A golfer celebrates a near-ace on the 16th hole on the Stadium course at TPC Scottsdale. Courtesy of user 'u314159618457'

The Statue of Liberty is a prominent feature at Liberty National. Courtesy of user 'derrygolf'

A lucky couple poses on the seventh hole at Pebble Beach Golf Links.

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Farmlinks is a unique and beautiful course in rural Alabama. Courtesy of user 'u633721457'

A foursome bonds over a round at Cabot Cliffs in Canada. Courtesy of user 'gHJPsIYJP4aHLWvGBx3k'

A golfer played a 10-hole preview round this fall at Mickelson National, a new course outside of Calgary opening next summer. Courtesy of user 'David1684852'

A young golfer is all smiles while playing Burnt Pine at Sandestin in Florida. Courtesy of user 'lancastert57'

Two Eagles is a shorter 5,000-yard, par-65 course in British Columbia, Canada. Courtesy of user 'Brian1799648'

The 14th hole on the Bear Mountain Resort's Mountain course overlooks the city of Victoria on Vancouver Island. Courtesy of user 'u109887998'

Lake Oconee plays a prominent role on the Oconee course at Reynolds Lake Oconee in Georgia. Courtesy of user 'u00000432421'

Buffalo Ridge is one of several premier courses at Big Cedar Lodge in Missouri. Courtesy of user 'u636546170'

Darkhorse Golf Club in northern California shows off its new white sand bunkers. Courtesy of user 'gvXJCpwbFfA8ZPh6ivrm'

The Black Pearl attracts golfers to stay at Pristine Bay Resort in Roatan, an island off the coast of Honduras. Courtesy of user 'Stevensiu'

The Ocean Course at Hokuala sports some fine inland holes in addition to its famous stretch on the ocean. Courtesy of user 'gJoV8NPQH4ADgobF1MzB'

A couple enjoys their round at the Mojave Resort Golf Club. Courtesy of user 'haagendawes'

One lucky Golf Advisor Getaway participant tees it up on The Ocean Club in the Bahamas. Courtesy of user 'u000007446305'

A golfer celebrates his 1,000th round with friends at Candlewood Country Club. Courtesy of user 'golfhouser'

The finishing par 3 at Pasatiempo. Courtesy of user 'Duke2001j'

The North course is one of two Tom Fazio courses on the Pacific Ocean at The Resort at Pelican Hill. Courtesy of user 'u000007446305'

Perry Park Country Club in Larkspur, Colo., has nothing but five-star reviews on Golf Advisor. Courtesy of user 'u312870124'

Pukalani Country Club on Maui has a 4.2 star rating on Golf Advisor. Courtesy of user 'crystalswink'

Quintero is one of Arizona's beauty queens. Courtesy of user 'Daniel2097739'

Fall colors pop at Royal Ottawa. Courtesy of user 'CoolCanuc'

The dunes are a wonderful feature of Royal Portrush in Northern Ireland. Courtesy of user 'dharvey13'

Golfers can rent a Phat Golf Scooter at Micke Grove Golf Links in central California. Courtesy of user 'francisco1966718'

Wickenburg Ranch is a favorite in Arizona's Valley of the Sun. Courtesy of Local Golf Advisor 'BostonGolfTraveler'

New owners are improving conditions at Stone Ridge in Oregon. Courtesy of user 'u000001023423'

The Pacific Ocean is in clear view on Wailea's Gold course on Maui. Courtesy of user 'asDIQzUekj3CXgYh56ue'