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The Delicious Dozen: Ireland's 12 most scenic golf courses
A "best of" list about golf in Ireland without Ballybunion and Lahinch is hard to imagine. But the truth is, gorgeous courses are a dime a dozen on the Emerald Isle. It took real supermodels to make Jason Scott Deegan's list of the 12 prettiest golf courses in Ireland.
... full article »Lake Taupo: The hidden golf destination of New Zealand's North Island
Lake Taupo, a touristy region in the heart of New Zealand's North Island, offers something not even the great Lodge at Kauri Cliffs and the Farm at Cape Kidnappers can deliver -- two Golf Digest top 100 courses outside the U.S. Jason Scott Deegan has more on where to play, where to stay and what to do off the course at Lake Taupo.
... full article »Ocean City, Maryland: Get to know the East Coast's 'other' golf hotspot
Two distinct waves of upscale public golf have left Ocean City, Maryland with more reasonably priced, high-end choices than any coastal resort north of Myrtle Beach. In addition, with night spots such as tourist destination Seacrets, and many quality restaurants open throughout the year, there's plenty of off-course activity on the Delmarva coast.
... full article »Seek out Dan Maples courses for ideal couples golf along the Grand Strand in the Carolinas
Dan Maples may not be a big-name golf course architect like Jack Nicklaus, Pete Dye or Donald Ross, but seven of Maples' courses are ranked among Golf Digest's top 60 along the Grand Strand, more than any other architect. And when it comes to couples golf in the Myrtle Beach area, Dan Maples is the man. Why? Jason Deegan explains.
... full article »North vs. South: Which New Zealand island is best for your golf vacation?
A golf trip to New Zealand should be no shorter than 10 days and ideally would last at least two weeks. Most Americans don't have the time or financial means to chase down every great golf course in New Zealand, so some will have to make the choice of which destination, North Island or South Island, to skip. Jason Scott Deegan has a guide.
... full article »Books for the course: 2013 summer golf reading list
This spring has generally been a snowy, rainy, slushy, soggy, chilly mess for much of the U.S. Let's hope that this miserable weather doesn't bode poorly for the rest of the golf season. Just in case the summer continues along this inclement path, here is our list of top summer golf reads -- and one tasty mystery too, to add a little spice.
... full article »Ready for bonus golf? Head to the 19th hole
Ready for the 19th hole? We're talking about extra golf, not the bar. A handful of golf courses around the world feature 19 holes. Jason Deegan offers up some of the best bonus holes at public and resort courses from Vancouver Island to Florida, from Michigan to Myrtle Beach, from Mexico to South Africa.
... full article »Hats off to Panama: Go for the Canal and stay for the golf
Panama has a great deal to offer with hundreds of "escape" islands, jungles and mountains, exotic wildlife, native culture and a modern cosmopolitan city. The $5 billion expansion of the Panama Canal is creating an economic boom and golf is quickly becoming a part of this growth. Resorts and real estate developments are attracting the likes of Jack Nicklaus, Tom Fazio, and Ron Garl to create world-class golf facilities.
... full article »The road to Augusta National: Getting into the Masters, and making the most of your trip
Getting a badge to the Masters is just about the hardest ticket to get in the entire sports world. Your chances of having your named pulled in the ticket lottery are about as good as getting to wear a member's green jacket. Still, there are other ways. Veteran golf writer Katharine Dyson offers a few tips for those who want to experience the year's first major, including where to stay and where play play golf in the Augusta area.
... full article »Party Myrtle Beach-style at the 19th Hootie & The Blowfish Monday After The Masters Celebrity Pro-Am
Myrtle Beach, S.C. sure knows how to throw a party, especially when golf is involved. The 19th annual Hootie & The Blowfish Monday After The Masters Celebrity Pro-Am, which takes place April 15, continues to be a popular bash, selling out for the eighth consecutive year. This year's field includes John Daly, Boo Weekley, Davis Love III, Rick Barry, Nancy Lopez, Jason Taylor, Johnny Damon, Jim McMahon, Michael Waltrip and, of course, the members of Hootie & the Blowfish.
... full article »A bogey-free vacation itinerary: A week's sojourn in golf-rich Miami
The Miami area is a veritable cornucopia of daily-fee golf courses, but that overflowing horn of plenty can be confusing for first-timers. Therefore, let's suppose you have a week at your disposal and desire well conditioned layouts, good greens and superior service. These seven courses will meet all your requirements and keep you coming back to Miami for more.
... full article »Tough choices: Ten must-play golf holes on Maui, Hawaii
Picking your favorite golf holes is like picking a favorite steak or favorite wine: It is all a matter of taste. Do you favor challenging holes? Or holes with a view? Or holes requiring strategy? Whatever your choice, it is exactly that: your choice. With that caveat in mind, here is one writer's view of the 10 of the best golf holes on Maui.
... full article »My Ireland: The best resorts, pubs and tourist attractions for a grand Irish golf getaway
Veteran golf writer Jason Scott Deegan has visited the best golf courses in Ireland seven times in the past decade. From five-star castles to tiny B&Bs, from world-class golf courses to parkland stinkers, from Guinness to Irish whiskey, Deegan unveils his favorite golf resorts, hotels, castles and pubs in Ireland.
... full article »Florida's islands offer great golf in naturally beautiful settings
If you don't have the time, inclination or money to play golf in the Caribbean, Florida's many islands offer a superb alternative. Course architects like Pete Dye, Bobby Weed and Robert Cupp Jr. worked diligently to design courses that blend easily with their surroundings. Many of the island courses are minimalist designs that take full advantage of the spectacular, naturally beautiful terrain.
... full article »NCAAs and Sin City: March into Las Vegas for hoops madness and golf
Some say the Super Bowl is the best time to be in Las Vegas, but if you're a golfer, it's hard to beat March. Why? Because of March Madness. The best part for sports gamblers are there are games nearly every day for the first week or so. That means you can put wagers on the games, go play a little golf, come back at night and watch games at some of the most elaborate sports books in the world.
... full article »Perfect fit in paradise: Which golf resort on Oahu, Hawaii is right for you?
Variety defines the three golf resorts on Oahu, Hawaii. Turtle Bay Resort, Hawaii Prince Hotel Waikiki and the JW Marriott Ihilani Ko Olina Resort & Spa are all located in completely different environments. All three deliver completely different experiences. Golfers will love all three, but who you're traveling with might make all the difference in the world on the trip.
... full article »Food for thought: Where to dine along South Carolina's Grand Strand
There are plenty of golf course options along the Grand Strand in South Carolina. The same could be said for dining option. But which ones should top your list to keep the good vibes going after a round of golf in Myrtle Beach? Ian Guerin offers up some suggestions.
... full article »Watson vs. Nicklaus: Whose design rules Hammock Beach Resort in Palm Coast, Florida?
Tom Watson and Jack Nicklaus each have impressive golf courses at Hammock Beach Resort in Palm Coast, Fla. Whose is better? Well, if this were a rematch of "The Duel in the Sun" -- an epic battle between the two golf titans during the 1977 Open Championship at Turnberry -- Watson might upend Nicklaus again, Jason Deegan writes from the First Coast of Florida.
... full article »Playable Palm Springs: Four great golf courses for the Snowbird with a rusty swing
When returning to the game in the winter -- whether for a week's vacation or a seasonal getaway -- the key to building renewed confidence is easing back into the golf swing. Travelers bound for the desert take note: Here are four of the most playable golf course in the Palm Springs region.
... full article »TaylorMade 'Operation Game On' lands in southern California, brings golf to combat-injured troops
TaylorMade Golf has teamed with Operation Game On -- a great non-profit organization offering golf instruction and gear to combat-injured troops -- to concoct a form of therapy that takes healing out of the antiseptic corridors of the hospital and replaces it with blue skies and green turf.
... full article »- Seven days, seven great plays: A week's worth of the best golf in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
- Trade golf greens for ocean blue and sandy brown beaches to find fun on Oahu in Hawaii
- Hawaii on the cheap: Maui golf courses that are easy on the wallet
- Bluffton emerges from Hilton Head Island's shadow in South Carolina's Lowcountry
- A laid-back Las Vegas getaway: Five must-play golf courses in Mesquite, Nevada
- With a wealth of variety of activities and resorts, it's easy to love golf in Mexico's Riviera Maya
- View from Europe: My favorite golf destinations throughout the world
- Fertile sands: Five must-play golf courses in Palm Springs, California
- Carr Golf Travel serves up some special tournaments in Ireland and Scotland in 2013
- LGPA International and Pelican Bay feature some of the toughest closing trios in Daytona Beach, Florida
- Heading to Arizona: Which Phoenix/Scottsdale golf resort is right for me?
- Sin City golf vacations: Get your golf on in Las Vegas
- Headlining acts: Five must-play golf courses in Branson, Missouri
- Bettor Golf: The sun is shining on the Florida golf and gambling scene
- Florida's top golf resorts are brimming with amenities and great golf
- Ten reasons to plan your dream golf vacation to the links of northwest Ireland
- Search for the stars at these celebrity-owned golf courses
- Bettor golf: Try the Gulf Coast casinos in Mississippi, Alabama and New Orleans
- Combine business and pleasure at an Atlanta-area golf course
- Fall in love with these golf destinations and resorts at this colorful time of year
- Bettor Golf: Foxwoods, Mohegan Sun and Turning Stone anchor golf and gaming in the Northeast
- Crystal Springs Golf Resort spearheads the growth of the game in northern New Jersey
- From French Lick, Indiana, to Michigan's upper penninsula, the Midwest has plenty of places to golf and gamble
- Modern marvels: Some of Ireland's best links aren't all that old
- From Miami to Fort Lauderdale, diverse designs dominate south Florida golf menu
- Green escapes: Five great golf courses for a quick round near Dublin, Ireland
- Bettor Golf: Where to gamble and play around Reno-Lake Tahoe
- From Destin to Naples to Fort Lauderdale, reel in great golf and fishing throughout Florida
- Ten reasons to visit South Carolina's Kiawah Island Golf Resort
- Beyond Royal Portrush and Royal County Down, Northern Ireland boasts plenty of must-play links golf courses
- Three courses and 18 holes: The best on-course restaurants in Palm Springs, California
- Escape to North Carolina's Outer Banks for golf, wild horses and the sea
- Cincinnati vs. Columbus: Which is the better Ohio golf destination?
- Must-play north Scottsdale golf courses: Can you have too much of a good thing?
- Palm Springs: Golf courses for architecture junkies
- Golf, resorts and iguanas: What's coming and going on Puerto Rico
- Go West Valley, young man, for diverse and plentiful golf near Phoenix, Arizona
- Branson, Missouri: A G-rated, fun golf vacation
- Must-play Scottsdale-area golf courses: Edens of the East Valley
- Golf in Tenerlife in the Canary Islands: More about dogs and doglegs than birds and birdies
- Golf in Charlotte, North Carolina: More than just the Wells Fargo Championship at Quail Hollow
- Charlotte, North Carolina, off course: Things to do after golf in the Queen City
- Football rules in Columbus, Ohio but the golf in Buckeye land is pretty good too
- Golf in Scotland: Great modern links in a historic destination
- A European's take on the 10 best golf courses in the United States
- TPC Treviso Bay vs. Old Corkscrew: Who's the toughest golf bully in southwest Florida?
- Naples, Florida: The self-proclaimed "Golf Capital of the World" remains rich with places to play
- Merger makes National Golf Management a giant in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
- An island green: Bermuda is brimming with great golf
- From Notre Dame football to Springsteen: Lots of reasons for an Ireland golf vacation
- The magic of Ireland comes to life through its golf courses and castles
- Up for 36 holes of golf? Nobody does it better than Phoenix/Scottsdale
- Golf Palm Springs and the entire Coachella Valley on three budgets
- Southern California's La Costa Resort and Spa polished and expanded after a $50 million renovation
- With Wynn and Cascata, Las Vegas offers 1-2 punch of luxurious golf
- Great golf, great resorts: Go stargazing by visiting the rare five-star golf resorts
- Grand first impressions: One golf trip to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina leaves you hungry for more
- Las Vegas: A golf scene worth discovering
- Tour-proven Trump International awaits Golf Channel Am Tour players in Puerto Rico
- Led by the new Sevierville Golf Club, entertainment and golf collide in east Tennessee
- Scotland golf travel: Reasons to venture beyond St. Andrews
- Grand Strand bargains: Affordable golf in the heart of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
- Talking Turkey: Belek is bulging with golf courses but needs even more
- Dublin: An Irish golf destination brimming with charming links courses
- Las Vegas, MGM Grand and Walters Golf? Perfect ingredients for a 'mancation'
- Drought takes its toll, but at some San Antonio golf courses, there's a green lining
- Golf in Michigan's football country: Mix your tee times with your tailgates
- Jacksonsville, Florida golf vacations on three different budgets
- Ten reasons to plan a golf trip to southwest Ireland
- Divine nine: Toughest golf holes along Myrtle Beach's South Strand
- Discovering affordable, public golf in Nebraska in the shadow of Sand Hills
- Scenic San Diego golf courses: Swing where it's easy on the eyes
- Don't break the bank: Affordable golf courses on the south end of the Myrtle Beach Grand Strand
- Solheim Cup at Killeen Castle: Experience world-class competition and the best of Irish golf and hospitality
- High-five: Quality golf on the north end of the Myrtle Beach Grand Strand that won't break the bank
- Play the golf courses of San Diego on three budgets
- Your next Las Vegas golf trip, from A-Z
- Heading to Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida for The Players Championship? Don't forget your golf clubs!
- South Carolina's Grand Strand comes alive with Myrtle Beach May Fest
- Home free: Playing golf in Tucson, Arizona without hitting into backyards
A "best of" list about golf in Ireland without Ballybunion and Lahinch is hard to imagine. But the truth is, gorgeous courses are a dime a dozen on the Emerald [...]
Photo Gallery: Elk Ridge Golf Course in Carson, Washington showcases the spectacular Columbia River Gorge
Photo Gallery: Discover a lovable links behind the wall at the Dunbar Golf Club in East Lothian, Scotland
