Find your perfect golf community in these U.S. destinations.

Every year,golf fansvisitfamous coursesthey’ve seen in professional events to try their skills on the big-name layouts.

Many like the idea of arriving, hopping onto their own golf cart, and heading to the course.

Palm trees reflect in a golf course pond in Hawaii

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With about 16,000 golf courses in the United States, there are plenty of vacation communities to choose from.

With more golf courses than theme parks,Orlandois a golfer’s paradise as well as a family destination.

South Carolina

Dozens of public and privategolf coursesin South Carolina’s Lowcountry feature oceanfront and parkland designs.

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AtMakena Golf Club,residencesinclude condos, villas, private homes, and homesites.

On the north side of Kauai, thePrinceville Makai Golf Clubwows with six oceanfront holes.

Here, homebuyers can choose from communities likeTroon Country Club,Gainey Ranch, and more.

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Also in the Grand Canyon State,PhoenixandTucsonare worth considering, with ample courses to choose from.

One of the best known isPebble Beach Golf Linkson the Monterey Peninsula, loved for its incredible coastal views.

Coachella Valleycitiesare home to nearly 150 public, private, and resortcoursesas well as a range of vacation homes.

Sunset over desert landscape near Scottsdale, Arizona

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Many communities include resort-like amenities like pools, restaurants, tennis courts, and social events.

Desert golf course and community in Coachella Valley, California

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LPGA Drive On Championship at Reynolds Lake Oconee on October 25, 2020 in Greensboro, Georgia.

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