Zagat released their 2007/2008 Guide to America’s Top Golf Courses today. Zagat surveyed more that 6,250 avid golfers who played more than 560,000 rounds in the past 12 months. The survey covered 1,075 courses in the US, Virgin Islands, and Puerto Rico. Maui’s Plantation Course earned the number nine spot on the top ten list courses in the US. It is certianly not surprising that this course received such praise considering the beautiful fairways, well kept greens and phenomenal views. If you golf, you should not miss the opportunity to play at this tremedous course which is also the home of the Mercedes Championship
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