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It doesn't get much better on the Grand Strand than Tidewater Golf Club Plantation in North Myrtle Beach

There just aren't many chinks in Tidewater Golf Club & Plantation's armor. It's a great layout with great holes at every turn in a setting that never ceases to amaze. It's a demanding test that can gobble up golf balls, but the views soften the blow of turning in a scorecard that might be better off being ripped up and discarded, Jason Scott Deegan writes. Read More

Golf in the O.C.: Seven things you should know about your trip to Orange County

So you're heading to the O.C., and you're planning a little golf. Fortunately, there are plenty of choices, but this is Orange County, California. Things move a little differently here. It has its own pace; its own vibe. Golf in the O.C. is no exception, so there are a few things you should know before you play golf around your trip to Disneyland. Here are seven.

Four underrated Scottsdale golf courses you should be playing

It's easy to find the best places to play golf in Scottsdale. But there are also courses in Scottsdale that fly under the radar, courses that might not make every top 10 list but still are fun and challenging to play and not as hard on the wallet. Here are four Scottsdale gems you might have missed.

The Lodge and Experience at Koele in Hawaii: A truly tranquil experience on Lanai

At The Lodge at Koele, one of two Four Seasons resorts on the Hawaiian island of Lanai, relaxation is the first order of business. The wonderful experience continues at The Experience at Koele, where golfers will hardly see another soul on the stunning Greg Norman/Ted Robinson course. At The Lodge, guests can truly get lost, and that's a good thing, Mike Bailey writes.

Sun City Texas in Georgetown: Trio of championship golf courses make it a worthy trip from Austin

With 54 holes, there is plenty of golf to go around for residents of Sun City Texas, a Del Webb master-planned community located in Georgetown just northwest of Austin. But you don't have to reside in Sun City to play the courses, and you don't have to be retiree-aged to get a great test of golf, either. While it's true that residents get first pick of times, the general public can find their fill of tee times. Multi-course facilities are all over central Texas, and Sun City's operation certainly holds its own with any of them.

Ireland's Dromoland Castle Hotel celebrates its 50th anniversary as a five-star retreat

The Dromoland Castle Hotel in County Clare, Ireland is celebrating its 50th anniversary as a luxury destination in grand style. The main building, completed in 1835, remains one of the most authentic castle experiences in all of Europe. What's new at this historic Irish retreat ranges from small details, such as a new logo, to big additions -- the purchase and $1.5-million renovation of a nearby inn.

Glitzy Malibu home to a laid-back round at Malibu Golf Club

It's easy to hear the name Malibu Golf Club and envision a snooty private country club. Nothing could be farther from the truth. This beautiful parcel of land in the Santa Monica Mountains has always been open to the public and only 45 minutes from downtown Los Angeles. And you can play in the off-season for as little as $60.

With five top notch courses, Pacific Links International builds a golf empire on Oahu

Pacific Links International has purchased five golf courses on Oahu within the past three years -- Royal Hawaiian Golf Club, Kapolei, Olomana Golf Links and the West and East Courses at Makaha Valley Country Club. The Canadian company, formed in 2009, is also finalizing the purchase of the two Ka'anapali courses on Maui and continues shopping for more.

The hills are alive at Black Gold Golf Club in Yorba Linda

The greens of Black Gold Golf Club have replaced the oil fields of yesteryear, but this excellent daily-fee course still pays homage to an industry that once produced wealth here. But for golfers, what's really golden is in the fairways. Find the short grass off the tee, and you have a chance to claim your reward. No doubt, Black Gold is one of the better public options in the Orange County area.

Your Hawaiian 'Place of joy': JW Marriott Ihilani Ko Olina Resort & Spa on Oahu

Whether you're combing the beach or lounging in the lobby, there's always something to see at the JW Marriott Ihilani Ko Olina Resort & Spa on Oahu. Recent renovations have the AAA Four Diamond resort sparkling. And playing a round at Ko Olina Golf Club, a regular LPGA Tour host, is pretty amazing, too.