Abundance in Myrtle Beach
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 Myrtle Beach is one of those places that exists in pure dichotomy,
where it seems you can be in two completely different places at the
same time. On one hand, you have a jillion high-end golf courses to
pick and choose from, most of which rival the best golf courses along
the eastern seaboard. Several present not only a dazzling setting and
an exciting challenge, but also a warm sense of southern hospitality,
charm, class and sophistication. On the other hand, Myrtle Beach can be
just as enticing off course, that is, if wearing a bib and chowing down
on crabmeat or throwing back a pitcher of beer (or two) with your
buddies is high on your list of things to do.
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Great golf with an altitude
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By Staff
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 The mountain West, which incorporates the rugged terrain of the Rocky
Mountains in Colorado to the Sierra Nevadas of California, Utah and
upward to Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, is quite possibly the most diverse
outdoor playground in the United States. Literally every kind of
recreation is found here, ranging from winter skiing and white-water
rafting to horseback riding, hiking, fishing and, of course, golf. In
the last few years, the ski industry has taken advantage of what once
were strictly wintertime vacation havens that stood empty in the summer
months, and built golf courses to offset the busy snowy seasons. The
result of this infusion is a plethora of split-personality resort
destinations where thrill-seekers can ski in the winter and golf in the
summer, yet eat and sleep in the same place.
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If there’s one thing you should know about golf in the magnificent desert West, heed the following statement: “In the desert West, you don’t play golf—you experience it”
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By Ryan M. Noll
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 With Las Vegas having more than 50, Palm Springs with 100-plus and the
Phoenix/Scottsdale/Mesa area totaling somewhere near 200 golf courses,
it’s no wonder millions of golfers each year flock to these three
desert golf boomtowns. It’s culture shock for many once they get there,
as golfers from all over the world marvel at the union between harsh
desert topography and the soft, caressing ribbons of fairway and greens
that make up each golf oasis.
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By Staff
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 Nestled in the Sandhills of central North Carolina lies a roughly
triangular area encompassing the villages of Southern Pines, Aberdeen
and the quaint little walking village of Pinehurst (designed by
Frederick Law Olmsted, who also created New York's Central Park) and
Pinehurst Resort. The center of Pinehurst-area golf is, and always has
been, the Resort’s world-renowned #2 course. Today the area is home to
43 excellent courses and counting. It’s known as the "Home of American
Golf."
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Hidden gems and must-plays for the ultimate golf pilgrimage
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By Dave Smith
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 Golf in Ireland, obviously, has existed for quite some time, and it
continues to flourish in a pure state. Walking is the preferred mode of
transportation; scores are more often measured by Stapleford scoring
and matches than stoke play. Par is relative to the wind and weather
conditions of the day, not the number on the card. Here, traditions are
revered and respected. Unfortunately, most visiting golfers don’t spend
enough time in one place to get to know the area’s history let alone
its unique flavor.
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By Staff
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 In 1898, Samuel Mills Damon, a wealthy Hawaiian banker, built Hawaii’s
first official 18-hole golf course. Even though it was on his estate,
Damon didn’t charge any greens fees. A nice gesture, but the free
rounds didn’t last long. Three years into its operation, Damon’s son
made the course semiprivate and, because of the warm, tropical climate,
lopped off nine of its holes. Playing 18, it seems, was just too hot to
handle.
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Follow the course - Rich trails of Louisiana, Alabama and Mississippi
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By Bob Seligman
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The Gulf Coast region of Alabama, Louisiana and the state we learned to
spell phonetically—M-I-S-S-I-S-S-I-P-P-I—may not be the first place
you’d think of for a golfing trip, but the more you learn about what it
has to offer, the more you realize what a viable choice it is. The
Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail in Alabama, the Audubon Golf Trail in
Louisiana and the Golf Coast Golf Trail in Mississippi are wonderful
golfing venues that feature courses designed by some of the greatest
architects and players in the game.
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By Staff
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 The home of golf in the United States is a hotly debated topic, but
Charleston can actually lay claim to the nation’s first golf course and
golf club—Harleston Green and the South Carolina Golf Club, both of
which were established in 1786. And while Myrtle Beach and Hilton Head
may be the main golfing destinations in the Palmetto State, Charleston
also possesses its own rich golfing culture.
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