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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Pebble Beach Golf Links

Pebble Beach, United States

4.8

• Fabulous • 51 Reviews

201 played here

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TPC Sawgrass - Stadium Course

Ponte Vedra Beach, United States

4.9

• Fabulous • 25 Reviews

105 played here

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Ocean at Kiawah Island Resort

Kiawah Island, United States

4.9

• Fabulous • 23 Reviews

98 played here

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Pinehurst No. 2

Pinehurst, United States

4.8

• Fabulous • 20 Reviews

115 played here

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Spyglass Hill Golf Course

Pebble Beach, United States

4.7

• Fabulous • 18 Reviews

80 played here

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Streamsong Resort - Red Course

Bowling Green, United States

4.8

• Fabulous • 16 Reviews

52 played here

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Whistling Straits - The Straits

Sheboygan, United States

4.8

• Fabulous • 16 Reviews

67 played here

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Torrey Pines Municipal Golf Course

La Jolla, United States

4.6

• Fabulous • 16 Reviews

79 played here