Ask Matty G: Answering golf travel questions on Pinehurst, Las Vegas, Gamble Sands

There is a nice chunk of new and revamped golf courses that have opened or are scheduled to open in 2014. From a trio of high-end designs in Mexico to plenty of U.S. newcomers from coast to coast, it appears as if the golf course design business in North America is alive and well. Here's a look at what to expect to open (or reopen) in 2014.

A Twitter follower wants to know if Bandon Dunes is as good as Pinehurst. It's a complicated question, here's our answer on where he should go.

The Snow Mountain Course at Las Vegas Paiute Golf Resort offers just what every golfer wants -- a stunning layout at affordable prices. Add in the fact that it's just you and nature and you've got the makings for a relaxing outing. There are no houses on the course, no cars, no construction -- it's just you and the wildlife that calls the desert home. At 7,164 yards from the tips, Snow Mountain has all the challenge a golfer can want and some of the best par 3s you'll find.