Destination: Atlanta

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East Lake will host the PGA TOUR pros at THE TOUR Championship presented by Coca-Cola.

Sep. 20, 2010
By LINKS Magazine

This week's TOUR Championship presented by Coca-Cola puts the focus on this vibrant Southern city that is an ideal destination for a golf getaway.

WHERE TO PLAY

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Bear's Best Atlanta: Some of the homage holes are Muirfield Village's 12th and the 15th from the Champion course at PGA National.

Chateau Elan: Located north of Atlanta, the resort has two courses (and a nine-holer), perfect for day trips or an overnight stay.

Stone Mountain Golf Club: If you have time for only one round, play Lakemont, set on the lake and with views of the Confederate Memorial Carving.

WHERE TO STAY

Chateau Elan: The resort might be 40 minutes outside the city, but you'll feel as though you've been transplanted to the French countryside.

Glenn Hotel: This downtown property is on the edge of the hip Luckie Marietta District and is perfect for both business and entertainment.

Mansion on Peachtree: Designed by Robert A.M. Stern, this 127-room boutique hotel is in the heart of trendy Buckhead's shopping and restaurants.

WHERE TO EAT

Parish: Don't miss the New Orleans-inspired brunch on weekends at this eatery that specializes in Creole and Cajun dishes with a Georgia twist.

Restaurant Eugene: Atlanta native Linton Hopkins' traditional Southern dishes like fried chicken and Georgia trout are infused with an international flair.

Woodfire Grill: Executive chef Kevin Gillespie, a star of last season's reality series Top Chef, frequents local farms for seasonal offerings like Bobwhite quail.