TORONTO - One of the beauties of golf is its exotic locations. The game can be played high in the mountains or in the dunes of the desert, on the edge of the ocean, or the heart of the forest. There are now more than 32,000 courses sprinkled around the globe. Here are 10 terrific layouts that are worth a pilgrimage in 2017:

TORONTO - With Christmas fast approaching, you’re probably wondering what to put under the tree for that golfer in your life, who probably already has every gadget and club imaginable in their bag. Does he or she really need another driver that takes them 40 yards deeper into the woods or fescue?