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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Pacific Dunes at Bandon Dunes Resort

Bandon, United States

5.0

• Fabulous • 16 Reviews

72 played here

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Cape Kidnappers Golf Course

Clifton, New Zealand

5.0

• Fabulous • 9 Reviews

38 played here

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San Francisco Golf Club

San Francisco, United States

5.0

• Fabulous • 8 Reviews

37 played here

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Streamsong Resort - Blue Course

Bowling Green, United States

4.7

• Fabulous • 11 Reviews

39 played here

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Pasatiempo Golf Club

Santa Cruz, United States

4.5

• Very good • 17 Reviews

64 played here

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Barnbougle Golf Club - The Dunes

Bridport, Australia

5.0

• Fabulous • 6 Reviews

34 played here

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The Renaissance Club

North Berwick, Scotland

4.6

• Fabulous • 11 Reviews

27 played here

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Old Macdonald at Bandon Dunes Resort

Bandon, United States

4.8

• Fabulous • 6 Reviews

44 played here

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Pearl Valley Golf & Country Estate

Paarl, South Africa

4.5

• Very good • 19 Reviews

56 played here

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Sand Valley Golf Resort - The Sandbox Course

Nekoosa, United States

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2 played here

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Emporda Golf Resort - Forest Course

Gualta, Spain

4.0

• Very good • 1 Review

7 played here

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Terre Blanche Hotel Spa Golf Resort - Le Riou

Tourrettes, France

4.6

• Fabulous • 14 Reviews

34 played here

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Pinehurst No. 8

Pinehurst, United States

4.3

• Very good • 3 Reviews

30 played here

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Samanah Country Club

Marrakech, Morocco

4.2

• Very good • 14 Reviews

48 played here

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Casa de Campo - Teeth of the Dog

La Romana, Dominican Republic

4.9

• Fabulous • 24 Reviews

63 played here

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Quinta do Lago - North Course

Almancil, Portugal

4.0

• Very good • 15 Reviews

61 played here