Favourite Golf Courses From Around the World

However my favourites and in no particular order are Leopards Creek & Pezula Resort in South Africa, TPC at Sawgrass known as the 5th major & Seminole in Florida, Turberry Ailsa soon to host the Ryder Cup again & Royal Durnoch in Scotland, Pinehurst & Ocean at Kaiwah Island in South Carolina, Ballybunnion & Royal County Down in Ireland, Valderrama in Spain host of the Ryder Cup 97 and Casa do Campo in the Dominican Republic.

I am not surprised they have all been voted in the world's top 100 courses by Golf Digest in 2009 and for me to choose one from them would be disrespectful to the others as they are fantastic courses. I believe every golfer looking for a golf break or golf holidays should take the opportunity to play some of these fantastic courses.

Other courses outside the top 100 within Europe but definately a must to be played are San Lorenzo in the Algrave, Penha Longa and Oitavos in Lisbon. In Italy the course at Poggio dei Medici and Palazzo Arzaga, in Spain the courses at the resorts of Villa Padierna and Finca Cortesin home of the Volvo Masters. In France I would recommend the Four Seasons Provence, in Turkey and Cyprus the new Faldo courses such as Elea.

Worldwide I would highly recommend the White Witch & Half Moon in Jamiaca, Le Touessrok in Mauritius, Blue Monster at Doral in Miami and the Champions at PGA National, Majlis and Four Seasons in Dubai and TPC Stadium at Fairmont in Scottsdale. Others are Canouan Island's Trump course in the Grenadines, Banyan Tree's course in Thailand and last but not least the course at Palmeraie Golf Palace in Marrakech with the excellent Abu Dhabi golf club home of the PGA European Tour.

I do hope that has wetted the appetite for all you golfers with just a taste of what you can play if you are looking to travel on a golf holiday in the near future. At Exclusive Golf we can fulfill your dreams of playing on the same courses as your peers, that's why we love golf no other sport can offer this.

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best golf getaway?

Have you ever wondered what makes the best golf getaway? Is it just the golf itself or does it take more? Golf enthusiasts often select the right property based on proximity to a course. But what happens to their vacation after the game? Apart from its great location, how do you make your golf property standout? What distinguishes a listing in vacation rental advertising? To attract everyone who may show an interest in your property, you need to spell out the standout benefits and experiences even the non-golfers will have by booking your property.

The best golf getaways are not just about the game. Yes, a golf vacation is usually centered around playing at one or more exclusive or highly sought-after golf courses, perhaps studying your swing with a famous pro, or even participating in a charity golf tournament. But, where you stay and who you are with after the game can turn a ho-hum golf holiday into one of your lifelong fondest memories.

Get Golfers Interested in Your Golf Vacation Rentals

When listing your prestige golf property in adverts, keep those unique golfers (and their friends and family) in mind. Are there nearby spas, shopping and fine dining? What about fun activities and excursions that non-golfers could do while their partners are golfing? What can the home and its environs offer that would make it a well-rounded vacation for all? Consider presenting the home as a perfect golfing base, but also describe how it could meet the needs and desires of non-golfers. Golfers searching for a villa rental want all the details about the golf vacation rental properties they are considering, without having to call for details. They prefer plenty of descriptions, photography, and videos that help make the decision to rent your home easy.

A Great Way to Advertise Golf Vacation Rentals Properties

To get your golf villa advertising in front of the best prospective golf-oriented renters, there are some great tools available to rental owners and agents on the internet. One site offers an exclusive Top 20 Category that showcases "Gorgeous Golf Villas." Seek out those sites that not only advertise your golf rental, but where detailed search criteria can be entered, including searching by a wide variety of unique categories from "On the golf course" to "Sporting Events Base." Why not do everything you can to enable online searchers to easily locate your unique golf vacation rental property?

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Texas based corporation that has 170 private business and sports clubs

ClubCorp is a Dallas, Texas based corporation that has 170 private business and sports clubs, country clubs, golf courses and golf resorts around the world from Seattle to Mexico and from Boston to Beijing. In addition to membership at your local ClubCorp club, ClubCorp offers different membership levels. We are members and actively participate in one of the offered memberships called Signature Gold Unlimited. This private club benefit includes complementary two rounds of golf and two meals at participating dining clubs. We can experience two free rounds of golf per club per 30-day period. We pay only the cart fee which is usually $17 to $36 each. We can request tee times 30 days in advance. In addition we can experience two free fine dining meals at participating dining clubs, two per 30-day period. We pay only the tax, tip, and alcohol. There are other benefits, but we mainly use the golf and dining.

Does this sound too good? We even added to the savings by using one hotel chain that offers incentives for staying. We use primarily Choice Hotels. They offer extra points when you use their credit card and give extra points if you stay a certain number of times.

First we determined our itinerary; then we sent the travel information to ClubLine via email. It is always a pleasure to work with the knowledgeable and friendly ClubLine staff.

Here are a few things to consider before you start planning to maximize your use of Signature Gold Unlimited. Many of the dining clubs are open only Thursday thru Saturday evenings; however, most are open Monday through Friday for lunch. Dinner Clubs require a special dress code. Some of the golf clubs are closed on Monday.

We travel every year to Northeast for a family visit. On the way to and from, we add ClubCorp experiences to our journey. Here is our latest trip:

Day 1: Long day of driving to Smithfield, NC. Stayed at Sleep Inn and Suites

(Next time we should make a stop first in Charleston or Hilton Head Island to shorten that first day's drive.)

Day 2: Golfed at Neuse Golf Club in Clayton, NC about 20 minutes from the Smithfield hotel. After golf, we checked into Quality Suites in Cary, NC for two nights. This Quality Suites hotel has a 5:30pm - 7:00pm, Manager's reception Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday nights that includes free beer and wine with appetizers from local restaurants. It is great after a long day to relax, then go out to a dinner close by. In fact you can walk to about 3 - 4 restaurants. Great for stretching your legs after being in the car.

Day 3: Golfed at Devils Ridge Golf course in Holly Springs, NC about 20 minutes from the Cary hotel. We had dinner at Capital City Club one of our favorites in Raleigh. We miss Cardinal Club since it stopped doing dinner. Cardinal Club only does breakfast and lunch. Devils Ridge Golf course was in great shape.

Day 4: Golfed at Lochmere Golf Club. Sorry to say, this course was in bad shape on this visit. We drove to Williamsburg, VA. and stayed at the Governor's Inn at Colonial Williamsburg. We had dinner at Berret's Seafood Restaurant and Taphouse Grill. Every visit this restaurant is a must do for us.

Berret's Seafood Restaurant and Taphouse Grill - Chosen by locals as "Best Seafood Restaurant" in Williamsburg for over ten years, Berret's offers two dining choices in one convenient location. The Restaurant specializes in regional seafoods prepared with both traditional and contemporary recipes, an extensive wine list and locally-brewed beers.

The Taphouse Grill focuses on hard-to-find and unique foods, wines, beers, music, and art of modern-day Virginia. This casual, outdoor setting has been a favorite gathering place for locals, students from the College of William and Mary, and visitors to the Historic Area for the last two decades.

Day 5: Toured Williamsburg and visited the Wythe House that had visitors like Patrick Henry, George Washington, and Thomas Jefferson. We were at Colonial Williamsburg on the day that they read the "Declaration of Independence" at the Capital building. It was very emotional to think how are forefathers must have felt on that day. When in Williamsburg, you must visit one of the taverns. We stopped at Chowning's Tavern.

Chowning's Tavern - Josiah Chowning opened his tavern in 1766 and appealing to the "ordinary sort." Popular lore asserts that the modern sandwich has its origin in the 18th century and was named after John Montagu, the fourth earl of Sandwich. Today's diners can partake of freshly prepared lunch fare featuring stew and sandwiches served by a gracious wait staff.

On the road to New Jersey through Maryland. Stayed at Sleep Inn in Salisbury, MD and had a delicious dinner at Vinny's LaRoma in Salisbury, MD. The restaurant was recommended by the hotel staff.

Go to Vinny's La Roma and enjoy Salisbury's truly authentic Italian Cuisine. Be sure to say "HI" to Vinny!

Day 6: We had a travel day through Maryland and shopped and walked through St Michaels, Maryland. We had lunch at Town Dock Restaurant at 125 Mulberry Street, St Michaels, MD.

Town Dock Restaurant menu features fresh seafood, prime meats, poultry and vegetarian specialties in a relaxing setting with water views on three sides. On Friday nights, Town-Dock offers a seafood buffet, and on Sunday, a brunch.

Stopped in Lambertville, NJ and had dinner at Lambertville Station Restaurant and Inn an old time favorite and one of my first dates with my husband.

Lamberville Station Restaurant - Enjoy the natural tranquility on the Delaware River while you dine in a meticulously-restored 1867 historic train station. The Station's New American Cuisine features signature dishes such as Chesapeake Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes, Dijon-Rosemary Encrusted Rack of Lamb & rare Ahi-Tuna with Wasabi puree as well as wild game & seasonal offerings served & prepared by a professional & friendly staff..

Arrived at our New Jersey destination to spend time with the kids and grandchildren.

Day 7, 8: Family days.

Day 9: Heading for home. Stopped at Tyson's Corner in Vienna, VA for ClubCorp lunch. Stayed at Comfort Inn in Midlothian (Richmond), VA.

Day 10: Golfed at Stonehedge Golf and Country Club, Midlothian, VA about 10 minutes from hotel. After golf drove to Comfort Suites in Clayton, NC. We should have traveled on to Fayetteville. But. we were tired.

Day 11: Traveled on to Savannah, GA and walked around. Too bad the weather was very, very hot and humid. We arrived early for dinner at First City Club of Savannah. Stop by the bar at the club and talked to the bartender, Tracy. We had a fun time talking to Tracy and enjoyed a 5 o'clock somewhere drink. After dinner we checked into Comfort Suites in Bluffton, SC.

Day 12: Golfed at Golden Bear Club at Indigo Run, Hilton Head Island, SC. The course was in great shape. Then, we drove HOME.

Summary: In 12 days, we drove 2685 miles, played golf at 5 ClubCorp golf clubs, enjoyed free meals at 3 ClubCorp dinner clubs, stayed at 5 difference Choice Hotels and listened to 3 books on tape. We also had several Choice hotel stays free with our points from previous trips.

And to top it all off we enjoyed the Family visit. Great Trip!

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La Manga Club Spain -top-level executives

The second Leaders in Sport event will take place at La Manga Club Spain from the 27th-29th March. 100 CEOs and top-level executives will attend the five star resort for round-table discussions and networking as well as looking over the fantastic leisure facilities.

British sport will be represented by the English, Scottish and Welsh Football Associations, the British Olympic Association, Arsenal FC, Celtic FC, London Wasps RFC and Derbyshire CCC.

Also attending will be the French Ligue de Football Professionel, Inter Milan FC and the National Basketball Association and Major League Baseball from America.

Covering more than 1400 acres, La Manga Club is situated about an hour from Alicante and just 20 minutes from Murcia. This sports and leisure paradise offers guests a prestigious five star hotel, luxury vacation apartments, three championship golf courses, a tennis centre with 28 courts, eight grass sports pitches and a number of leisure facilities including La Manga Spa Club with 13 treatment rooms, a fitness centre and indoor swimming pool. La Manga also offers meeting and banqueting facilities and more than 20 restaurants and bars.

La Manga has hosted Davis and Fed Cup tennis matches, the Spanish Open Golf Championship and is used as a training facility by professional and international football, rugby and cricket clubs.

As a long supporter of women's golf La Manga Club hopes to bring the 2015 Solheim Cup to Spain. It is currently the official overseas resort partner of the English Women's Golf Association, hosts the Ladies European Tour (LET) Qualifying School and is the venue for the Ladies Murcia Open.

Sitting between the low hills that seperate the Mediterranean from the Mar Menor Sea this member of the luxury Preferred Hotel Group is the ideal location for sports enthusiasts on their direct holidays.

Enjoying a mild all year round climate and the best there is in sports and leisure facilities, La Manga Club is the place to be. Watch out for the many travel deals to Spain that are available throughout the internet.

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Kansas-Golf Vacation Wolf Creek Golf Course

In case you are planning a Golf Vacation in Kansas kindly understand you need to be a member at this Golf Course. In case you have any friends or relatives who can arrange a visit then nothing like it since this is a private course.

According to people who have been here it provides for great golfing experience because of its location and the tranquil surroundings it finds itself in. In case you are expecting exclusivity that is normally the case when it comes to golf courses this course offers a different experience. You have basic facilities that are functional, a dining room, bar and locker rooms. While the course has a gate it's not like there is any exclusive air to it as is the case.

The point to be noted is this is an All Male Golf Club with the authorities focusing more on maintaining the course then anything else. The range is wonderful and one can practice golf more freely and practice shots to their heart's content. The review on playing on this course has been normally the green. It is said to be firm but faster than the normal greens.

In this course there is not a lot of undulation except for a few holes here and there. The overall review on this course has been good and golfers who come here do not go away disappointed since it is a challenging one.

In case you are planning a vacation to Kansas please bear in mind that it gets very hot in the summer. It is normal for the temperatures to rise 100 degrees F or more at times. While Kansas has some beautiful golf courses they are also underrated and do not get a lot of publicity. However those who have been to golf course in Kansas always come back for more.

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Exuma Islands-relaxing hours on the lush greens of a golf course

For some people, taking a vacation in the Caribbean islands means endless days of sun on the beach. For others, it promises relaxing hours on the lush greens of a golf course.

The Great Exuma golf course at the Emerald Bay Sandals resort offers picture-perfect links on environmentally-friendly seashore paspalum grass, under a cloudless blue sky - you can work on your game on a championship golf course. Travel & Leisure Golf magazine named this course "The Best Golf Course in the Caribbean." When the Four Seasons at Emerald Bay closed its doors temporarily, so did the golf course, but the property was bought by Sandals in early 2010 and the golf course was re-opened.

Golf Rate Details:

* Tee times on the Exuma golf course are from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.

* Green fees range from $55 to $250 including cart, one sleeve of balls and a yardage book

* Clubs and shoes are available for rent

* The driving range is $25 for 2 hours

* Instruction is available

The 18-hole championship golf course, designed by golf legend Greg Norman, is considered one of the world's greatest ocean-side clubs. On the day of the opening, Greg, whose nickname in golf circles is "The Shark", shows up looking fit, and states that the 7,001-yard Emerald Bay "is going to be my favorite place to play day-in and day-out. The back nine is scenically wonderful, but I love playing the front nine; there are so many great holes out there. I think we've achieved a great balance in the golf experience we can offer here."

During the initial game on the Exuma golf course, sports writers and photographers trailed The Shark. The reports that soon followed declared that the course would become famous for its layout over the peninsula, the almost constant wind, and its waste bunkers filled with sand and rock! Not to mention the blind bunkers. You get spectacular scenery plus a shot at skill-testing holes.

The Exuma Islands begin about 35 miles southwest of Nassau. The bright white beaches are generally fairly quiet because the word has not yet spread. The Exuma Islands do not welcome cruise ships; however, the marina at Stocking Island has become a favorite in the boating world as an exciting stop on the journey down the coast. The island chain is about 7.5 miles wide and stretches for about 100 miles south. Many consider it the most scenic of the Bahamas Islands.

From the International airport on Great Exuma (George Town International) it is about a 10 minute drive to the Exuma golf course at Emerald Bay. It is about a 30 minute drive to George Town and about another 20 minutes to the bridge linking Great Exuma to Little Exuma, where you can find historical remains from early settlement days. History buffs will find Hermitage Plantation fascinating, as it is the last standing replica of the first estates.

There is a group of more than 700 islands and cays known as the "Out Islands" in the Bahamas. Although Paradise Island has long been a busy tourist destination with Nassau's big hotel and casinos, Great Exuma has kept a laid-back atmosphere and is most popular for its marinas and luxury villas. The Exuma golf course has made this island a favorite stop for golf enthusiasts who are looking for an exceptional experience and a challenging game.

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Myrtle Beach Golf Package-trip as a couple

All relationships need a break from the daily stresses of life every once in a while. To keep things exciting it is a nice idea to take a trip as a couple to somewhere you both can enjoy together and as individuals as well. A getaway that has become popular is a trip to Myrtle Beach on one of their golf packages. They provide a practical experience with accommodations and activities ready for any time of the year.

Myrtle Beach is a sought after choice for men because of the high golf reputation it holds. Professionals and amateurs alike enjoy the practice they get from the greens found there. One of the golfmaster's favorites is their Bald Head Island course. It is garnished with palm trees, a soothing breeze from the Atlantic Ocean, and the company of the Cape Fear River. The island alone is 10,000 acres to practice your swing. Men will enjoy the time to get some good golf practice in, while the women can either play along, go for a relaxing bike ride and take in the scenery, or enjoy a drink at the full service restaurant on site. The couple together will appreciate the ferry ride to the course as they cross the Cape Fear River. It is the only way to get to the island, and is 20 minutes of bonding and scenery. This is just one of the many suggested courses to visit during your package stay.

The lodging experience can be just as exciting as your experience on the courses. A great feature about golf packages in general is that the lodging and courses are all bundled together. Together as a couple you can view both the courses and lodging options and design your own custom trip. Maybe the guys will choose the courses, while the gals will pick the perfect resort for the stay. A favorite resort in Myrtle Beach is the Grand Atlantic Ocean Resort. This is a vacation in itself. The two of you can enjoy a soothing trip down the lazy river, and relax on one of the complimentary lounging chairs set out for soaking in the such, beachfront style. There is a gym ready for a nice workout after practice, and a private ocean balcony.

Mrytle Beach has lovely golf packages designed for couples. They give relationships an opportunity to leave the stress at home by relaxing on the beach, getting a few rounds of golf in on some of the most respectable courses, and by doing so in a practical manner.

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Mauiritius-Mauritius is truly a rainbow island

Mauritius is truly a rainbow island - a mix of both eastern and western cultures living together on a verdant tropical island full of colour and contrast. The Dutch, French and English have all controlled the island at some time in the past and the impact from all is still very noticeable, and is now mixed in with Creole and Indian influences to create a harmonious pot pourri of cultures.

Today the island is dotted with sophisticated resort hotels, which set standards the world over. But there is more to the island than just self-contained resorts. For the beach connoisseur the island is a treasure, but between the dazzling sand and blue seas is a scenic island with extinct volcanoes, lakes, waterfalls, forests and botanical gardens. The island is also home to a number of golf courses, including some world-class offerings providing a challenge for golfers of all levels. Here, Steve Daykin, managing director of luxury tour operator Inspirational Travel, picks out some of the best courses and offers on the island.

Belle Mare Plage, on the east coast of the island, has two 18-hole championship courses. The main course is "Legends", which was designed by Hugh Baiocchi and opened back in 1994 and holds the Mauritius Open every December. "Links" was designed by Peter Allis and Rodney Wright and opened at the end of 2002. Both courses are lush, superbly laid out and beautifully maintained and offer challenging rounds in stunning surroundings, with water featuring heavily on the Legends course.

Guests staying at Belle Mare Plage Hotel (or its sister hotel Le Prince Maurice) benefit from free green fees at both courses throughout their stay!! The resort is situated on a superb beach and also offers a number of pools, watersports, tennis, a health and beauty club and a choice of bars and restaurants. (See offer on facing page).

The new Ernie Els course at The Four Seasons Resort at Anahita is built to USPGA standards and is the first of its kind in Mauritius and is quickly earning praise as one of the world's great golf destinations with stunning oceanfront holes that are amongst the most spectacular in the world. Carefully woven into the tropical scenery, the course is set against lush mountains and fringed by the vast crystal-clear lagoon. The resort itself is aimed at the most discerning of travellers and has all of the facilities and amenities one would expect from a world-class resort and guests receive unlimited golf at the resort course.

Another recent addition to golf in Mauritius is the Tamarina Golf Estate on the west coast of the island. This is a challenging course that will test players of every level and is a must for any golfer travelling to the island. Built and designed by Rodney Wright on 206 hectares of land that was naturally sculpted for golf the course is surrounded by mountains and the azure waters of the ocean and is unmatched in terms of layout, location and beauty.

On the extreme South of Mauritius lies the majestic Château de Bel Ombre, an exceptional 18-hole golf course surrounding a vast natural park and two world class hotels: Heritage Awali Golf & Spa Resort and Heritage Le Telfair Golf & Spa Resort. Le Golf du Château has the right balance and variation in length of holes, width of fairways, green sizes and ultimately the risk and reward element that is crucial on any Championship layout. Green fees are included for guests of either resort who are on an all inclusive package.

Other 18-hole courses of note on Mauritius include the superb Bernhard Langer designed course at Le Touessrok Hotel, Le Paradis Golf Course at La Morne and the Gymkhana Club, which was built by and for the British Army and is actually the oldest club in the southern hemisphere and the 4th oldest in the world!! There are also 9-hole courses at Le St Geran, The Maritim Resort and the Shandrani Hotel.

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Myrtle Beach Golf - budget that will fit whatever time and financial frame

Whether you are a religious golfer, or just a family looking for a getaway close to home, there are many Myrtle Beach golf packages on a budget that will fit whatever time and financial frame you are working with. Myrtle Beach is renowned for it scenic beaches and world class golfing experience, however it is certainly not known for being cheap.

Depending on what sort of vacation you are looking for, there are different packages available. Many offer three or more rounds of golf plus accommodations and food for a very affordable price, and many of the places you would stay have activities that cater to the family if you wish to go in the off season, which here is outside the may- September peak period.

For example, the "4.5 Star Gems" package offers three or four night stay, with equal amounts of golf for each, and they start at less than $220 which is a steal by comparison to what it usually costs. What is more is all packages are customizable so you can have the vacation YOU want, be it in a condo or hotel room.

A featured deal offers a FREE day of golf and night at the hotel if you can find three of your friends to sign on for a three or four day excursion. As always there is choice between a condo and hotel room, and by booking in advance it is less than $200 per person. The Barefoot or Crow Creek Villas are two lodging areas that are suggested.

Even for the most upscale golf experiences in Myrtle Beach, the price stays well below $300 which is hard to find at any vacation spot, save the second most popular tourist destination in the country. With this package you can choose which of the best of the best courses to play on, whether to stay at a beautiful hotel resort or condominium, and best of all drink tickets are included for each day, so that you can enjoy a drink at the club after a long day on the green.

If still you are not sure, it behooves you to at least look into the many options available, which all include listings to speak to the hotels and golf clubs directly. If you do not even wish to go that far, it is just as simple to use one of the many websites to get a price quote so you will have at least a moderate idea of what to expect and what the cost of the whole adventure will be on your golf trip to Myrtle Beach.

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Golf During Your Torquay Holidays

Your Torquay holidays should not only be spent in fun and partying but should also be spent doing healthy activities like walking, biking and playing golf. Yes, Virginia, you can also play golf as you enjoy the other activities as well. You can stay at the beautiful holiday cottages so you could travel conveniently to any part of Torquay during your Torquay holidays. If you are a golf enthusiast, you can visit the following venues for a game of golf.

Dartmouth

After a good night's sleep at the holiday cottages, you can enjoy a game of golf at the Dartmouth Golf Course. This is a 9-hole golf course that you can enjoy. While playing golf, you can breathe in the invigorating air and sniff the aroma of the lush vegetation and water attractions around you. The manicured golf course is also a refreshing sight to behold while playing your 9-hole game. If you are an amateur, you have nothing to worry about. You can play for as long as you want. Professional and amateur players are welcomed. You will not take pleasure in the game but in the place as well. When you are done enjoying your game of golf, you can now retire at the holiday cottages.

Championship

If you want to play during your Torquay holidays, this is a golf course for champions with its enjoyable course because of how the terrain is uniquely landscaped. The wonderfully designed course has sparkling streams, verdant trees and challenging features that you should conquer. Professionals play a fierce game of golf in this world-class course. Good places to stay after your game are the holiday cottages that are situated within the vicinity. You can rest your muscle-toned body in the comfortable and clean beddings of the cottages.

Torquay Golf Course

This golf course is one of the best in Torquay, so do not fail to visit it during your Torquay holidays. You will surely enjoy golfing in its 18-hole course. The golf course is an attraction in itself with its picturesque view of the landscape around. A stay in the elegant holiday cottages will make your trip easier to these courses. You can make it a regular game while on vacation to relax and reduce stress from your daily career ordeal. It is also a muscle-toning and muscle strengthening exercise that can promote good health and wellness.

You can take advantage of these courses by reserving in advance to make sure you have a slot. This is a productive activity during your Torquay holidays, so grab those golf gears now and visit these excellent golf courses

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Scotland-great game was started in Scotland

It's no secret that the great game was started in Scotland, and hundreds of years later it remains affectionately known as 'The Home of Golf', despite the emergence of golf in the US.

One of the wonders of golf is the ability to play on the same courses as the professionals and boyhood heroes. After all, it's extremely rare you will be given the chance to play football at Wembley. However, the beauty of golf is you can have the chance to play St Andrews or Gleneagles, and it can easily be arranged, provided you have the finance to do so.

All golfers from around the world should strive to visit Scotland to experience golf as it began, to really sample a true links golf test. The British may think that two hours is a long drive, but, realistically for people from outside the UK, this would be nothing if it was a drive for a round at St Andrews. The smallish size of Scotland means you can book accommodation in one location and commute to the course of your choice. Or, simply book numerous accommodations that are close to your chosen courses.

However, it would cost a lot in green fees alone to play all of the famous courses in Scotland. Amongst the most famous courses are: St Andrews, Turnberry, Gleneagles, Muirfield, Royal Troon, Carnoustie and Royal Aberdeen to name a few. Of course it could be debated and argued about which courses missed off that list deserve a mention because there are that many. All of these courses can demand a fee over £100 depending on the time of year you play.

However, there are many courses which are just as cheap, less well known and offer value for money. Throw in the friendliness and heartwarming welcome and it really is an enjoyable experience. It would be unfair to name individual courses that aren't so famous, and it also depends on the type of course that you want to play. Links, Parkland and Heathland are all in Scotland depending on your desired golf.

If you wanted to play all the famous courses as mentioned, you would probably be best booking two separate accommodations. For Troon and Turnberry you would be best finding accommodation on the west coast, with both courses ideally located near Glasgow Prestwick Airport. For the others, a stay near Dundee or Perth would be recommended, as it is about halfway from the most southerly course of those remaining, Muirfield, and roughly half way to the most northern, Royal Aberdeen. This would mean a maximum two hours drive either way, providing the traffic is clear. Holiday lets Scotland is a good website that can provide you with ideas of where to stay for golfers with a variety of budgets.

As for other, less well known courses to play, just put in the relevant research and you will not be disappointed. Preparation is the key to enjoying your stay in Scotland, and that includes waterproofs being packed!

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Philippine Golf Courses So Great?

Are you tired of playing in the same old golf courses time and again? Are you looking for a brand new golfing experience like you never had before? If so, then you should try golfing in the Philippines. A friend of mine went to the tropical country for vacation a few months back. He tried playing in one of the courses there and was surprised at how beautiful it was.

The landscaping was at par with some of the better ones in the USA. He was even treated to a beautiful view of a large lake with a volcano in the middle as he progressed through his game. He was playing golf in the mountains for the first time in his life and he felt just terrific. The cool breeze really helped him relax and concentrate on his game.

And he did need to concentrate because the mountain course was fairly challenging as well. Precise shots were needed, so that his balls didn't end up falling down the mountainside. The breeze also played a huge factor in how he chose to shoot the golf ball. He had such a wonderful and exciting experience playing there.

But the Philippines has more than just good mountain courses. Being an archipelago, the country has lots of courses by the beach as well. You can bring your family along with you during your trip here. They can have fun swimming in some of the best beaches in Asia while you play rounds of golf by the seaside.

If you are in the country for a business meeting, there are also many courses located within the city and nearby commercial and business districts. No matter where you are in the Philippines there will be excellent golf courses where you can play. It's no wonder that golfing greats such as Tiger Woods and Annika Sorenstam have visited the country in order to play golf.

Are you ready for the greatest golfing experience of your life? Then come and visit the Philippines now.

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South Carolina Golf Communities

Golf communities in the United States continue to thrive and grow right from Arizona to North and South Carolina where nature is bountiful and charms galore. However, those abounding in South Carolina are endowed with understated beauty that can be savored from the sandy shores of Hilton Head Island to the rocky peaks of Greenville. Golf communities in South Carolina are noted for the comfort and well-being they provide their residents, if they are on a vacation, or are planning to take up a post-retirement abode at Salem, Seneca, Mt. Pleasant, Greenville, Sunset, Arden or John's Island. Few people can contest the fact that, when it comes to residential locations, the South Carolina golf community rank among the very best.

You need not be an ardent admirer of the golf sport either, in order to be able to enjoy the attractions at these locations. Those who indeed love golf would of course, find these areas, situated right beside championship style greens, much to their liking. These communities also offer superb modes of lifestyle to their residents, and that, coupled with the rolling plains, the chirping of the birds, the peaceful and calm ambiance, and the scenic greens certainly provide more than adequate compensation to all those who do not like golf that much.

Golfing and scenic attractions aside, you can also enjoy rich entertainment attractions, as well as play tennis, enjoy horse riding, swim, and enjoy indoor games too on the South Carolina gated community. You can choose to simply relax during your stay here, and not participate in the sporting activities. Stretched over a considerable distance across the coast of the Atlantic Ocean, the golden beaches from Charleston, boasts of several high-value heritage sites, and you can go and take a look at them by moving from your home on the golf community. On top of all this is the famous Southern charisma, a sure-shot way to attract even the most disinterested resident.

At the Pawleys Plantation, there is the Jack Nicklaus Signature Course, a veritable Mecca for all people who love the sport of golf. There is indeed not many places where high-class landscaping merges seamlessly with the beauty of nature, and such uniquely rich golfing facilities are available.

The following are the names of the best-known communities in South Carolina, for both permanent accommodation, as well as for a short holiday:

Low country: Pawleys Island, Santee, Seabrook Island, Spring Island, Summerville, Yemassee, Awendaw, Beaufort, Bluffton, Buckwater, Charleston, Florence, Georgetown, Hendersonville, Hilton Head, Isle of Palms, Johnsonville, Kiawah Island, Little River, Manning, Mount Pleasant, Murrells Inlet, Myrtle Beach and Okatie.

Midlands: Fort Mill, Greenwood, Hartsville, Lancaster County, McCormick, North Augusta, Tega Cay, Aiken, Edgefield and Elgin

You would certainly be charmed by the attractions of the South Carolina golf community that are located in this state.

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Best Places to Retire For Affordable Golf Course

Today, more and more avid golfers who are approaching their retirement years are growing increasingly concerned that the current economic crisis in this country might perhaps force them to abandon the idea of finding a place to retire on or near a golf course. True, for many golfers, their shrinking 401 investment portfolio and uncertain financial status might necessitate that they forgo the luxury of an expensive luxury home on the fairways of a prestigious private country club.

However, with careful planning, a willingness to downsize that dream retirement home and the investment of some time and effort in pursuit of an affordable place to golf, it is still possible to find a very well-priced and inviting home in a golfing environment that most retirees would consider as fitting their requirement for the best place to retire.

In fact, in nearly every area of the U.S., there are a number of communities with a ready supply of affordable retirement housing with challenging golf courses, both private and daily fee public facilities. Furthermore, with most new master planned golf communities, developers are drastically reducing prices in an effort to boost falling sales, and higher-priced golf properties are more reasonably priced than any time in recent memory.

Even with these circumstances, retirees who want to live where they can spend their leisure time on the links would be well served to explore certain towns and cities where golf is a major focus and therefore where housing inventories and prices are more attractive. Here are a few suggestions where, not only are prices for retirement housing extremely reasonable, but also there is an abundance of good, quality golf courses which can be enjoyed at very moderate rates.

It may be surprising to some to discover that the most affordable retirement destinations are often located in or near what are also some of the most popular and best known golfing communities. Among such places is Pinehurst, North Carolina, long considered to be one of America's great golf resorts and home to a number of residential golf course developments, including the prestigious Pinehurst Club. In spite of the fact that most homes along the fairways can be pretty pricey, there are also a large number of resale homes and condos available at any given time for less than $200,000. In addition, several of the communities in and around Pinehurst and the neighboring small towns of Southern Pines and Aberdeen still have affordable building sites and resale homes.

Golf is also a major attraction in the mountains of western North Carolina, but here the price for homes and home sites located within a golf complex are among some of the highest in the country. However, if one looks a little closer at small towns like Brevard, Boone or Waynesville, or others around the Asheville area, single family homes are reasonably priced and yet not far removed from good golfing.

Most golfers are familiar with the golf courses that abound in and around the area of Hilton Head Island in coastal South Carolina, and while the home prices on the Island itself may be above the reach of the average retiree, there are a growing number of retirement communities in neighboring towns such as Bluffton with affordable homes, some of which feature golf courses as part of their amenities. South Carolina's best known golfing destination, Myrtle Beach and the Grand Stand, a sixty-mile strip filled with oceanfront hotels and golf courses extending into Brunswick County, North Carolina, still attract an increasing number of retirees who have found the area meets their requirements for their best place to retire.

Georgia and Tennessee, two other Southeastern states with moderate climates that permit golfing almost ten months out of the year, are both home to small towns noted as being highly desirable retirement destinations for golfers. Several designer courses, bearing the names of Arnold Palmer and Jack Nicklaus, have been carved out of the Georgia rural landscape along Lake Oconee. Initially, these developments were executive-style luxury communities, but a recent trend has been the arrival of new retirement properties, spearheaded by a Del Webb complex with a varied selection of affordable home designs near the picturesque small town of Greensboro.

And perched atop Tennessee's Cumberland Plateau, Crossville, which bills itself as the "Golf Capital of Tennessee," has been a major destination for retirees for the last thirty years. Lured by the presence of a number of affordable residential golf communities, the absence of a state income tax, a low cost of living and a thriving small town economy, retirees have made Crossville a major retirement and golfing destination.

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Spanish Golf Resort in Murcia

The latest golf resort Murcia, Spain to have its planning permission for there town centre is Hacienda Requelme which is located near the small town of Sucina high in the mountains near Murcia. Hacienda Requelmeis only 10 Minute's drive away from the coast line and 15 Minute's away from the airport.

Permission was granted to start work on the the old Hacienda Requelme building at the end of August, which will allow the old Hacienda to be refurbished and extended to become the vocal part of the town centre.The Town Centre will include all type of services and commodities: restaurants, cafeterias, pubs,travel agency, rent a car services, fitness centre, swimming pool, medical centre, gardening and decoration services, etc ...

Work is due to start at the end of October, this resort holds a stunning 18 hole par 72 golf course designed by the famous Nicklaus golf course design company headed by Jack Nicklaus there is over 1800 properties on the resort with two bed apartments all looking over a swimming pool and the golf course. Nearly all the properties have occupancy and just a hand full are still available to buy.

With the old Hacienda being revamped then this will bring a historical theme to the resort accompanied with all the latest facilities. Hacienda Requelme is just one of six resorts in the Murcia region to hosting a town centre to give all residence and holiday makers all the amenities they need to enhance there stay.

Hacienda is a Spanish word for an estate. Some haciendas were plantations, mines, or even business factories.

Polaris World has extensive Choice - of apartments, townhouses and villas for every budget and need. Outstanding Quality with the very best in standards of construction, quality of materials and design Resorts with 7 resorts, 9 golf courses, 30 restaurants, numerous bars, shops, boutiques, supermarkets, banks, tennis, gyms, swimming, academy sports facilities, spas, and a international school, a hospital and more. The Nicklaus Golf Trail is a circuit of 9 Jack Nicklaus designed courses that you can play each and every one of them.

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