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Lake Havasu Golf:

Lake Havasu derives its name from the Chemehuevi tribe's language for the "land of the blue green water". When you visit the natural wonder that is Lake Havasu, you can enjoy the interaction of the dramatic and desolate desert terrain when it meets the crystal clear turquoise waters of the Colorado River. In a setting such as this, what could be better than an exciting and challenging round of golf, or two, or more?

Vacationers to the Lake Havasu area can choose from five 9 or 18-hole golf courses that provide astounding and magnificent mountain and lake views to go along with the challenging golfing experience. The best time for golfing is from November through April when the weather is temperate but an early morning or late afternoon tee time will allow you to easily golf through most of the warmer months. Clubs and carts can be rented at most of the public courses.

The Refuge in Lake Havasu is an Arnold Palmer Signature Designed 18 hole, 72 rating course located in a stylish and very exclusive private gated community with breathtaking panoramic views of the Lake Havasu, the Colorado River and the surrounding mountains which are often snowcapped while the golfers enjoy shirt sleeved temperatures. The Refuge features a fully equipped and modern practice facility with changing elevations and strategically positioned water hazards featuring both formal and waste bunkers which will be as challenging to the neophyte as well as to the championship level golfer. The Refuge Clubhouse's Tuscan inspired architecture clubhouse is a stunning place to rest and relax while you book a PGA professional for lessons on how to do better next time.

The Emerald Canyon Golf Course is located a scant 20 minutes from the London Bridge, and is one of the most challenging and amazing courses in the American West, carved all around a rugged red desert landscape and featuring impeccably manicured fairways and greens. Golf Digest gave four stars to this astounding 18 hole championship course with a 71.5 rating.

The London Bridge Golf Club is located very close to Lake Havasu City itself and boasts of phenomenal views of the lake and the surrounding mountains. This club offers two 18 hole championship courses with Bermuda Rye greens. The East course has a 67.1 rating and the West course is rated at 69.3.

Panoramic views of the city, lake and awe inspiring surrounding mountain ranges abound at the Havasu Island Golf Course by the Nautical Inn Resort and Conference Center. Some of the greens are actually situated over inlet coves and beaches on this 18 hole golf course that carries a 60 rating. Some of the challenges include two ponds and a lake that come into play on seven holes, as well as sections of thick shrubbery that line some of the fairways.

Bridgewater Links is a 9 hole 53.6 rating course with some majestic views of the London Bridge and the Bridgewater Channel.

Bullhead City and Laughlin: You can also play the Chaparral Country Club, Desert Lakes Golf Club and the Riverview RV Resort & Golf Club in nearby Bullhead City. If you're headed to some fun in the Laughlin resorts, you can enjoy some golf within a reasonable drive of the casinos at Mojave Resort Golf Club, El Rio Golf & Country Club, Valle Vista Country Club, and Laughlin Ranch Golf Club. The closest course to Laughlin is the superb Riverview Resort & Golf Club.

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