TRAVEL • GOLF VACATIONS

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OKLAHOMA

aa The WinStar Golf

Academy has the latest training facilities, along with customized instruction courses.

bb Both Scissortail and Redbud courses offer players a variety of compelling challenges, with a total yardage from 4,900 to over 7,200 yards.

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acation rentals have become a popular option for families and buddies trips. In the state of Oklahoma, for example, there are houses near the waterfront and homes with pools, condos and studios, a base that gives vacationers freedom to explore and take in a variety of activities. An evening at the casino, perhaps? Or maybe more? WinStar World Casino and Resort offers all those options, including a very good golf course. The designer? D.A. Weibring, a five-time PGA Tour winner. “We wanted to build a golf course that was not only visually striking, but that was good for everybody,” Weibring said. “Our philosophy is to build a playable golf course for every skill level. We want golfers to be able to bounce the ball onto the green and play golf on the ground. But I wanted it to have a balance and not only be attractive for the beginning golfer, but also a better player as well.” Across more than 350 acres and situated between the blackjack oaks and the shores of the Red River are WinStar’s Scissortail and Redbud courses. These courses offer a total

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