Standing
on the first tee of most golf courses, you can't help but
admire what you see. It might be a boldly shaped seaside landscape
reminiscent of the old country; or a tightly contoured parkland
fairway bordered by yawning sand bunkers and hardwood trees;
or a dramatic elevation drop from a red rock cliff to the
desert floor below.
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Shane Sharp
checks in on the Outer Banks golf scene and discovers why so many
Old Dominion golfers eagerly make the 45-minute drive from the Norfolk
metro area. Short and tight is the name of the game in these barrier
island venues, so Sharp recommends bringing a solid iron game and
a limitless imagination.
Bull
Run Country Club
Without a doubt, this Rick Jacobson design is one of the
most beautiful settings in Virginia. Keswick
Club at Monticello
For those seeking the anti-multitudes experience, there’s
a place that’s civilizations away. Maryland:
Renditions Golf Course
For those seeking the "Grand Slam Experience" without
the hassles, check out Renditions in April. Bristow:
Broad Run Golf Facility
Broad Run provides everything you’ll need to practice
every type of shot, including a huge practice green. Feature:
Rees Jones Keeps Tradition Alive
Rees Jones, son of legendary designer Robert Trent Jones,
talks about keeping the family tradition alive. Pennsylvania:
The Links At Gettysburg
Since opening in 1999, golfers from all over the three
state area have converged to give it a try.