Ever counted the number of times you use the word "great" in headlines and content? I have.
You obviously haven’t been to Cabot in Nova Scotia.....and they aren’t the only courses in the area! And if you’ve heard of Stanley Thompson then you know about The Highland Links, which is referred to as the Pebble Beach of the east. It’s worth it, as long as winter hasn’t killed it.
Believe it or not, If you are looking for an area with a wealth of courses at very affordable prices, the area around Cleveland including Akron/Canton will surprise you!
There are many wonderful golf courses in the northern part of Michigan Crystal Lake Resort / Treetops / Arcadia Bluff / Forest Dunes/ Traverse City Bay and many others. Best to go in the summer and early fall before it gets cold.
If you want to play on Monterey but balk at some of the ridiculous prices, try the Pacific Grove golf links in the town of Pacific Grove at the northwest end of the peninsula. Same ocean views, same breezes and about one fifth the price.
Austin has become one of those towns where distance is measured by time, not miles. Takes a good hour to drive 35 N-S through the town now and with the airport being southeast of town, even the closest listed course is a good 90 minutes away.
I can get out to Barton Creek in 20 mins, 40 if traffic is awful. Wolfdancer is just east of the airport about 15 mins. Didn't mention it above because it's not "New" but it is the best course that doesn't require a hotel stay or membership in the area.
Also within about 2 hours of Portrush, Rosapenna (36 holes), Lough Erne, and Co. Donegal
I golfed Austin last April and was disappointed. I organize golf trips all over the USA fro west coast to south east and this was by far the worst.it is highly overrated. As to Monterrey. You need a bank loan to play a lot of the courses there
Where did you play in Austin if I may ask?
Every time I've golfed in the Austin area it has been great. Love Barton Creek !!!