Planter's Row at Port Royal Golf Club: A thin strip of heaven
Planter's Row may just be the narrowest courses on Hilton Head Island; the 18 holes are carved out of a forest of mature trees and feature relatively small but PDQ (pretty darned quick) greens. The course requires well-thought-out and perfectly executed golf, Lisa Allen writes. Either your game is up to it, or you'll become aware of your flaws in a hurry.
Little help! Female caddies give the Thailand golf experience a leg up
Thailand's female caddies are a big reason why the country is such a popular golf destination - one with a higher repeat-visitor rate than anywhere else in the region. Your caddie experience in Thailand will be far different - and far less expensive - than anywhere in the Western world of golf. The round will come with a bushel full of foreign nuances you won't come close to enjoying back home, so enjoy the ride.
Las Vegas golf vacations: There are Sin City trips to suit any budget
In these economic times, there's no better value to stay-play-and-eat than Las Vegas. The fact is, the city offers a great value no matter what your budget is. Veteran golf writer Bill Bowman offers suggested Vegas golf trip itineraries ranging from $100-per-day, right on up to an unlimited budget.
Ko'Olina Golf Club: A fun Oahu favorite
At Ko'Olina Golf Club, there's no pretense that this is anything more than an enjoyable, well conditioned, Hawaiian golf course. Although this Oahu favorite has hosted the LPGA and Champions Tour, the right mix of challenge and opportunity means even average players can enjoy a few thrills during a relaxing day of play. Great scenery, plenty of water, and all the amenities of resort golf make "the ladybug" one of Hawaii's can't-miss courses.
Planter's Row at Port Royal Golf Club: A thin strip of heaven
Little help! Female caddies give the Thailand golf experience a leg up
Las Vegas golf vacations: There are Sin City trips to suit any budget
Ko'Olina Golf Club: A fun Oahu favorite
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The Houstonian Golf & Country Club, host of the LPGA Tour Championship presented by RolexThis week The Houstonian Golf & Country Club near Houston will host 120 of the top LPGA pros in the world battling for a $1,500,000 purse in the 2009 LPGA Tour Championship presented by Rolex. The Houstonian Golf & Country Club offers more than 7,100 yards of Rees Jones-designed golf that is challenging from a competitive point of view (50 acres of lakes and waterways, plus 43 bunkers) and delightful from an aesthetic point of view (there is no housing on the course).
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