U.S. Open, Irish links, quipster Phil Mickelson: One golf writer's "Best of 2007" awards

From Phil Mickelson's "Wet dream" comment at the U.S. Open to marveling at No. 9 on Royal Country Down and battling Oakmont Country Club, golf travel writer Brandon Tucker lists his "Best of 2007 Awards."

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Lisselan Golf Club

A tiny funicular transports golfers between the third green and fourth tee at Lisselan, 2007's best golf gimmick.

Credits: Brandon Tucker/GolfPublisher.com