From the 'Zinger-Boo smooch to Scotch eggs, the Best of 2008 golf travel awards

This year brought me to the reaches of the golfing world near and far, from dozens of golf courses in Myrtle Beach to places like Wales, Morocco and Malaysia. I saw some great courses, hit a few decent shots, met some rather friendly blokes and had more than my share of refreshing pints. So before planning the 2009 travel schedule, it's only fitting to look back at the best of the past year, from golf courses to hotels, restaurants and watering holes ...

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West Baden Hotel

Dubbed the "8th wonder of the world" when it opened in 1902, the West Baden Hotel featured what was at the time the largest existing dome.

Credits: Courtesy of French Lick Springs