The 10 Most Popular Golf Cities in the United States

Call them the best of the best, the elite Green Berets and U.S. golf cities.

ten cities on this list all have one thing in common. They appear in several top-ten golf destination lists than all other cities in the U.S. How I know this? Through research ... a lot of tedious, time consuming, but totally thorough research.

Ultimate List Building

I started the process of gathering all the list of popular U.S. golf destinations I could find. This time he led me from the About.com Golf Digest, the travel websites on sports web sites and everything in between. I read the list of golfers, journalists, travelers, and even historians.

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When the dust settled, I had a list of 15 popular golf destinations in the country. Then I began to cross-reference to determine which cities occurred on most lists. So here you have the best of the best ... want ... the ten most popular golf cities in the United States.

(I'm on the list of cities in alphabetical order, because anything else would be too much math .)

1 Hilton Head, South Carolina

readers of Golf Digest to put South Carolina's Hilton Head Island at number 10 on the list of the world's finest resorts. Do you really need to say more? Ok, here's more. You can choose from more than 20 golf courses that wind around marshes, lakes and lagoons. For more information, visit.

2 Las Vegas, Nevada

Say, "Las Vegas" for most people, and gambling usually comes to mind. But Las Vegas is also a premier golf destination with more than two dozen courses. Popular choices include Reflection Bay, Royal Links and canyons. Just remember the time of the year - if you travel there in summer, you can expect a temperature over 100 For more information, visit.

3 Maui, Hawaii

In addition to the lush beauty of one usually associated with Maui, Hawaiian Island offers a state only 54-hole courses, Wailea and Kapalua. According VisitMaui.com, there are plenty of availability to go around: "Although Maui hosts several well-known professional tournament t times are rarely hard to come by." Learn more.

4 Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

and went on family trips to Myrtle Beach every year for over ten years. I remember how eager my brother and sister and I to play Jungle round of golf, mini golf props to all the animals you can shake the club. However, Myrtle Beach has a lot of golf for the "big kids", too. Popular courses include Legends, Grand Dunes, Wild Wing and the coast. Learn.

5 Orlando, Florida

Orlando reminds pictures Disney World, Universal Studios and similar attractions. However, it also attracts plenty of golfers of his more than 20 courses. Popular stops include the Orange County National, Bay Hill and Disney. Where else can you golf with Mickey Mouse? Learn more.

6 Palm Springs, California

If you like the idea of ​​the lush green golf courses with plenty of palm trees and rugged mountain backdrop, Palm Springs is the place for you. Within the Coachella Valley, there are more than 100 courses. According GolfDigest.com "PGA West, La Quinta and Mission Hills North are three great places in town." Learn more.

7 Phoenix / Scottsdale, Arizona

I'm aware that Phoenix and Scottsdale, Arizona are two different cities. But you're so close to one another - and they appeared together on so many lists - that I felt they deserved to share a place in my top deset.Pustinja scenery alone is worth the trip. Add to that an abundance of world-class golf, and you have a desert paradise for any avid golfer. Learn more.

8 Pinehurst, North Carolina

Yes, we are back again in the Carolinas. I'm not biased or anything - Carolinas just come up on many lists. Pinehurst is a village and the village. The website PinehurstGolf.com explains: "Pinehurst, a village is a wonderful collection of historic hotels and eight world-class golf courses that are often considered one of the best golf destinations in the world of Pinehurst, a village is a wonderful new one. England style town ..." Read more at .

9 San Diego, California

I lived in San Diego three years, so I can not guarantee that the city is worth a visit. Whether you go for golf, sightseeing or a combination of two, San Diego will not disappoint. San Diego County has great weather year round, allowing for lots of golf on any county 80 + golf. Torrey Pines and La Costa are popular stops. Learn more.

10 Williamsburg, Virginia

If you are a lover of history, as well as a golfer, put Williamsburg, Virginia in this year's travel roster. Colonial Williamsburg is a living history museum that lets you step back in time to the days of the Revolutionary War. And when you're ready to step onto the green, you'll find more than a dozen top-rated courses to accommodate you. Stonehouse, Royal New Kent and Kingsmill are popular stops. Learn more.

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