Rio Grande Valley, TX

Tee off on the course at the Club at Cimarron. The 18-hole course expands 6,821 yards on TifEagle Bermuda grass greens, with three to five tee locations at each hole. If you're wanting to perfect your game, head to the practice bunkers or the driving range. The club also offers lessons for youth and adults.

Address: 1200 S. Shary Road, Mission, TX 78572 - MAP
Phone: (956) 205-0259
Web: www.clubcorp.com

Take on the challenges of a 9-hole course at the Cottonwood Creek Golf Course. The course offers a par 27 game that provides a tough game for even the best of players. After you've gotten your fill of the golf course, relax in the pool or grab a racket and hit the tennis court.

Address: 1001 S. Ed Carey Dr. Harlingen, TX 78552 - MAP
Phone: (956) 428-0766
Web: www.cottonwood21.com

If you're looking for a short game of golf that packs the punch of a full day on the green, head to Ebony Hills Golf Course. The course offers a 9-hole, par 35 game, providing a quick test of skill for any golfer. Ebony Hills has been a challenge to golfers in the area since it opened in 1927.

Address: 300 W Palm Dr., Edinburg, TX 78539 - MAP
Phone: (956) 292-2144
Web: www.golflink.com

The Tony Butler Golf Course is the golfing enthusiast's paradise. If you could spend a whole day on the green, this course has 27-holes for you to play. Not up for the long-haul? Take your pick from a 9-hole game or a good ol' fashioned 18-hole challenge. It's all about variety at this golf course.

Address: 2640 South M Street, Harlingen, TX 78552 - MAP
Phone: (956) 216-5970
Web: www.myharlingen.us

Have your golf skills in tip-top shape and be ready to play at the Los Lagos Golf Club. The club is home to an 18-hole course that sprawls 7,188 yards across Bermuda grass greens. The course was designed by Von Hagge, Smelek & Baril, and plays for a par of 72.

Address: 1720 S Raul Longoria Rd., Edinburg, TX 78542 - MAP
Phone: (956) 316-0444
Web: www.golflink.com

Meet your match at the Martin Valley Ranch Golf Course. Beautiful Live Oak, Mesquite, and Palm trees tower throughout the 27-hole, bermuda grass course, with plenty of water obstacles offering a challenge along the way. If you want to keep it short and sweet, choose a game on the 18-hole course or the back nine.

Address: 7400 West Expressway 83, Mission, TX 78572 - MAP
Phone: (956) 585-6330
Web: www.martinvalley.com

Take your golfing talents to the McAllen Country Club, boasting a course with a reputation of being the finest in South Texas. The 18-hole course with tree-lined fairways provides even the most experienced golfers with a challenge. After you tee off, enjoy the club's amenities like a tennis court, a pool, and a restaurant.

Address: 615 Wichita Ave., McAllen, TX 78503 - MAP
Phone: (956) 618-5793
Web: www.mcallencountryclub.com

Fore! Play your best golf on the green at Monte Cristo Golf & Country Club. The club is home to a lake-lined 18-hole course, blanketed with lush grass. The country club also has a driving range and a practice putting green for you to utilize in perfecting your game.

Address: 2919 N. Kenyon Road, Edinburg, TX 78541 - MAP
Phone: (956) 381-0964
Web: www.montecristogcc.com

For a 27-hole game to occupy your time, head to the Shary Municipal Golf Course. This course is carpeted by bermuda grass, offers plenty of obstacles like sand traps, and the 18-hole game plays for a par of 71. Hit the Golf Shop before you play to stock up on all your golfing gear.

Address: 2201 Mayberry, Mission, TX 78572 - MAP
Phone: (956) 580-8770
Web: www.missiontexas.us