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The Players Tee to Green: Closing stretch at TPC Sawgrass

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GOLF Advisor: Round Trip

Bandon Dunes Sheep Ranch Exclusive

If you travel just North of Bandon Dunes you will reach the mystical land of the Sheep Ranch. Matt Ginella takes you on an exclusive look with Phil Friedmann, co-owner of Sheep Ranch.

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Better Golf With Sir Nick Faldo - Tempo

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Best Lessons Ever

The Open Champions

The Open champions take center stage on this edition of Best Lessons Ever. Learn from the biggest names in The Open history including Greg Norman, Nick Faldo, Gary Player, and Tom Watson.

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Jackie Burke Jr.

Feherty travels to Houston, Texas, to meet 2-time major champion Jackie Burke, Jr. At 94-years-old, Mr. Burke gives Feherty the lay of the land and even a lesson at Champions Golf Club.

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Best Lessons Ever

The Open Champions

The Open champions take center stage on this edition of Best Lessons Ever. Learn from the biggest names in The Open history including Greg Norman, Nick Faldo, Gary Player, and Tom Watson.

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Golf Fitness Over 50+

Prep Work-out, Exercise 5 - Open Book

Open Book: Rotation is key in the golf swing. This exercise will help loosen the lower back for more flexibility in the backswing.

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Breaking Par with Cameron McCormick

Hole 8 - Mind Games

How do you move beyond the chatter and noise inside your head during a round of golf? Cameron McCormick gives you three keys to get out of your own way in Hole 8 of Breaking Par.

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Build a Better Game Plan with Martin Hall

A Player's Mindset - Chapter 1

Martin Hall describes the first commitment to a successful player's mindset: playing scoring golf, not exhibition golf. Do you think you do that?

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Build a Better Game Plan with Martin Hall

Skill 14 - Ball In a Divot

When you get a bad lie, you need to change your setup. Martin shows you how to approach hitting your ball when it's in a divot, which requires you to make the divot even bigger!

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Lessons with a Champion Golfer: Rory McIlroy

Greenside Bunker with Rory McIlroy

Rory McIlroy and his coach Michael Bannon teach the setup and swing keys for hitting shots of various lies and distances out of the greenside bunker. Martin Hall hosts.

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Cameron McCormick's Skill Code: The Playbook

Part 8, Chapter 5

Cameron McCormick explains the difference between a bunker lie and a buried bunker lie as well as each setup.

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Ageless Golf with Sean Foley

The Driver: Practice Swing

Sean Foley analyzes the mechanics of effective practice swings, and how they're executed by the pros.

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Build a Better Game Plan with Martin Hall

Tee Shot Tactics - Where to Tee the Ball

Where you tee the ball matters. Every golfer has tendencies when they strike the ball, so depending on whether you usually fade or draw, Martin offers tips on where you should place it in the tee box.

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Golf Advisor: Matt Ginella with Forest Richardson

Matt Ginella sits down with golf course architect, Forest Richardson to discuss some of his most recent course designs.

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GOLF Advisor

Golf Advisor: Matt Ginella with Jason Straka

Matt Ginella sits down with Jason Straka of Fry/Straka Global Golf Course Design.

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Golf Advisor: Matt Ginella with Brad Klein

Matt Ginella sits down with Senior Writer for Golf Advisor, Brad Klein and discusses his interesting background with golf history and architecture.

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Build A Better Short Game with Martin Hall

Pitching Lesson 10 - Ball Above Your Feet

Martin Hall demonstrates the effects of the ball being above your feet with a lofted club. What changes do you need to make to hit it close from a lie where the ball is above your feet?

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Build A Better Short Game with Martin Hall

Chipping Lesson 8 - Hybrids

Martin Hall explains the benefits of using a hybrid off the green in comparison to a putter.

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Don Saladino's Real Time Flexibility

Real Time Flexibility - Part 1

Join Don in real time as he takes you through simple flexibility exercises to help with mobility and range of motion.

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Florida Golf Resorts

Sheraton Panama City Beach Golf and Spa Resort

Surrounded by a 1,100-acre wildlife sanctuary, the AAA Four-Diamond Sheraton Panama City Beach Golf and Spa Resort is a peaceful retreat for golfers overlooking the Gulf of Mexico. Visitors get access to Bay Point Golf Club, home to the only Nicklaus Design golf course in northwest Florida.

Texas Golf Resorts

Omni PGA Frisco Resort

Omni PGA Frisco Resort, located just 30 miles north of Dallas, will debut in May 2023 with over 500 luxury guest rooms and suites and 10 private modern-Texas ranch houses for guests. It joins the PGA of America as the new modern home of golf in Texas. Fields Ranch East and Fields Ranch West are the resort’s two 18-hole championship courses,…

Hammock Beach Resort - The Ocean Course: #17 & #18

Florida Golf Resorts

Hammock Beach Golf Resort & Spa

With two golf courses, an oceanside location and a host of amenities and lodging types, Hammock Beach Resort & Spa is a prime place to stay and play along Florida's First Coast. The Jack Nicklaus-designed Ocean Course has been acclaimed since its 2000 debut, and the Tom Watson-designed Conservatory is a nice complimentary second layout. The beach,…

Dominican Republic Golf Resorts

Cap Cana

Cap Cana is a beautiful city in the Dominican Republic home to seven different resort accommodations. Stay at Secrets Cap Cana, Eden Roc at Cap Cana, TRS by Paladium, Sanctuary Cap Cana, Sports Illustrated Resorts & Villas Cap Cana, Hyatt Ziva, or Hyatt Zilara. There's an option for every guest, whether you're looking to bring your family, have an…

St. Croix Golf Resorts

The Buccaneer

Overlooking the Caribbean, The Buccaneer sits on 340 acres of oceanfront property that includes its own 18-hole golf course, eight tennis courts, two pools, a salon and spa, a water sports center and three restaurants. Romantic rooms and suites are available in addition to a beach house just a short walk away from the resort for family vacations…

Princess Mundo Imperial

Princess Mundo Imperial is a breathtaking resort located on the shores of the Pacific Ocean, known for its traditional Aztec-inspired architecture and lush tropical surroundings. Spanning more than 1,000 acres of gardens, waterfalls and palm-lined pathways, the property creates the perfect setting for a relaxing and exotic getaway. Guests can…

Florida Golf Resorts

Streamsong Resort

Florida's hottest golf resort since it debuted in 2012, Streamsong blends chic, modern lodgings with an attractively rustic approach to golf, with three "big" courses by Tom Doak (Blue), Bill Coore & Ben Crenshaw (Red) and Gil Hanse (Black). Play all three in order to join the raging debate over which one is best. A grotto-like spa, plus fishing…

Turks & Caicos Golf Resorts

Ocean Club Resorts

Ocean Club Resorts sits on one of the best beaches in the world: the white-sand Grace Bay Beach. It features two properties to choose from: Ocean Club and Ocean Club West, both offering a variety of one- to three-bedroom suites. The resort features a wide selection of amenities, including snorkeling, beach clubs, restaurants and bars for both fine…

Blue Bay Golf & Beach Resort Curacao: #5

Curacao Golf Resorts

Blue Bay Golf and Beach Resort

Blue Bay Golf and Beach Resort provides affordable luxury in the Caribbean. Offering beautiful apartments, villas and bungalows, each accommodation has either direct beach access or golf course, pool, and garden views, plus private terraces. When staying at the resort, guests may enjoy complimentary 18-hole greens fees per person at Blue Bay Golf…

Barbados Golf Resorts

Sandy Lane Resort

Known in the golf world as the place where Tiger Woods got married, Sandy Lane offers exceptional amenities from your residence to your round of golf. Guests can choice from rooms, suites and penthouses with stunning ocean views, private balconies and elegant living areas. There are three courses, including two 18-hole courses designed by Tom…

Bahamas Golf Resorts

Baha Mar

Baha Mar in Nassau, Bahamas offers everything under the sun when looking for a perfect island retreat. Experience world-class golf, wildlife encounters, a casino, spas, a variety of pools, and a beautiful beach all at your fingertips, among countless other amenities. The Jack Nicklaus-designed Royal Blue course is the most acclaimed in the…

Bermuda Golf Resorts

Rosewood Bermuda

Rosewood Bermuda is 200 acres of charm, sitting on the pink sand beaches of Castle Harbour. Whether you're traveling in a small or large group, Rosewood offers expansive rooms and suites, as well as event spaces for your special occasion. With a state-of-the-art fitness center and spa, Rosewood is committed to making the guests feel their absolute…

Wisconsin Golf Resorts

SentryWorld

SentryWorld is the oldest 'destination' course in Wisconsin, built in the 1980s long before Whistling Straits, Erin Hills and Sand Valley. The course’s 200+ acres of terrain are decorated with various tree species and water hazards, but it's the beautiful flowerbeds surrounding the signature par-3 16th hole that get all the attention. Recent…

El Conquistador Resort

Perched on a 200-foot oceanfront cliff, the El Conquistador Resort reopened in 2021 after a multi-year closure due to substantial hurricane damage. The newly remodeled resort is home to 230 rooms, the Coqui Waterpark, five restaurants and a hilly, dramatic Arthur Hills golf course. One of its most unique experiences is the chance to take a water…

Aruba Golf Resorts

Tierra del Sol Resort & Golf

Tierra del Sol Resort & Golf is perfect for those seeking tranquility. Located just minutes from the shopping, dining and nightlife of Palm Beach, the property offers private villa and condominium rentals away from the crowds. On site, guests may enjoy world-class amenities such as a spa, fitness center and tennis courts, as well as an 18-hole…

ChampionsGate - International Golf Club's 5th hole

Florida Golf Resorts

Omni Orlando Resort at ChampionsGate

ChampionsGate is a master-planned community west of Orlando that revolves around the Greg Norman-designed National and International courses at this Omni-flagged resort. Recent expansion projects have introduced villa-style accommodations that are particularly attractive to buddies groups. Relative proximity to Disney makes this an attractive…

Florida Golf Resorts

Naples Grande Beach Resort

With generous views of the Gulf of Mexico from many of its 474 rooms and suites, the Naples Grande Beach Resort is one of Southwest Florida's most sought-after vacation destinations. Recently renovated in 2017, the resort offers stylish accommodations and gracious service. Golfers have the opportunity to venture just east to play the Naples Grande…

Pennsylvania Golf Resorts

Latrobe Country Club

Latrobe Country Club holds a special place in the golf world as the course where Arnold Palmer learned the game under his father, Deacon. The King lived and operated an office just off property. Although primarily a private club, Latrobe CC is available for stay-and-play visitors who can rent two period homes, Deacon's View and The Milfred House,…

California Golf Resorts

Westin Desert Willow Villas

Westin Desert Willow Villas of Palm Desert provide like-home comfort in their stylish villas overlooking the Sonoran Desert. Guests can indulge in the resort’s two award-winning championship golf courses equipped with a world-class instruction facility. The property’s Firecliff course offers a more challenging track while the Mountain View course…

Florida Golf Resorts

PGA National Resort & Spa

Golf fans know PGA National particularly for the Champion Course, the extremely challenging host of the PGA Tour's Honda Classic. But PGA National has far more to offer, too: four other, tamer golf courses plus an ever-improving lodging and dining complement, including the excellent Ironwood Steakhouse just off the resort's main lobby.

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Boise

There’s a lot more to Boise than just potatoes. Feel free to peel away your fear of heart-racing adventure as you go white-water rafting along the Payette River with Cascade Raft and Kayak. Take to the rapids with a group of friends and feel the rush of rafting as you splash your way throughout the day.

Des Moines

Through the expression of creativity and culture, Des Moines has become a very diverse city. The Robert D. Ray Asian Gardens provide a landscaped outdoor space to explore Asian culture through stone pagodas and sculptural rock formations. The John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park has over 20 different works of sculptured art, and is worth exploring for yourself.

Idaho Falls

Even if you’ve never heard of Idaho Falls, the last thing you would expect to hear is to go there and check out eroded lava flow. One of the coolest places to explore is Hell’s Half Acre, where nearly 5,000 years ago, lava flowed through 320+ acres of land. It’s a cool site to look at the unique rock formations and different caves, so grab your camera!

Indianapolis

Feel free to express your own rhythm in Indianapolis when you make your way to the Rhythm Discovery Center. This place has an assortment of percussion instruments, and you can feel free to play whichever you would like in one of their soundproof booths. They have different programs that you can take part in, and it’s an affordable experience to bring the family to.

Chicago

As home of the Cubs, Wrigley Field may be Chicago's most well known sports venue but with more than 200 courses to choose from, the city also has a growing reputation as a popular golf destination.

Atlanta

The heart of the PGA Tour season essentially begins and ends in greater Atlanta. Many golfers in northern locales consider The Masters in Augusta, the first major of the year, as the signal to dust off their clubs for the pending summer. The annual TOUR Championship at East Lake Golf Club concludes the race to the FedExCup every September. Atlanta's public golf scene lives up to its tournament offerings, taking advantage of the scenic rolling countryside surrounding the city. Great golf resorts -- Barnsley Gardens Resort in Adairsville; the Ritz-Carlton Lodge, Reynolds Lake Oconee in Greensboro; Callaway Gardens Resort in Pine Mountain; the Chateau Elan Winery & Resort in Braselton and the Atlanta Evergreen Marriott Conference Resort in Stone Mountain -- all reside within 85 miles of city limits. Reynolds Plantation on Lake Oconee boasts 117 holes, including two courses by Bob Cupp, Great Waters by Jack Nicklaus, The National by Tom Fazio and The Oconee by Rees Jones. Fazio's The Frog Golf Club in Villa Rica; Bear's Best, a Nicklaus replica course in Suwanee; the 27-hole Georgia Golf Club in Statham, Rees Jones' Echelon Golf Club in Alpharetta and the Cobblestone Golf Course in Acworth headline a strong pool of daily-fee golf courses in the Atlanta area.

Naples

Situated along the sun-drenched shores of the Gulf of Mexico, Naples, Florida is uniquely located between pristine white sand beaches and the untamed wilderness of the Everglades. When the city was founded in the 1880s, the mild climate and abundant fish drew comparisons to the Italian peninsula from which it gets its name.

Miami

There's so much to see and do in Miami -- South Beach, the Miami Heat and Dolphins -- that golf tends to take a back seat. Still, the game is a big part of life in southeast Florida. If you aren't living in a gated golf community, chances are you want to be. Donald Trump has spent millions to revitalize Trump National Doral Miami, both the resort and its famed Blue Monster, recently redone by Gil Hanse. The four other golf courses at Doral are strong, as is Crandon Golf Key Biscayne, which offers nice views of the skyline. Donald Ross designed the classic Biltmore in Coral Gables. The food at Shula's Steakhouse in the clubhouse is better than the golf on the Senator Course at the Shula's Golf Club, but combined they make for a good day in Miami Lakes.

Hartford

You won’t find love songs or great films written about Hartford, but the Insurance City is something of a sleeper when it comes to golf. The surrounding region is home to nearly 80 golf courses, with a good handful of pleasant private clubs mixed in with dozens of public-access facilities.

Vail

Is there a better place for thrill-seekers than Vail? With skiing and snowboarding on North America's third longest slope, mountain biking, snowmobiling, ziplining, bobsledding, climbing, rafting, tubing, and kayaking, there's so much to do and so little time. While playing golf is decidedly less adrenaline fueled, there are courses in the Vail area that can provide the rush. The two best are at Red Sky Ranch and Golf Club.

Ft. Lauderdale

Whether it’s a sightseeing cruise, or a trip to the Bonnet House and Gardens, Fort Lauderdale brings a lot to the table. If you take a Las Olas River Cruise, you can expect a wide arrangement of food, drinks, and taking in the magnificent waterfront views of Fort Lauderdale. Las Olas, also known as the “Rodeo Drive of Ft. Lauderdale,” has a variety of luxurious shops and art galleries. If you’re tired of walking around all day, then it’s probably a good time to hit the links. Hollywood Beach Golf Resort features five par-3 holes, and there’s no homes on the course, so feel free to swing away. Deer Creek Golf Club has been around since 1971, and it’s always 5 o’clock at the Deer Creek Grille. If you want to experience some golf history, head over to the Grande Oaks Golf Club. This was the course where they filmed the movie “Caddyshack”. Just a heads up, you probably won’t get a free bowl of soup with that hat!

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Lake Tahoe

Lake Tahoe straddles the border between California and Nevada, surrounded by mountains on every side. The lake has long been one of the most popular vacation destinations in the U.S., offering an abundance of activities to please outdoor enthusiasts of any sort. As the largest alpine lake in North America, it draws skiers from all over the country but the area also offers some of the most scenic golf you'll find in the US. Whether you choose to drive around the lake and try out several courses or just stick to a few on the North or South shores, you'll be treated with stunning lakefront views.

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Aspen

Because there’s a temperature climate, you can experience all four seasons throughout the year. If you consider yourself a foodie or a cook, take part in the local tradition of attending the Aspen Farmer’s Market. The market is open from June to mid-October, and is open every Saturday morning. There’s a variety of fruits, vegetables, meats, live music and much more.

Estes Park

With less than 7,000 people, Estes Park is a city of wonder and heart-racing adventure. Head over to Open Air Adventure Park, where there’s 32 different activities you can take part in. Whether it’s tightrope walking, jumping across moving platforms high above the ground, and lots in-between, it’s beyond a thrilling adventure to take part in.

Palm Springs

The Coachella Valley -- a desert oasis framed by the Santa Rosa Mountains two hours east of Los Angeles -- becomes a hotbed of activity in winter thanks to more than 100 golf courses. Top clubs compete by catering to a customer's every need, including complimentary valet parking. When the mercury rises in summer, the green fees drop and the crowds disappear.

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Articles (5855)

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Five tips on how to properly execute the hybrid bump and run around the greens

If your short game, including chip shots both big and small, is your nemesis to scoring, give the hybrid a try to save some strokes.

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7 strategy and mental tips to help you shave strokes quickly

Want to shoot lower scores without needing to practice? Turn your mental game into a strength with these tips

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5 strategy and mental tips to help beginning golfers play better

Having a strong mental game and solid course management is valuable for golfers of all skill levels.

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How you can access TPC River Highlands, host of the Travelers Championship

Here's what you need to know about the Tour's second-shortest venue as well as how to play this private TPC Network facility in Connecticut.

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Secrets from the World of Golf Travel: July 2020

The newest university course to open, the latest on two new projects in California, the status of golf in Cabo and a new member-for-a-day auction offering private clubs access.

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General Views of Royal Portrush Golf Club

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Ireland's Top 10 golf courses

I set foot in Ireland for the first time in 2003 as a newbie golf writer.

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Insider's Guide to a St. Andrews Golf Vacation

Our 11-page guide on how to book the Old Course and where else to play, eat and sleep when you get there.

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Tiger Woods reveals brand new course and epic 19th hole at Payne's Valley Cup

Woods and Justin Thomas win exhibition over Rory McIlroy and Justin Rose at Big Cedar Lodge.

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Brisket with Korean Quinoa and Fried Brown Rice, Gochujang, Duck Egg

Sometimes the simplest solutions are the answer. Today's answer is Duck!

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Five great golf road trips within Ginella's 2015 top 50 courses

Looking to take on the top 50 courses in the U.S. according to travel expert Matt Ginella? Here are five great golf trips to make it happen.

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Trip Dispatch: Honing one's craft in San Diego

San Diego represents one of the deepest and versatile golf destinations in the U.S., and it's a pretty special place for beer lovers, too.

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Kiawah Island Golf Resort - Ocean Course - no. 18

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Kiawah Island Golf Resort: One of golf's greatest addresses

The greatness of the Kiawah Island Golf Resort isn't because of its famous Ocean Course. Or its elegant hotel, The Sanctuary. Or its magnificent Lowcountry setting on the Atlantic. It is found in the totality of the package.

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Ak-Chin Southern Dunes Golf Club - hole 4

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The best courses not on Ginella's 2015 top 50 U.S. courses you can play list

Golf Channel travel expert Matt Ginella named his 2015 top 50 U.S. public courses. The rest of the Golf Advisor team counters with their honorable mentions.

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The Top 10 public golf courses in the U.S.

We're counting down the top 10 public golf courses in the U.S., including Pebble Beach, Bandon Dunes, Pinehurst and Bethpage Black.

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Trip Dispatch: Hopping around Hilton Head Island, S.C.

Harbour Town is the highlight of any Hilton Head Island golf trip, but it's far from the only highlight in South Carolina's Lowcountry.

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Sea Island Resort - Seaside golf course - 13th

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2015's Top 50 public golf courses in the U.S.: 20-11

This segment of Ginella's Top 50 courses you can play features top resort courses, including Sea Pines, Kiawah Island and Streamsong. View the full ranking here.

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Planning golf bachelor party in Pinehurst

An Ohio State fan asking a Michigan fan advice for a golf trip to Pinehurst? Jason Scott Deegan is a pro, and offered up some great suggestions.

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2015's 50 public courses in the U.S.: Nos. 30-21

Matt Ginella ranks his Top 50 courses you can play in the U.S. for 2015. Nos. 30-21 feature PGA West, Bandon Dunes and more.

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Orange County National tops Nov. 23 Power Rankings

Panther Lake, one of three golf courses at Orlando's mega-facility, Orange County National, sits atop this week's Golf Advisor Power Rankings.

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Tips on planning a golf trip to Ireland

On the heels of Rory McIlroy's Irish Open victory, Matt Ginella phoned in to Morning Drive to share some quick tips for planning an Irish golf trip.

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Storm King Golf Club

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A closer look at pristine Edgewood Tahoe

Edgewood Tahoe, set along the south shore of Lake Tahoe, is one of the most scenic golf courses in the world. It also hosts the world's most preeminent celebrity tournament, the American Century Championship.

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El Tigre Golf Club at Paradise Village Resort - 6th

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Tame the beast: El Tigre Golf Club in Mexico

El Tigre Golf Club, a splendid Robert Von Hagge design at Paradise Village Resort, got its name from the tigers kept in cages next to the 17th tee. These beasts are just a sideshow to a stout, 7,239-yard course that can bite back as well.

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Bull at Pinehurst Farms golf course - hole 10

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Good luck trying to tame The Bull at Pinehurst Farms near Kohler, Wis.

Pete Dye's courses at The American Club set the standard for daunting championship golf in the Midwest, but The Bull at Pinehurst Farms isn't far behind. Jack Nicklaus took a page out of Dye's playbook when he designed this challenging track. Still, the lost balls are worth checking off a bucket-list track.

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Pinehurst No. 2: Just the ninth public to host a U.S. Women's Open

The 2014 U.S. Women's Open at Pinehurst No. 2 marks the 14th time the tournament has teed up on a public/resort course. Take a look at the other host courses you can play.

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Timber Creek Golf Club - Creekside No. 2

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Timber Creek G.C. near Houston is a natural Texas beauty

Twenty-seven hole Timber Creek Golf Club in Friendswood, Texas is one of Jay Riviere's best courses. The late architect from Houston took advantage of the rolling terrain that meandered around creeks and natural water hazards. Best of all, there are no homes on the property.

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TPC Deere Run: Pro-quality golf in the Quad Cities

The TPC Deere Run is the venue of the John Deere Classic, the PGA Tour event that is held every year the week before the British Open. The rest of the year, recreational golfers of all skill levels can play where the pros play for about $75, and it's worth every dime (and then some).

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Royal Cinque Ports: Former Open venue still a top tournament stop

Royal Cinque Ports Golf Club in Kent, England hasn't hosted an Open Championship since 1920, but its place as a championship test is certainly secure.

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Take a spin around the new Nicklaus-designed Potomac Shores Golf Club in northern Virginia

Potomac Shores Golf Club, an upscale public course in Dumfries, Va., is set on rolling, forested hills on the banks of the Potomac. Almost every hole on this Jack Nicklaus design is encircled by dense forest, and very few holes are very flat. Most tee shots feature beautiful, elevated vantage points. Greens are large and undulating, so precision on approach shots is the key here.

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Big Cedar Lodge Mountain Top Course - sign

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Preview Mountain Top, Gary Player's 13-hole family course at Big Cedar Lodge

Scheduled to open later in 2017. the Gary Player-designed Mountain Top course at Big Cedar Lodge is a 13-hole course designed for family fun. Here's a sneak peek.

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A rare Crenshaw-Coore mountain course: Clear Creek Tahoe in Carson City, Nev.

Clear Creek Tahoe is a rarity -- a mountain course designed by Bill Coore and Ben Crenshaw. No typical mountain course, this one has a little bit of a linksy, sandhills feel to it, with multiple options to bump-and-run the ball into greens complexes that will hold your interest, to say the least.

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Palos Verdes Golf Club near L.A. is an afternoon delight

A nod to the past has rejuvenated Palos Verdes Golf Club, a historic William Bell/George Thomas design 30 minutes from LAX. Todd Eckenrode used old photos to restore the course to its former glory with a few modern twists. As a result, this semiprivate course is no longer a hidden gem.

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Tradition and history live at Colonial C.C. in Texas

Colonial Country Club has been the site of the Crowne Plaza Colonial Invitational on the PGA Tour since 1946. Also known as "Hogan's Alley," because the legendary Ben Hogan won there five times, Colonial is steeped in tradition and history.

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Bella Collina Club near Orlando: A taste of Florida -- or Italy?

Overlooking vineyards and Lake Apopka and Lake Siena, Bella Collina is positioned in a setting that more resembles Italy than central Florida. And it all starts with an enormous Tuscan-inspired clubhouse. The golf course befits the clubhouse with its elevated tees, wide fairways and rolling hills.

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Lots to love about Rio Secco Golf Club near Vegas

Rio Secco Golf Club wraps all the excesses of Las Vegas into one package, incorporating splashes of sex appeal, celebrity, gambling and the natural beauty of the desert to stimulate golfers.

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Shingle Creek G.C.: Convenience, beauty and challenge in Orlando

Located just a couple of minutes from International Drive and the Orange County Convention Center, Shingle Creek Golf Club is one of Orlando's most popular daily-fee and resort courses not only because of its location but also because of its beauty, playability and conditioning.

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Royal St. George's: A historic Open venue along England's southeast coast

Only three courses have held more Opens than Royal St. George's Golf Club in Kent, England. It was founded in 1887 and has evolved into a twisting maze where holes rarely run in the same direction. The front nine roams through bigger dunes, but it's the tougher back nine where titles are secured.

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Bali Hai Golf Club in Las Vegas - 18th hole

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Ultimate golf on the Vegas Strip at Bali Hai

Bali Hai Golf Club offers guests an ultimate golf experience right on the famed Las Vegas Strip. At Bali Hai, it's all about ensuring everything is perfect from the moment players set foot on the grounds until they drive away. No detail is overlooked and each and every player is treated as a VIP.

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Picturesque and punishing: Trump National Golf Club Los Angeles

Love him or hate him, Donald Trump always makes a splash. That splash at the Trump National Golf Club Los Angeles comes in the form of cascading million-dollar waterfalls, not to mention the stunning ocean views from virtually every hole. This Pete Dye design is as visually intimidating as it is beautiful.

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TPC San Antonio - AT&T Oaks golf course - 16th

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TPC courses: More accessible than you think

There are 33 golf facilities in the TPC Network, but only 13 are open to the public as daily fees or available to resort guests. Here are some looks at each of the clubs that are open to public.

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