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The Padre Course at Camelback Golf Club in Scottsdale is more than a walk in the park

Laid out in the shadow of Camelback Mountain, the Padre Course at Camelback Golf Club is unique among golf courses in the Scottsdale area. Wide fairways, water hazards and plenty of grass rule the day, making the Padre Course a solid play in an area full of great golf courses, Mike Bailey writes. Read More

Survive the 'Aman Corner' at Windermere Country Club near Orlando

Windermere Country Club near Orlando boasts its own version of "Aman Corner." That's not a typo. Holes 14-16 got their nickname to celebrate a former member. Like the famous three-hole stretch at Augusta, Aman Corner tends to be the defining moment in any round.

Live large in Las Vegas by hiring a caddie

This oasis of excess in the Nevada desert boasts some of the best -- and wildest -- caddie experiences. From gorgeous young babes to highly trained PGA Professionals, Las Vegas caddies will take any round of golf to the next level, Jason Scott Deegan writes.

Beyond the Grand Strand: A low-key lifestyle attracts golfers to the South Carolina Lowcountry

The Lowcountry around Hilton Head, S.C. might as well be called the "low key country," too. That natural feel is probably the major difference between this area and the Grand Strand to the north. In the Lowcountry, the golf courses and residential and commercial developments tend to be more thoughtful and less intrusive. If you want a relaxing vacation, come to the Lowcountry.

Providence Golf Club near Orlando: A natural choice

Providence Golf Club is a residential community course with a unique personality that's playable to residents and visitors with lots of sizzle and creativity on every hole. While some holes at Providence are forgiving off the tee with large landing areas, you'll need to put lots of thought into a strategy once you pull driver from your bag.

Fertile sands: Five must-play golf courses in Palm Springs

There are nearly 125 public and private golf courses that encompass the region of Palm Springs, California, making it and the entire Coachella Valley one of the country's most alluring golf destinations. Judd Spicer offers up five golf courses that visitors should put on their must-play list.

Which Orlando golf resort is right for your group?

Orlando has 110 golf courses within a 45-mile radius, and many golfers are overwhelmed by the choices. It's like arriving at some mammoth buffet where you're befuddled by all the sumptuous entrees and deserts. If your group wants to play golf in Orlando, you may need some guidance based on your own needs and desires. Chances are, you probably fall into one or more of these group types.

The honeymoon is over, but golfers still love the Country Club of Miami

Some at the Country Club of Miami believe the ghost of Jackie Gleason, the late comedian who moved to Miami back in the 1950s, haunts the clubhouse and the course. While Gleason's presence is ever present, the club has plenty of other claims to fame, including two fine Robert Trent Jones-designed golf courses. This place gives golfers a real sense of belonging, Mike Bailey writes.

Escape from Las Vegas: Golf courses that go beyond the desert

Not all Las Vegas courses are created the same, and some of them are very unique. Just because you're playing golf in Vegas doesn't mean you have to stay in Vegas -- in a manner of speaking. Courses like Royal Links, Desert Pines and Wynn Golf Club all have holes you might see in other parts of the country, or the world, for that matter. Here's a look.

Hang with PGA Tour pros at TPC Las Vegas

The private TPC Summerlin might seem more prestigious than the public TPC Las Vegas, but the PGA Tour pros who live in Vegas prefer to hang out at the TPC Las Vegas. Add an excellent Tour Academy and a fine JW Marriott across the street, and the TPC Las Vegas is one of the best stay-and-play golf vacations in the high Nevada desert, Jason Scott Deegan writes.