00:00The Southern U.S. boasts some fantastic locales for the avid golfer.
00:05A lot of green has gone into making these extraordinary courses so, well, green.
00:10Here are five of the most expensive places you can play in the South.
00:19In the Lone Star State, you'll find courses designed by famed golf architect Tom Fazio.
00:24The Barton Creek Foothill and Canyon Golf Club have limestone caves and canyons,
00:28dramatic cliffs, and gorgeous waterfalls.
00:31You shouldn't expect anything less than luxury from a golf course designed by golf legend Jack Nicholas.
00:37Located at the Bears Club in Florida, the course winds its way through a rich landscape of cypress and oak trees, lakes, and wetlands.
00:44Nestled along the coastline, the Ocean Course at Kiowa Island in South Carolina offers 18 holes with panoramic views of the Atlantic Ocean.
00:52But try not to get too distracted by the beautiful scenery,
00:55because this course has also been voted one of the toughest.
00:59Out of nine courses, Pinehurst No. 2 is considered the jewel of the Pinehurst Resort in North Carolina.
01:05It has hosted multiple U.S. Opens and is known for its complex crowned greens.
01:10The Players Stadium course at TPC Sawgrass in Florida was reportedly created to test golf's best.
01:17This challenging yet balanced course includes the famous Island Green at the 17th hole,
01:23often said to be one of the most difficult holes in golf.
01:26Now it's time to pack up those clubs and be prepared to pay and play.
01:30Coin it. Life well spent. Presented by GEICO.
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