Destination: Columbus

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Muirfield Village is just one golf course in Columbus. What are some other great courses to play?

May. 31, 2010
By LINKS Magazine

Golfers may know the city as Jack Nicklaus' hometown. But it is also the state capital as well the home of the largest university in the country, with plenty of attractions on and off the course.

WHERE TO PLAY

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Cooks Creek Golf Club: Ohio State alum John Cook teamed up with Michael Hurdzan and Dana Fry to create a scenic, challenging test bordered by Little Walnut Creek and the Scioto River.

Granville Golf Course: Most of the course remains true to Donald Ross' original 1925 design; elevated undulating greens make it play longer than its 6,559 yards.

Longaberger Golf Course: It is worth the one-hour drive east of the city to play the state's best public course, designed by Arthur Hills on a large, rolling site on which the holes match the expansive landscape.

WHERE TO STAY

Hilton Columbus at Easton: This AAA Four Diamond hotel is located within the Easton Town Center, a pedestrian-friendly hub full of shopping, dining and entertainment.

Lofts: Each of the recently updated 44 rooms in this boutique hotel is distinctively designed in a contemporary style, creating a striking juxtaposition against the historic brick building that dates to 1882.

Westin Columbus: Architectural detailing like as original stained-glass windows highlight this stately downtown property with 188 renovated rooms and suites.

WHERE TO EAT

Elevator Brewery & Draught Haus: Located in an historic building said to be haunted, this restaurant definitely has spirits -- 12 handcrafted beers on tap at its hand-carved mahogany bar.

M: Overlooking the Scioto Riverfront, this hip Cameron Mitchell restaurant features American cuisine with Pacific Rim and European influences, as well as one of the city's best outdoor dining experiences.

Refectory: Housed in a building first used as a church in the mid-1800s, this bistro is the city's premier French restaurant, with more than 700 wine selections.