Golf-loving readers (with a little spring fever, no doubt) voted for four weeks on their favorite golf destination and the southeastern USA took all five top spots.
Myrtle Beach took top honors, with its dozens of courses, lower latitude and beach setting on the Atlantic ocean. Kiawah Island, South Carolina and legendary Pinehurst, North Carolina landed in 2nd and 3rd place, for a Carolina trifecta. Neighboring Georgia took 4th with votes for lovely Sea Island, Georgia and balmy Naples, Florida - where golf is an option 12 months a year - snared 5th.
The home of golf - Scotland - landed in the top ten, and the reminder of the 10 winners were all west of the Mississippi. 7th place winner Maui is a little further west than the rest!
The full list of winners in the 'Best Golf Destination' contest category for 10Best Readers' Choice is as follows:
- Myrtle Beach, S.C.
- Kiawah Island, S.C.
- Pinehurst, N.C.
- Sea Island, Ga.
- Naples, Fla.
- Bandon, Ore.
- Maui, Hawaii
- Pebble Beach, Calif.
- Scotland
- Scottsdale, Ariz.
Congratulations to all our winners! If Bubba Watson's historic 2nd win at beautiful Augusta got you primed for this year's golf season, then pack your clubs and a few clothes and head out for a golf getaway at one of these incredible spots.
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