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There are a few getaways in the game of golf that seem to make people say: “That place is wild. You need to experience it for yourself.” The Travel Caddie has seven — and boy are they doozies.

There are nearly 500 courses in Minnesota, and recently we had a chance to experience two of the best at Giants Ridge Resort about an hour and half north of Duluth in the Superior National Forest on the Mesabi Iron Range. The Travel Caddie has some insight on navigating both the golf — and the area.

The metro Detroit area has its first all-new public championship golf course in more than 20 years. But what's been achieved with the ambitious makeover at St. Johns Resort makes it worthy of national attention. The Travel Caddie loves the re-imagining and has some inside tips.

Every once in a while you come across a place that immediately leaves you at a loss for words. McLemore, which is situated on Lookout Mountain in the northwest corner of Georgia, is one of those places. You really need to see it. The Travel Caddie has witnessed it and has some tips . . .

As the home of the legendary Straits at Whistling Straits, Destination Kohler features 82 holes of impeccable golf. But the Travel Caddie's friends at Kohler are more than golf aficionados, exemplified by its unique partnership with artist Daniel Arsham, giving visitors a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Check out how this connection enhances your trip to Wisconsin.

The Travel Caddie is tempted to take up permanent residence along the shores of South Carolina, particularly on Hilton Head Island, where the golf is plentiful, the food is world-class on many levels, and the fun abounds at every turn. Here are a few spots that the Caddie believes will keep you coming back for more.

No brand in the world of golf destination travel is growing as rapidly as The Cabot Collection. The company – which burst onto the global golf scene in 2011 with the opening of its seminal Cabot Links course in Nova Scotia, Canada -- has seen its portfolio expand exponentially in recent years. The Travel Caddie is thoroughly impressed and has some insight on how to enjoy Cabot's spoils . . .

From the Home of Golf to both coasts of the United States, the Travel Caddie has scoured the world for some of the best golf packages for you to enjoy. Without further adieu . . .

Mike Strantz is a solo golf course architect that is credited with eight designs, six of them open to the public, including Tot Hill Farm, Tobacco Road and Royal New Kent. The Travel Caddie is a fan and has plenty to say about Strantz's courses.

The Outer Banks, aka OBX, is actually a 200-mile long stretch of barrier islands off the coast of North Carolina and southeastern Virginia. The Travel Caddie is a frequent visitor and has plenty of tips to enjoying your trip to the coast.