Ed Seay

Merry Hill, NC

Occano sits on the Albemarle Sound in Merry Hill, North Carolina, part of a residential development along the Inner Banks. Eleven of its eighteen holes run along the water, giving the round a strong coastal character with wind often a factor. The course was created by Arnold Palmer's design team, originally opening under a different name in 2008. In 2022 the ownership group completed a $3 million renovation led by Brandon Johnson of Arnold Palmer Design Company, rebuilding bunkers, expanding green surrounds and adding forward tees. Occano operates as a public facility with a full practice area, pro shop and cart service. Its exposed sound-side setting means conditions can change quickly, so calling ahead about wind and course status is worthwhile, especially after storms.

Colorado Springs, CO

Cheyenne Mountain Resort Golf Club, operated as the Country Club of Colorado, sits at the base of the Rocky Mountains in Colorado Springs around a 35-acre lake. The 18-hole course was designed by Pete Dye and opened in 1973, giving it a different design character from the area's more traditional parkland courses. The par-71 layout climbs gradually from lower ground into the foothills, and the closing holes make extensive use of the lake, forcing players to weigh carrying the water against playing a longer, safer route. Troon began managing golf operations at the club in 2023, while Aimbridge Hospitality continues to run the resort's lodging and other amenities. Play is available to resort guests and club members, making it a resort-style access course rather than a fully open public facility, and it is generally regarded as a scenic, moderately difficult round that pairs well with a Colorado Springs golf trip.

Kahuku, HI

Arnold Palmer's North Shore classic: ocean views and tropical terrain on Oahu's famous Kahuku peninsula.

Sonora, CA

Teleli Golf Club is located in Sonora, in the Gold Country foothills of the Sierra Nevada in Tuolumne County, California. The 18-hole course opened in 1990 and was designed by Robert Muir Graves. Since 2019 it has been owned by the Tuolumne Band of Me-Wuk Indians as a golf amenity tied to the nearby Black Oak Casino Resort; the name Teleli comes from the Me-Wuk word for black oak. The course offers four sets of tees for a range of skill levels, along with a driving range, putting greens, and practice areas. On-site amenities include a golf shop, the West Wind Bar and Grill, and banquet space used for outings and weddings. Teleli operates as a public course with online tee time booking and frequent-player membership programs.

Yuma, AZ

Mesa Del Sol Golf Club is a public course in Yuma. The 18-hole layout plays over desert terrain, a friendly course that serves the Yuma area.

Las Vegas, NV

Angel Park Golf Club is a public 36-hole facility in Las Vegas that includes the Cloud 9 short course, a lighted 12-hole par-3 layout designed by Bob Cupp with John Fought and opened in 1993. Cloud 9 was created as a scaled tribute to famous par-3 holes from renowned courses around the world. Set at nearly 3,000 feet in elevation, the facility offers views of Red Rock Canyon and the Las Vegas Valley. The complex also includes an illuminated natural-grass putting course for evening play.

Last verified 2026-09-18

Advance, NC

Oak Valley Golf Club in Advance, west of Winston-Salem, is an Arnold Palmer design that opened in 1995. The 18-hole course stretches to 7,058 yards with several sets of tees. All 44 bunkers were recently rebuilt with new sand. It is semi-private, open to the public, and has a full practice area.

Vallejo, CA

Hiddenbrooke Golf Club is a public course in Vallejo, an Arnold Palmer design. The par-72 layout plays to about 6,700 yards over rolling hills at the edge of wine country, a well-conditioned course that has hosted professional events.

Mesquite, NV

The Palmer Course at Oasis Golf Club is located in Mesquite, Nevada, in the Virgin River Valley near the Utah border. Arnold Palmer designed the course, which opened in 1995 as part of what is now a 36-hole facility that also includes the Canyons course. The par 71 layout runs through red-rock canyon terrain with contoured greens and desert scenery, offering five sets of tees. Palmer himself cited several of the holes among his favorite designs. Oasis Golf Club operates as a resort-style facility with public tee times available up to 90 days in advance, guest packages, a large clubhouse, dining rooms, and a pro shop.