In Mexico, Club Campestre San Jose still delivers good golf, views away from the beach
Sandy white beaches and views of blue waves on the Sea of Cortez distinguish the southern tip of Mexico's Baja California Peninsula over many of the world's other luxurious golf destinations. Club Campestre San Jose is the most affordable Nicklaus course in the area, mainly due to its lack of ocean-front property. That said, strategic routing and the premier conditioning more than make up for the loss of the beach.
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The Golf Club at Ravenna near Denver offers red rocks and serious golf
Opened in June of 2007, The Golf Club at Ravenna in Littleton, Colo. recently landed on Golfweek's Best Modern Courses list. One trip around this Jay Morrish-designed beauty, and you'll know why, David R. Holland writes. Boasting 111 bunkers and tricky greens, Ravena is a course for serious golfers.
... full article »True North Golf Club in Harbor Springs, Michigan: Private club offers public play, and you should take them up on it
At True North Golf Club, Jim Engh used the wealth of acreage at his disposal to lay his imaginative shaping, getting the best aesthetic value out of it. He also strategically incorporated trees along certain points of the course, and took advantage of Harbor Springs natural terrain to create challenging uphill shots. While green fees may be considered steep by some, a private course like this opening to public play is good news for north Michigan golfers.
... full article »The Ryder Cup could be returning to The Belfry - and the Brabazon course will be ready
Fresh off a sustained renovation and improvement program, the Brabazon course at The Belfry - three-time host of the Ryder Cup Matches - is in better shape than ever, Clive Agran reports from Sutton Coldfield, England. What's more, in an exclusive interview with WorldGolf.com, Belfry Director of Golf Gary Silcock said the course is a likely choice to host the matches for a fourth time.
... full article »Tangle with The Shark and The Golden Bear at Puerto Los Cabos resort in Mexico
The hybrid design of Puerto Los Cabos, featuring nine holes by Jack Nicklaus and nine by Greg Norman, is a must-play for course architecture savants. While The Shark's contribution shines as one of the best nines in Los Cabos, Mexico, The Golden Bear's comes off as more bully than buddy. Schizophrenic layout aside, the stunning vistas and added amenities make Puerto Los Cabos another great reason to bring your clubs to Mexico's Baja Peninsula.
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