Destination Guide: Golf Digest

2 Seasons of Bandon Dunes
Oregon's leading golf getaway is open year-round—and as one recent return visitor learned, the 'winter' months might be the best time for a trip.
Bandon's third act
Bandon Trails makes a dazzling addition to the Northwest's most decorated golf resort.
Oregon, Go Bragh!
Whether you're playing Bandon Dunes or Sandpines Golf Links, Oregon casts a powerful spell.
Slideshow of Oregon

Central Florida
A drive down Interstate 4 in Central Florida leads to great golf.
Palm Coast
Florida's Palm Coast is sleepy, but its golf will wake you up.
Time for Tampa
With more than 100 public-access courses, excellent weather and exciting nongolf attractions, Florida's west coast is hot.
Marco Island
Wetlands abound on Marco Island's best two golf options.

Oahu & Kauai
All six Hawaiian Islands have fantastic golf options. But if time and money are short, try combining Oahu and Kauai.
Postcards from the edge
Whether you're heading to Hawaii this year or just dreaming about it, these are the most picturesque golf courses on each island.
Slideshow of Hawaii

In Dublin's fair city
Two pals encounter the nation's capital, its first Ryder Cup venue and its famous links, both young and old.
Buddies in Ireland
How to plan your dream buddies' trip to Ireland in 2007.
World's best golf trail
Four buddies follow the exalted fairways and transcendent coastline of Ireland's southwest corner.
Golf in Northern Ireland
A lone golfer goes to Northern Ireland—the only 'Troubles' to be found are on the devilishly beautiful links that punctuate the coastline.

Lucky Break
Fairways and greens all day; cards, dice and whiskey all night. Honestly, is there anything better than a casino-golf trip?
Viva Las Vegas
Sand dollars: Desert Pines is beautiful to look at—even if it's not quite "Pinehurst."
A Vegas Alternative
Scenic golf, affordable rooms are worth the trip to Mesquite.

Father knows best
The Caledonia Golf & Fish Club is set on a gorgeous old rice plantation 45 minutes south of Myrtle Beach.
Nothing but the best
What happens when a pair of buddies go looking for a 'Top-Shelf' experience in the home of budget golf?