<b>AN OVERVIEW OF GOLF IN THE SOUTHLAND</b>
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Woods lives in Florida now, but he grew up in Orange County playing the courses of Southern California.
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Some of the best places to play in the Southland are courses with a story or two behind them
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Instead of trumped-up extras, these courses offer intriguing, affordable challenges
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Desert courses such as the Mountain at La Quinta Resort & Club and Stadium at PGA West are perfect combinations of beauty and feats of engineering
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They’re popular, but Griffith Park courses should be restored to the way George Thomas envisioned them
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Torrey Pines South has undergone major changes as the home of the Buick Invitational prepares for its role as host of the 2008 U.S. Open
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Internet-based tee-time reservations are a boon to the industry -- and can offer big savings to golfers
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When Phil Mickelson needed some help on his short game, Dave Pelz came up with all the answers.
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Five questions for Lefty’s right-hand man:
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Our panelists -- nine Times staff editors and reporters -- list their top five courses, considering playability, quality of the golf experience and how the courses fit their games
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No listing of golf courses is complete without some subjective information, and here’s what our panel of nine avid golfers on the staff of The Times has come up with
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They have their good points, but they also have big drawbacks.