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Seven reasons to love a San Diego golf vacation
With more than 90 venues in the San Diego area, there's no shortage of good golf. But as anyone who's been there can tell you, there's so much more to San Diego than its golf courses. Simply put, San Diego is one of the most pleasant cities in America, and the golf courses and resorts fit that motif perfectly. Here are seven reasons to take a golf trip to San Diego.
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By Mike Bailey
Maderas Golf Club in San Diego
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Play the golf courses of San Diego on three budgets
From Torrey Pines, Maderas and La Costa Resort, to Coronado, Carmel Mountain Ranch and DoubleTree, there's a golf course in the San Diego area for every wallet size. Brandon Tucker offers up some of the area's best plays for three sets of budgets: high-end, moderate and bargain.
By Brandon Tucker
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A beginner's guide to golf in San Diego, California
With great tourist attractions, weather and luxury resorts, a golf trip to San Diego is a no-brainer anytime of year. Here is what you need to know.
By Jason Scott Deegan
Maderas Golf Club - 16th
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$200 will buy plenty of golf in San Diego
It's no secret that San Diego probably has the best golf weather in the United States, and it can also be an expensive trip. Mike Bailey shows there is affordable golf in San Diego with this three-day, $200 itinerary.
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By Mike Bailey
Lincoln Park Golf Course - 17th
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Reader asks: Where to golf between San Fran, San Diego?
If you're flying into San Francisco and making your way toward San Diego for four or five days, what golf courses should you play? That's what one reader from Maine wanted to know, and Mike Bailey offers up some advice for affordable golf as well as bucket-list choices.
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By Mike Bailey
Encinitas Ranch Golf Course
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Treasures can be found off the beaten path near San Diego
Veering off the beaten path can be just as rewarding as playing pricey trophy golf courses, and greater San Diego is full of courses where beauty, playability and the right price mix beautifully together. Jason Scott Deegan offers some suggestions.
By Jason Scott Deegan
Rancho Bernardo Inn golf course - No. 18
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Golf for traditionalists: Take a good walk on a San Diego-area classic
Like many parts of the U.S., San Diego really beefed up its golf scene in the 1990s and early 2000s, building sparkling new resorts and courses set among the mountains and residential communities. Classic design from the game's past eras can certainly be found among San Diego County's 90-plus tracks, however. And golf travelers in search of the classics can take solace in the fact that many of San Diego's grand old walks are highly affordable.
By Brandon Tucker
Aviara Golf Club - hole 8
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Trip Dispatch: Honing one's craft in San Diego
San Diego represents one of the deepest and versatile golf destinations in the U.S., and it's a pretty special place for beer lovers, too.
By Brandon Tucker
Pala Mesa Resort golf course
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Four San Diego golf resorts that won't break the bank
As one of America's best year-round golf destinations, San Diego County certainly has no shortage of golf resorts. For those on a budget, here are four stay-and-play options that won't break the bank.
By Jason Scott Deegan
Omni La Costa Resort in San Diego - No. 18 Champions
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Which San Diego golf resort is right for your trip?
San Diego offers premium resorts like The Lodge at Torrey Pines, Omni La Costa to match its premium weather.
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By Mike Bailey
The South Course at Torrey Pines Golf Course in San Diego - No. 1
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The Torrey Pines golf experience: What to know and how to get a tee time
Here are a few things you should know as you plan your San Diego golf trip and want to include a round or two at Torrey Pines.
By Brandon Tucker
Rams Hill Golf Club - 5th
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Great inland golf throughout San Diego and S. California
On my latest visit to southern California I sampled 108 holes on golf courses I had never heard of before booking. The locals love them, and any tourist who isn't locked into staying on the coast will, too.
By Jason Scott Deegan
Albany GC
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Golf Odyssey February 2016
The February 2016 issue of Golf Odyssey has been published and can be accessed here.
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The Grand Golf Club - 18
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Golf Odyssey June 2013
The June 2013 issue of Golf Odyssey has been published and can be accessed here.
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The Prairie Club - Pines
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Golf Odyssey July 2011
The July 2011 issue of Golf Odyssey has been published and can be accessed here.
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Barton Creek Resort - Fazio Foothills
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Golf Odyssey November 2016
The November 2016 issue of Golf Odyssey has been published and can be accessed here.
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Machrihanish Dunes GC: Aerial
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Golf Odyssey November 2011
The November 2011 issue of Golf Odyssey has been published and can be accessed here.
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Doral's Jim McLean Signature course - No. 14
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Golf Odyssey January 2010
The January 2010 issue of Golf Odyssey has been published and can be accessed here.
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