Centrally located in a state known for its outstanding golf, Raleigh has more than enough courses to meet your tee-time needs with more than 20 likeable layouts. Come experience all the amenities of city life, served Carolina style. The recipe for any great golf destination must, of course, include the main ingredient -- quality golf courses. Over the past 15 years, the Capital City area has witnessed an explosion in quality golf courses that are must-plays for any visitor to the area. But like all recipes, it's the extra spices and special seasonings that really boost the flavor. For golf destinations that means the abundance and availability of things to do while the clubs are in the trunk. And they must be combined in such a way as to all be easily accessible. It is the combination of all these ingredients that makes Raleigh a tasty place to play. The area's central location on the East Coast of the United States makes it easy to get here from almost any direction. Raleigh-Durham International Airport offers more than 400 flights daily. And Interstate 40 runs through Raleigh while I-95 and I-85 pass within 25 miles. Pinehurst More than any other resort in America, eight courses grace Pinehurst's 2,000-acre landscape. Ross, Fazio, Maples and Jones have left their mark to make each of them a unique test of golf. Try the classic courses, like No. 1 and No. 3, both perfect for an unspoiled afternoon. The championship set presents more of a challenge - but all have stood the test of time. We suggest you combine a mix of old and new, short and long courses into your next stay, and find the fine nuances in all of them. More importantly, you'll walk where legends have for centuries, and make your own mark as well. And the region's four distinct, yet mild, seasons permit year-round play. North Carolina Heartland If variety is the spice of the life, then North Carolina is the spiciest golf destination in the U.S. Comprised of coast, heartland and mountains, the perfect golf getaway of any style is here. But we think that the best place to swing away this season is in the Heartland area. The home of putt-putt golf is now a wonderland of classic golf for your business or leisure getaway. Although there are four brilliant seasons of golf here, the mild climate of the spring is the best time to appreciate the verdant fairways. And, the Heartland area boasts the largest cities with the best options for work and play. For business on the course, this area is the best in the U.S. You’ll have endless options for meeting space all within minutes of peaceful, high-caliber links. For a taste of pure American golf, test your skills on Pinehurst, Southern Pines. Here you will find an ode to classic golf, surrounded by beautiful pines and magnolias. With 43 championship courses in this vicinity, you could spend months in the Aberdeen area alone. But don’t forget about Greensboro, home to the PGA Tour for over 60 years, the top-notch courses of Greater Raleigh or the exhilarating yet affordable golf that abounds in Fayetteville. Whether on the course for business or pleasure (or both at the same time), North Carolina has it all! Labels: NC golf spot Brunswick Islands Stepping up to the tee, you glance over your shoulder. Leaning against the cart are three of your best friends, waiting to see what you'll do next. Will you drive it up the middle? Will you flub it? After that performance on the last hole, you really need to pull a rabbit out of your bag. But that's what makes golf such an addiction. Every tee is a new chance to get it right. A chance to win the admiration - or sympathy - of your own private gallery. With one fluid motion, you pull back and make contact. You can almost hear the eyebrows rising behind you as everyone recognizes that unmistakable ping of a dead-center hit on the sweet spot. Behind you, the briefest moment of silence is followed by a chorus of "nice shot." You smile. Not because that was a drive even Tiger would envy, but because you know it's the shot you'll all be talking about for weeks to come. Welcome to Brunswick Islands, more affectionately known as North Carolina's Golf Coast. With more than 30 courses next to the beaches of the Atlantic Ocean, few places sport a more appropriate nickname. No matter what your skill level, Brunswick has a course to fit your play - from challenging designs by legends like Arnold Palmer, Rees Jones and Dan Maples, to courses featuring wider fairways and less-protected greens. Mix it up. Play a tough course in the morning, followed by an easier round where you can just enjoy being out. Out of the office. Out of the daily grind. Out in the fresh air. One thing you'll always find here is a tee time and, more often than not, open play both behind and in front of you. Want a classic design with the traditional mid-range hazard and a few subtle but daunting bunkers around the pin? We have that. Want something a little funky, where sand traps the size of the Sahara run from tee to green? We have that, too. And when it comes to water hazards, well, there is this thing we call the Atlantic Ocean. Water is a natural part of the environment here, and course designers have taken full advantage. You'll find hazards ranging from rivers and marsh to water so wide you'll need a shot of adrenaline to carry it. But relax. When your round is done, the area's five distinct islands offer plenty more in the way of entertainment. Hop around Oak Island, Holden Beach, Ocean Isle, Sunset Beach and Bald Head Island - as well at the inland towns of Southport, Shallotte and Calabash - to enjoy warm hospitality, charming shops, great restaurants and breathtaking scenery. Welcome to North Carolina's Brunswick Islands. You're going to love it here. Labels: Vacation Visit NC Golf Spotlight From the mountains to the coast, North Carolina is home to a variety of beautifully conditioned golf courses that are always prepared to challenge players of all levels.