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If you are in the majority of the country that’s been struggling with freezing temperatures the last few weeks, it’s time to plan–or at least daydream about–a spring golf vacation. To get you in the mood, here are my choices for the top ten spring golf destinations:

1. Bermuda. Bermuda, located 640 miles off the coast of coast of North Carolina offers balmy weather; British style, tea, and shopping; and the highest concentration of golf courses in the world (including the Mid Ocean Club course, pictured above).

2. Augusta. More of a pilgrimage than a getaway, traveling to Augusta, Georgia to watch the Masters Tournament in April is something that every golfer should do at least once in his or her life.

3. Las Vegas. Las Vegas is exciting any time of year, but spring is perfect for golfers–the crowds are light and the oppressive heat of the summer has yet to set in. The area boasts over two dozen courses.

4. Myrtle Beach. Springtime is synonymous with golf in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. The area surrounding this coastal resort town features dozens of golf courses, most of which are surprisingly affordable.

5. Spain’s Costa del Sol. The southern coast of Spain combines sand beaches, dramatic coastal views, and a variety of golf resorts. From Malaga to Sotogrande, the area offers challenging golf and a chance to explore another culture.

6. Williamsburg Virginia. Colonial Williamsburg features three legendary courses, designed by Robert Trent Jones Jr. and Rees Jones. The Tidewater area of Virginia starts warming up in April. You can even stay in an authentic, restored 18th century house.

7. San Diego. San Diego is beautiful year-round and spring is no exception. The area features championship courses, like Torrey Pines and La Costa, as well as well-manicured public courses, all graced with that spectacular southern California sunshine.

8. Hilton Head. The exclusive resort enclave of Hilton Head South Carolina offers a more upscale–and more expensive–Carolina golf experience than does Myrtle Beach. With courses like Palmetto Dunes and Sea Pines is it any wonder Golf Digest ranks the island as one of the top golf destinations in the world?

9. Northern California. Northern California’s craggy coastline boasts a score or more of notable golf courses, from signature courses like Pebble Beach to resort courses like the one at Napa’s Meadowood Resort. After golf, you can explore the area’s wineries, many fine restaurants, and the spas at Calistoga.

10. San Antonio. The home of the Alamo is also home to a scenic collection of private and public courses. The average high temperature in April is 80 °, ideal for a round or two of golf.

Have I skipped over your favorite spring golf destination? Leave a comment below and share your choice with Green Posse readers.

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