| One of the most beautiful aspects of the game | | | | you can spend weeks just getting used to the |
| of golf is the variance between playing terrains. | | | | different courses. A wonderful place to vacation, |
| There are great courses, and there are terrible | | | | Pinehurst also features much in the way of |
| ones, but there's a world of new playing | | | | accommodations and recreation. |
| experiences available to you. In this article, we'll | | | | - Shadow Creek is a golf course located in North |
| highlight some of the top places to play golf | | | | Las Vegas. Designed by an architect of much |
| across America. | | | | critical acclaim named Tom Brizio, the course is |
| - Pebble Beach Golf Links is one course that has | | | | featured in an extravagant package that you can |
| received much critical acclaim. Located in Pebble | | | | purchase at one of Vegas's MGM Mirage |
| Beach, California, the course has brought class and | | | | properties. Upon setting your tee time, a private |
| elegance to the game of golf since its inception in | | | | limousine will pick you up at the hotel and |
| 1919. It was ranked the number one public golf | | | | transport you to the course. The landscape of |
| course in America in Golf Digest's 2005 list. The | | | | the course is highlighted by beautiful scenes, with |
| terrain is a thing of beauty, with holes cutting | | | | waterfalls, creeks and mountains dotting the |
| across ragged coastline and the great Pacific | | | | landscape. Be sure to check out the 18th hole at |
| Ocean being incorporated into most holes. | | | | Shadow Creek; it is a trademark of the beauty |
| Spanning 6,737 yards, this 72-par course has been | | | | and careful thought that went into creating the |
| host to numerous golfing events throughout the | | | | course. |
| years, with the 2000 U.S. Open Championships | | | | These are merely a few of the best public |
| being held the most recently at the course. | | | | courses throughout America. There are hundreds |
| - Located in Pinehurst, North Carolina is the | | | | of wonderful courses out there, and as a golfer, |
| Pinehurst Resort and Country Club. This historic | | | | you're encouraged to make at least a few |
| golfing locale has been around since 1895, and | | | | pilgrimages to the beautiful courses our land has |
| features 8 separate golf courses, allowing for | | | | to offer. |
| much diversity in play. Spanning over 2,000 acres, | | | | |