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Overall: average layout in good condition, fine for a leisurely round, not as good as Alhama Signature or El Valle for the same price

Pros: greens are soft and in good shape with some crab grass here and there. Tee boxes/fairways in good shape. Some water but otherwise foregiving.

Cons: no drinking water on the course so bring your own! Layout not terribly imaginative, becomes a bit repetitive by the back nine. Built for carts so walkers will find the distance between holes a bit far.

Pros: fairways in good shape and greens in great shape, even in August. Course itself is rather flat and design is nothing groundbreaking, but good for a leisurely round. Typical resort course, fairly forgiving.

Cons: not so friendly to walkers, course is more built for carts. No drinking water on the course so bring your own!

Pros: Interesting layout, plays a bit long from whites in the wind, greens quite soft, fairways in decent shape even in August. Pace of play good at twilight.

Cons: No water on the course; remember to bring your own! Plenty of bushes to gobble up balls for wayward shots

My favorite course in Murcia. Well maintained and interesting layout. More elevation than usual in Murcia. Minimal facilities and relatively empty.

This is a true Jurassic golf experience. The scenery is spectacular - mountains directly line the course. The layout is challenging - be straight or bring a lot if extra balls. The conditions were ok - slow muni-esque greens and very long, uneven fairway grass. I lost balls that would just disappear even on the fairway. That said, I think the rough conditions contribute to the "jungle" experience: stay away if you're looking for perfect greens, but overall this is a unique, worthwhile golf experience.

Usually private, I booked through the Citi Prestige card

In brief: A challenging course with a good degree of elevation and hole diversity

Pros: Tough, interesting layout, course in great shape, fantastic staff and locker room. Tee times spaced out at 15 mins intervals

Cons: A bit tough to walk, food not great, greens 3 out of 5

Overall: A top choice within 1 hr of Manhattan

Pros: Tree lined course+greens in nice shape (should be beautiful in fall), amazing pace of play! (threesome in less than 4 hours on a Saturday morning)

Cons: Front nine a bit unimaginative, greens fairly pedestrian, on course facilities average

In brief: A solid course though not elite. A notch below Tranquilo and Waldorf Astoria.

Pros: Course in good not great shape. Fairly interesting layout on the back 9. Good pace of play in the afternoon. Good for groups.

Cons: No cart GPS, lake for a driving range. Front 9 is fairly pedestrian.

In brief: A great course with very undulating greens, among the 3 courses I played in Orland, this was a close 2nd to Tranquilo

Pros: Tough, interesting layout, course in great shape, GPS cart, lots of water, plenty of risk / reward, a true test of golf!

Cons: Fairways are narrow so hit it straight!

In brief: This was the best course I played in Orlando (Waldorf Astoria was a close 2nd, Celebration was 3rd)

Pros: Compelling layout (each hole distinct), generous manicured fairways, great practice facilities, GPS cart, greens in great shape

Cons: not a huge fan of the Par 3 finishing hole

Pros: Course in good shape, variety of hole design, greens very undulating providing a good challenge. Close proximity to Manhattan.

Cons: Four holes have severe elevation and are a bit of a joke. Some greens and quality of some bunkers could be in better shape. No walking option. A bit expensive, function of proximity to Manhattan

Best public course in New York. If you can play one course in the state, play this one! Prepare for a 5 hour round and a humbling experience.... that said, this is golf in its purest form.... Unforgettable!

Challenging and undulating course, true to its "links" design. Breathtaking views as many holes run along the turquoise waters of a mangrove-lined bay. Fairways in immaculate condition, however any wayward shots are harshly punished by either deep rough or water. Sumptuous Spanish style clubhouse. Overall a tremendous golfing experience.... if you can only play one course in U.A.E., play here!

Fun yet challenging course. Lots of elevation so impossible to walk. Every hole is different, except for the par 3s which all seem to be downhill. Fairways and greens in great shape. A bit of a hike from Philadelphia, but worth it every once in a while!