Three Golf Trip Games for Threesomes!

Had somebody pull out of your golf vacation at the last minute, leaving a gaping hole in your foursome? Never fear -- there are still plenty of games that you can play as a threesome at America's top golf courses. We check out some suggested rule setups for three different threesome games: Niner, Bingo Bango Bongo, and Wolf.

Niner

This game starts off as traditional stroke play -- just hit your own ball until it is in the cup. Then handicaps are awarded -- five points for the person with the lowest net score, three points for the next lowest person, and one for the highest scorer, to make a total of nine points for every hole. Each player will get three points if there is a three way tie; for a winner and a tie for second place, award five, two and two points; for a tie for winner and a last place, award as four, four and one point. Tally the points at the end of the round.

Bingo Bango Bongo

The odd scoring system for Bingo Bango Bongo means that many players get a bit frustrated with it! However, if you’re on your golf vacation for the fun of it (and you wouldn’t really be competing with your friends, would you?), it's a great game. There are three points available per hole, and while the etiquette is standard (in terms of who plays next and who tees first), the scoring is definitely not. The first person on the green gets one point; the person closest to the hole once all players on the green gets one; the person with the longest holed putt (or first in the hole) gets the final point.

Wolf

In this game for threesome golf trips, on player is the wolf and the other two are hunters. The longest of the three drives becomes the wolf and the other two are hunters. When the hole is completed, the score of the wolf will be doubled, and the result compared against the combined score of the hunters. If the wolf wins the hole, he gets two points -- if the hunters win, they get one each. If it is a tie, the round is declared no blood, and scores are carried over to the next hole until somebody wins.

"I Play Heaps But Never Improve!" 3 Most Important Tips for Beating the Plateau

If you're like many golfers, you hit a time in your progression when you plateau. A typical movement from beginner to pro involves a steep learning curve and rapid improvement when you start getting lessons; a more gradual improvement thereafter which usually evens off after a while. For some people, no matter how much they play, they never quite seem to get past this point. Often they assume it is just their natural best, and never try to get past it. It is after this time that many people give up the game … out of boredom. There is almost always more you can do to improve, though -- today we go through the most critical tips for getting over the hump in your game while on a golf vacation.

Look over the stats

If you just muddle along, you'll never get an accurate picture of exactly where your game is falling down. Make your next golf trip more worthwhile by incorporating a little more math -- play the same course every second day, and take notes about the shots you constantly play less well than you'd like to. This way you can go to a coach with an accurate idea of where you need help.

Get a coach!

The last point makes this obvious -- you need a coach to get past whatever mental or scoring block you have. The human brain is amazing, and can figure out many things by itself … but we are not omniscient! Use your upcoming golf vacation as an excuse to book in some tuition -- the change in scenery often helps encourage solid learning.

Grip, stance and tempo

80% of problems begin with either the grip, your stance or the tempo with which you swing. The internet offers plenty of advice on these issues - use it as a starting point. However, professional instruction really is the gold standard -- they can look at your individual body and see exactly what it is doing … and then correct it to help you play your best game on your next golf vacation.

Top Five Ways to Protect Yourself From Injury on Your Next Golf Vacation

If you're planning a nice golf vacation in the near future, I'll bet you dollars to doughnuts that you aren’t planning to sustain an injury in the near future! The sad reality is that many golfing injuries are sustained while on vacation, for the simple fact that people are doing things that they're bodies haven’t been conditioned for by their daily life. If you’re planning a golf trip, here are some tips for getting into shape for it, and preventing injury while you’re away.

1. Do medium intensity cardio three times a week, high intensity twice a week

Aside from the encyclopedia of information that is available on how cardiovascular exercise improves our health, it also helps you make sure that you won’t keel over from exhaustion after your first 18 holes! A mix of moderate intensity (where you work at 60-70% of your maximum heart rate) and high intensity (where you work at 80% of your maximum heart rate) cardio programs is best.

2. Do core strengthening exercises

Few games depend as much on having strong core muscles as golf does. Get in the gym and do some lateral pull downs or other back strengthening exercises, and blend these with stomach strengtheners. Pay attention to perfect form in these exercises to ensure that you don’t do yourself injury. Both women and men should focus on keeping a tight pelvic floor through these exercises, also. Maintain the form on yourgolf vacation.

3. Eat plenty of oily fish or take an omega-3 supplement

Omega 3 is essential to the health of many parts of our body, and our joints are one of those. Especially for those of us getting on in years, golf can be hard on the joints -- support them nutritionally

4. Pick up your balls by bending your knees

This is one to watch out for while you are on your golf vacation. If you constantly bend at your spine to pick up your balls, you'll end up sore quickly and with an injury soon after. Bend at the knees when you’re getting your balls out of the hole and tees out of the ground.

5. Have a professional trainer put together a stretching program

That professional could be a golf instructor, or it could be a physical trainer. Either way, have someone create a stretching program tailored to your body (this can be done relatively inexpensively at your local gym), and use it every morning of your golf vacation, after a brisk walk.

Golf Vacations with Kids - How to Get Them Involved

Just because you've had children doesn’t mean you have to wait until your 60 and they've moved out of home to start improving your swing again. Once your kids are past a certain age, they are ready to come with you on your golf vacations, and start learning the ropes. They'll appreciate having so much time with you, and you'll appreciate getting to work on your game and share something you love with the next generation! Here are some tips to help your kids get their game on for your next golf trip.

Gauging appropriate age

While kids can start learning to play golf from around 3 or 4, you probably won’t want to be taking them on vacations at this age. They can’t even really handle a full afternoon at your local club at this stage of life. They need to eat too frequently, will have to be going to the toilet (awkwardly!) behind bushes, and if the weather's over 85, you can expect sunstroke after a few hours. If you’re taking a specific golf vacation, don’t think about bringing your kids along until they're around nine or ten. At this age they have the strength and concentration to golf with you -- or the presence of mind to hang around the club and find some other kids to play with.

Start out with mini golf

In fact, many clubhouses also have a mini golf course attached to them, for this specific purpose. This can be a good way to start the day on your golf vacation -- have a mini golf round, and then move onto the real thing. Your 10-year-old will have been frustrated by not being able to hit the ball hard -- this is their opportunity!

Give them a helping hand with the scoring

It is an informal method for handicapping yourself -- if you are playing alongside your kids on your golf vacation, let them have two shots to your one. You can effectively just divide their score in half to compare to yours. If they've had little practice or are on the young side, why not give them three? It's a way to level the playing field, let them get ahead a bit and give them a taste for competition.

Combine kids' golf camp with your own golf vacation

The whole family can go away to the same place -- your kids can mingle with other kids at golf camp, while the parents happily play their golf trip rounds in peace during the day! Age appropriate activities for all.

The Best of Desert Golf - Five Courses for Golf Vacations

Tropical paradises can sure be overrated sometimes! In the warmer months your golf often gets rained out, and you have to cover yourself in insect repellant every day or be eaten alive on the golf course. If you have always been the steadier, hardier sort, then a golf vacation to the desert can hold some surprising gems. From the beautiful courses of Cabo San Jose in Mexico, to Nevada and Arizona's championship offerings, we are looking five of the best golf courses that call the American desert home.

Cabo Del Sol - Desert

This course is designed by the prolific Tom Weiskopf, and is nestled among the six other championship courses in Cabo San Lucas. There are five sets of tees which mean the course varies in length from 5,300 to 7,100 yards, and the design takes advantage of desert landscape features like natural river washes, rolling dunes and startling red sandy bunkers. It is in the desert, but you can see the ocean wherever you look from most holes.

Palmilla

Another of Cabo San Lucas' gorgeous offerings, Palmilla is a Jack-Nicklaus-designed course that was handpicked for its gorgeous scenery by the golf master. For a free and easy golf vacation with just a little bite in your course, Palmilla is a must play. It has a slope of 139.

Omni Tucson - Catalina

Formerly known as the Orange/Gold course, the Omni Tuscon was designed by Robert Bruce Harris and has gorgeous desert mountain views of the middle of Arizona. There are ten sparkling lakes to give the desert setting a bit of refreshment. Why not make your next golf vacation at the standard PGA tour stop in Arizona?

TPC at the Canyons

Vegas is known for slot holes ... but not ordinarily round holes with golf balls in them! The TPC at the Canyons course is a notable exception, designed by Bobby Weed and Raymond Floyd and host to the Senior PGA Touras well as the Invensys Classic. The course flows through canyons and arroyos, and there is nothing but clear blue sky and a comfy dry warmth for most of the year.

The Chase at PGA Golf Club Coyote Springs

Jack Nicklaus has a series of golf courses planned to flow throughout the Coyote Springs community. This course is the first one in the series, and is located between Mesquite and Vegas. It is a par 72, and the forward tees take off around 2,000 yards from the back tees, which set the course at 7,471 yards. There are 11 lakes on the course, so hone your water-avoidance skills on your next golf vacation!

Golf Vacations -- Five Challenging Courses

Being challenged doesn't always feel nice at the time. We're human … we want to win, we want to be the best, and we don’t want to know how far we still have to go before we're perfect! Yet being challenged is how we learn … so today for golf vacationers, we are looking at some of the golf courses worldwide that offer you the best opportunities for learning. From the Dominican Republic to Dunbar and back, here are the best of the hardest.

1. Cocotal -- Dominican Republic

This course for golf vacationers follows the lay of the land, using naturally placed trees and mounds in the midst of rolling terrain. An unceasing wind is what makes the course so challenging -- if you want to learn how to compensate for wind, from every angle, at every speed and on all different terrains, Cocotal is the place to do it!

2. Daytona Beach Golf Course

Aside from having a designer with an awesome name (Slim Deathridge), the Daytona Beach Golf Club also presents several challenges, even for experienced golfers. Dense stands of Florida pines and oaks punctuate the course as well as providing beautiful scenery, and the redesign of the course in 1997 added extra water and more undulations in the territory.

3. St George Golf Club, Utah

This is quite a long golf course, and needs a fair bit of walking mixed with your hits. All that aerobic exercise can be a challenge in itself! Golf-wise, though, there are some par 3's over water, and a peninsula on a par 5 hole to worry about. The peninsula holds both the 9th and 18th hole greens, and where many people on golf vacations will instinctively choose a short-iron here, you really need a club that will give you best accuracy and distance control.

4. Dunbar East Links

If you've come all the way to Scotland on a golf vacation, you may as well see what it can throw at you! The terrain here is coastal, so wind is an enormous factor in play. Different days require completely different tactics.

5. Desert Dunes, California

A day at Desert Dunes certainly isn’t a walk in the park … it is golfing equivalent of boot camp, with grumpy instructors throwing push-ups, mud traps and high walls at you new recruits! A great way to improve your game on a golf vacation is to master the tight fairways, sloped greens and water hazards of this southern California course.

San Antonio -- Texas's Best Golf Courses

A state that is associated more with sand and oil than lush greens and quiet, relaxing fairways, Texas is a big surprise when it comes to quality of golf courses. The layouts here are consistently recognized as among the best in the country -- here we look at some of the Texas courses for golf vacations and golf trips.

Pecan Valley

Pecan Valley is known all over the country as one of the best course for golf vacations -- a huge percentage of players aren’t actually San Antonio residents. This makes the feel at the club very welcoming for out-of-towners. It is fairly standard in terms of length, challenge and playability, with a par of 71 over a course length of 7,010 yards. The slope rating is 131, and the player ratings note aspects like yardage management and bunker negotiation as areas where the course develops your skills. The many trees and water are designed to test your navigation skills, and patience!

The Republic

This golf club is highly rated by members, but yet to be recognized in any major golf holiday magazines. The course has been called beautiful, and is consistently said to be in great shape, despite being in one of the driest states in the U.S.! There are some difficult holes, and some confidence boosters, and staff at the club are said to have excellent service standards. It has quite a standard length and par, 71 over 7,070 yards.

La Cantera

One of Tom Weiskopf's additions to the Texan landscape is La Cantera, which opened in 1995 to such fanfare that the historic Texas Open came to play at the young upstart club! Golf Magazine and Golf Digest have both recognized La Cantera as among their favorites, listing it as either a top public access course, or a best 'new' course. For golf holiday planners, it also has spectacular views and good proximity to other San Antonio attractions.

Canyon Springs Golf Course

Andrew Peterson is the golf professional at Canyon Springs, one of Golf Magazine's top 100 courses for 2000. It is said to be challenging, beautiful and fast, with huge rough and moderately fast greens some of the stand out features. The Texan scenery can let the club down at times … but the course itself is a dream for people looking for a good golf trip.

Phoenix and Scottsdale -- Arizona's Best Golf Courses

Despite the fact that Arizona has quite a reputation as a state of stunning but sandy scenery and grass that is more long and tufty, than pristinely manicured, it is actually home to some of the finest golf courses in the country. Arizona golf is an absolute pleasure when you play at one of these courses -- we look at the top five in the state.

The Silverleaf Club

The Silverleaf Club and Arizona golf course was named Golf Digest's top rated Arizona golf course in the 2005-06 awards, and was among the top 100 residential courses in Golfweek in 2005. It was designed by Tom Weiskopf, and took only three years after opening to gain such great recognition in the golf magazines. Par for the course is 72 at this Arizona golf facility, which is 7,267 yards long

Stonecreek

Named for what is memorable about the Arizona landscape, Stonecreek golf course is slightly shorter than Silverleaf, but only 1 point lower on the par, for a total of 71. Reviews of the course are mixed, with some players building it up to be a Troon status course (more on that in a second!), and some being utterly disappointed by all the hype. It was designed by Arthur Hills and has a longer history than many clubs in the area, hosting Arizona golf players since 1979.

Grayhawk

Grayhawk Arizona golf course may be one if the priciest in the state, but it is consistently one of the highest rated. The earlier tee times are quite inexpensive, but the price rises steeply even a few minutes past the earliest tee times. It ranked in Golfweek's top 100 residential courses in both 2000 and 2002, and among the best public access courses in Arizona for 2005. Players note the challenging Fazio layout, the reasied green complexes and wide fairways as well as the fall off on most sides.

Troon North

The Arizona golf course here was also designed by Tom Weiskopf, like Silverleaf, and is quite challenging, with a par of 72 for a total length of 7070 yards. A swag of awards from 2000 ranging up to 2006 has been won by Troon, and member reviews are glowing.

Golf dreams and wonderful vacations

Have you caught yourself dreaming of the perfect golf vacation but you are not sure where to even begin to look for locations? Perhaps you have a company gathering coming up and you all want to experience golf in locations you've only dreamed about. Maybe you are planning a family vacation and want to spend a day on a golf course that is both challenging as well as breathtaking. With the online assistance of a travel company that specializes in only the best golf resorts and hottest locations, you can find exactly what you are searching for, whether for personal pleasure or business.

Imagine closing a deal with a client while golfing on the beautiful courses in locations such as the Bahamas, the Dominican Republic, Bermuda or Puerto Rico? With the assistance you will find online you can turn the dream into a reality.

Family vacation can take on a whole new meaning when you book your next vacation online and enjoy family fun as well as a day at the golf course. You can choose areas in Florida such as Jacksonville, Daytona Beach, Miami and Ft. Lauderdale, Naples and Ft. Myers, Orlando, Tampa, West Palm Beach and Port St. Lucie.

Maybe the cooler atmosphere is more your style? Well you can enjoy golfing in locations like Canada, North Carolina, South Carolina or even Nevada and enjoy the cooler weather and the beautiful attractions each place has to offer. Maybe you are dreaming of a golf holiday in another country than the United States such as Ireland, Scotland, Spain and even Portugal when you trust you’re booking needs to the company that only offers you the top of the line golf resorts and the information pertaining to the surrounding area you choose.

Enjoy relying on one company for all your golf holiday booking needs when you work side by side with professionals. You now have the options of making your whole family happy with the wide selections in areas that are full of events for your children as well as satisfying the golfing dream you have for your vacation. You will find wonderful packages that fit the golf vacation you are planning rather for one person or a large group of golfers. All the information you need to plan and book your golfing desires are at your fingertips with the assistance of your home computer and a company that does the research for you before offering you top quality golf resorts and their surrounding areas.

Golf holidays at affordable prices

Have you been dreaming of the golf holiday of a lifetime but not sure where to start or how to choose the best destination with all the golf courses available? Perhaps you are planning a company trip and not sure where to make reservations to impress your boss or important potential clients. There is a choice that includes the top class golf courses and resorts that are available state side or out of the country online. A company that knows the importance of golf holidays and business impressions has taken the time to research the various golf courses and the areas they offer to bring you only the best in golf vacations. For a wonderful price and simplified reservations you can book your stay at the golf course of your dreams all at one stop. Simply log on and view your selections then book your destination and start packing your bags -- it’s that simple.

You can rest assured that the choices before you are only top quality resorts and offer you the events you are looking for on the golf course as well as off the golf course. Whether you are planning a golf holiday or your friends, co-workers or family, you can find exactly what you are searching for with the assistance of your own computer. Finally you can plan your golf trip to the spot you have been dreaming of as well as know the resorts, restaurants and local attractions that your destination offers. You can plan a day on the golf course for yourself while your family enjoys the adventures the area has to offer then join them for a night on the town with the guidance of the professionals online. With the assistance you will find online booking your golf vacation, you can be sure that the whole family has fun and the memories that are made will last a life time, for you as well as the rest of your family.

From this point on never book a reservation to locations you have never seen nor have any information about when it comes to your golf holiday. To ensure you have the event of a lifetime when it comes to your golfing holiday experience rely on the company that offers you only top of the line golf courses and resorts for the experience you deserve. Make your reservations today online and save yourself money as well as ensure yourself the time of your life and the golfing experience you long for in life.

Take the Family on a Great Golf Getaway!

During the summer months, most people plan to take it least one family vacation someplace exotic or fun. This year, while consider making a family vacation a golf vacation. Even if the entire family doesn't love the game of golf, a golf resort is an excellent place to vacation for everyone. The variety of golf packages are endless and you, and your family, will be able to enjoy a satisfying golf vacation when you experience the golf trips that are waiting on you.

Most golf resorts also offer amenities like shopping, spas, and salons, fine dining, and access to divorce and other local attractions. Your family can enjoy the white beaches and ocean water during the day as well as the many theme parks these wonderful cities have to offer while you enjoy your day or the green with your golfing buddies. The whole family will enjoy the golf vacation you plan when visiting the beautiful beaches Florida offers as well as the day activities followed by the endless night activities.

If your husband or wife would rather have a massage while you're playing 18 holes, consider booking a day of beauty in luxury at your resorts all while you and foursome hit the links.

Spending your family vacation at a beautiful golf resort will be a wonderful way to keep your entire family the fun and enjoyment they desire and a relaxation they deserve. Believe it or not, choosing the right golf resort will offer something for everyone.

Don't waste another summer planning a trip that won't please everyone. This year, consider a golf resort in one of your favorite cities and reap the benefits that five-star luxury has to offer. So, consider taking your entire family on a golf weekend. Even those who don’t golf will find a wide variety of things to enjoy on a golf journey. Why take the family on a golf getaway? Because everyone deserves a vacation.

Gifting Golf on a Budget

If someone you love happens to enjoy the game of golf, consider sending him or her on a golf weekend this Valentine's Day. There's no better way to show someone just how much you care and just how much you love them than by providing them with an outlet to escape from the stresses of everyday life. Consider sending the person in your life, who enjoys the game of golf and works hard day in and day out, on a relaxing golf weekend. Or better yet, consider taking your whole family on a golf vacation and allow yourself the opportunity to unwind and get back to a time in life when things were less complicated. Some of the more popular golf destinations include the golf resorts in South Carolina. Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, offers a wide variety of beautiful golf resorts.

If a golf vacation isn’t in your budget, it may help you to know that one of the most popular golf gifts this season will be golf lessons. Avid golfers are constantly learning. No matter how good a golfer becomes at the game, he or she will always be seeking new ways to improve. For many golfers, the best way to insure new improvement in the sport is to purchase lessons from a golf professional. However, if you're considering giving someone you love golf lessons, you should also ensure that the golf pro who will be conducting the lessons is an adequate teacher, and worth their salt in terms of teaching ability. Unfortunately, there are quite a few pros at golf establishments all over the United States who offer golf lessons, but can't adequately teach golfers how to improve their game.

There are a wide variety of golf resorts, and perfect golf getaways, right here inside the United States. Because each region of the U.S. is so diverse, any location you choose to send a loved one for a golf holiday will provide them with unique courses and challenges they’ve never before experienced in their golf game.

Find the perfect golf package

If you have been searching for the perfect golf holiday, you will find exactly what you are looking for and more through Golf Holidays Online.  Whether you plan to travel to one of the most popular golf resorts in the USA, such as Myrtle Beach and Arizona, or experience Scotland golf or Ireland golf firsthand, through Golf Holidays Online you will be introduced to the hottest locations and best golf vacations you could ever imagine.  Whatever you envision for golf travel, prepare to have your expectations exceeded.  Golf Holidays Online strives to make all your accommodations and golf packages, including access to the best courses and the most lavish and luxurious accommodations exciting, fun and memorable. 

 

The company is so committed to its clients that whatever questions you have will be plainly answered on the Web site.  The site always includes a list of featured specials that the avid golfer or amateur can peruse to find that perfect, one-of-a-kind deal.  And if you want to mix golf with a little pampering, you can take advantage of the luxury hotel/golf course packages available.

 

For those who want to learn all about the rich history of the sport, while taking in some sites and scenes from the world recognized “Home of Golf,” St. Andrews, Scotland has a plethora of opportunities.  Not only is St. Andrews home to the country’s oldest university, but it is close to the historic town of Dunfermline, which is the place of noted philanthropist Andrew Carnegie’s birth, as well as the location of the abbey that is the burial place of Robert the Bruce.  Dunfermlinewas the home of early Celtic kings.

 

If manicured, resort-type settings are more your speed, you can find great deals on golf trips to Arizona, including toPhoenix, Scottsdale, Tuscan and Sedona.  In fact, Phoenix/Scottsdale has been recognized by Robb Report as “America’s Best Place to Live for Golf.”  With close to 200 golf courses that range in complexity from traditional to desert golf settings, you can expect a rich variety of challenging courses and a fun overall experience that you will always remember, and share with others for years to come.  And still there are other great golf travel opportunities available through Golf Holiday Online, including to such exotic spots as the Caribbean, Hawaii and Mexico, as well as the regal locales of Canada, Spain and Portugal.  You can count on an experience unlike any other.  So the only question that remains is, what are you waiting for?  Get online and book your ideal golf vacation today.

 

Enjoying the Perfect Golf Holiday

If you or someone you know is a golf lover and want to plan the perfect golf getaway, look no further than Golf Holidays.  There are countless packages offered that take a person all over the country to some of the most prestigious and outstanding golf courses in the United States and Canada.  You do not have to be Tiger Woods or Arnold Palmer to enjoy a challenging and enjoyable game of golf, there are courses designed for any level of expertise, from beginner to novice.  The key is to find a golf course you enjoy and to book your vacation now to avoid the high-traffic vacation time during the late summer months when travel is most popular.  Picking the best golf package is very simple with all the information you will find at Golf Holidays, there is truly something for everyone.

 

Perhaps you are looking for a place to tee-off that is off the beaten path or someplace where you can enjoy the golf course as much as the surrounding scenery.  You should give some serious thought to the packages offered for golf courses in Canada.  There are majestic mountains, beautiful scenery and wildlife that will surround you as you enjoy all the serenity of nature at its very best.  Golf packages to Canada are some of the fastest selling packages on the market, if you love golf and nature you definitely need to check out the various options to be had.

 

Golf Holidays offers more than 40 different golf packages and set among some of the finest golf courses in North America.  You can find a selection of more than 100 hotels and golf resorts to choose from and more than 400 breathtaking golf courses.  It is very easy to go online to Golf Holidays and find just exactly the type of package you are looking for and at a reasonable price.  There are golf packages available to Florida, Arizona, Myrtle Beach and even places like Ireland and Scotland for those who are searching for something totally different.

 

Pack your bags and shine your shoes -- when you select a golf package from Golf Holidays, you are going to have the time of your life at some of the most enjoyable golfing locations in the world.  Even if you cannot find the destination of choice on the website, simply contact the company today and find out how they can make it all happen.

 

The Golf Holiday Specialists Are Waiting

Booking your next family golf holiday or corporate golf business meeting just entered a new level of satisfaction. Rely on the company that hand selects the golf resorts all across the world to ensure you are golfing at the top-of-the-line golf resorts and having the golf experience that will last you a lifetime. Your satisfaction is a guarantee when you book your travels with the experts who know excellent golf courses and the importance of a challenging golf game. Whether you are booking reservations for your family, you and your friends, or corporate function, you will find exactly what you are looking for and packages that are priced ideally.

The East coast, West coast, and deep South have golf resorts that will provide you with the golf experience and challenge you desire plus the many activities you want for the off the green times. You can enjoy sunny beaches, water parks of all shapes and sizes, more family opportunities for the times you are not hitting a golf ball but spending time with your family. The endless amounts of golf courses you have to choose from are hand-selected to ensure your satisfaction and comfort by a group of specialists who make it their top priority to provide you with the golf holiday of your dreams. From overseas golf adventures to stateside golfing holidays, you will be more than pleased with your experience, booking, the price of the packages offered, and your overall experience with the online company who will turn your golf holiday get away into reality.

Imagine yourself hitting golf balls in the tropical climate of the Caribbean along the sandy coast of the Bahamas, or get lost in the golf game in Bermuda. Enjoy the golf resorts of the Dominican Republic or find yourself getting a suntan while golfing in Puerto Rico.  Perhaps Europe is your destination for your golf holiday -- your choices in golf resorts are endless. You can choose from destinations such as Spain or golf experiences in Portugal. Get out your passport for a round of golf in the beautiful surroundings of Scotland or Ireland when you book your golf reservations through the company that takes pride in selecting only the best that those countries have to offer. So pack your clubs and get ready for the golf holiday experience of a lifetime with your family, friends, or co-workers and golf at the resorts you have only heard of when you book your vacation with the experts.

Book Your Golf Holiday Today

Are you and avid golfer and in search of the perfect golf holiday with your family or friends? Perhaps you are planning a corporate golf getaway for the executives and need some help in choosing the perfect golfing spot. Well, your problems are over, thanks to the professional assistance of a company that researches the best golf courses and top hotels to offer you online. With the assistance of the online company, you can choose from a variety of different packages that will include your hotel stay and golf course. Experience a variety of different courses from easy greens to challenging holes and the scenery will take your breath away. You will enjoy browsing through over one hundred top of the line hotels and golf resorts as well as over 400 breathtaking golf courses and over 40 golf destinations. By booking your golf travel online, you will be able to receive a quote before you confirm your vacation and then once you have chosen the perfect golf holiday you can book your reservations on line to secure your travels and plans.

For your golf holidays state side you can choose from wonderful destinations such as Texas, South Carolina or North Carolina, Oregon, Nevada which will offer you golfing in Las Vegas, Mesquite or Laughlin. You can even choose from states like the beautiful Mississippi Gulf Coast, breathtaking Hawaii, and Georgia, even Florida where you can decide whether you prefer to golf in Daytona Beach, Jacksonville, Miami or Ft. Lauderdale, Naples or Ft. Myers, Orlando, Tampa, West Palm Beach or Port St. Lucie. As if that is not enough destinations to choose from you can venture to Arizona where you can golf in Phoenix and Scottsdale as well as Sedona or Tucson, but if the deep south is more your style you can golf in the beautiful state of Alabama.

Perhaps you want to dust off your passport or venture across the ocean or border for a golfing experience of a lifetime. Well, you are in luck -- you have an endless amount of destination packages to choose from for your golfing holiday experiences. You can choose from the sunny golf courses of the Caribbean such as the Bahamas, the Dominican Republic, Bermuda and Puerto Rico. If you prefer traveling the other direction you can always enjoy the warm weather that Mexico offers in the cities of Acapulco and Cabo San Lucas. Traveling a little further from home is a great choice as well when you can choose from golf destinations such as Ireland where you can golf in Dublin and East, North and Northwest as well as Southwest or Avrshire and West, East Lothian, North, and St. Andrews and Fife in Scotland. Even if you prefer Canada or Spain or Portugal, the choice is yours and the booking is simple. Book today and start enjoying your golf holiday tomorrow.

Glorious Golf Vacations

    For avid golfers, there are some excellent choices in holidays and vacations tailored to suit their favorite hobby. There is nothing so relaxing is taking a week or so to enjoy the greens in another location. Often this chance will allow golfers to experience the links not available to them every day. For golfers enjoy the sport as a hobby or are serious enthusiasts alike, a golf holiday is by far, the perfect gift. Here are some tips on making the most of your golf vacation:

 

     The most important decision to make is what golf course you choose. There are many factors to this decision. Will you be travelling with family? If so, then you want to make sure you choose a locale that offers something for everyone. Some golf resorts offer play areas for kids, and many resorts are located near enough to other attractions and shopping that no one in the family will have a dull moment. Also, consider if you are interested in only golf holidays in your country or if you are interested in travelling internationally. There are many great golf courses all over the world that could offer a dream vacation if you do not mind travelling overseas. To choose the right course, start with a list of courses that caught your interest and research each one, removing ones that do not fit the bill or do not offer enough extras. Make sure to look at packages and prices.

 

     Consider going in the off season. If you choose to go on a golf holiday in the peak seasons, you will be paying a higher price and the course will of course have more people playing. If you do not mind going on holiday during an off season, then you get some fantastic deals on a fun and much more private trip.

 

     Decide what equipment to bring is a must. It would, of course, be better to rent golf clubs once you have arrived at your destination, especially if you are flying. However, if you feel you really need to carry your own clubs, make sure to consult airline rules and regulations for baggage and be ready to pay extra to bring the equipment along.

 

     With a little preplanning and forethought, a golf holiday can be a fun and relaxing experience for the hobbyist and avid player alike. There are lots of choices of locales out there, so make sure to do thorough research before picking your destination.

Golfing In Scotland

My husband and I enjoy the sport of golf and decided to look into golf vacations in Scotland. After all, Scotland is the birth place of golf. We were excited in researching the many golf courses to play on in Scotland. We had been told by friends that there is nothing like Scotland golf.

 The areas of Ayrshire and West Scotland gave us a chance to experience the culture on the islands. The area is filled with many historic castles, parks and World Heritage Sites. Not to mention over forty golf courses to choose from. Many choose this area for golf vacationsbecause of the spectacular scenery and the vast variety of golf courses. We were surprised to learn that many of the golf courses offered a wide variety of challenging links to improve our skills on.

 The first golf course that we played on was the Kilmarnock Barassie. This golf course was first founded in 1887 and still uses nine of the original holes. The golf course is home to some of the most challenging links on the coast of Ayrishire. My husband and I really enjoyed playing on this championship course and spent the whole morning there.

 The Machrie is one of the most beautiful golf courses I have ever played on. When planing our golf vacations, I made sure that our golf packages included this amazing course. The course is located on the island of Islay. Machrie is one of the oldest courses in Scotland. It is also one of the most traditional courses to play. This became one of the highlights of our golf trips in Ayrshire and West Scotland.

 When we first started to plan golf trips in Scotland, we did many hours of research because of the vast variety of golf courses in the area. It was hard to just choose a few on our first trip. Over the years we have had planned many golf vacations just to have the Scotland golf experience again. The golf trips have always been fun and relaxing. We have also found many golf packages that include some top notch golf courses to play on in Scotland. This in turn, has gotten many of our friends to join us on golf vacations around Scotland. The golf vacations in Scotland have become one of the top travel destinations for me and my husband. Scotland is the perfect place for golf travel.

Plan your dream vacation with Golf Holidays

Whether you are looking for golf vacations in the United States or international golf travel, the options available through Golf Holidays will more than satisfy you. The company has been around since 1974 and features golf packages at 40 locations around the world, with more than 100 hotels and golf resorts, and more than 400 courses. Booking golf trips to popular golf destinations, including Florida, Arizona, California and Myrtle Beach is as easy as clicking your mouse.

Arizona golf destinations include Phoenix/Scottsdale, Sedona and Tucson, and are a must-visit for the avid golfer. If you visit Scottsdale, you’ll see why it was named “America’s Best Place to Live for Golf” by Robb Report. Golf Holidays offers a refreshing respite from the everyday by putting you on exciting courses and setting you up in the most lavish accommodations.

The travel experts at Golf Holidays will introduce you to the best golf courses in each destination, from the most popular golf resorts in the USA to the hot spots in Mexico, the Caribbean, Canada and elsewhere. When it comes to international attractions, Portugal and Spain are prime destinations with spectacular views from Algarve and Costa del Sol.

Scotland golf opportunities abound, with a stint in Ayrshire captivating travelers with 44 golf courses along rocky terrain and nestled in lush, winding paths. With island and mainland sites to see, including castles, parks and museums, this is not an average vacation. St. Andrews and Fife, known as the birthplace of the sport, provide plenty of cultural enrichment activities for cozy couples and groups of families and friends alike. The island, which is filled with history, is alive with traditional and modern courses to investigate.

The Emerald Isle holds its own charm. Full of many chances to make a memorable vacation, including shopping, driving through fishing villages, taking in the scenery of stately homes and walking tours along a mountain, guests can visit art galleries and theaters, as well as experience Ireland golf, which is a once-in-a-lifetime golf experience.

Making your dream golf vacation a reality is easier than you think when you use the resources provided by Golf Holidays. Golf Holidays travel experts will help you customize your trip to make it a journey that you and your friends or loved ones will cherish forever. For more information, visit the Web site and take a tour of the unlimited possibilities available for the perfect holiday adventure.

Having the Perfect Golf Vacation

If you are interested in finding the perfect golf vacation, you should check out the specials offered through Golf Holidays. Golf Holidays has more than 40 exciting golf getaway destinations, more than 100 hotels and resorts and about 400 spectacular golf courses. You can find the exact golf vacation you are seeking and can book your arrangements and get a quote easily online.

Golf Holidays offers many economical golf packages available in Florida, Arizona, California and Myrtle Beach and several other magnificent locations. You simply contact a Golf Holidays representative and they can make all your vacation dreams come true.
If you are seeking international golf vacations, Golf Holidays offers those too. You can travel to some of the most pristine and magnificent golf courses in the world and the company offers a large selection of destinations, lodgings and packages. You can travel to golf courses in Florida or even Scotland and your options are limitless when you book your vacation with Golf Holidays.
Golf Holidays was established in Montreal, Canada, in 1974, and is the most well known golf tour company in North America. With headquarters in San Diego, California, Golf Holidays has helped countless numbers of travelers plan memorable golf trips all over the world.
Every year, Golf Holidays produces the most comprehensive and informative golf travel brochures in the business. As a registered travel seller in California, you can always trust you will be treated with the highest level of courtesy by a team of competent professionals. The staff of Golf Holidays is dedicated to making your golf vacations planned with them, the experience of a lifetime and will spare nothing to ensure you have the best time possible.

Golf Holidays offers some of the most economical golf packages to some of the most popular golf courses in North America and Europe. Some of the packages offered are Phoenix/Scottsdale, Pebble Beach/Monterey, San Francisco, Prince Edward Island, Daytona Beach, Jacksonville, Orlando, Tampa, West Palm Beach, Augusta, Dublin and several other destinations.

If you want a company that will take every need into consideration and go above and beyond to make your golf trips extra special, you need to book with Golf Holidays. Whether you are traveling within the United States or wishing to go to an international golf course, Golf Holidays is equipped to handle all the arrangements for you, all you need to do is pack a bag and enjoy the trip!

A Variety of Golf Destinations for Family or Friends

Welcome to a world where you can choose your golf destination as well as book your hotel room all at one location. The discounted price you will be offered will allow you to focus more on your time on your vacation rather than being concerned about the amount of money you are spending. You choose the golf course you want to play on and the city you wish to visit then how many people will be in your party and in a matter of no time you have a package to choose from that will book your golf game as well as your hotel.

Maybe you are planning your annual family vacation and want to spend a day at one of the famous Florida golf courses. This is now a possibility when you take away the stress of trying to locate a golf course that will allow you the day of golf that you desire and your family a day at the beautiful beach or the many theme parks Florida offers. Pick from cities in Florida such as Jacksonville, where you will find a wonderful package for Amelia’s Grand Getaway that will offer you a beautiful course to hit some golf balls and your family can venture down to the Atlantic coast for fun in the sun and ocean. What about packing your bags for a family vacation at Disney World? The beautiful city of Orlando offers a variety of fun from Disney World to Sea World, and Bush Gardens. This package will allow you to golf one of hundred twenty three courses all within a short drive from each other and golf courses that were designed by two of the most famous professional golfers Arnold Palmer and Jack Nicklaus. Do not forget the newly opened courses that were designed by golf enthusiast such as Pete Dye, Rees Jones, and Tom Fazio.

How does a family vacation in the beautiful and warm Caribbean Islands to kick off your summer and your golf game? You will find wonderful places family spots to vacation as well as some of the most beautiful golf courses offered. Choose from places such as the very popular Bahamas where you can golf with the upper class or hit the beaches with some famous names, or fly into Bermuda and get lost in a challenging game of golf while your family takes in the gorgeous sights that the island has to offer, even venture the wonderful Dominican Republic or Puerto Rico for vacation and golf stories you can share with families and friends when you return home.

No matter where you choose you are sure to enjoy making vacation memories with your family or friends when you use the help of a reputable site that will book your hotel as well as you golf game or games all at an affordable price.

Choose Your Golf Destination

How would you like to choose the golf destination of your dreams? It has never been easier to make that choice than now. With the assistance of the on line Golf Holiday site you can choose from various destinations in the United States or over seas, where ever you choose. With the wonderful packages you will find on line you can hotel resorts that are in the middle of some of the famous golf courses around the world. The prices will impress you as you book reservations on line for you and your golfing buddies.

Pack you bags and head to the airport with your friends knowing that your price you pay for you vacation will include your hotel stay as well as information to various tourist spots when your golfing days turn into night. Travel to the beautiful Caribbean Island and golf the exciting courses found in Bermuda or golf with the celebrities in the breath taking Bahamas, even venture off to the Dominican Republic for the golf experience of your life and finish with making golf memories in Puerto Rico. Leave your golf vacation with a tan that people pay money for and memories of the beautiful coast line.

Maybe you prefer to stay state side, and enjoy the large state of California and all it has to offer from night life to the amazing golf courses. Enjoy the wonderful hotels offered when you golf at Pebble Beach or bask in the sun during a golfing break when you visit the golf courses in Palm Springs. San Diego will offer you many challenges when you hit golf balls on the green grass of the numerous golf courses offered. You can enjoy the golfing experience as well as the tourist spots when you and your golfing buddies head to San Francisco for a long weekend of golf.

Did you know that Canada has some wonderfully challenging golf courses? Schedule your golf holiday in the places that prove both challenging as well as memorable. On line you can book your reservations in Banff, Alberta for your golf experience as well as your amazing hotel stay. Prince Edward Island has golfing experiences you will treasure for a lifetime and Mont Tremblant, Quebec will give you courses to challenge your golfing ability. End your Canadian golfing holiday with a few days in Whistler, B.C. for the grand finish and take home golf stories that will make you the envy of your office and friends.

Let the friendly and knowledgeable staff assist you in planning your golfing vacation that you and your friends will remember for the rest of your lives. Top the office fishing stories when you travel abroad with friends on unforgettable golf holidays at prices you cannot afford to pass by.

Famous Golf Courses

Not too long ago we reminisced about the great game of golf. Today, we’re going to recap our trip down memory lane and discuss and idea that might just make your year! The first game of golf dates back to the year 1457 and was at a place called St. Andrews. St. Andrews is in Scotland and is widely considered to be the birthplace of the game. Many people claim that the original game was played earlier than 1457, way back in the year 1350. The truth is that golf did originate on Scotland’s east coast where rain is far less frequent. As Scotland is widely accepted as the birthplace of golf, it remains one of the most sought after locations for golf lovers everywhere. So, in honor of the “nation” of golf – we’ve come up with a great idea! Why not spend some time “backpack” golfing in as many places as possible!

Consider visiting the old course at St. Andrews is the most famous golf course in the world, then making your way to some of the other famous golf courses that are located all over Europe. There are presently six different golf courses is located in the town of St. Andrews alone! Recently a seventh golf course opened to the public. While the old course at St. Andrews has hosted more British Opens than any other golf course in the British Isles, it’s not the only world famous course. If you want to start with St. Andrews and make your way from there, you will have to plan ahead. St. Andrews has a lengthy waiting list for tee times. From St. Andrews, you will be able to “backpack” your way through Europe, golfing at as many beautiful and historic locations as possible.

Europe is chock full of beautiful courses that are both historic and challenging to play. But if “golf bagging” across Europe is out of your price range, or you simply find it impractical, consider a summer cross country trek. Start on the East Coast and make your way toward the Pacific. You will be able to find literally thousands of enjoyable and gorgeous golf courses and golf resorts in the United States. Contact your golf travel organizer today and learn more about the fun you could have hitting as many golf courses as you can in as short, or as long, a time as you can!

Don’t Let the Economy Rob You of a Great Golf Game

Economically, it's not always feasible to take an annual vacation. However, if you're an avid golf lover, you probably make a point to adjust your personal economics in order to ensure that you can spend some time at the links. If you're concerned about your current financial standing, and it is still your goal to take a summer vacation, why not combine your love of golf and your desire to experience an annual getaway, and take a fabulous golf vacation this summer?

As 2009 swings into full gear, many of us are already planning what we'll do with our tax returns. As the stock market continues to fall, most Americans find themselves a bit concerned about having enough spending money to enjoy some of life's finer things. If you're among the crowd of individuals seeking the best way to spend your tax return this year, why not consider allowing Uncle Sam to gift you with a golf getaway -- it’s the best of both worlds!

It's not an uncommon practice to use a tax return for the enjoyment of a summer vacation. However, many people find themselves a loss when it comes to maintaining a level of leisure to which they’ve become accustomed. The reason for this concern is the fact that most of us find ourselves experiencing a shortage of funds thanks to the current economy. Unfortunately, many companies are cutting jobs and even cutting wages, which leaves the average Joe with below-average finances. However, if you’re smart about things, utilizing a tax return to enjoy a summer golf vacation will be an excellent way to get the most bang for your buck. In other words, you'll be killing two birdies with one Callaway.

Don't let these uncertain economic times rob you of the things you enjoy in life. Be smart, and plan ahead for spending your money wisely. Maintaining an enjoyable lifestyle during an economic downturn is as simple as planning ahead and smart when it comes to funds. While most of us will be stressed about money this year, we should still take time to enjoy life. Use your golf vacation as a time to de-stress and relax. With all the things our nation will face in the year of 2009, your summer vacation will be the perfect time to indulge while you concentrate on improving your future and discovering new ways to enjoy your life and spend more time doing the things you love with the people you love.