Go West Valley, young man, for diverse and plentiful golf near Phoenix
When it comes to sports, the West Valley area of Phoenix is known for being the home of NFL and NHL teams. But there are also several golf courses in the area. They're not as bunched together as those in north Scottsdale, but they're also not as expensive. In fact, given the quality of the layouts -- from Wigwam Resort to Quintero G.C. -- and the lower-priced tee times, they're some of the best bargains in Arizona.
Haggin Oaks Golf Complex: Visiting Dr. MacKenzie in Sacramento, Calif.
Alistair MacKenzie designed eight golf courses in Sacramento, Calif. but his 18-hole layout at the Haggin Oaks Golf Complex is his only 18-hole course in the area that is public. MacKenzie's designs like Augusta National and Cypress Point rank among the world's best, and it's good northern California golfers can sample his work, Ted Johnson writes.
Branson, Missouri: A G-rated, fun golf vacation
There are fewer than a dozen golf courses that you can play in Branson, Missouri, but it's still a great place to tee it up. Combine the golf with the wholesome entertainment, great service and feeling of innocence you get here, and it just makes for a feel-good golf vacation, Mike Bailey writes.
Rancho Las Palmas resort near Palm Springs, California, endures and endears
The 27 holes designed by Ted Robinson at the Rancho Las Palmas Resort and Spa near Palm Springs, Calif. continue to flourish in the shade. The grounds maintain their relevance with an unapologetic wealth of shot-making opportunities, resort-style conviviality and scoring aplomb. This is the essence of a confidence-builder and a reminder that golf is meant to be an enjoyable activity.
Go West Valley, young man, for diverse and plentiful golf near Phoenix
Haggin Oaks Golf Complex: Visiting Dr. MacKenzie in Sacramento, Calif.
Branson, Missouri: A G-rated, fun golf vacation
Rancho Las Palmas resort near Palm Springs, California, endures and endears
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Colonial Country Club, host of the Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial.This week Colonial Country Club in Forth Worth hosts the Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial. 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 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.
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