Pretty as a postcard: Marshy River's Edge Golf Club near Myrtle Beach
New Nike Golf Xtreme Element golf bag has all the necessary elements
Picturesque Port Royal Golf Course worth the trip down to Bermuda
Pinehurst's No. 4 golf course emerges from the shadow of big brother
Pretty as a postcard: Marshy River's Edge Golf Club near Myrtle Beach
Your ball will find the Shallotte River at least once during your round at River's Edge. But this river is also going to serve up some of the Carolinas' best marsh holes along the way.
...full article »- Also: In search of Myrtle Beach's top signature hole
New Nike Golf Xtreme Element golf bag has all the necessary elements
A golf bag that goes in and out of the trunk without a lot of effort and is a breeze to tote to the cart-staging area is a plus. On both counts, the new Nike Golf Xtreme Element scores well.
...full article »- Also: Southwest Airlines is golf bag friendly for now
Picturesque Port Royal Golf Course worth the trip down to Bermuda
Port Royal Golf Course was designed by Robert Trent Jones Sr. and considered the most picturesque course in Bermuda. "I can see why," WorldGolf.com reader Elliot DeBear writes.
...full article »- Also: Bermuda's top golf courses
Pinehurst's No. 4 golf course emerges from the shadow of big brother
While Pinehurst's No. 4 course might be in the shadow of its storied brother, No. 2, it has emerged nicely with its own identity thanks to a Tom Fazio renovation, Tom Spousta writes.
...full article »- Also: Get help planning your Pinehurst golf trip
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Pretty as a postcard: Marshy River's Edge Golf Club in Brunswick County, near Myrtle Beach
Your ball is going to find the Shallotte River at least once during your round at River's Edge Golf Club in Shallotte, N.C., that's practically a guarantee. But this river is also going to serve up some of the Carolinas' best marsh holes along the way.
... full article »- Pinehurst's No. 4 golf course emerges from shadow of big brother No. 2
- American original: Pine Needles and Donald Ross create a cathedral of Carolina golf
- River Hills Golf & Country Club: An affordable Myrtle Beach sleeper
Historic Morocco: A budding golf destination
Historic and sunny Morocco on Africa's north coast doesn't have many golf courses, but for what there is, it's quite good. From cities like Rabat and Casablanca to the famous Marrakesh holiday city, there are about a dozen suitable options to swing the sticks.
... full article »- Frequently asked questions: Golf travel in Malaysia and Kuala Lumpur
- Green in regulation: Christmas gift ideas for the green golfer
- Ho-Ho-Hole-in-One! Ace your golf Christmas shopping this year
Golf tip: Don't overlook proper club position at address
Proper placement of the club during the address position is an area that is overlooked by most golfers. This position can determine why you hit some clubs better than the others or why you slice long clubs and hit the short ones straight.
... full article »- Golf instruction tip: What it takes to be the best golfer you can be
- Be a stepper: The three responsibilities of a golfer's set-up footwork
- Video Tip: The Iron Tee Shot
From the 'Zinger-Boo smooch to Scotch eggs, the Best of 2008 golf travel awards
This year brought me to the reaches of the golfing world near and far, from dozens of golf courses in Myrtle Beach to places like Wales, Morocco and Malaysia. I saw some great courses, hit a few decent shots, met some rather friendly blokes and had more than my share of refreshing pints. So before planning the 2009 travel schedule, it's only fitting to look back at the best of the past year, from golf courses to hotels, restaurants and watering holes ...
... full article »- Jack Stephens: A master gentleman
- Bad economy? Humbug! Get out and golf while the golfin's good
- Tiger Woods has a long connection to Las Vegas, all the way back to high school
In Myrtle Beach to play golf? Head south to Pawleys Island
WorldGolf.com reader Elliot DeBear shares his thoughts on a recent Myrtle Beach golf vacation that included tee times at Pawleys Plantation, Heritage Plantation, True Blue, Caledonia Golf & Fish Club and the TPC of Myrtle Beach.
... full article »- Headed to Bermuda? Don't forget Port Royal Golf Course
WorldGolf.com reader Elliot DeBear shares his thoughts on a recent Myrtle Beach golf vacation that included tee times at Pawleys Plantation, Heritage Plantation, True Blue, Caledonia Golf & Fish Club and the TPC of Myrtle Beach.
... full article »- Headed to Bermuda? Don't forget Port Royal Golf Course
- Architect Ronald Fream adds China's Weihai Point Golf & Resort to Golfplan's portfolio
- New Nike Golf Xtreme Element golf bag has all the necessary elements
Golfing the U.S.
A walk in the desert? Top Phoenix-Scottsdale golf courses declare why not
Walking courses have found a niche in the Phoenix-Scottsdale resort corridor. And it's not limited to budget courses; instead you're seeing the option of walking being promoted at the top newer golf courses and other high-end palaces. It turns out some golfers still want the high life - but not the cart life.
... full article »- Realty auction offers 13 new Arizona golf community homes at The Canyons at Laughlin Ranch
- Lehman's new-school Sonoran Course gives Omni Tucson National more desert bite
- Spring training's Arizona golf Surprise: Cheap convenience in Sun Village's immaculate par 3
California (golf) dreaming: 10 percent of Top 100 public golf courses found in the Golden State
California put more golf courses on Golf Magazine's 2008 list of the "Top 100 Courses You Can Play" than any other state. The selections - which include Pebble Beach, Spyglass Hill, Torrey Pines and the PGA West Stadium Course - highlight California's diverse geography, from its ocean vistas to its palm tree and mountain deserts, Chris Baldwin writes.
... full article »- Northwood Golf Club in Sonoma County: An Alister MacKenzie golf fairy tale in the redwoods
- Shark's lark: Is Pebble Beach-playing Greg Norman showing a lighter side with Chris Evert?
- Local says Ashwood Golf Course in Apple Valley, California is no pushover
WorldGolf.com reader Elliot DeBear shares his thoughts on a recent Myrtle Beach golf vacation that included tee times at Pawleys Plantation, Heritage Plantation, True Blue, Caledonia Golf & Fish Club and the TPC of Myrtle Beach.
... full article »- Pretty as a postcard: Marshy River's Edge Golf Club in Brunswick County, near Myrtle Beach
- Pinehurst's No. 4 golf course emerges from shadow of big brother No. 2
- American original: Pine Needles and Donald Ross create a cathedral of Carolina golf
Belleview Biltmore Golf Club in Clearwater, Florida: Remembering Donald Ross
The layout of the Belleview Biltmore Golf Club was renovated in 2001 at a cost of roughly $2 million and 12 months. The result is a joy to play, Tim McDonald writes. You understand you're playing a Donald Ross course, just updated for the modern era.
... full article »- Renaissance Vinoy Resort & Golf Club has Marilyn Monroe, ghosts galore and tight fairways
- Highlands South at Innisbrook Resort and Golf Club near Tampa, Fla. dares to be different
- Bobby Jones Golf Complex: Namesake helped open Sarasota's cradle of golf
The perfect island vacation for a golf trip: The courses of Kauai
Though it's only the fourth largest of the Hawaiian Islands, Kauai can make a case as the perfect island for a golf vacation. Its golf courses are all within reach during one vacation. Each comes with their share of ocean holes with a dramatic, mountainous backdrop.
... full article »- Kiahuna Golf Club is on the fast track on the Hawaiian island of Kauai
- Susan Choi chasing her long-shot LPGA dreams on The Golf Channel's Big Break Kaanapali
- Princeville at Hanalei's Makai Golf Course: Put your ego aside, play this friendlier Kauai gem
A modern classic: Painted Desert Golf Club is polished, Vegas old school
As scores of golf courses have emerged in the desert in the last two decades, Painted Desert has become the polished, old-school favorite on the block. It's a great area value, and it's also located much closer to the heart of Vegas than many of the other newer courses.
... full article »- Jack Nicklaus' Bear's Best Las Vegas: Golf course conditions, Red Rock scenery steal the show
- Embassy Suites Lake Tahoe Hotel and Ski Resort runs hot and cold, all the time
- Royal Links' hot Par Mates caddies take Las Vegas golf to new heights
Jack Stephens: A master gentleman
The late Jack Stephens fully appreciated the most important things that golf offered him: wonderful recreation, breathtaking scenery, and the most ideal venue on earth to make friends and strengthen friendships. And he always tried to give back to his sport in equal measure, writes Jack Sheehan.
... full article »- The other Oregon: Great golf doesn't begin and end on the coast
- Bad economy? Humbug! Get out and golf while the golfin's good
- Brackenridge Park Golf Course in San Antonio: Designer A.W. Tillinghast would be pleased
Golfing the Globe
Love it or hate it, the new St. Andrews Castle Course is already drawing reader controversy
Into just its first summer, the Castle Course at St. Andrews, the Links Trust's seventh golf course, is receiving plenty of raves - and its share of rants, too. It's been one of WorldGolf.com's most reader-reviewed golf courses this year.
... full article »- Investors like Donald Trump should be welcomed to Scotland, says reader
- Golfing the Old Course on St. Andrews Day a most enjoyable experience, reader Bobby Battles writes
- The golf courses of Ayrshire unlock the magic of Scotland's southwest coast
Planning next year's Ireland vacation? Here are some can't-miss golf courses to play
It's never too early to plan your next Ireland golf vacation. From the northwest and Ballyliffin to Northern Ireland's Royal County Down, Staff Writer Brandon Tucker gives you some tips on hitting the best Ireland golf courses.
... full article »- Castlerock Golf Club: Some of the best golf course greens in Northern Ireland
- Walker Cup host Royal County Down in Northern Ireland: No better theater in golf
- Lahinch's Old Course in Ireland is links golf at its best
Royal Cinque Ports Golf Club in Deal: One of England's true links gems
Royal Cinque Ports Golf Club in Deal is a joyous place. Links golf is the original and authentic form of the game and there really is nothing more thrilling for a golfer with a feel for tradition than to play a genuine links course. And this is indisputably one of the very best, Clive Agran writes.
... full article »- Feel the Open magic at Royal St. George's Golf Club in England
- With gems like Royal North Devon, and St. Enodoc, the Southwest Atlantic Links is England's oldest and sunniest golf spot
- Saunton Golf Club's East and West courses: A one-two punch in southwest England
Simons Golf Club in Humlebaek: Golf on Denmark's Whiskey Trail
Simons Golf Club just north of Copenhagen is a very green course with some nice, moderate elevation changes over gently rolling terrain. The greens are relatively small and tricky, but the greatest obstacle here is the fescue rough, Tim McDonald writes. When your round is over, you're right at the terminus of the coastal area popularly known as Denmark's Whiskey Trail.
... full article »- Alsace region of France a dream destination for golf and wine lovers
- Finland golf: Land of the midnight sun and uncrowded golf courses
- Dreaming up the ultimate golf vacation in Scotland and Ireland
Sample Canadian nature from the heart at Storey Creek Golf Club in Vancouver Island
Storey Creek Golf Club - a quaint, no-fuss course in the middle of Vancouver Island - is an easy place to fall in love with, Chris Baldwin writes. Here it's all about good golf at a good price in an incredibly natural setting. Its 6,699 yards of natural golf, no tricks or fancy snacks at the turn needed.
... full article »- With red-sand bunkers and the Brudenell River, Dundarave Golf Course is a rave on Canada's PEI
- Arbutus Ridge Golf Club brings inexpensive, good golf and food to Vancouver Island
- Olympic View Golf Club gives golfers a front-row seat to Vancouver Island's scenery
Frequently asked questions: Golf travel in Malaysia and Kuala Lumpur
Planning on traveling to Malaysia or Kuala Lumpur for a golf trip? Here are a few frequently asked questions about the region, its customs, the golf and what to expect.
... full article »- Tiger Woods turns blind eye to human rights abuses in Dubai, says reader
- Seremban International Golf Club in Malaysia an exotic southeast Asia golf experience
- Glenmarie GC in Malaysia a must-play round of Asian golf
Headed to Bermuda? Don't forget Port Royal Golf Course
Port Royal Golf Course is located in the southern end of Bermuda along the sea. It was designed by Robert Trent Jones Sr. and considered the most picturesque course in Bermuda. "I can see why," WorldGolf.com reader Elliot DeBear writes.
... full article »- Historic Morocco: A budding golf destination
- Negril Hills Golf Club: Fun, scenic golf in the low and lovely Jamaica mountains
- Blue Shark Golf Club in the Bahamas: The Greg Norman- designed resort course is not as tough as you might think
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Brava, Palm Desert! Luxury condos, in 'Golfers' Paradise' being auctioned online
It has never been easier to live in style in Palm Desert, Calif., than it is now, with the newest auction by LFC Group of Companies - the nation's leader in online real estate auction marketing. The campaign is a builder closeout of 16 brand new luxury condominiums. With minimum bids starting as low as $99,000 for a fully furnished model, living the country club lifestyle - and, of course, golfing all day long - is a deal too good to pass up.
... full article »- WaterColor community paints the good life in Florida
- Doonbeg real estate offers luxury Irish country living and Greg Norman golf
- For Texas golf course estate - and The Bridges at Preston Crossing - now is the time
Davis Love III ends winless drought in Children's Miracle Network Classic at Disney World
Davis Love III, who played the final 57 holes of the Children's Miracle Network Classic without a bogey, finished at 25-under 263 in the season-ending event played at the Walt Disney World Golf Resort in Florida. It has been a long road back for Love, who severely sprained his ankle late last year. After tearing ligaments, he needed surgery, and he's spent much of this year rehabilitating the injury.
... full article »- Troy Matteson off to a blazing start in Children's Miracle Network Classic at Disney World
- PGA Tour notebook: Tiger Woods keeping busy during rehabilitation process
- Stephen Ames defends title in Children's Miracle Network Classic presented by Wal-Mart
- Sin City Charlotte: Desert Pines Golf Club wins "Best Value" award
- AGCP - Roundtable praised as success by industry professionals
- Mark Nessmith: Oh Lord, won't you buy me John Daly's Mercedes-Benz ...
- GolfBallSelector.com launches its new 10-Ball Sample Test Pack
- Fujikura introduces their new Motore F1 Series shafts for '09
- SMT Golf announces changes to its golf club trade in program
- www.FCMGolf.com newly launched as resource for golf enthusiasts
- Desert Pines Golf Club in Las Vegas wins award for value
- Troon Golf to manage La Quinta Golf & Country Club in Spain
- TournEvents.com expands its functionality with new features
- Golf humorist George Fuller's "I Golf, Therefore I Am - Nuts!"
- Bob Hope Classic offers free admission to active military members
- Anna Nordqvist signs agreement with Gaylord Sports Management
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- Lake Las Vegas named Top 50 Resort Golf Facility by Golf World
