Bobby Weed has done some fine work in northeast Florida. Surprisingly, some of Weed's best holes can be found on a relatively unknown place south of Jacksonville called The Golf Club at Fleming Island, a residential course that's popular with the locals. Don't let its residential setting scare you -- there aren't many houses to detract from its natural setting among the pines and swamps. In fact, some might even argue Fleming Island is the best of his three, more well known (and more expensive) Florida courses.
People love the beautiful beaches, dunes and marshland -- all set against the vast Atlantic -- on this small barrier island just 50 minutes northwest of the Jacksonville International Airport. But life indoors at the Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island can be pretty stimulating, too. A continuous $65-million renovation since 2006 has revitalized this grand beachfront resort, refurbishing all 445 rooms and suites, building a new spa and rebranding the dining scene.
Sporting a diverse playing terrain, the Coachella Valley in southern California charts among the most unique golf pockets in the United States. The area also has a plethora of diverse courses for any price range. Here's a breakdown of how to plan your Palm Springs golf vacation on three different budgets.
You don't need to be a casino whale to be treated like a VIP in Sin City. Just head to the golf course for a taste of the life of a millionaire. The best courses in town might put a dent in your wallet, but there's a reason Shadow Creek, Wynn Golf Club and Cascata cost up to $500. Superior service and amenities come with a certain price. So does impeccable course conditions and good caddies. If you want an exclusive experience that will impress your buddies or a client, these are the places to go.
The Old Course at Broken Sound Club in Boca Raton, Fla. hosts this week's Allianz Championship on the Champions Tour. A Gene Bates renovation gave the 6,800-yard, par-72 course -- one of two 18-hole layouts at the club -- more water than before, while giving it a look that isn't exactly typical of south Florida. The course has distinctive bunkering and rolling terrain among pine trees, which is reminiscent of golf in the northern part of the country.
Broken Sound Club - Old Course in Boca Raton
Those who travel to the Palm Springs region to enjoy the spectacular grounds that make up the Desert Willow Golf Resort are in for a real treat. While both the Mountain View and Firecliff Courses impressively mirror the allure of the top-notch clubhouse, the Firecliff has to be counted among the Coachella Valley's most demanding venues, Judd Spicer writes.
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Sporting a diverse playing terrain, the Coachella Valley in southern California charts among the most unique golf pockets in the United States. The area also has a plethora of diverse courses for any price range. Here's a breakdown of how to plan your Palm Springs golf vacation on three different budgets.
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For the most part, the Golf Club at Fleming Island is a "second shot" course just south of Jacksonville near Orange Park, Fla. Certainly there are challenges off the tee -- notably the par 4s at nos. 9 and 14 -- but it's the approach shot where golfers make or break their rounds. Architect Bobby Weed propped up many of his greens. Their edges drop off into bunkers, wetlands and all sorts of tricky side-hill lies and collection areas.
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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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Bobby Weed has done some fine work in northeast Florida. Surprisingly, some of Weed's best holes can be found on a relatively unknown place south of Jacksonville called The Golf Club at Fleming Island, a residential course that's popular with the locals. Don't let its residential setting scare you -- there aren't many houses to detract from its natural setting among the pines and swamps. In fact, some might even argue Fleming Island is the best of his three, more well known (and more expensive) Florida courses.
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