In Contention

A player with a chance of winning a tournament is said to be "in contention". A player who rises up the leaderboard throughout the course of their final round is said to be "moving into contention".

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Trump Turnberry - The Ailsa

Ayrshire, Scotland

5.0

• Fabulous • 62 Reviews

185 played here

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Thracian Cliffs Golf & Beach Resort

Kavarna, Bulgaria

4.9

• Fabulous • 20 Reviews

46 played here

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The Links at Spanish Bay

Pebble Beach, United States

4.4

• Very good • 11 Reviews

49 played here

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Somabay Golf Club

Hurghada, Egypt

4.6

• Fabulous • 11 Reviews

32 played here

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Campo de Golf Punta Espada

Punta Cana, Dominican Republic

4.8

• Fabulous • 21 Reviews

49 played here

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Archerfield Links - Fidra

North Berwick, Scotland

4.0

• Very good • 1 Review

11 played here

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Michlifen Golf and Country Club

Ifrane, Morocco

4.5

• Fabulous • 2 Reviews

3 played here

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Finca Cortesin

Casares, Spain

4.7

• Fabulous • 47 Reviews

137 played here

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Monte Rei Golf and Country Club - North Course

Vila Nova de Cacela, Portugal

4.8

• Fabulous • 48 Reviews

119 played here

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Golf Club Gut Larchenhof

Pulheim-Stommeln, Germany

4.8

• Fabulous • 12 Reviews

63 played here

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Penati Golf Resort - Legend Course

Senica, Slovakia

5.0

• Fabulous • 8 Reviews

22 played here

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PGA National Resort - The Champion

Palm Beach Gardens, United States

4.7

• Fabulous • 15 Reviews

59 played here

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The Gleneagles Resort - PGA Centenary

Auchterarder, Scotland

4.5

• Very good • 20 Reviews

78 played here

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The Bear's Club

Jupiter, United States

5.0

• Fabulous • 7 Reviews

25 played here

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Cabo Del Sol - Cove Club Golf Course

Los Cabos, Mexico

4.9

• Fabulous • 7 Reviews

37 played here

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Muirfield Village Golf Club

Dublin, United States

5.0

• Fabulous • 5 Reviews

31 played here