A "best of" list about golf in Ireland without Ballybunion and Lahinch is hard to imagine. But the truth is, gorgeous courses are a dime a dozen on the Emerald Isle. It took real supermodels to make Jason Scott Deegan's list of the 12 prettiest golf courses in Ireland.
Two distinct waves of upscale public golf have left Ocean City, Maryland with more reasonably priced, high-end choices than any coastal resort north of Myrtle Beach. In addition, with night spots such as tourist destination Seacrets, and many quality restaurants open throughout the year, there's plenty of off-course activity on the Delmarva coast.
At The Lodge at Koele, one of two Four Seasons resorts on the Hawaiian island of Lanai, relaxation is the first order of business. The wonderful experience continues at The Experience at Koele, where golfers will hardly see another soul on the stunning Greg Norman/Ted Robinson course. At The Lodge, guests can truly get lost, and that's a good thing, Mike Bailey writes.
Dan Maples may not be a big-name golf course architect like Jack Nicklaus, Pete Dye or Donald Ross, but seven of Maples' courses are ranked among Golf Digest's top 60 along the Grand Strand, more than any other architect. And when it comes to couples golf in the Myrtle Beach area, Dan Maples is the man. Why? Jason Deegan explains.
Colonial Country Club in Forth Worth hosts this week's Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial on the PGA Tour. One of the most prestigious golf courses in Texas, it was established in 1936 by Marvin Leonard. Dating back to the days of Ben Hogan and Byron Nelson, Colonial remains a true shot-maker's golf course, requiring players to shape the ball off the tee. It plays just a par 70, but demands precision. The golf course hosted the U.S. Open in 1941 and the 1991 U.S. Women's Open. A private club, John Bredemus and Perry Maxwell assisted with the original design. Colonial was the first golf course in Texas with bentgrass greens.
Colonial Country Club - Private in Fort Worth
Atlanta golfers are delighted to see an old favorite, Cherokee Run Golf Club, return to its previous form, even if that means one of the area's toughest tests is as hard, fast and challenging as designer Arnold Palmer envisioned. After Cherokee Run was rescued from bankruptcy in 2010 by the city of Conyers and closed down for restoration, the course has regained its luster, producing rave reviews.
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A "best of" list about golf in Ireland without Ballybunion and Lahinch is hard to imagine. But the truth is, gorgeous courses are a dime a dozen on the Emerald Isle. It took real supermodels to make Jason Scott Deegan's list of the 12 prettiest golf courses in Ireland.
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Elk Ridge Golf Course in Carson, Washington, formerly Carson Hot Springs Golf Course, is open after a multi-year closure that began in 2006 following foreclosure. It's one of the area's most picturesque golf courses, set on high ground along the Columbia River Gorge.
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The sun came out over Wales Monday, and Senior Writer Brandon Tucker ditched the final round of Ryder Cup play for 18 holes at nearby Pyle and Kenfig Golf Club. As the Americans rallied and ultimately fell short, Tucker offers his unique perspective on the European victory and the celebration that ensued.
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Cougar Point Golf Course at Kiawah Island Golf Resort "is a real winner and one Gary Player made sure would be a crowd pleaser among the many courses in the Charleston area," writes WorldGolf.com reader Elliot DeBear. "Cougar Point is a perfect resort course, challenging when played from the correct tees with beautifully laid out holes."
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Wolfdancer Golf Club in Lost Pines pays homage to the Tonkawa tribe of central Texas, who lived on this dramatic land -- dotted with pecan trees, cedar elms and oaks with the Colorado River flowing along its final holes. The fairways are generous, the terrain beautiful and the greens remind one of Donald Ross. This is fun, challenging golf in an awesome location southeast of Austin.
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