One of America’s most feared and revered courses –
Princeville’s Prince Course in
Hawaii – is a little less fearsome after a recent remodeling.
Robert Trent Jones II, the original designer, filed down some of Princeville’s sharper teeth, reshaping green contours, widening fairways and trimming back overgrown areas to make the course a bit more player-friendly. New grass was installed on the greens, too, and bunkers filled with new sand.
To top it off, the Princeville clubhouse underwent a much-needed refurbishing. All the work should only strengthen the course’s reputation as Hawaii’s best, and one of the country’s finest. It ranks 97th on Golf Digest’s current listing of America’s 100 Greatest.
The Prince Course re-opens March 1, so check back soon for discounted rates at TeeTimes.net.
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Scroll down to read all about this week’s featured foursome, representing a grand slam of favorites from California to F-L-A. Book your own foursome at deeply discounted rates through TeeTimes.net.
Until next time, hit ’em long and straight.
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Note: All prices within this newsletter represent the lowest available on
Saturday, February 11, unless otherwise noted, and may have changed by the time you read this. Please check
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Key: Upscale — $75 and up; Mid-range — $40-$74; Value — Less than $40
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Featured Course:UpscaleSunRidge Canyon GC
Fountain Hills, Ariz.
From $124.20
You know Lombard St. in San Francisco – the one that winds back and forth down a steep hill? SunRidge Canyon is a lot like that, only it starts on the rim of a canyon and descends to the floor. It comes back up, of course, dishing out a double dose of spectacular views and scintillating golf. Trust us, it’s more fun than navigating Lombard St.
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Featured Course:
Mid-rangeFalcon Ridge GC
Mesquite, Nev.
From $60
Mesquite offers some of the most amazing terrain ever dedicated to golf, and Falcon Ridge fits perfectly with its picturesque neighbors. Some holes on the 6,550-yard course slide between red rock ridges, while others open wide across the high desert mesa. The scenery alone is worth the visit, but we suggest packing the clubs, too.
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Featured Course: ValueWestridge GC
La Habra, Calif.
From $36.50
Robert Muir Graves and Damian Pascuzzo massaged an interesting, challenging course from LA’s southeast slopes. The topography is varied, the Pacific breezes nearly constant and the bunkers plentiful at Westridge, which finishes in high style on holes 16-18. A favorite local wedding spot thanks to the stellar views and meticulous landscaping.
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Featured Course:ValueBoca Dunes G&CC
Boca Raton, Fla.
From $39.99
Bruce Devlin and Robert von Hagge teamed up to design a course that’s less water-intensive than many in these parts, relying on thorough bunkering and Atlantic winds to defend par. Boca Dunes can play long at 7,094 yards, but four sets of tees and broad fairways ease its sting. There’s a nine-hole executive course on site as well.
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