Big Fun In The Big D

As we approach the dawn of another golfing year, GM's resident American correspondent reveals his surprising choice for 2008's most underrated golf holiday destination – Get on board.

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The name Dallas instantly conjures up visions of cowboy hats, southern drawls and horrific soap operas, but unless Byron Nelson enters a conversation very rarely are Dallas and golf ever associated with one another.

Built into a series of plateaus at a total distance of over 7,300 yards, Dallas National is a course that will especially reward long-ball hitters with good accuracy both off the tee and on the fairway. Greens fees are roughly £70 on weekdays and £82 on weekends, including cart.

Colonial?s famed par-4, 472 yard fifth hole is perennially ranked as one of America?s toughest. With the Trinity River flowing along the fairway?s right side, a slice off the tee shot will likely doom players to at least a bogey for the hole. Greens fees for this Perry Maxwell designed classic change throughout the year, but are generally in the range of £100.

The newer Tenison Highland course was redesigned in 2001 and offers a challenging but fair round to all players. Both courses are incredibly affordable with Tenison Glenn offering weekend greens fees from just £11 and Tenison Highlands weekend fees from £21.

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