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Letting it fly at Rams Hill, a Tom Fazio design in Borrego Springs.
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Atlantic City Country Club had a big year in 2018, ranking second overall in the Golf Advisor's top 50.
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Chariot Run in Indiana has been recognized by Golf Advisor users in several categories, including No. 8 in layout, for 2018.
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Golf Advisor users raved about course conditions at Pilgrim's Run in 2018, ranking it second nationally.
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The Arrowhead Pointe Golf Course finishes among the top 25 courses (no. 21) for value in 2018.
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Maderas, a Troon Golf managed property in southern California, was honored among the top 50 courses (No. 37) in 2018 by Golf Advisor reviews.
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Great service is a staple of Yocha Dehe Golf Club, a Troon Golf-managed property that was voted No. 17 in 2018 for staff friendliness by Golf Advisor users.
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Golfers liked Quintero so much that the Arizona standout finished 40th overall among the Golf Advisor top 50 courses for 2018.
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The Waldorf Astoria Golf Club ranked 23rd among the Golf Advisor top 50 courses for 2018.
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TPC Sawgrass scored well in a number of our "best of" categories in 2018, notably finishing No. 8 among the best off-course amenities.
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Alabama's Kiva Dunes landed at no. 19 on Golf Advisor's Top 50 courses for 2018.
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The island green, par-5 15th at English Turn in New Orleans.
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The P.B. Dye-designed Harbor Links at Sagamore Resort's 2nd hole.
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Lanier Islands in Georgia features plenty of lakefront holes including the 12th green.
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Riverwood is a top-rated course designed by Gene Bates in Port Charlotte, Fla.
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Your chance to experience the finest in golf travel around the world.
The options are limitless in the Valley of the Sun and going it alone could cause headaches and more money than using a packager.
Trips
There is a lot of great public and semi-private golf around Tampa-St. Petersburg. Here are my 10 favorite facilities.
There are few places where the description of art is more apropos than Pete Dye's Teeth of the Dog at the famous Casa de Campo resort in the Dominican Republic. This popular seaside play -- known for its delicately carved ocean holes -- is still popular 40 years later. It's, arguably, the top course in the Caribbean and certainly on most serious golfers short list of places to play before you die.
Desert golf provides amazing relief from the throes of winter.
Brooks, California
Beautiful course just behind the casino at Cache Creek. Course was in excellent shape and everything about the course was amazing!
Kohala Coast, Hawaii
Oceanside holes were spectacular. No push from anyone behind us. Perfect pace to match perfect conditions.
Laconia, Indiana
How beautiful. Course layout and hole designs are first rate. Tee boxes, fairways, greens, all in great shape. Give it a try
Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
Playing at Harbour Town isn't just a round of golf but is an entire experience.
Sanford, North Carolina
The design of this course is where it gets its reputation and deservedly so. You won’t see another course like this anywhere.
Pierson, Michigan
As a retired pastor, I appreciate the beauty and solitude that Pilgrim's Run affords. I also appreciate the way each hole references Pilgrim's Progress, a Christian classic by John Bunyan.
Gulf Shores, Alabama
This golf club very much has a country club feel to it. There is plenty of sand and water, so bring your A game.
