City golf doesn't have to be an oxymoron. Golf is an important facet in the landscape of every city in the country. From Dyker Beach in New York to Balboa Park in San Diego, millions of urbanites tee it up every year in the heart of the city.

And these are no pitch-and-putts. The architects of the courses that make up our roster of urban oases at America's 10 biggest cities include John Bredemus (designer of Colonial Country Club), Hugh Wilson (designer of Merion) and A.W. Tillinghast (designer of Winged Foot).

Sure, these courses may be crowded or may not be pristinely conditioned. But between the course and the characters you'll no doubt meet, these metro designs  provide an enjoyable round, one that should be part of every golfer's bucket list. Click the link below for a tour.

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