots, and the arrow-straight accuracy. This par-71 6,973 yards stretch stay and play facility also features the thick rough, tight fairways, deep bunkers, and the postage-stamp greens.

 

Oyster Reef Golf Club

The Oyster Reef Golf Club is a highly acclaimed 18-hole course designed by the renowned Rees Jones. The layout has been voted as one of Carolina’s “Top 20 Courses”,  a recipient of the “2006 Golf Club of the Year” by the Low Country Golf Course Owners Association, and among the “Top 75 U.S. Golf Resorts” as cited by Golf Digest. The Island Packet also named Oyster Reef as “The Favorite Course of Hilton Head Island”.

Golden Bear Golf Club

The Golden Bear Golf Club is a Nicklaus masterpiece that is considered as one of the island’s top-rated layouts. The course winds through the majestic landscape of pine woodlands and oaks that would require finesse and strategy rather than sheer power on the part of the golfers. As being flocked by local and foreign golfers, the layout was awarded with “America’s Top 100 Courses Priced Under $100” in 2002 by the Travel and Leisure Magazine.

 

Shipyard Golf Club

Beauty and character is what the Shipyard Golf Club is all about. This 27-hole championship golf course features the large and well bunkered greens and the undulating surfaces that run through lagoons and ponds-rich area. Golfers will be challenged to take well-measured approaches as well as the accurate tee shots in order to succeed and allow optimal scoring opportunities.

Robber’s Row Golf Club

Named among Golf Digest’s “Top 75 U.S. Golf Resorts”, the Robber’s Row Golf Club offers the island’s unrivaled golf experience. This scenic course was redesigned by the famed golf course architect Pete Dye and now features the beautiful stands of live oaks and magnolias as well as the generous landing areas. Nevertheless, golfers are still required to take accurate approach shots toward the well-bunkered greens.

Gaylord Golf

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Gaylord is a city in Northern Michigan that rests on 4 square miles of land area with a little portion of water that is about 0.25%. Situated halfway between the North Pole and the equator, the city has its own share of mild summers and cold winters. Gaylord is also home to the Hartwick Pines State Park which is considered as one of the remaining Eastern white pine forest in the state. Guests from across the nation often flock the city to have a glimpse of Gaylord’s Tyrolean traverse motifs on its featured establishments. As a traveler’s paradise, the city serves as the haven of endless outdoor opportunities including the popular game of golf. Among Gaylord’s finest golf courses that come with exciting golf vacation packages include the Treetop Resort’s Masterpiece Golf Course, the Premier Golf Course, the Signature Golf Course, the Threetops Golf Course, and the Tradition Golf Course.

Masterpiece Golf Course at Treetops Resort

Perfectly nestled in Michigan’s natural valleys, broad plains, ravines, and Pigeon River’s headwaters, the Masterpiece Golf Course is indeed every designer’s dream layout masterpiece. The course was designed by Robert Trent Jones Sr. which he claimed as his crowning glory. The Masterpiece holds the signature 6th hole that has a 120΄ vertical drop as well as the picturesque view of Michigan’s Pigeon River Valley.

 

Premier Golf Course at Treetops Resort

The Premier Golf Course at Treetops Resort is considered as the only Michigan layout designed by the famous golf course architect Tom Fazio. The course features the amazing and challenging holes that Fazio himself considers as “signature holes”. Entirely set on Michigan’s rolling terrains, the course offers the exciting tee times that golfers of all handicap levels will surely enjoy.

Signature Golf Course at Treetops Resort

The Signature Golf Course is an 18-hole layout designed by the renowned golf instructor and golf course architect Rick Smith. The course, which features the wide fairways and undulating greens set in a high upland area, has been rated among the “Top 50 Course for Women”. Prominent on the 4th and 11th holes are the undisturbed natural areas where nature and beauty meets.

Threetops Golf Course at Treetops Resort

Considered as the most recognized American par three courses, the Threetops Golf Course has been receiving accolades from highly respected publications circulating around the world. Since the course opened in 1992, it has consistently ranked as the top and leading among the many other par three courses. Designed by Rick Smith, the course features the elevated tees and greens with noticeable slopes. Threetops also hosted ESPN’s Par 3 Shootout for many years.

Tradition Golf Course at Treetops Resort

As the name suggests, the Tradition Golf Course holds the “traditional” pennant flags and wooden flags as it pays homage to golf’s rich tradition. Designed by the renowned Rick Smith, this links-style layout is set on the state’s walkable and sloping hilltops and high ridges. Golfers of all handicap levels can also have the 9-hole play as the course’s first nine holes wrap back around towards the starter house.

Georgia Golf

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Located in the U.S.’ southeastern part, Georgia is bordered by North Carolina to its north, South Carolina to its east, Florida to its south, and Alabama to its west. The state’s entire coastline lies along the Atlantic Ocean. In terms of land area, the state ranks 24th among the other 50 U.S. states. Covering a total area of 59, 441 square miles, a quarter of Georgia’s vast territories are the protected national parks and about forty percent are covered by the lush green forests making it a haven for endless outdoor experiences. Aside from the natural wonders, Georgia also takes pride on its highly acclaimed golf courses designed by top professionals. Golf vacation packages are also available for guests who are planning to spend an exciting vacation while putting to test those swinging skills.

Atlanta

Atlanta was once known as an American Indian village that has now turned into a metropolitan area that has been attracting guests from all parts of the globe. The city is considered as the United States’ 5th highest in terms of visitor arrivals that peaked to 37 million visits in 2007. Atlanta metropolitan area is among the country’s fastest growing with high rise and midrise modern structures replacing the city’s historic “Old South” architectural characteristic. Aside from the famous skyscrapers, Atlanta is also home to some of the world’s best greens designed by the renowned golf professionals.

Jekyll Island

Jekyll Island is a barrier island off the coast of Georgia. It is one of the state’s islands that can be accessed by car through a paved causeway. Each year, the pristine beaches of the island are frequented by vacation goers from across the globe. From the beaches and sandbars, to the bike trails and water parks, Jekyll Island has something for everyone. Guests can also explore the island’s rich flora and fauna and discover the array of reptiles thriving in the inland marshes of Jekyll Island. For the golf enthusiasts, the island is also home to the state’s largest public golf resort along with many other manicured greens.

Reynolds Plantation

Cited as one of “America’s Top 100 Golf Communities” by the renowned Travel + Leisure Golf Magazine; Reynolds Plantation serves as the haven for championship golf holes. The top golf designers and architects that created their unique masterpieces on this gated community include Bob Cupp, Tom Fazio, Jack Nicklaus, Rees Jones, Pete Dye, and Jim Engh. Aside from the greens, Reynolds Plantation also holds Ritz-Carlton Lodge, a AAA Five Diamond resort that ranked 5th among the “Top 100 Golf Resorts” as cited Conde Nast Traveler Magazine.

Homestead Resort Golf

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Year-round fun and adventure in a tranquil setting suits the best description for Homestead Resort. This premier luxury resort was founded ten years prior to the American Revolution and is considered as national historic landmark that has been attracting both the local and foreign visitors from all parts of the globe. The area is said to be home for the state’s largest hot springs, the oldest alpine ski resort, and three championship golf courses designed by famous golf icons like Donald Ross, William S. Flynn, Rees Jones, and Robert Trent Jones Sr. Along with its rich history that extends nearly 2 ½ centuries as well as the majestic sceneries, Homestead is by all means, Virginia’s pride for relaxation and luxury in abundance. The Cascades Course, the Old Course, and the Lower Cascades Course are three of the world’s finest greens that The Homestead offers to its guests.

The Homestead – Cascades Course

The Cascades Course of Homestead has been cited as “The Best Public Course in Virginia for 2010” by GolfWeek Magazine, and among Golf Digest’s  “America’s 100 Greatest Public Golf Courses”. Designed by the legendary golf course architect William S. Flynn, the Cascades is set through the varied terrains of the breathtaking Allegheny Mountains that offers the par 72, 6,679 yards of play from the layout’s longest tees. This fabled mountain golf course is also where Sam Snead had his humble beginnings. For those who have just started to develop their golfing skills, the layout may penalize them for unfair hazard placements or forced carries. The course was given a slope rating of 137 and a course rating of 73.0.

The Homestead – Old Course

Home to the nation’s oldest first tee that is continuously operating, the Old Course of The Homestead is an 18-hole facility that boasts of its evolving as well as challenging golf rounds. The layout features the par 72, 6,211 yards of play from the longest tees as well as the challenging rough that would require positioning on the greens. It has the slope rating of 120 and a course rating of 69.7. With the constant updates of Rees Jones and William S. Flynn, golfers will have the challenging tee times on the layout’s abundant fairways that give the mot shots a downhill lie, side hill, or uphill to smallish greens.

The Homestead – Lower Cascades Course

The Lower Cascades Course of The Homestead is all about competitive golfing and a relaxing golf vacation destination. Designed by the older Robert Trent Jones, the layout features the wide-open fairways, runway tee boxes, exaggerated breaks on severe green contouring, and the strategically placed bunkers, all placed on the 6,579 yards of golf. This 18-hole par 72 course was given a slope rating of 127 and a course rating of 72.2. Majority of the holes at Lower Cascades are set in a beautiful valley with a few that winds up onto the ridges. When playing from the back tees, golfers would be required to take the long and straight approach shots all the way through the course’s undulating greens.

The Robert Trent Jones Trail

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The Robert Trent Jones Trail in Alabama has been considered as the state’s largest golf layout that was ever attempted by any other golf course designer or architect. The Trail offers 468 amazingly designed holes on 11 golf courses scattered all across the state of Alabama. The chain of golf courses was cited as “some of the best public golf on earth” by the New York Times as “the best bargain in the country” by the Wall Street Journal. Here are some quick facts about some of the well designed greens that comprise the Robert Trent Jones Trail and have been attracting all sorts of golfer from the different parts of the globe. These courses also come with affordable golf vacation packages.

The Cambrian Ridge

The Cambrian Ridge in Greenville, Alabama has been considered by the avid golfers as one of the Trail’s most challenging as well as the most beautiful golf courses. Made up of four short 9-hole plays namely the Canyon, the Loblolly, the Sherling, and the Short, golfers of all ability levels can now experience variation in every game. The Canyon features the par-4 501-yard hole #1 that drops about 200 feet from the tee all the way to the fairway. The Loblolly features the water-fronted greens as well as the gently rolling fairways with the cathedral-like pines. The Sherling, which is considered as the best nine on the Trail, offers the par-3 hole #4 which gives a view of the Sherling Lake. The Short on the other hand features the collection of par-3 holes that lie in between the Sherling Lake and the ridge.

The Capitol Hill

The Capitol Hill is comprised of three beautifully-designed 18-hole championship layouts namely the Judge, the Legislator, and the Senator. The Judge offers the stunning vistas of the Alabama River’s glistening backwaters, the more traditional Legislator course offers the holes that were perfectly laid on a native cypress swamp, and the Senator course offers the pot-hole bunkers as well as mounds that are about 20 to 40 feet high.

The Grand National

The Grand National is a golf course that is perfectly nestled on a 600-acre Lake Saugahatchee that offers 36 championship holes of various difficulty levels. In 2009, the course was a recipient of the GolfWorld Reader’s Choice awards as being “the top golf course”. The layout is comprised of three 18-hole golf courses – The Lake, The Links, and The Short.

 

 

The Hampton Cove

The Hampton Cove is a 54-hole facility that features a true Scottish characteristic. The layout offers the drastically changing terrain, the rolling fairways, and the long waving grasses. The Highlands Course, one of the Trail’s gems offers the signature 5th hole, The River Course has the sharp par-4 fourth hole, and The Short Course holds the large accommodating greens.

The Highland Oaks

The Highland Oaks is comprised of three amazing 9-hole championship courses as well as a short 9-hole course. The Highlands also offers the some of the Trail’s longest as well as the most classically designed holes. The Highlands offers the par-4 1st hole that has the beckoning and elusive quality, The Magnolia Course offers the 416-yard 5th, and The Marshwood offers the Par-4 422-yard ninth. The Short Course on the other hand has the demanding pin placements and the best Bermuda putting greens.