Secrets from the World of Golf Travel: September 2020

Two shuttered courses have been given a second chance during the pandemic. Plus, two new Tiger Woods courses - one you should recognize, one you may not - highlight the new course news.

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A view of green #17 at Butterfield Trail Golf Club

For a time of economic uncertainty during a pandemic, there sure is a lot of positive course news to share with regards to both new construction projects and shuttered courses getting a second chance. The rebirths of Butterfield Trail in Texas and the former Moreno Valley Ranch course in southern Ca

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