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Golfers pose on the Swilcan Bridge after dark in St. Andrews, Scotland.
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Farmlinks is the best non-RTJ Golf Trail public course in Alabama.
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The colorful hues pop on Apple Mountain northeast of Sacramento.
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The Links at Brick Landing sits in a gated community in North Carolina north of Myrtle Beach.
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Dainton Park is a local favorite in the United Kingdom.
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A golfer swings away on Anderson Creek.
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Coyote Hills is a four-star course in Fullerton, Calif.
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Dunfanaghy delivers some nice views in County Donegal, Ireland.
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The Elmwood Country Club in Iowa features an impressive clubhouse.
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Gunter's Landing delivers more fun and beautiful golf in Alabama.
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A pond guards a par 3 at Jack Frost National in Pennsylvania's Poconos Mountains.
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Crossing a stream is just one of the many challenges on the Journey at Pechanga in SoCal.
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Keystone Links Golf and Country Club plays 6,220 yards long in Ontario.
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Minnechaug is a shorter nine-hole course in Connecticut.
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The Earl of Mar Golf Club overlooks the River Clyde in Scotland.
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Mottram Hall is a walker-friendly course in the United Kingdom.
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North Sound is the only 18-hole course in the Cayman islands.
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Golfers often describe Royal Hawaiian as the closest thing they've ever seen to Jurassic Park.
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Tilsworth Golf and Conference Centre is a shorter 18-hole course in the English countryside.
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The Talisker Club is an exclusive private course and community near Park City, Utah.
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Wente Vineyards is one of the hidden gems of the San Francisco Bay Area.
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Turtle Creek Club is a nice private playground in Florida.
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The 107-yard third hole on the Mountain Course at Ventana Canyon plays like an island in the midst of the desert.
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As first impressions go, Yocha Dehe starts out stellar in northern California.
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Plumas Pines wanders through the alpine forests north of Lake Tahoe.
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Indianapolis, Indiana
One of the best courses in the Indianapolis area. A very hard course that has a lot of risk reward situations.
Pawleys Island, South Carolina
Throughout the course, you will see colorful trees and landscaping, especially on holes 1,9, 10 & 18. Some of the best ambiance I've ever experienced on a course.
Newport Coast, California
This course never ceases to amaze me. From the time you walk onto the property till the time you leave you feel like a king! Everything is In perfect condition and the course is extremely fun especially in playing on the south side.
Blaine, Minnesota
Great clubhouse, huge pro shop, nice range, and a heck of a course. They have a lot of very enjoyable holes that are gorgeous to look at, and a real challenge to play.
Lost Pines, Texas
Just a beautiful course and always a pleasure to play. Was in the best shape I have seen it and incredibly lush and pure fairways. Not overly crowded and just a beauty set in the hills.
Williamsburg, Virginia
Be sure and take a moment when you reach the 14th tee and walk all the way to the back of it. From there, take in one of the best view of an inland confluence of holes that I can recall in my travels. You can see the 16th, 12th, 2nd and 7th greens. It is fantastic.
Homewood, Illinois
Enjoyed the layout & design of each hole. Well maintained course made for a fun afternoon. We are looking forward to going back to play again soon!
Bay Harbor, Michigan
It doesn't get much better. This is a gorgeous course with an impressive layout. It was in superb condition, and only Arcadia Bluffs can compete with the views.
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