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Oddest Course Names in Golf

Some golf courses have lineage that’s a tad unusual. Here’s a sampling of some of the oddest course names in golf.

The following are some of the top courses in the United States open to the public that include “Valley” in the name.

Today’s course architects clearly endorse the use of speed slots—regarded as something of a welcome quirk or abnormality in golf design.

A closer look at eight polarizing golf holes at famous resorts that are known for fostering a love-hate relationship with players.

A small group of acclaimed layouts have decidedly more personal identification. Here are the top 10 U.S. courses named for people.

While the name Pebble Beach is iconic in the world of golf, fewer than 100 U.S. courses have the word “beach” in their name.

Utah is one of those states where good golf is thought to exist, but few can really say for sure. Here are 10 of my favorite courses.

Golf wasn’t a pastime in 18th century Williamsburg, but it’s a popular pursuit there now with a variety of strong courses.

We counted more than two dozen courses worldwide where “Blue” is either part of the course name or is the actual course name.

What are some of top golf courses that have the word “mountain,” or a version thereof, as a part of their name?