Golf vacations
are becoming more and more popular as tours and trips for families,
couples, individuals and groups. Golf is a uniquely democratic sport.
While it may be the sport of kings, anyone who can swing a club and
afford the greens fee can play the same courses where the pros play. A
baseball fan may never have the opportunity to step up to home plate at
Fenway and face the Green Monster, but any golfer can step up to the tee
at the Amen Corner and feel like a pro. If you’re considering a golf
trip or trying to choose among destinations for the best golf vacations,
consider these venues the next time you’re bitten by the golf travel
bug.
Myrtle Beach Golf
On
the east coast, the most popular golf vacations destination is Myrtle
Beach, South Carolina. Once known as the bargain basement of the golf
circuit, Myrtle Beach golf has come into its own as a quality
destination for the very best that golf has to offer. Overall, Myrtle Beach
is known for its meticulously maintained golf courses, its
golf-friendly climate and the sheer number and variety of golf courses
and golf clubs where you can play. The 100-mile strip known as the Grand
Strand boasts more than 110 golf courses, and every one of them offers
its own unique challenges and charms.
If you’re planning a golf trip to Myrtle Beach,
consider The Legends Resort, which is comprised of six award-winning
golf courses. You can play the TPC, which is the only 5-star course in
the area, or tee off at the Arnold Palmer designed Kings North course.
Ireland Golf Vacations
If
your golf travel will take you abroad, consider a visit to Ireland to
enjoy teeing off on some of the most historic golf courses in the world.
Irish golf courses tend to be links courses along the coast, but you’ll
also find some beautiful parklands courses if you head for the interior
of the Emerald Isle. A golf travel agent can help arrange tee times at
historic golf courses as well as accommodations at your choice of resort
hotels or homey bed and breakfasts. The right agent who
is familiar with arranging golf trips can also point you toward golf
clubs that will treat you like a king and pubs where you can enjoy Irish
hospitality at its finest.
Arizona Golf Trips
Arizona
is another up and coming golf destination in the U.S. The two main
areas for golf in Arizona are Phoenix/Scottsdale and Tucson. For
family-friendly golf trips, Tucson can’t be beat. For the last several years, the U.S. youth golf champs have all come from the Tucson area, where kids are treated as real golfers rather than tagalongs to be tolerated or excluded. Phoenix is famous for its luxurious resort courses, and is the ideal destination for a top-notch luxury golf vacation.
Planning golf vacations
can be a DIY exercise, but professionals can add those extra touches
that make your trip especially memorable. If you’re planning some golf
travel this year, consider consulting a travel agency that specializes
in booking golf trips.
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