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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. Read More

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.

Discover 54 holes of playable Pete Dye golf in the desert at Las Vegas Paiute Resort

Whether you're a one-man band looking for a relaxing round or an army of players in an outing, the Las Vegas Paiute Golf Resort aims to please. Paiute's three courses -- Snow Mountain, Sun Mountain and Wolf -- all bask in a gorgeous setting about a half-hour's drive from the Las Vegas Strip. Falling for the place is easy, Jason Scott Deegan writes.

Get your golf on in Las Vegas

There's so much to see and do on a golf trip to Las Vegas. From the shows and golf courses to the nightclubs and restaurants, there's nothing this town can't deliver. Jason Scott Deegan offers up the best of Sin City to make the most of your golf vacation.

Don't miss the great golf between Orlando and Daytona Beach on the I-4 corridor

Interstate-4 between Orlando and Daytona Beach is one of the most traveled thoroughfares in Florida. Visitors and residents head to one of Central Florida's most popular beaches, Daytona Beach, in droves. What these beach lovers and some golfers may not realize are the significant number of excellent courses they're missing along the way. Here's a menu of places to play.

In Phoenix on business? Top golf courses for entertaining clients and colleagues

The greater Phoenix area is paradise for the business traveler -- and his or her clientele. The Valley is awash in great golf courses, from the pricey and challenging layouts in north Scottsdale to resort courses that are meant to be enjoyed rather than suffered. So if you're in Phoenix on business and want to host colleagues or clients, here are just a few of the courses that would make for an ideal business/golf outing ...

Sarasota: Where golf and culture combine for the ideal couples vacation

Encompassing places like Longboat Key, Lido Key and Siesta Key, the Sarasota area is an engaging blend of excellent golf courses, white sand beaches and some of Florida's most significant cultural attractions. Following a round of golf, there are numerous options to visit museums, attend live theater, dance and musical performances and browse art galleries, Ed Schmidt writes.

Choice golf: Double down at these Las Vegas venues

Many golf facilities in Las Vegas offer at least two 18-hole courses. Some, like Revere Golf Club, complement one another. Others, like Angel Park Golf Club, offer great variety. Mike Bailey takes a closer look at the best multi-course facilities in Las Vegas, including Las Vegas Paiute Golf Resort, Primm Valley, Sun City Summerlin and Badlands.

Beyond the Old: Ballybunion one of Ireland's most complete facilities

Attracting more Americans than any other Irish golf club, Ballybunion has mastered the art of making overseas visitors feel welcome and providing them with first-class facilities. And the club has accomplished this without sacrificing any of the charm, warmth and friendliness that makes golfing in Ireland such a treat. But what puts Ballybunion right on the top of most discerning golfer's wish list are the two spectacular courses, the Old and the Cashen.

Seven things to know about golf in San Diego

With an ideal climate and ocean-drowned sunsets that rival any in California, the San Diego area is, well, about as perfect an area as there ever was. The food, the people and the diversity of landscape across not just the region, but its golf courses, keep visitors coming back and the locals staying put. Here are seven reasons why San Diego continues to attract golfers from near and far.