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The United States is home to the world's best courses. Here, the top four links, according to Olivia:

Hawaiian Rumble, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

843/458-2585; www.prominigolf.com.
This is one of the leading competititve courses—site of the U.S. Open in May and the Masters in September—it's designed to look like a Hawaiian garden, with one 40-foot volcano that erupts every 18 minutes.
OLIVIA SAYS "It's sunny in Myrtle Beach, and there are so many courses. After playing, I jump in the ocean."

Fantasia Gardens, Orlando, Florida

407/560-4870; www.disneyworld.com.
Two challenges await at side-by-side links near Epcot Center: the Gardens Course, which has dancing hippos, and the adventure-style Fairways Course.
OLIVIA SAYS "I would like to play a tournament here— it's one of the biggest courses I've ever seen."

Los Abrigados Resort Eco Course, Sedona, Arizona

928/282-1777; www.ilxresorts.com.
Close to the Grand Canyon, this course is the locale for the ILX Premiere Open.
OLIVIA SAYS "I like the red rocks." To learn more about top-notch mini golf, go to www.minigolfsport.com and www.minigolftraining.

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