Each year, 1.2 million cruise ship passengers visit Puerto Rico. But with new resorts and golf developments, the island makes an even stronger case for visitors to come and stay awhile, with 15,000 hotel rooms on the island. And with more flights and high-end properties coming, such as Ritz-Carlton Reserve and Royal Isabela, golf here has never been hotter.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Colonial Country Club - Private in Fort Worth
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.
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Each year, 1.2 million cruise ship passengers visit Puerto Rico. But with new resorts and golf developments, the island makes an even stronger case for visitors to come and stay awhile, with 15,000 hotel rooms on the island. And with more flights and high-end properties coming, such as Ritz-Carlton Reserve and Royal Isabela, golf here has never been hotter.
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The home of the Bengals and Reds just might be Ohio's best golf destination. Serious elevation changes throughout the Ohio Valley make for dynamic golf. The area surrounding Cincinnati is essentially a giant bowl with downtown as the bottom. Fun public golf courses line the hilly perimeter on all sides.
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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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Maybe some day Elks Run Golf Club near Cincinnati will symbolize the rebirth of golf, a day when every course is packed and cherished as an outdoor playground by its surrounding community. The Greg Norman design from 1999 reopened last July. A new management team from Sequoia Golf, based in Georgia, has given Elks Run a second chance. Some courses don't deserve one. Elks Run's scenic layout earned it.
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