DANA POINT, California (Dr.  Barry Lotz/iG) — Now, more than before, the Monarch Beach Resort has solidified its position as one of the top luxury golf resorts in Southern California along the Pacific Coast, and is a Forbes Five-Star and AAA Five-Diamond awarded resort.

This spectacular destination features 400 exquisitely appointed guest rooms and suites, and the 6,600-yard Par-72 Monarch Beach Golf Links that sits on the bluffs overlooking the ocean next to the hotel.

Designed by legendary architect Robert Trent Jones, Jr., the Monarch Beach Golf Links was designed much like a Scottish links course with tight fairways and rolling greens that meander along the California Coast in one of the most picturesque settings in this part of the world.

by Gord Montgomery

“Welcome back”

Those may be two simple words, and a simple slogan, but the meaning behind the greeting at the Fairmont Kea Lani in Maui is genuine, for the staff is truly happy you have returned.

Inside Golf's Travelling golf writer/reporter Gord Montgomery made the sacrificial journey from his home base in Spruce Grove, Alberta to the paradise that is Maui and managed to play some very nice golf courses. And obviously whenever one has that opportunity it's imperitive that a 'best of' list gets compiled. Sooo.....here it is. We started with the first nine of Gord's Best 18 holes in the County of Maui in a previous article. Now we present the back nine.

by Gord Montgomery

by Bryan Outram, Inside Golf

If attending a major sporting event is in your travel vacation plans anytime in the near future you couldn't do better than making that event the PGA Tour's 'Party in the Desert' - the Waste Management (formerly FBR) Phoenix Open.

Inside Golf's Travelling golf writer/reporter Gord Montgomery made the sacrificial journey from his home base in Spruce Grove, Alberta to the paradise that is Maui and managed to play some very nice golf courses. And obviously whenever one has that opportunity it's imperitive that a 'best of' list gets compiled. Sooo.....here it is. We start with the first nine of Gord's Best 18 holes in the County of Maui.

by Gord Montgomery

All Images Courtesy Hyatt Regency Maui

by Bryan Outram

When you arrive at the entrance to Maui's historic Hyatt Regency Resort & Spa, a guest is prone to that feeling that everyone likes to experience with their first impression of a holiday destination.

That feeling, in a word, is, 'Wow'.