Originally opened in 1973 and designed by Arnold Palmer and Frances Duane, the King's North Course at Myrtle Beach National was entirely redesigned and renovated in 1996. As a result, it remains one of the top plays for the money and one of the most played premium courses in the area.
If you're looking for a terrific links golf experience at a reasonable price, the Ocean Course at Half Moon Bay Golf Links should be on your radar. With Pebble Beach down the coast a bit, Half Moon Bay is accessible and affordable. And you don't have to stay at the Half Moon Bay Ritz-Carlton to play the course, although combining both is highly recommended. The ocean and cliffs are visible from many parts of the golf course, but those views become monumental as you reach the finishing stretch, Mike Bailey writes.
Millions visit San Antonio annually for a variety of reasons -- to experience the rugged Texas Hill Country and see the native wildflowers, bluebonnets and Indian paintbrush, and to play golf among some beautiful limestone-dotted landscapes complete with prickly pear cactus, sheer cliffs, daring elevation changes and lush green hillsides.
American golfers know certain golf courses in Ireland by name even if they haven't played them. Take Ballybunion, Lahinch, Royal County Down and Royal Portrush, for example. But there are plenty of Irish links that aren't household names in the U.S. yet -- but they should be. Jason Scott Deegan offers up 10 of them, including Tralee, County Sligo, Enniscrone, Rosapenna and Portstewart.
Deep in the heart of Texas, there's a golf course for all budgets in San Antonio. Here's a look at the golfer's menu, from bargain plays to high-end resorts.
Set just 10 miles north of the Texas Gulf Coast, The Wilderness in Lake Jackson is such a treat for the senses. Designed by Jeff Brauer, this municipal golf course is one of the best plays in the entire greater-Houston market, David R. Holland writes.
The term "birdie" was coined at Atlantic City Country Club, which exudes an elegant country club vibe few public golf courses can replicate. It all traces back to a deep connection to the history of the game, which includes hosting six United States Golf Association championships. What attracted all this history? A 6,577-yard, par-70 golf course worthy of legends. The club remains one of the game's true treasures.
Located in Wesley Chapel just north of Tampa, Saddlebrook Resort is home to 36 holes of golf including the newer Palmer Course. The course features a pleasant and quiet setting within this large tennis and golf retreat. The real difficulty in the Palmer Course is in the green complexes. While fairways are generous and feature lots of mounding, the greens are often raised and well protected.
Atlantic City Country Club is full of history and golf lore. The clubhouse has tons of memorabilia, making it feel like a museum of golf. The course has hosted six United States Golf Association championships, and the golf term "birdie" was invented here. Today, the 6,577-yard, par-70 course remains a pure classic, ranking as the no. 1 public golf course in New Jersey.
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