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Elk Ridge Golf Course in Carson, Washington showcases the spectacular Columbia River Gorge
Elk Ridge Golf Course in Carson, Washington, formerly Carson Hot Springs Golf Course, is open after a multi-year closure that began in 2006 following foreclosure. It's one of the area's most picturesque golf courses, set on high ground along the Columbia River Gorge.
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Discover a lovable links behind the wall at the Dunbar Golf Club in East Lothian, Scotland
Dunbar Golf Club should be on every Scottish golf bucket list. If you must, skip Carnoustie or some other highly regarded big-name course to visit the friendly club with a fantastic links hugging the Firth of Forth. Despite a lack of modern length, the 6,597-yard par 71 plays tough enough in the ever-present wind to host a British Open qualifier whenever the R&A visits Muirfield.
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Savor the settings of the golf holes along the Intracoastal Waterway near Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
Seven of the best golf courses in Myrtle Beach and North Myrtle Beach hug the Intracoastal Waterway, a collection of natural harbors, inlets, rivers and manmade sections that stretches for 3,000 miles up the Eastern Seaboard from New Jersey to Texas. Keep two items handy -- a camera and an extra ball -- when playing any of these beauties.
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Queenstown attracts adrenaline junkies -- and golfers -- to New Zealand's scenic South Island
Hailed as the "Adrenaline Capital of the World," Queenstown, New Zealand can be experienced by helicopter, by hot air balloon, by jeep, by foot, by mountain bike, by horse, by jet boat and even by golf cart. From golf to skydiving to helicopters, Queenstown offers something for everyone.
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A work of art: Fantastic sculptures adorn The Hills Golf Club in New Zealand
To call The Hills Golf Club a work of art would be understating the beauty of Sir Michael Hill's private club. The breathtaking Remarkables Mountains overwhelm a routing good enough to host three New Zealand Opens and two New Zealand PGA Championships. Playing The Hills Golf Club feels like a priceless experience.
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Pillow talk: The places to stay on a golf trip to New Zealand
With more than 400 courses spread across two islands, golf accommodations in New Zealand run the gamut from five-star luxury lodges to modern fairway homes for rent. There are options for everyone. Where should you stay? Jason Deegan offers up some suggestions in this photo gallery.
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Golf Club Ostravice: Diverse parkland golf in the mountains of the eastern Czech Republic
Golf Club Ostravice sits at the foot of Zar Hill. The resort has a dramatic location within the Beskydy Mountains, bordered by the two highest peaks, Lysa Hora and Smrk. The championship course has a diverse parkland layout that includes everything from lush meadows laced with meandering streams to rolling hills framed by mountain views.
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Ypsilon Liberec Golf Resort is among the Czech Republic's finest courses
Located a short drive from the Czech city of Liberec, Ypsilon Liberec Golf Resort is well situated in the hilly countryside on the borders of Czech Republic, Poland and Germany. The course hosted a Challenge Tour event in 2008 and has been tabbed by Golf Digest more than once as the country's top course. From the highest points on the course, players can admire the Jested peak as well as mountains on the German side of the border. Ypsilon is surrounded by scenic forests and protected areas, so it's good to come armed with extra golf balls.
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Golfers can wine and dine on a trip to New Zealand
Fabulous food, paired with New Zealand's most popular wines, creates wonderful dining experiences throughout the country, especially after a rousing round of golf. Golf writer Jason Deegan recently spent five days each on the North and South islands, tasting his way through multiple golf destinations without a single bad meal.
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There's great golf aplenty in New Zealand
With roughly 400 golf courses spread across the North and South islands, New Zealand boasts more golf courses per capita than anywhere in the world. And among all these golf courses, there are plenty of holes that show why the Kiwis are so passionate about golf.
... more » - Cape Kidnappers golf course captures the imagination on New Zealand's North Island
- Sample Kiwi legend Sir Bob Charles' golf handiwork at Millbrook in Queenstown on New Zealand's South Island
- Sow the seeds of luxury on The Farm at Cape Kidnappers lodge in Hawke's Bay, New Zealand
- Savor the remarkable views surrounding Queenstown Golf Club in Otago, New Zealand
- Savor the scenic splendor of Kauri Cliffs on New Zealand's North Island
- Czech mate: Albatross Golf Resort near Prague is simply the best in the Czech Republic
- Life's a beach at The Lodge at Kauri Cliffs in New Zealand
- Lake Wakatipu and the Remarkables Mountains stimulate the senses at Jack's Point Golf Course on New Zealand's South Island
- Turtle Bay Resort, Hawaii's best surf and golf destination, getting a makeover on Oahu's fabled North Shore
- Hunt for birds and birdies inside the sanctuary called the Wairakei International Golf Course in New Zealand
- Bring your 'A' game to the Kinloch Club, a Jack Nicklaus gem near Lake Taupo on New Zealand's North Island
- Golf stars align -- including Lydia Ko, Bob Charles and champion Michael Hendry -- at 2013 New Zealand PGA Championship in Queenstown
- Welcome to the jungle at Ko'olau Golf Club on Oahu in Hawaii
- Plenty of green at Black Gold Golf Club in Yorba Linda, California
- Mojave Resort Golf Club: One of the Laughlin, Nevada area's most popular courses
- Tom Doak's Blue Course at Streamsong golf resort in central Florida will leave a lasting impression
- Get a taste of the LPGA Tour at Ko Olina Golf Club on Oahu, Hawaii
- Feel like royalty -- not a pauper -- at Hawaii Prince Golf Club on Oahu
- Conservatory golf course at Hammock Beach Resort in Palm Coast, Florida deserves more praise
- Ewa Beach Golf Club will stimulate the senses on Oahu in Hawaii
- Donald Ross's Bay Course at the Seaview hotel near Atlantic City brings a Scottish feel and challenge
- Scenic, natural and tough: Jack Nicklaus-designed Old Corkscrew Golf Club in Estero, Florida
- Get schooled by Pete Dye at the ASU Karsten Golf Course in Tempe, Arizona
- Jason Deegan's 2012 Golf and Travel Photos of the Year
- Championship golf and mountain scenery at Somersett Golf & Country Club in Reno, Nevada
- Wrangle with the Wolf Course at Las Vegas Paiute Golf Resort
- Journey to three different lands with Walters Golf in Las Vegas
- Augusta-like in West Palm Beach, Florida: The new Emerald Dunes Club golf course
- Fun golf and luxurious accommodations await at the Rosewood Tucker's Point resort in Bermuda
- Rio Secco Golf Club delivers the million-dollar shot -- and million-dollar views -- near Las Vegas
- You'll be star-struck at these celebrity-owned golf courses
- There's nothing plain about The Prairie Club in Valentine, Nebraska
- See nothing, experience everything on the Dunes golf course at The Prairie Club in Valentine, Nebraska
- Ride the rim of the Snake River Canyon on the Pines Course at The Prairie Club in Valentine, Nebraska
- Check out the natural beauty of the King's North golf course at Myrtle Beach National
- Golf and much more at the Coeur D'Alene Resort in northern Idaho
- Black Mesa Golf Club near Santa Fe, New Mexico is both a beauty and a beast
- The hills are alive at St. Ives Golf Club in Stanwood, Michigan
- The Jack Nicklaus course at Dismal River Club: More great golf in the Sandhills of Nebraska
- Ontario's Muskoka region teeming with great Canadian golf north of Toronto
- The scenery on the windy Straits golf course at Whistling Straits in Wisconsin will blow you away
- Picture-perfect: Take on Pete Dye's best at Blackwolf Run and Whistling Straits at The American Club in Wisconsin
- Tom Doak shows his 'minimalist' approach on the Black Forest golf course at Wilderness Valley in Gaylord, Michigan
- Black Lake Golf Club in Onaway, Michigan delivers the goods
- Championship golf course at Incline Village is a lofty play on the north shore of Lake Tahoe
- Explore the natural wonders of Virginia's Blue Ridge Mountains at Primland
- Threetops golf course at Treetops Resort in Gaylord, Michigan excels in scenery, shot value
- Ride the mammoth mountaintop greens of Primland Resort's Highland golf course in Meadows of Dan, Virginia
- Seven courses stock Crystal Springs Golf Resort in Hamburg, New Jersey with options
- Pat Ruddy built The European Club in County Wicklow, Ireland into a modern links marvel
- Mount Rainier stands guard over The Home Course in DuPont, Washington
- Salish Cliffs Golf Club blends seemlessly into the glorious setting in Shelton, Washington
- Changes lift Glashedy Links at Ballyliffin Golf Club to new heights in County Donegal, Ireland
- Stallion Mountain Golf Club offers a formidable challenge not far from the Las Vegas Strip
- Ocean Club Resorts the choice for golfers on Providenciales in Turks & Caicos
- The Westin Resort & Spa, Los Cabos, is an architectural marvel
- Los Cabos, Mexico reigns as a seaside paradise for golf
- The Ridge Course at Eagle Crest Resort is more than a 'driver's dream' in central Oregon
- Hyatt Regency Lost Pines Resort and Wolfdancer Golf Club a Texas Triangle escape
- Cross the "Mackinac Bridge" at Tanglewood Golf Course in metro Detroit
- Shaker Run Golf Club is still a top public playground in Cincinnati
- Bay Course at Costa Navarino is the newest golf course in Greece
- Cincinnati: An under-appreciated golf town
- Enjoy olive trees and the Mediterranean Sea on the Dunes Course at Costa Navarino in Greece
- Take on hills and iguanas at El Conquistador Golf Club in Puerto Rico
- Land more popular than water at Rio Mar Country Club's Ocean golf course in Puerto Rico
- New Albany Links a "good test" of golf in central Ohio
- Break out the sticks for the top golf courses in Columbus, Ohio
- It's a smooth ride putting at Cumberland Trail Golf Club near Columbus, Ohio
- Water and bunkering bring the challenge on the Norman Course at Barefoot Resort & Golf in North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
- Pete Dye Course brings challenging golf to the water's edge at Barefoot Resort in North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
- Royal American Links golf course really is 'central Ohio's best-kept secret'
- Enjoy the view of Scotland's great modern links golf courses
- From Rodriguez to Ishikawa, the best of golf courses, resorts and travel to Puerto Rico in pictures
- TPC Treviso Bay a water-laden wonder in Naples, Florida
- Royal Isabela, Puerto Rico's newest course, is a rising star in Caribbean golf
- Panther Run Golf Club a pleasure for putters in southwest Florida
- The Mid Ocean Club is a C.B. Macdonald classic in Bermuda
- Port Royal Golf Course, a scenic home of the PGA Grand Slam of Golf in Bermuda
- Soak up the scenery in Bermuda, an ideal winter golf destination
- Badlands Golf Club in Las Vegas defines desert golf
- Cabot Links offers a taste of true seaside links golf in Nova Scotia
- Pinnacle Course at Troon North Golf Club is a Scottsdale star
- South Course at The Boulders is one of Scottsdale's most dramatic desert golf experiences
- The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island is a Florida beachfront resort oasis
- Second chances are key at tough Golf Club at Fleming Island near Jacksonville, Florida
- Golf courses and castles: A scenic combination in Ireland
- Emerald Course at Wailea Golf Club in Maui epitomizes scenic, Hawaii resort golf
- Wynn Golf Club: A peaceful sanctuary along the Las Vegas Strip
- St. Kitts Marriott Resort & The Royal Beach Casino: A Caribbean hideaway
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 [...]
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
