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Reynolds Golf Academy in Greensboro shows how to make 'your' swing effective
By treating each student's swing like their fingerprint, instructors at Reynolds Golf Academy focus on an individualized approach. Presided over by PGA Professional Charlie King, the knowledgeable staff use everything at their disposal - including technology and patience - to make sure you improve your form, if not your whole game.
... full article »Big hits: Five must-play golf courses in Atlanta
With a rich tradition of golf in Atlanta, it's not easy to come up with a short list of recommendations. Because of the city's depth when it comes to golf, there's always a place to play, regardless of the area of town in which you live or happen to be visiting. The weather in Atlanta offers playable conditions at least 10 months out of the year, 11 months for the hardier souls and year-round for the transplants from the frozen tundra. Here are five courses worth playing in metro Atlanta ...
... full article »Mountain golf courses offer alternatives for big city golfers in need of a getaway
The Georgia Mountains are only a couple hours removed from the rat race of Atlanta. They serve as a safe harbor for city dwellers looking to exchange the fast pace of daily life for the chance to stop and slow down, at least for a weekend. There are also plenty of chances to enjoy golf while visiting the mountains. The courses aren't usually as crowded, even on the weekend, and the quality is very high, Stan Awtrey writes.
... full article »Forget tradition: 10 North Georgia golf courses for the non-purists
Sometimes they move hundreds of truckloads of dirt. Other times they redirect or dam creeks. Trees are often picked up and placed in other places. They use modern methods to alter the terrain they're given and produce a quality golf course. Here's a look at 10 such non-traditional golf courses in North Georgia. None are more than two hours away from downtown Atlanta and will provide a fun day of golf for anyone.
... full article »Ten North Georgia golf courses design traditionalists will love
The traditional approach to golf course design is on display at many courses in North Georgia, some of them that have been built over the last decade. Here are 10 courses - none more than two hours from Atlanta - that can take pride in their traditional designs.
... full article »Spa Prunifolia blooms like an azalea amid resort golf at Callaway Gardens
The facilities at Callaway Gardens' Spa Prunifolia exude those subtle touches that can make the difference between an average appointment and a truly relaxing experience. The spa performs its mission to the high standards set by Callaway Gardens has played a key role in rejuvenating the resort.
... full article »For ultimate swamp golf, get yourself down to Waycross, gateway to the Okefenokee
Waycross, Georgia is a good starting point to explore the huge Okefenokee Swamp and to get in some golf at one of the area's golf courses, like the Lakes at Laura Walker State Park, Okefenokee Country Club and Lakeview Golf Club. You can also catch bowfin, bream and bass, or simply take a boat trip.
... full article »Georgia lands four golf courses in "Top-100 courses you can play" rankings
Georgia's top golf courses held steady in Golf Magazine's "Top-100 courses you can play list," the magazine's ode to public access courses, with four courses making the 2008 rankings.
... full article »Looking for pretty? Try these picturesque Georgia golf courses
The great state of Georgia has as many different kinds of golf courses as it does topography. From the mountains to the north to the coastal plains of the southeast, the state has some of the most scenic courses in the country. After touring the state for years, here are some of our favorite scenic golf courses in Georgia ...
... full article »Looking for great residential golf? Why not Georgia?
Looking to buy golf course real estate in Georgia? We rank the top golfing communities, including Sea Island on St. Simon's, Reynolds Plantation in Greensboro, Hawks Ridge and TPC at Sugarloaf near Atlanta, and Ford Plantation, south of Savannah.
... full article »Georgia mountain golf on your mind? Try these elevated courses
Southern Georgia does have the Okeefenokee, and tons of red clay. But this state has extremely varied terrain, from the south's wetlands to the foothills and mountains of the north. That diversity extends to its golf courses.
... full article »Georgia golf courses: Wrong kind of long drive? Make a rest stop on I-75
The busy Interstate 75 corridor funnels cargo, tourists and a ton of golfers from Atlanta to Florida. You can make the drive in five hours or less, but if time isn't an issue there are plenty of courses close to the highway for a golf rest stop.
... full article »Masters week at Augusta: Your guide for celeb watching, golf fishing and carousing
OK, so you scored a ticket to the 2006 Masters, and you're headed for Augusta, Ga. for a week at probably the most prestigious golf tournament in the world. You're salivating over seeing the best players in the world tee it up on American golf's most sacred grounds, reveling in the rarified atmosphere. But, you can only watch the superstars hit 300-yard drives on the driving range and on the course for so long. Here are some other things to do during Masters week in Augusta.
... full article »Big stripers, black bass and more golf are close to hallowed grounds of Augusta
If you're looking to blend in a little fishing with golf, Augusta, home of revered Augusta National, is a fine place to do it. Aside from the big lake, the Savannah River has big stripers, too, as well as bass and the usual freshwater species. There are numerous small lakes and ponds that give up some big fish. The area has some other fine courses, prompting Golf Digest to rank it as one of the top metro areas in the country.
... full article »The best of golf at Georgia's state parks, away from urban hustle
Feel like getting away from the hustle and bustle of some of Georgia's big cities like Atlanta, but want to still get in a round? You're in luck, as the Georgia state park system operates eight golf courses around the state, offering golfers the great outdoors on some great courses. Tracks like Arrowhead Pointe Golf Course give golfers their favorite diversion while giving them scenery and landscape you can't find in the city.
... full article »Fabulous foliage and weather make northern Georgia a fall paradise
The leaves are doing their part to usher in fall in northern Georgia, now they await to be viewed in their multi-colored splendor by tourists seeking the perfect autumn setting. Northen Georgia in the fall is a grand experience for the senses, but doesn't have to be for the wallet. With package deals, lower green-fee rates and even a top resort that offers free golf for women, northern Georgia is a destination only missing you.
... full article »Atlanta never stops rising when it comes to great Southern golf
In town or deep into the suburbs, Atlanta presents a golfing scene for the South to envy. Designers such as Jack Nicklaus, Tom Fazio and Davis Love have put their touches on some of Atlanta's courses, giving golfers a tough decision for where they want to play next. With full-scale resorts beckoning and a city scene to rival other U.S. metropolises, Atlanta's combination of big-city style and Southern charm make it a can't-miss destination.
... full article »Savannah offers courses to appeal to golfers of all levels
Called the "Hostess City of the South," Savannah brings with it the image of lovely girls in white dresses having a sweet iced tea. And like most key cities in the South, Savannah is a place to play golf, with nearly 20 courses in a city of just 130,000. Courses range from the mammoth and extravagant to smaller and more discrete.
... full article »Out of the shadows: Savannah emerges as a golf destination
Crossing the magnificent Savannah River Bridge towards South Carolina, experienced drivers turn their gaze to the right. Looking east affords a glimpse of the leafy and flourishing downtown, while looking west provides a landscape of industrial blight. Now there's another compelling reason to fix your eye on the east. It's the Club at Savannah Harbor, a sterling Bob Cupp and Sam Snead co-design located on a spit of land on the Savannah River called Hutchinson Island.
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