"Golf at its best, pay any price to play once in your life". That's how Golf Digest describes the 24 public courses recognized as their 5-Star Best Places to Play 2008/2009. Fortunately for golf enthusiasts at least one of these masterpieces can be played for less than "any price". Trilogy Golf Club at Vistancia is a true gem located in Peoria Arizona.

Unlike other great Arizona courses mainly found in Scottsdale, and found with Scottsdale pricing, Trilogy offers an unforgettable golf experience at Peoria pricing. Visit www.trilogygolfclub.com to learn more and reserve your time.

Tan-Tar-A proudly offers two championship golf courses with tree-lined fairways, rolling hills and breathtaking vistas of the Lake of the Ozarks. Designed separately, the resort's two courses, The Oaks and Hidden Lakes, have resolved the age-old problem of how to charm the beginner and still challenge the professional.

A Championship 18-hole Golf Course A beautiful course in a beautiful setting below the bluffs on Lake Taneycomo, Pointe Royale Golf Course is Branson's premier 18-Hole PGA Championship par 70 course. A mature course with plenty of trees and beautiful landscaping, Pointe Royale Golf Course was designed by Ault-Clark and Associates and built by Carter Golf in 1986.

It will only take you a few hours to discover one of the most unique golf courses in Wisconsin, nestled among moraines chiseled by the last ice age nearly two million years ago. The front nine meanders over lush grasslands; the back nine is carved out of the densest of Wisconsin's woodlands.

Immaculate bentgrass fairways, strategically placed hazards and gently rolling greens highlight the par-72, 6,888 yard championship layout. Designed by world-renowned Robert Trent Jones II, the course will challenge golfers of all skill levels. Man and nature, combined to achieve a delightful golf experience.

For tee time reservations without an overnight stay, call or click onto Geneva National Golf Club - (262) 245-7000 or www.GenevaNationalResort.com.

Old Kinderhook is a 700+ acre residential golf & lake resort community located on the south-west end of the Big Niangua Arm of the Lake of the Ozarks. The Tom Weiskopf Signature Semi-Private Course is open to the public and nestled in the Missouri Ozark hills. Golf Digest scores Old Kinderhook a 4ﾽ star rating while Golf Week ranks it one of the top semi-private courses in Missouri. The course is a 6,855-yard par 71 layout featuring zoysia tees and fairways with large bentgrass greens. It will challenge the most serious golfer, but plays on the friendly side. The course is renowned for its unsurpassed drama: valleys, waterfalls, hills, trees and water hazards, plus its beautiful lake setting. The elevation changes and breathtaking views will thrill you at every hole.

New for '08 is THE MIDWEST GOLF TRAIL that has the potential to offer reciprocal rates for up to 42 golf courses within a one hour drive of the host facility, Great River Road Golf Club, for its overnight guests to play while enjoying their stay. For more information on The Great River Road Golf Course, visit their website at www.golfnauvoo.com or call 1-800-233-0060 and ask for Steve Sanders.

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At GolfWisconsin.com we enjoy cutting through the clutter as may we suggest The Brunswick Plantation and Golf Resort for your next vacation stay and play site while in the Myrtle Beach area. With elegant one or two bedroom condominiums just moments from any one of their three 9-hole courses, Brunswick Plantation and Golf Resort allows more time for fun and less time for travel.

Brunswick Plantation is a 1,400 acre plantation-style resort located on the northern tip of the Grand Strand in Calabash, North Carolina, just a few miles north of Myrtle Beach, offering unsurpassed luxury condominiums with charm and grace, whether or not you enjoy the game of golf. Our indoor and outdoor swimming pools, jacuzzis, fitness center, and 19th Hole restaurant are tastefully woven into the tapestry of Brunswick Plantation, making for a memorable vacation for your entire family or group. For more information on the Brunswick Plantation and Golf Resort, visit their website at www.brunswickvillas.com or call 1-800-332-8576.

The MUST-PLAYS on the trail include the links/canyon combination found at The Ledges, the panoramic landscape bestowed upon Sky Mountain, the stunning elevation changes of Sunbrook, and the dynamically designed Coral Canyon. The best reason to head off the beaten path and explore St. George -- the price!! Affordability meets playability as 5 night/4 round packages start at $414 per person based on double-occupancy. For more information on a destination you won't soon forget, visit their website at www.redrockgolftrail.com or call 1-888-345-5551.

We also have a game room, playground, clubhouse, indoor/outdoor pools, steam and sauna rooms and Jacuzzi for your enjoyment.

Let the Knolls set-up all your golf times at more than a dozen award-winning, amazing courses in the Lake area.

Make our home your home away from home. Visit www.knollsresort.com or call 1-800-648-0339 for more information.

Tan-Tar-A proudly offers two championship golf courses with tree-lined fairways, rolling hills and breathtaking vistas of the Lake of the Ozarks. Designed separately, the resort's two courses, The Oaks and Hidden Lakes, have resolved the age-old problem of how to charm the beginner and still challenge the professional.

Featured in Golf Digest's Best Places to Play, Miller Memorial Golf Course presents a unique challenge for competitive and recreational golfers alike. Heralded as one of west Kentucky lakes regions finest golf courses Miller Memorial offers a variety of challenges for the most discriminating golfer. We pride ourselves in the quality of our golf course and recognize the importance of your satisfaction.

Miller Memorial has partnered with the Holiday Inn & Suites of Murray to offer this special price on a terrific golf and lodging package. The accommodations are centrally located in the heart of Murray, close to restaurants and shopping.

Now, for just $67.00/night each guest receives one nights lodging and one round of golf including cart rental.

For additional information about Miller Memorial Golf Course, visit our website at, www.murraystate.edu/millergolf, or call 1-888-313-9862 and ask for Will Snodgrass.

Give us a call; you'll be glad you did!! Make that drive south, Murray might just be the shortest drive during your golf getaway.

The lake's golf variety includes championship-level courses as well as family-friendly (and budget-friendly) choices. With tree-lined fairways, striking elevation changes and beautiful lake views, they appeal to everyone from beginners to seasoned pros. Off the course, you can enjoy a wealth of water activities on the 54,000-acre lake - Missouri's largest - plus varied lodging, great dining and fun for the whole family.

For more information, please visit www.funlakegolf.us or call 1-800-490-8474.

Hodge Park Golf Course is one of Kansas City's most affordable golf courses located minutes from downtown Kansas City. Best Value!

Tired of the long winter and itching to play golf?

Make a trip to Deer Creek Golf Club in Overland Park and enjoy quality golf on one of Kansas City's finest courses.

Through the end of March play Deer Creek for $45 + tax and a second round on that day is only $16. All northland players receive 2 complimentary drink tickets on us.

We have partnered with area hotels to provide accommodations. Restaurants are within walking distance from the golf course and hotels.

Hotels

Fairfield Inn & Suites - 913-563-1211

Springhill Suites by Marriott - 913-563-1211

(Mention the Deer Creek Golf Special to Barbara Walker)

Town Place Suites by Marriott - 913-851-3100

Restaurants

Nick & Jakes - 913-681-8535

Wil Jennys - 913-897-1114

TO MAKE GOLF RESERVATIONS CALL: 913-681-3100 or visit www.deercreekgc.com

The course ranges in length from 6,752 yards from the gold tees to 4,976 yards from the blues. It's not especially long, yet the hills make many holes play longer than they're marked, so prepare to play an extra club to carry them.

Hickory Point Golf Club, located on Decatur's north side, is home of the Michelob Ultra Duramed FUTURES Players Championship. Designed by leading golf course architect Roger Packard, Hickory Point features a lighted driving range and a 6-hole short course to strengthen the skills of beginning golfers. A recently completed renovation has added new looks and challenging pin placements.

Scovill Golf Club, the District's most popular course among out-of-town golfers, was included in Golf for Women magazine's "Top 100 Women-friendly Courses." With manicured fairways and beautiful, natural plantings, Scovill Golf Club is a member of the Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary System.

Nelson Park Golf Course is nestled alongside the shores of Lake Decatur, offering spectacular lake views. This short, hilly, executive-style course is popular among players of all ages.

Red Tail Run Golf Club by Raymond Floyd is truly a destination place. Designed by legendary Hall of Famer, Raymond Floyd, this beautiful signature course features large, undulating greens, wide rolling fairways, and native prairie grasses. With five tee boxes, golfers enjoy multiple angles to the green.

The Lodge is home to The Cove, a Robert Trent Jones Sr. Signature course which is due to re-open May 2009 after an extensive renovation. Re-routing of holes, new greens, re-shaped bunkers, added forward tees, state of the art GPS and a brand new clubhouse with a 5,000 sq. foot deck to enjoy watching as golfers are coming in off the 18th hole. The Ridge, a Ken Kavanaugh designed course located just minutes from the property offers state of the art GPS and a comfortable clubhouse.

For more information at 573-365-8544 or www.4seasonsresort.com

John Daly's Murder Rock Golf and Country Club enhances the magnificent landscape of the Ozark Mountains, incorporating the natural beauty of the land with lush fairways and pristine greens.

Since the course was designed with a golf community in mind, home sites are easily integrated into the layout offering the perfect place to live and play in the midst of one of the areas most picturesque wildlife areas. The elegant ambiance of the clubhouse and the outdoor verandas invite members to enjoy, with family and fellow members, the natural beauty of Murder Rock.

For more information, please visit www.murderrock.com or call 417-332-DALY (3259).

Bright Leaf has an 18 hole golf course, fairly open with water coming into play on six holes, also a 9 hole regulation course is very tight with water on seven holes. Bright Leaf is an excellent value - an upscale course with Country Club amenities but always open to the public. Bright Leaf also has a fully stocked pro-shop with the latest in golf equipment.

For more information, please visit their website at www.brightleafgolfresort.com or call (800) 469-6038.