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After a lengthy comment period, golf's governing bodies have resolved to rein in the distance the golf ball travels for the longest hitters.
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Which of the 58 golf resorts in the Caribbean do you dream of visiting for your next tropical winter golf getaway?
The Valley of the Sun sports so many golf courses that even long-time visitors can find new places to play.
The Ryder Cup and PGA Championship venue casts a long shadow, but the rest of the resort stacks up well.
Portmarnock Hotel, Galgorm Castle, Rosapenna and Slieve Russell pair well with spellbinding links like The Island and St. Patrick's Links.
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Host to numerous professional and charity events, Aberdour Golf Club is a gorgeous Scottish parkland course.
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The Boulders Golf Club is a private club in Carefree, Ariz., that resort guests can access, featuring 36 holes of scenic desert golf and top-notch maintenance.
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Sloping fairways, uneven greens, and uphill winds make New Mills Golf Club a very tricky course.
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Check out this stunning view from the Point Course of Copper Point Golf Resort, a top 100 course of Canada.
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Putt just a short distance from Turnberry Castle, birthplace of King Robert the Bruce, where a lighthouse now stands at Trump Turnberry Resort.
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PGA West is known as the Western Home of Golf in America and the Pete Dye Course is Pete Dye's most player-friendly.
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The Arnold Palmer Signature Course at Stonewall Resort is a favorite in West Virginia.
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Bury Golf Club is a Manchester gem with no two holes alike or lying in the same direction, providing quite the unique round.
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Enjoy a rare house-free round at Desert Dunes in southern California.
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Check out the moment before holing a putt at Maplegate Country Club.
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Bulle Rock Golf Club was named after the first thoroughbred horse brought to America.
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Castlerock Golf Club is in the seaside village of Castlerock, the golfing gem of Northern Ireland.
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Shadows creep across the hills at Chiltern Forest Golf Club.
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Play golf in the Mexican Mayan jungle at PGA Riviera Maya in Mexico.
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The coastline cliffs are just one reason why Shiskine Golf Club is one of the most naturally picturesque courses in Ayrshire.
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Ditch the ales for vino at The Course at Wente Vineyards, a Bay Area gem.
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Indianapolis, Indiana
One of the best courses in the Indianapolis area. A very hard course that has a lot of risk reward situations.
Pawleys Island, South Carolina
Throughout the course, you will see colorful trees and landscaping, especially on holes 1,9, 10 & 18. Some of the best ambiance I've ever experienced on a course.
Newport Coast, California
This course never ceases to amaze me. From the time you walk onto the property till the time you leave you feel like a king! Everything is In perfect condition and the course is extremely fun especially in playing on the south side.
Blaine, Minnesota
Great clubhouse, huge pro shop, nice range, and a heck of a course. They have a lot of very enjoyable holes that are gorgeous to look at, and a real challenge to play.
Lost Pines, Texas
Just a beautiful course and always a pleasure to play. Was in the best shape I have seen it and incredibly lush and pure fairways. Not overly crowded and just a beauty set in the hills.
Williamsburg, Virginia
Be sure and take a moment when you reach the 14th tee and walk all the way to the back of it. From there, take in one of the best view of an inland confluence of holes that I can recall in my travels. You can see the 16th, 12th, 2nd and 7th greens. It is fantastic.
Homewood, Illinois
Enjoyed the layout & design of each hole. Well maintained course made for a fun afternoon. We are looking forward to going back to play again soon!
Bay Harbor, Michigan
It doesn't get much better. This is a gorgeous course with an impressive layout. It was in superb condition, and only Arcadia Bluffs can compete with the views.
