By September, 72-hole stroke play tournaments are stale, writes Brandon Tucker, who suggests a new alternative to FedEx Cup events that takes a page from the FIFA World Cup. The idea blends the drama of match play with the necessity of stroke play to hold television viewership.
They say beauty is in the eye of the beholder. That's also true on the golf course where one man's beautiful golf hole can be another man's nightmare. Well, we've combined both in picking out nine Las Vegas golf holes that are stunning to look at and - at times - a nightmare to play. Go ahead, take them on. We dare you.
Accuracy. Precision. Length. You'll need it all at Coral Canyon Golf Course, part of the Golf Mesquite Nevada group in Nevada and southern Utah. Keith Foster's 18-hole design provides exquisite golf challenges and scenic beauty -- all rolled into a lush paradise. The first hole, a 525-yard test from an elevated tee, typifies an outing at Coral Canyon. Take advantage of early birdie chances, and watch out for the giant greens, Bill Bowman writes.
Instantly comfortable and immediately challenging, Litchfield Country Club in Pawleys Island returns to the roots of a gentleman's game - a game of inches, strategy and execution. Pay attention to the subtleties. Notice where the fairway ends and the rough begins, and prepare for an enjoyable experience at a traditional Grand Strand venue. At Litchfield, there are no gimmicks, writes Lisa Allen. It's pure golf.
It took a new owner and a major renovation, but Erin Hills Golf Course in Hartford, Wis. finally appears ready to emerge as a major championship venue for years to come. The golf course is getting a facelift as it gears up for the 2011 U.S. Amateur and the 2017 U.S. Open, and it's starting to take shape, Jason Scott Deegan writes.
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They say beauty is in the eye of the beholder. That's also true on the golf course where one man's beautiful golf hole can be another man's nightmare. Well, we've combined both in picking out nine Las Vegas golf holes that are stunning to look at and - at times - a nightmare to play. Go ahead, take them on. We dare you.
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Arcadia Bluffs Golf Club, sitting on bluffs high above Lake Michigan, is one of Michigan's most coveted plays. The golf course sits on 245 acres, and man-made fescue dunes were crafted around the entire site, giving the course a links-style feel. Here's a closer look at Arcadia Bluffs.
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Arcadia Bluffs Golf Club and Bay Harbor Golf Club are the two most-coveted plays in northern Michigan. But if you could only play one of the two golf courses, which would you choose? Brandon Tucker takes a closer look at both golf courses in this head-to-head showdown.
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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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They say beauty is in the eye of the beholder. That's also true on the golf course where one man's beautiful golf hole can be another man's nightmare. Well, we've combined both in picking out nine Las Vegas golf holes that are stunning to look at and - at times - a nightmare to play. Go ahead, take them on. We dare you.
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