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The Takeaway The Dunes at Maui Lani truly is one of the hidden gems in the Hawaiian islands. While you won't have the opportunity to play along the ocean, you do get to experience a links style course with a Hawaiian flare that also boasts some of the most impressive mountain views on the island. The turf conditions have struggled but the design and cost make it the best value in Maui.  Grade B+ Quick Facts Designer:  Robin Nelson in 1999 Cost:  $39.00 - $89.00 (includes cart) Phone Number:  (808) 873-0422 Course Website:  ... click to read more

Published 28. juli 2019

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Estancia is a high end club that is part of the Discovery Land Company that owns several prestigious clubs in North America. The club sits on 640 acres of Arizona desert that encompasses the famous Pinnacle Peak landmark. The Tom Fazio layout sprawls for miles through the boulders and cactus that frame the course. Service is always a top priority at Discovery Land courses and Estancia is no exception. Caddies take care of the members and their guests while the maintenance crew ensures every blade of grass is in perfect health. The fairways are generous and the layout includes a great deal of variety in hole lengths and... click to read more

Published 23. juli 2019

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Gene Bates Does it Again Success breeds success. It is a simple concept really and the Squaxin Island Indian Tribe is proving it again. Ten years ago the Coeur d'Alene Indian Tribe unveiled the Circling Raven Golf Club on reservation ground in Worley, ID. The Gene Bates designed routing has tallied numerous accolades as one of the finest public tracks in the country and made Northern Idaho a must-visit golfing destination. Following in the Coeur d'Alene Tribe's footsteps, Squaxin Island also commissioned Gene Bates to design a first class golf course and offered him a beautiful 320 acre... click to read more

Published 23. juli 2019

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¡Hola! The gurus recently returned from another great golf trip. This time we took it international to Baja California Sur. Our travel from the US to Los Cabos International Airport was uneventful. Our first taste of Mexican hospitality came at the rental car counter when David, the friendly concierge, noticed our golf bags and asked if we would be playing El Diamante during our stay. When we responded that we would be playing there the following day, his eyes lit up and he hit us up for the next 20 minutes trying to get us to participate in a time share presentation where we would get a free breakfast, free golf and a 7-day stay at... click to read more

Published 22. juli 2019

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The Takeaway Geronimo is among the 10% best courses in the Grand Canyon State and an excellent desert golf experience. The conditioning is absolutely top noth and the cutting edge $1.6 million Golf Performance Center is among the finest in the world with 3D motion capture, Scott Cameron putting analysis, and much more. While I'll give Chiricahua the nod as the best course on the property, Geronimo is a solid second.  Grade B+ Quick Facts Designer:  Jack Nicklaus in 1989 Cost:  Private Phone Number:  (480) 488-1362 Course Website:  ... click to read more

Published 22. juli 2019

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The Takeaway I loved Erin Hills. Along the same lines of Bandon Dunes, Streamsong, and Whistling Straits, Erin Hills boasts a world class public golf experience with walking caddies, on-site accommodations, and exceptional course architecture. The setting and course at Erin Hills has that special feeling that is difficult to convey in words; you simply have to experience it for yourself. Even with the promise of a visit to the mighty Straits course in Kohler that afternoon, I found myself not wanting my morning round at Erin Hills to come to an... click to read more

Published 20. juli 2019