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15 amazing golf hangouts not owned by President Donald Trump

If you can't get into (or won't go into) a Trump golf course, here are some very tech-enterprise-friendly places to try.
By Jessica Learish, Contributor
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1 of 15 The Golf Club At Moffett Field via Facebook

The Golf Club at Moffett Field

If for any reason you decide you want to golf at somewhere other than Trump National Golf Club, Bedminster or the Trump golf club in Los Angeles, Calif., we've got you covered with courses, clubs, and driving ranges that may be even better... especially for the tech enterprise-type like you.

This Mountain View, Calif.-based club is just five miles from Google's headquarters. The course and café are both managed by Google subsidiary Planetary Ventures LLC, and Google employees get a discount on greens fees.

Just call ahead to request a tee time to access the 18-hole course.

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2 of 15 Shutterstock/Lloyd Carr

Google campus mini golf

Speaking of Google, some of its campuses have mini golf built right into the office. The Dublin campus has a mini golf break room, and the Toronto campus has an entire mini golf course on the roof. If you don't know anyone at Google, it's time to make some new friends.

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3 of 15 Sky72 Golf Club via Instagram

Sky72 Golf Club

Sky72 is in Incheon, South Korea, and it has a fleet of more than 250 self-driving golf carts. Guests can book their tee times online.

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4 of 15 PXG Xperience via Instagram

Scottsdale National Golf Club

GoDaddy founder and self-made billionaire Bob Parsons owns this members-only course and can frequently be found playing a few holes.

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5 of 15 Google Maps

Larry Ellison's Porcupine Creek Golf Club

Got an inside line on Larry Ellison? If so, it's time to cash in those connections. The Oracle co-founder has a super-exclusive golf course on his California estate.

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6 of 15 The Grand Golf Club via Instagram

Fairmont Grand Del Mar

This San Diego hotel's course makes use of the most cutting-edge tech in the golf world -- and it's open to the public. Sensor systems Trackman and SAM PuttLab help you improve your form and swing to make you the best golfer you can be.

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7 of 15 TopGolf via Instagram

TopGolf

If you long for the days of going to the arcade with your friends, Texas-based TopGolf is a great option. Its location are all one part driving range, one part bar. Every stall is tricked out with detailed tracking tech to keep you informed on every aspect of your swing.

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8 of 15 Armitage Golf Club via Facebook

Armitage Golf Club

The Armitage Golf Club in Mechanicsburg, Pa., has some of the fastest Wi-Fi of any course in the country. The best part? That Wi-Fi is also free. This course is open to the public.

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9 of 15 Getty Images

Augusta National Golf Club

If you're looking to rub elbows with true titans of the tech world, the Augusta National Golf Club has such esteemed members as Bill Gates and IBM CEO Ginni Rometty. But you have to be a member (or a member's guest) to get past the sign outside.

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Golf Lounge Hambug

The golf lab at Golf Lounge has 2,500 sensors that analyze every aspect of your swing. If you're on a business trip in Germany, anyone can visit Golf Lounge.

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11 of 15 Knight's Play via Instagram

Knight's Play

When you're a busy tech entrepreneur, sometimes you can't make a tee time during the day. But the quarter of a billion tech workers in North Carolina's triangle area can visit the golf course and driving range at Knight's Play until 10pm.

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12 of 15 Archerfield Links

Archerfield Links

The Nike Performance Fitting Centre at the members-only Archerfield Links in Lothian, Scotland uses tech from TrackMan, V1 Video, GEARS, SAM PuttLab, and SAM BalanceLab to help you choose the right equipment to improve your game.

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13 of 15 Overlake Golf & Country Club

Overlake Golf and Country Club

Just 20 minutes from the Microsoft headquarters, this scenic golf club is one of the seven-ish members-only golf courses that tech mogul and Clippers owner Steve Ballmer frequents.

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14 of 15 Sunnyvale Golf USA

Sunnyvale Golf USA

Just down the road from Apple's Cupertino headquarters, this mini golf course has a corporate discount for schools and companies that host team-building activities at the course.

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15 of 15 Tehama Golf Course

Tehama Golf Course

John T Chambers, chairman and former CEO of Cisco, can often be spotted golfing here. Clint Eastwood owns this members-only golf club, which is less than two hours south of Cisco San Jose headquarters in beautiful Carmel, Calif.

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