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Golf in Plymouth, Mass.: Courses you can play within the shadow of the Mayflower
When the Pilgrims landed on that rock in 1620, they created both a colony and a legacy that have made Plymouth, Mass. one of the country's most popular vacation destinations. And although no historian has ever cited a set of clubs on board the Mayflower, the Pilgrims' ancestors have created their own colony of golf courses that the locals and the visitors play with great fervor. With courses such as Waverly Oaks, Crosswinds and Pinehills, Plymouth offers a lot of golf options.
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Photo gallery: Lyman Orchards Golf Club in Middlefield, Conn.
Lyman Orchards Golf Club in Middlefield, Conn. opened in 1969 with a Robert Trent Jones design; they added a Gary Player design in 1994. Both courses have been recognized by the Zagat Survey as being among the best courses to play in the United States.
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Looking for a romantic, his-and-hers golf vacation? Consider Cape Cod
When you're looking for both golf and romance, you're not talking the $295 package offering four rounds of golf, a basic motel room and a sleeve of balls. Here's a better idea: head to Cape Cod. On the cape, golf and romance are definitely not an oxymoron. And with 43 golf courses in a relatively small area, you can stay in one place and play a different course each day.
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Photo gallery: Lyman Orchards Golf Club in Middlefield, Conn.
Lyman Orchards Golf Club in Middlefield, Conn. opened in 1969 with a Robert Trent Jones design; they added a Gary Player design in 1994. Both courses have been recognized by the Zagat Survey as being among the best courses to play in the United States.
... full article »Looking for a romantic, his-and-hers golf vacation? Consider Cape Cod
When you're looking for both golf and romance, you're not talking the $295 package offering four rounds of golf, a basic motel room and a sleeve of balls. Here's a better idea: head to Cape Cod. On the cape, golf and romance are definitely not an oxymoron. And with 43 golf courses in a relatively small area, you can stay in one place and play a different course each day.
... full article »Photo gallery: Stowe Country Club in Vermont
The golf course at Stowe Country Club boasts undulating fairways and well-maintained greens. Built on what was once a dairy farm, the course offers a challenging but approachable round of golf. And its panoramic mountain views are a delight for all golfers.
... full article »Photo gallery: Vermont National Country Club in South Burlington
Designed by Jack Nicklaus and Jack Nicklaus II, Vermont National Country Club sits on one of the highest sites in South Burlington. The golf course measures 7,035 yards from the tips and plays to a par 72.
... full article »Cunning required at Fox Hopyard Golf Club in Connecticut
The fox is associated with cleverness, wit, and cunning. Fox Hopyard Golf Club in East Haddam, Conn., lives up to its namesake: It's a challenging layout that can mess with your mind, where a steely nerve and a few rounds' experience are required for low scoring. As wonderful as the course is, though, the best part is the staff in the golf shop, say the locals - owner William Sandri and staff treat you like family.
... full article »Stratton Resort: Forget the skis, bring the sticks
Nearly every course in Vermont brings golfers in touch with nature, but the Stratton layout seems to do this particularly well. There are long-distance views, but sometimes the more interesting scenery is close-by. Trees are everywhere, and the hills will be tough on your game but easy on your eyes. And while the 621-yard, par-5 fifth hole gets its share of visitors, so does Stratton Golf School, one of the oldest in the nation.
... full article »Split personality golf courses abound in New England
While North Conway Country Club and Lake Kezar Country Club are separated by only 20 miles, but the courses are light years apart in terms of style and vintage. Featuring the incredible New England scenery is just part of the charm of these two courses, as modern golfers will be thrown back in time to experience designs from top names like Donald Ross and Ralph Barton and some holes too quirky too be attempted today.
... full article »Move over, Vanderbilt! Newport new haven for common man
Walking around Newport, R.I., you can smell old money and get the impression you need several million dollars to just be in the city. Looks can be deceiving, as Newport has several courses in the surrounding area that will gladly take the common man's tee time. "Newport's not just a place to sit by the water. You can go to the local theater, get a great meal, play some tough courses," said local Judy Cournoyer.
... full article »Moving to Vermont taught New England reader how to golf
One Vermont golfer is singing high praises for a recent TravelGolf.com feature on the area. "The courses there are so demanding, you never have a flat lie," writes Eddie Lee. Lee also throws in the omitted Ekwanok Country Club into the mix of great area golf.
... full article »Bretwood keeps New Hampshire golfers down on the farm
Bretwood Golf Course in Keene, N.H. offers as good an argument as can be made for turning an old family dairy farm into a high-yield golf plantation. With the help of Geoffrey Cornish, the dean of New England golf architects, the Barretts turned from farming to golf in the 1960s.
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