The anticipation. The planning. The excitement of heading off for that perfect golf vacation. A weekend road trip to the coast, the desert or the mountains. Or maybe a two-week dream trip to an exotic destination overseas .

We highlight luxurious stay and plays, check out the new resorts making news in places such as Cabo San Lucas and Kauai and look in on what’s new in luxury autos, dining, fashion and golf equipment. Profiles of golf travel insiders and celebrity sightings share space with pictorials on up and coming golf heavens like Thailand or Jamaica.

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