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Beyond the Bear Trap: Get to know PGA National Resort & Spa

Much focus will be paid to the infamous stretch of holes named the "Bear Trap" at PGA National's Champion Course. But the resort offers so much more, beginning with four other golf courses.

A spa that breaks a sweat: The Fairmont Turnberry Isle Resort in Miami

Get in shape, improve your golf swing and experience the finest in luxury accommodations at one stop during a stay at the Fairmont Turnberry Isle near Miami. The resort features 36 holes of golf and amenities galore at the Willow Stream Spa, which is ready to provide a challenging workout if desired. The latest addition to the complex, Bommarito Performance Systems, sets this place apart, writes Brandon Tucker, with its innovative evaluation of golf biomechanics.

Soffer Course at Fairmont Turnberry Isle near Miami, Florida

Located just north of Miami, the Fairmont Turnberry Isle resort is home to a luxury hotel, ocean club and 36-hole golf club. The Soffer Course, which is the longer of two golf courses, features a wealth of bird life and water features, capped by a 64-foot waterfall next to an island 18th green. Brandon Tucker gives us a closer look at the Soffer Course in this photo gallery.

Nine reasons Miami golfers can be thankful this holiday season

It's the week before Thanksgiving down in south Florida, and the sun is shining, the grass is green and everyone is in tank tops (if that) on the running trails and beaches along the ocean. So the turkey isn't the only thing getting baked on South Beach this Thanksgiving. Hang on to your sunscreen and golf clubs for a feast of a time in Miami all winter long. Here is a front nine's worth of reasons why Miami golfers should be thankful this holiday season.

TPC Blue Monster course at Doral Golf Resort and Spa in Miami: Golf in luxury at a historic setting

Keeping up has never been a problem at Doral Golf Resort and Spa in Miami. Since 1962, its TPC Blue Monster course has hosted a tour event. And over the years, nearly every golf-loving celebrity and tour pro has walked the verdant fairways here. Yes, David R. Holland writes, the Blue Monster has taken great strides since its days as swampland in the Everglades.

Fairmont Turnberry Isle Resort near Miami: Upscale Raymond Floyd golf that's worth every penny

I recently had the opportunity to stay at the Fairmont Turnberry Isle resort in Aventura and play on their two courses, the Miller and Soffer, each designed by Raymond Floyd and each in absolutely pristine condition. This joint is not cheap by any means, but the Turnberry crew does everything right to make your experience feel worth it.

Jim McLean Signature Course at Doral gives the Miami golf resort a one two punch

The Blue Monster at Doral Golf Resort & Spa is one of South Florida's most daunting golf courses, and with the recent opening of the Jim McLean Signature Course, Doral boasts the most intimidating one-two punch in the Southeast. The golf star in Miami shines brighter because of Doral Resort & Spa and the new Signature Course. But don't be caught star-gazing or bogey beckons.

Card Sound Golf Club in Key Largo

Measuring 6,553 yards from the tips and playing to a par 71, Card Sound Golf Club is in beautiful Key Largo, Florida. The course has a slope rating of 127, so it's accessible to a range of skill levels. Bruce Devlin and Robert Von Hagge designed Card Sound.

The Club at Emerald Hills in Hollywood, Florida

The Club at Emerald Hills is among the finest golf courses in south Florida. The Club has hosted The Honda Qualifier's for a decade and has been selected as one of the host sites for the U.S. Open, U.S. Amateur, U.S. Mid-Amateur, and U.S. Public Links qualifiers.

TravelGolf.com on Campus: In Miami, wide right is ancient history -- except on the golf course!

Florida State's foray into Miami this week may have some hardcore college football fans thinking about area golf courses as much as the game itself. Bring your clubs and sunscreen and take on the Blue Monster at Doral, the muni classic at Crandon Park on Key Biscayne, the Biltmore's Donald Ross course or the Senator at Don Shula's resort.