19 epic golf courses you have to play before you die

    By Matias Grez, for CNN

    Updated 1649 GMT (0049 HKT) November 2, 2018

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    We begin our list in the United Kingdom. While the isles boast some of the most prestigious golf courses in the world -- St. Andrews, Turnberry and Carnoustie, to name just three -- there are often more modest locations that provide just as thrilling an experience. Oliver Graham (<a href="https://instagram.com/olivergraham24/" target="_blank">@olivergraham24</a>) sent us this photo of him teeing off into the setting sun. Fitting, after all, as this area of England is the sunniest in the country.
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    Seaford Golf Club, UK – We begin our list in the United Kingdom. While the isles boast some of the most prestigious golf courses in the world -- St. Andrews, Turnberry and Carnoustie, to name just three -- there are often more modest locations that provide just as thrilling an experience. Oliver Graham (@olivergraham24) sent us this photo of him teeing off into the setting sun. Fitting, after all, as this area of England is the sunniest in the country.
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    Our second entry comes from <a href="https://instagram.com/aerialagents/" target="_blank">@aerialagents</a>. "One of the most visually impressive holes on this Tom Fazio designed course," they explain. "Sand Ridge Golf Club is built on 370 acres of woods, pastures and wetlands." The vast array of colors in the trees are evidence of this.
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    Sand Ridge Golf Club, Ohio, U.S. – Our second entry comes from @aerialagents. "One of the most visually impressive holes on this Tom Fazio designed course," they explain. "Sand Ridge Golf Club is built on 370 acres of woods, pastures and wetlands." The vast array of colors in the trees are evidence of this.
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    The varied landscape behind this course is the perfect base for a sunset. <a href="https://instagram.com/ayojsnow/" target="_blank">@ayojsnow</a> was clearly delighted with his surroundings: "What a round!" he wrote.
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    Trump National Golf Club, California, U.S. – The varied landscape behind this course is the perfect base for a sunset. @ayojsnow was clearly delighted with his surroundings: "What a round!" he wrote.
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    "The Pete Dye clubhouse is blessed with a magnificent sunrise," the club says on its website. "While the Jack Nicklaus Clubhouse enjoys stunning sunsets." Based on <a href="https://instagram.com/jakew843/" target="_blank">@jakew843</a>'s shot, they certainly have a point.
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    Colleton River Plantation Club, South Carolina, U.S. – "The Pete Dye clubhouse is blessed with a magnificent sunrise," the club says on its website. "While the Jack Nicklaus Clubhouse enjoys stunning sunsets." Based on @jakew843's shot, they certainly have a point.
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    Perhaps one of the more distinctive backdrops on the list, the Emirates Golf club in Dubai provides something a little different to trees, seas or sunsets. Home to the Burj Khalifa, the world's tallest building, the impressive skyline is certainly an alternative location to play a round in front of. Thanks to <a href="https://instagram.com/p/y1bNsFixyL/?taken-by=brian_will85" target="_blank">@brian_will85</a> for sending this photo.