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Apres-Golf Masters: 5 Hidden Gems Off the Course

If you're lucky enough to be on some of golf's more storied fairways, you may not be thinking about what you'll do off the course. But John Dunn, former caddy and now author, gives us 5 solid reasons to stray...a little.

Posted by John Dunn on May 14, 2013 at 4:30:48 PM EDT in Trip Ideas Tagged:
Book Now: Michael Jordan Celebrity Invitational Returns to Vegas

When your friends ask what you're up to over the weekend, you can say you'll just be on the green with Michael Jordan (you just call him MJ) and a few of his most famous friends.

Posted by Susan Stapleton on March 28, 2013 at 8:56:58 AM EDT in Outdoors, Events Tagged: Sports, Events, Las Vegas
Best Golf Tournaments to Travel for in 2013

From the LPGA in sunny Oahu to the PGA championship in rustic Rochester, New York, here's our cheat sheet for the year's best tournaments - and what to do when you're not on the course.

Posted by Elizabeth Lynch on February 17, 2013 at 10:41:29 AM EST in Trip Ideas Tagged: Pennsylvania, New York, Scotland, Hawaii, Oahu
Hit the High Seas and Hit the Links, Too

Does the idea of hitting the high seas and hitting the links hit all the right notes with you? Then consider this hole-in-one trip idea: Divide your time between ocean blues and golf course greens with a golf-themed cruise vacation. We've rounded up six golfing cruises that combine stops in world-class courses with the guidance of top-notch golf pros for an above-par getaway.

Posted by Elissa Richard on March 15, 2012 at 12:07:45 AM EDT in Cruises Tagged: Cruise Lines, Cruises, Crystal Cruises, Crystal Serenity, Compagnie Du Ponant Yacht Cruises, Le Ponant, SeaDream Yacht Club, SeaDream Caribbean Voyages, Braemar, Boudicca, Azamara Club Cruises, Azamara Quest, Kalos Golf Cruises, Sea Cloud Cruises, Orion Expedition Cruises, Zegrahm Expeditions, Seabourn
Find out how to get discounts when playing golf on Hawaii's Big Island

Discounts on golf are often available for resort guests and for those who book tee times on the web, as well as for those willing to play in the afternoon instead of the morning. Twilight fees are also usually offered; call individual courses for information.

Posted by Fodor's Editors on February 12, 2012 at 1:00:00 AM EST in Travel Tips Tagged: Hawaii, Big Island,
Hitting the links in Phoenix or Scottsdale? Book the best tee times with our expert tips.

Book online to get your desired time. Most courses are connected to reservation services that book tee times online, up to a week in advance. Get availability, pricing, and discounted tee time information by logging on to an individual course’s Web site.

Posted by Fodor's Editors on March 11, 2011 at 1:00:00 AM EST in Travel Tips Tagged: Arizona, Phoenix, Scottsdale