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Fighting Joe Course at the Shoals has a really long history under the Confederate – as long as its 8,092 yards of golf on 18 neat holes for a par of 72. Golfers would definitely struggle to make the difficult shots, all the while delighting their senses with the wonderful view of the Wilson Lake on Tennessee River. Golf trips headed this way are sure to be exciting and pleasant.
The links style Fighting Joe Course shares The Shoals facility with the Schoolmaster course, and both are part of the roster of premiere golf vacation destinations at the Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail. Both courses are wedged between the Wilson and the Wheeler Dams on the River Tennessee. The Fighting Joe Course at the Shoals boasts of a challenging golf facility that involves water play on the lakes surrounding it. Because of its beauty that only its counterpart Schoolmaster course can equal, the Fighting Joe Course was hailed one of the top new golf courses in 2004 by Travel + Leisure Golf.
The signature hole in the Fighting Joe Course at the Shoals has always been a favorite subject of debate among its visitors. They simply couldn’t decide on whether it is the 17th or the 18th hole. These holes are nothing less than beautiful, with awe-inspiring views of the Lake, but are equally as dangerous as a rose with thorns. The only way to decide is to make a golf vacation hereabouts and experience it firsthand. There may still be questions on which truly is the true signature hole, but only one thing remains unquestionable about it: THE FIGHTING JOE COURSE IS AS TOUGH AS IT IS BEAUTIFUL, AND IT’S SIMPLY ONE OF THE BEST.
must-visit golfing states in the country. With its array of 25 championship golf courses, any golfer would crave at the thought of a state-wide golfing escapade. One of the most visited, most scenic courses on the Trail is the 
shot over the water to an island green – requires excellent club selection and the perfect shot to be able to make it past this very tricky hole. The Lake Course offers a golf view like no other on the whole trail, coupled with a great round of golf one hole after another.
Golf Trail provides the state with the best golfing experience. Each of the 26 
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evergreen gardens, colorful flower fields and skirt ponds. The course has a clubhouse that’s surrounded by the 18th green, providing guests with splendid views of the area as they have their breakfast or lunch. The club has been voted Charlotte’s # 1 public course, and until today it continues to set the benchmark for public 
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sand hills and unique terrain that was later on transformed into a more intimidating and visually attractive golf layout. The 419 Bermuda grass fairways and roughs are excellently maintained while the Pike Creek Tidwarf greens create a playable surface. Hills combined his brilliant ideas with nature’s finest creating a golfing experience that you won’t soon forget. In order to go through the tough golfing test of this impeccable layout, one must deal with dramatic elevation changes as well as the large undulating greens on the weather-worn sand dunes and terrain. And to add up to the excitement, variety of yardage options is provided through the layout’s 5 sets of tees.
Set away from the encroaching real estate, golfers will find themselves captured by the resort’s convenient location as well as the scenic fairways designed by the famed father and son tandem, Robert Trent Jones Jr. and Rees Jones. You can choose either from the 
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7,000-yard play to golfers of all ability levels. The entire layout features the generous fairways, multiple desert washes, water features, bunkers, and the sets of tee boxes. The #2 hole has been considered as the most prominent hole in the entire layout offering a 229-yard par-3 play from the tips with the tee box situated on top of the mountain. Holes #10 and #8 are also among the tricky holes that every golfer must look out for while on play. In dealing with these two intimidating holes, you must have the smart shot selection in order to go through the split fairways. Aside from the fair test of golf, the course also provides the golfing guests with the most breathtaking vistas of the Las Vegas Valley.
been considered as one of Las Vegas’ gorgeous golf courses. This golf layout served as the replica for Nicklaus’ top courses and was granted with 4 ½ stars by the famous Golf Digest Magazine. From the tips, the golf course plays at around 7,200 yards with a course rating of 74.0 and a slope rating of 147. Being a true test of pure golf, the layout has the distinctive 2 holes that have been dubbed as the most challenging as well as nerve-racking on the entire Bear’s Best course. The first hole, which is hole #1 offers the 413-yard par-4 play with a dogleg left that is playing closely along one of the layout’s two water hazards. The second hole is the #8 that has a par-5, 599-yard play. It also features a long and straight downhill hole with no fairway bunkers.
Aside from the challenging holes, the golf course is also being highlighted by the eye-catching imported black sand. While on play, golfing guests will have a glimpse of the tee boxes that look dark and clouded due to the effect of the black sand. If in case you are not yet ready to hit the real greens, the golf club also features the 75,000 square feet driving range that has the neatly stacked Nike golf balls that are ready for use. The putting and chipping greens can be very tricky with the moderate to severe undulations. Other added attractions are the exceptional views of the popular Las Vegas Strip. The 
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