The 145th edition of the British Open starts Thursday at Royal Troon Golf Club. At this time of the year on Scotland's rugged, wind-battered west coast, the sun doesn't set until nearly 10 p.m.
Troon, Scotland —
The 145th edition of the British Open starts Thursday at Royal Troon Golf Club. At this time of the year on Scotland's rugged, wind-battered west coast, the sun doesn't set until nearly 10 p.m.
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A picture perfect shot from the desert in Arizona, as the sun sets after a day's play at the World Golf Championships at Dove Mountain.
Dove Mountain, Arizona —
A picture perfect shot from the desert in Arizona, as the sun sets after a day's play at the World Golf Championships at Dove Mountain.
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Slightly hazier perhaps, but no less stunning. The sun drops at the Shenzhen International at Genzon Golf Club in Shenzhen, China.
Shenzhen, China —
Slightly hazier perhaps, but no less stunning. The sun drops at the Shenzhen International at Genzon Golf Club in Shenzhen, China.
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Who said Scotland doesn't do sunsets?! This stunning skyline comes from the east coast and The Fairmont St Andrews Bay Golf Resort -- just a stone's throw from the original St Andrew's Links, the home of golf.
St Andrews, Scotland —
Who said Scotland doesn't do sunsets?! This stunning skyline comes from the east coast and The Fairmont St Andrews Bay Golf Resort -- just a stone's throw from the original St Andrew's Links, the home of golf.
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Palm trees and dizzying skyscrapers -- welcome to Dubai. This view from the clubhouse terrace at Al Badia Golf Club underlines what weather you can expect most of the year in the Emirate.
Dubai —
Palm trees and dizzying skyscrapers -- welcome to Dubai. This view from the clubhouse terrace at Al Badia Golf Club underlines what weather you can expect most of the year in the Emirate.
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It's a sunset, but it looks like it might be about to turn into a wet one. Another shot from Scotland, this one is from the west coast, at the pristine Prestwick Golf Club in Ayrshire.
Prestwick, Scotland —
It's a sunset, but it looks like it might be about to turn into a wet one. Another shot from Scotland, this one is from the west coast, at the pristine Prestwick Golf Club in Ayrshire.
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The opposite end of the United Kingdom and the picture perfect shot of the sun setting at Trevose Golf and Country Club in the idyllic English county of Cornwall.
Trevose, England —
The opposite end of the United Kingdom and the picture perfect shot of the sun setting at Trevose Golf and Country Club in the idyllic English county of Cornwall.
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Another Middle Eastern destination -- Doha does decent sunsets too. You might recognize the profile of the chap in the middle of the shot -- four-time major champion Rory McIlroy.
Doha, Qatar —
Another Middle Eastern destination -- Doha does decent sunsets too. You might recognize the profile of the chap in the middle of the shot -- four-time major champion Rory McIlroy.
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Back to the States and this time Florida. Swaying palms are a feature of the Mirasol Country Club in Palm Beach Gardens, which has hosted the Honda Classic four times.
Palm Beach Gardens, Florida —
Back to the States and this time Florida. Swaying palms are a feature of the Mirasol Country Club in Palm Beach Gardens, which has hosted the Honda Classic four times.
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The unmistakable Shanghai skyline can be seen from the picturesque Tomson Golf Club in China.
Shanghai, China —
The unmistakable Shanghai skyline can be seen from the picturesque Tomson Golf Club in China.
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In neatly cyclical fashion, it is back to the Arizona desert for our final sunset. This one, equally stunning, is from the 18th hole at Moon Valley Country Club in Phoenix. Now, who fancies a round?
Phoenix, Arizona —
In neatly cyclical fashion, it is back to the Arizona desert for our final sunset. This one, equally stunning, is from the 18th hole at Moon Valley Country Club in Phoenix. Now, who fancies a round?
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