It's every golfer's dream to own a backyard golf course.No tee times. No green fees. No slow play. No obnoxious members or board meetings. Just you and the game. Whenever you want it. It's a noble idea but hardly practical for most of us. Many of the best backyard golf courses are the property of th
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Jason Scott Deegan has reviewed more than 1,000 courses and golf destinations for some of the industry's biggest publications. His work has been honored by the Golf Writer's Association of America and the Michigan Press Association. Follow him on Instagram at @jasondeegangolfadvisor and Twitter at @WorldGolfer.
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