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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. Read More

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.

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.

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.

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 ...