Golf Trip Tips for Beginners: Your Swing

It is just about the only action in a game of golf that you make -- and therefore the only part you can improve on! Your swing will be the focus of many sunny, relaxed days if you are a beginner golfer -- but before you can improve it, you need to understand it. If you are going on a golf trip or golf vacation, it's the perfect time to brush up on your technique -- we get you started.

A good golf swing is…

There are several criteria to make a good golf swing -- in general, not singularly. The main criteria of success is how close to the hole you get, obviously! Your golf swing should also:

• Be comfortable -- you shouldn't make any movements that might injure you
• Be strong -- you should slowly learn how to hit the ball further and further
• Be consistent -- you should have a system for ensuring that your swing is the same every time, when you are in the same situation
• Be flexible -- if you are in a different situation, you need to be able to adjust your swing accordingly

Practice time

Experts recommend that you hit at least 50 balls twice a week, or two buckets of 50 once a week. If you are going on a golf trip, you'll obviously get much more intensive practice in a shorter amount of time.

The basics of a good swing

• If you golf right handed (which can be different to being right-handed in general life), stand with your left shoulder facing the ball. Other way round for a left-handed golfer.
• Your shoulder should be parallel to where you are aiming
• Feet should be shoulder-width apart, and you should bend your knees slightly to help your body rotate
• Grip-wise, your left hand should be ¼ inch from the top of the club, with your thumb going down its length. The little finger of your right hand should be between your middle and forefinger of your left hand, and the other fingers slotted in between. Right thumb should go down the shaft also.
• Hold the club firmly but not tightly -- firm handshake tightness will be fine
• Keep your arms loose on the backswing, with your weight on the right side
• The apex of your swing should be shoulder height
• Watch the center of the ball on the way down
• Rotate your hips left (if you are right handed)
• Your hips should clear the hitting zone before your hands
• Snap your right wrist on impact to get the best distance

Keeping these tips in mind should ensure that your golf trip is a time for improvement, not frustration!

Hybrid Clubs - Should You Bring Them on Your Next Golf Trip?

Golf is a very simple game -- there really isn’t much room for innovation and improvement in the game itself, only the players within it. There has been one major innovation in recent times, though -- hybrid golf clubs. They are often used in place of the long irons in your set -- the flatter that iron is, the more it is likely to defeat you! Hybrid clubs are used to replace the three and four irons most usually, and some players are even using them in place of the five and six irons. Should you bring them on your next golfing vacation? We explore the ups and downs of hybrid clubs.

What are hybrid clubs?

They combine the features of both wood and iron clubs, hence the name! Basically their design helps ensure that recreational golfers can get the ball in the air more easily, make mishits fewer and farther between, and not quite so dramatic as they might have otherwise been.

Hybrid have a squarer face at the point of impact -- or at least, players are better able to keep them square at impact. One of the downfalls of long irons is that they simply don’t get much practice time, so incorporating the features of a wood (which we are more used to using) in a club used in long iron situations immediately helps improve your game.

However it isn’t only amateurs that can benefit by using hybrid clubs; and using hybrids certainly doesn’t mean that you'll be limiting your game in any way for later on. A significant proportion of golfing professionals touring the world now use hybrid clubs. You can do exactly the same thing by taking hybrids on your next golf vacation!

Improvement on shots hit out of the rough is the biggest benefit of hybrid clubs -- if you're a beginner or intermediate golfer, this will help ensure that several bad games on unfamiliar courses don’t ruin your entire golf holiday. When you use a long iron to hit out of the rough, it takes a lot of skill to overcome the issue of the grass grabbing the face and hosel, meaning that many out-of-the-rough shots are low and short. And generally disappointing! Hybrid clubs are not cheating -- they are simply the way the game is evolving.

I would recommend that you look into bringing hybrid clubs on your next golf trip. Rent a set first and check out the benefits -- you won’t want to go back!

Top Four Beachside Courses for Golf Vacations

Beachside golf courses are actually quite common -- aside from the bothersome wind factor for your swing, beachside locations lend themselves well to golf course building. The sea breeze helps cool down bodies that are out in the sun all day, there is usually quite a bit of rain to keep the grounds nice without irrigation, and views are superb. Best of all, there are several great beachside courses for golf vacationslocated right in the US. Today we are checking out 4 of our favourites from across the country.

Caledonia Golf & Fish Club

This course in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina was built upon a working rice plantation site. In its inaugural year, it was ranked 5th Best New Public Course in America by Golf Digest, and has been ranked 30th in Golf Magazine's Top 100, and 31st among the best 'Upscale Courses in America'. It is pricier than some other beachside courses, but well worth it. There are centuries old live oak trees and a slope of 132v on this 4 ½ star rated course.

Legends - Heritage Club

Still in Myrtle Beach, the Legends (Heritage Club) is at the other end of the price scale from Caledonia, but not so distant in playability, scenery or service. This was also built on an historic plantation, and has 600 acres of beautifully scented giant magnolias ... divine! Just don’t hit your ball into them too many times. It has a slope rating of 137, and an overall 4 and a half stars.

LPGA International - Legends

Make your way over to Daytona Beach, Florida, and you can enjoy sun, surf and plenty of golf at the LPGA International Legends course. It was designed by Arthur Mills, and just like in South Carolina, giant magnolias and pine trees abound. The clubhouse is Mediterranean style, and there is a gorgeous banquet room after you've worked up an appetite on your golf vacation with all that sea air!

Poppy Hills

This is one of the nicest Pebble Beach, CA courses on which you can play if you aren’t staying at one of the affiliated Pebble Beach resorts. It was designed by Robert Trent Jones, and was the first US course to be owned and operated by an amateur golf association. It isn’t easy on the wallet, nor is it easy on the legs ... but the challenge is extremely rewarding! Make your way from the tree lined greens to the white-sand lined shores in your spare golf vacation time.

Five Hot Tips for Left-Handed Golfers

If you are planning a golf vacation, and also belong to the 11 percent of people that are left-handed, you may be feeling a little apprehensive! Perhaps your spouse is keen, even though your game isn’t quite what it could be. Perhaps you're hoping that this golf trip will be the jump start that your game needs. Today we give you five hot tips for left handed golfers to pay attention to before you go on your next golf vacation.

1. Get the right clubs.

This is imperative! It sounds odd, but like left-handed guitarists, left-handed golfers often learn to play on right-handed equipment. Guitars and golf clubs are both quite expensive, and the right handed version is more readily accessible and cheaper. However, if you're going on a golf vacation, it is the perfect time to make the switch to proper, left-handed clubs.

2. The Simple Golf Swing by David Nevogt

Grab a copy of this book -- it is a great start and much less expensive than professional instruction (though don’t doubt that all that money is worth it!). He gives his readers a guarantee that they will reduce their score by at least seven strokes, or he'll refund the purchase price of the book. There is a special version of the manual for left handed golfers … despite what many righties think, there is more to learning left-handed than just reversing techniques.

3. Watch some DVDs

Check out some of the following famous golfers for tips on swing and follow through specifically for left handers before your next golf trip:

• Nick O'Hern, Australian
• Mike Weir, Canadian
• Bob Charles, New Zealand
• Phil Mickelson, US
• Kevin Wentworth, US
• Russ Cochran, US

4. Get left-handed golf instruction

Don’t bother with right-handed instructors, unless they have some sort of guarantee or extensive experience teaching left-handers. You could look into doing this in conjunction with taking your golf vacation -- no better excuse to fully focus on your game than having a holiday!

5. Pay most attention to your alignment

The place where most left-handed golfers go wrong is the body alignment. This is very difficult for right handed people to teach to lefties -- it just doesn’t come naturally! Learn the correct body alignment technique, and make perfecting it the focus of your next golf trip.

Golf Vacation Destinations with Awesome Non-Golf Activities

If you’re planning a golf vacation, you obviously love golf. However, if you’re like most healthy, well-balanced individuals, you don’t eat, sleep and breathe the sport! So today we are looking at some awesome worldwide destinations with well-known activities other than golf for your vacation! We'll check out some top courses in each city to create a perfect golf vacation, but also the other local attractions.

Maui Golf Vacations

Head to Maui for your golf vacation, and you'll not only get access to some very picturesque courses and beautiful weather, you can learn to surf when you aren't teeing off. There are plenty of beginner surfing schools in Maui, and the break is quite gentle. Most surfing schools guarantee you'll stand up the first lesson you take!

Golf wise, you must check out Kapalua Plantation and Wailea - Old Blue Course on your golf trip to Maui.

Las Vegas Golf Vacations

The golf courses aren’t the main reason that most tourists come to Vegas ... so the alternative activities are pretty obvious! Aside from laying down all your money at the craps table, the roulette wheel or on a poker hand, Vegas also has hiking and climbing, skydiving, ballooning, zoos and auto racing to enjoy, among other things.

Check out courses like Desert Pines and Rever at Anthem/Concord to keep it a golf vacation.

Costa del Sol Golf Vacations

For some, there is no better golf vacation destination than Costa Del Sol in Spain. Beautiful weather and stunning clear oceans make scuba diving, snorkeling, surfing and water skiing popular. You can also go on Jeep safari tours when you aren't debating the pros and cons of iron over wood.

Hot courses in Costa del Sol include Los Naranjos, Rio Real, and Valderrama.

Ediburgh Golf Vacations

If music as well as golf is a passion of yours, then take your golf vacation at the time of the Ediburgh Festival, a week-long music event. There are also plenty of theaters, great shopping and heritage buildings and areas to take in.

Edinburgh's finest in terms of golf includes Blairgowrie, Dunbar and Gleneagles, all must-plays on a golf vacation.

High-Ranking Golf Vacations

If you're travelling hundreds or thousands of miles for a golf vacation, why not make sure you're traveling to the best? Here we look at five of the courses across the globe that have high rankings. It's a great way to ensure a memorable golf trip.

1. Pebble Beach Resorts

Plan your next golf trip to Pebble Beach resorts, which was ranked the No. 1 golf resort in America by Golf Digest magazine in 2008. Jack Nicklaus has said that if he had only one round of golf left to play in his life it would be at Pebble Beach Resorts. The course has hosted the 1972, 1982, 1992 and 2000 U.S. Open Championship tournaments. It was designed by Jack Neville and Douglas Grant,and has been open since 1919. You must be a guest at one of the four Pebble Beach resorts to play on the golf course, so book your golf trip accommodation and pay your green fees at the same time.

2. Gullane No. 1 Course

Quite possibly this is the best golf course in Gullane, and arguably the best in Scotland. There are plenty of undulating holes to create a challenge on this par 71, 6,466 yard course, which has a panoramic view of Edinburgh, Fife and the Forth Bridge.

3. World Woods -- Pine Barrens

Okay, we realize that this course is ranked No. 64 in the world, not No. 1. We wouldn’t have much of a top 5 article if we only looked at the No. 1 club in the world for golf vacations, though! The style of this course is often compared to Pine Valley in New Jersey -- a course which is often considered as the No. 1 course in the entire world. The holes at this course are enjoyable, but certainly a challenge! There are huge elevation changes, stunning pine forest surrounds, and beautifully manicured fairways.

4. Port Royal Golf Club

This club in Bermuda has a host of No. 1's to its name, from golfing publications and websites the world over. It has gorgeous ocean views throughout most of the course, with one of the highlights being a par 3 shot to the green on cliffs overlooking the ocean. Work on your accuracy, then plan your golf vacation!

5. Club Campestre San Jose

This course was designed by one of the world's No. 1 golfers of all time -- Jack Nicklaus's signature enterprises. It uses saltwater-resistant paspalum variety grass, making it easier to maintain in the desert conditions in which it resides. There are a further six championship courses to experience in the Cabo San Lucas area on your golf vacation.

Oahu and Maui -- Hawaii's Best Courses for Golf Vacations

It sounds like paradise … it's enough to send you into a dreamy doze just thinking about wandering around in the gorgeous Hawaiian climate, lazily hitting a few balls while soaking up the naturally lush grass and palm tree dominated scenery. Aahh! Golf in Hawaii is almost as big as surfing, and the tiny state actually has some gorgeous, world-class golf courses. We look at some of the best courses for golf vacations in Hawaii's two biggest cities, Oahu and Maui.

Oahu Country Club

Alex Bell designed the Oahu country club -- but that probably means little to most of you, considering Alex Bell was of golf-course-designing age in 1906 … when this course opened. It is one of the mainstays of Hawaiian golf, but is also one of the most expensive courses in the country. Grab a golf package here for best value on both accommodation and play. It is quite a short course, only 6,000-odd yards, for a par 71.

Turtle Bay - Fazio

George Fazio's only Hawaiian course is in Oahu, at Turtle Bay. This course hosted the LPGA Tour's Hawaiian open, and the inaugural Senior Skins game was also held here. The bunkers are deep, but the fairways are generous … so if you run into trouble there is nobody to blame but yourself! The slope rating is 122, and users consistently give the course four out of five stars.

The Dunes at Maui Lani

When compared to Oahu's historic offerings, the Dunes at Maui Lani is both much more modern, and much more cost effective than the Oahu Country Club. It was named among Hawaii's best public access course for both 2005 and 2006, and made it into Golf Magazine's Top 100 courses for 2000, publicizing it to millions of golf trip takers. The golf carts have been the only complaint that we could track down about this course, which was designed by Robin Nelson and has a par 72 over 6,800 yards.

Kapalua - Plantation

A little longer than most golf courses, this par 73, 7,200 yard offering designed by Ben Crenshaw and Bill Coore is an awesome course … but you probably won’t have a chance to notice that at first. The scenery will take up all of your attention for at least the first ten minutes you are on this course while on golf vacation - it looks exactly like the photos! Views over the bay and pineapple plantations make it stunning, and keep pros like Tiger Woods, David Duval, Ernie Els and Justin Leonard coming back year after year.

Gulfport -- Mississippi's Best Courses for Golf Holidays

Known for catfish, the magnolia tree, and the Mississippi River, Mississippi has quite a concentration of great, challenging courses for golf travel and golf vacations. Short and very challenging courses are the state specialty when it comes to golf, with courses that have a par 72 at lengths of over 7000 yards in other areas of the U.S., often averaging out at 6,500 or so in Mississippi. We have a detailed look at some of the most highly regarded courses in the state by golf vacationers.

Windance Country Club

This golf course is an 18-holer designed by Mark McCumber, with a rating of 73.1. The par is 72 over quite a short 6,660 yards. There are no major areas of complaint from players, with the price being reasonable, staff being friendly, and the course usually in great shape. There are a huge range of hotels nearby that sometimes offer golf packages, and Windance is one of the closest courses to the center of Gulfport.

The Oaks

Stephen Caplinger and Chris Cole designed the Oaks golf course, and they made it a toughie! It has a par 72 over only 6,880 yards. It is one of the newest golf courses in Gulfport, opening in just 2005. The very same year it won a spot in Golfweek Magazine's list of best public access courses, and the staff have been among the characteristics that have helped keep it among the top courses for golf holidays and golf travel in the country. The practice area is a big benefit for beginners.

Dogwood Hills

One of the mainstays of Gulfport courses for golf holidays since 1991, Dogwood Hills has a par 72 over a tiny 6,000 yards. It was designed by Brent Williams, and has an overall rating of 69.0. It's a little further out from the center of town, but with lovely scenery. As one of the less expensive courses, it is well regarded in its category.

The Grand Bear

Designed by the man himself, Jack Nicklaus, the Grand Bear course in Gulfport is one of the main attractions for couples and singles on golf travel around the country. Players make comments like "the best course I have played in my life!" "I'd highly recommend this course if you are in the area." It has plenty of five star ratings. The quiet is something that a lot of players notice, especially those on golf holidays from the city -- the soundtrack to your tee consists of wind, birds, and nothing else!

Top-of-the-line golf travel

Booking a vacation can be challenging with all the options available and all the web sites who claim to offer only the best. What about the all important golf holiday for important clients or for a group of friends to resorts you never experienced before? Are you tired of booking golf courses and resorts that promise to be full of adventure, elegant resorts and challenging golf courses only to find out upon arrival that they are nothing like you were led to believe?

Put an end to all that and rely on the company that experiences the locations before offering package deals to you. Experience a site that offers only top quality vacations and takes the annoyance of booking golf holidays out of your life. Offering you stateside golf vacations or golf vacations in other countries, the company will meet all your needs when it comes to your business trip or family vacation. You can enjoy taking care of the majority of your travel needs from reservations to map locations when you rely on the online company that puts a new meaning in golf holidays.

Now you can make the memories you have been dreaming of when it comes to the perfect golf vacation when you book your travel needs with a reliable source that actually experiences the areas before offering them to you and your guest. Working with a company that knows the important of a great golf game and a wonderful golf vacation will keep you returning for all your golf vacationing needs. You will find the location you dream off and prices you can afford when you browse through the numerous packages in areas all around the world. Travel to Arizona, Florida, Spain, New Mexico, Nevada, Ireland and other beautiful as well as exciting places when you book your golf holiday needs with the professionals who make golf happiness a reality. With the wonderful pricing and amazing golf courses offered you are sure to have the experience of a lifetime no matter how many golf holidays you book or where you travel.

Whether it is business or pleasure you should receive the golf vacation you desire at a price you can afford. With the use of your computer you can book your golfing needs today and start packing tomorrow for the golf experience of a lifetime. Take advantage of the assistance of a company that offers you only the best when it comes to golf courses, resorts and a variety of locations to choose. Make your golfing dreams a reality and experience golf in the way you thought only available to golf pros.

Combine Vacation and Golfing

What if you had a way to please your family as well as yourself when it came to the yearly family vacation? What if you were able to combine your golfing hobby and your family fun time into one affordable vacation? Perhaps you and your friends are ready for adventure on the golfing green on foreign soil? Are you ready to venture outside of your normal golf game and experience the time of your life at exclusive resorts that are not only adventures and challenging but affordable? Well, sit back and book your reservations for the golf holiday of your lifetime.

For affordable prices and fun for the whole family can enjoy golfing during the day, or your family can enjoy the sights while you play, then put an end to the day in the surrounding areas. With expert advice you can plan the vacation or business trip you have been searching for when it comes to golf and adventure.

You can take advantage of numerous golf courses as well as the resorts that accompany them when you rely on the options that are brought to you by individuals who know how important golf is to you. Whether you are planning a golf vacation for you and a group of friends, your co-workers, important potential clients or just a family vacation, you can rely on the resources you have access to online. Enjoying booking your travel needs at one convenient location and find prices that will amaze you whether you travel stateside or out of the country.

Enjoying browsing through places that offer beautiful country along a spacious yet adventurous golf course or sandy beaches where you can enjoy the warm weather and a day full of golf. No matter what you choose you will find a wonderful selection of hotels, resorts and golf courses that will fit exactly what you have been searching for in a golf holiday. Say good bye to the every weekend routine of your local golf course and say hello to travel, adventure and fun.

You will have the access of an itinerary that will come in handy when it comes time to keeping you on schedule as well as suggestions to wonderful restaurants and local attractions that will keep you busy in between golf games. The decision is yours when it comes to location and the variety of options will amaze you as well as the price of the different packages that will leave you breathless. Travel abroad and enjoy the golf game of your life and make the memories that will last you forever when you book your golf holiday through the professionals that know how important a golf holiday is to you.

Don't Let the Good Golfing Weather Pass You By

Summer is winding down, and if you don’t hurry, you may not have the opportunity to spend much time on the golf course. With fall approaching, now is the perfect time to book, and visit your favorite golf resort. Planning a trip to any one of the many fabulous golf resorts will be a wonderful way not only to enjoy the summer weather, but also to hone your golf skills and improve your golf game, all while playing on a course that is both challenging and beautiful.

The beauty of golf resorts, and golf getaways, is that golfers can incorporate the invigorating experience of a vacation with the improvement of their golf game. De-stressing from the pressures of daily life at a luxurious golf resort is a wonderful way to recharge your internal batteries -- not to mention an excellent way to improve your golf game and perfect your golfing skills.

No matter where you go, there is a golf resort with your name on it. Consider visiting a local golf resort if your budget won’t allow for a big trip. Otherwise, consider some of the beautiful golf courses on the United States coast. If time and money allow, you may find joy in visiting an overseas golf resort. Imagine the excitement of playing golf on a famous course in Scotland (the birthplace of the game)!

One great golf vacation idea would be to plan an overseas exciting golf adventure with your existing foursome. Or consider a guys-only weekenf (or a girls-only weekend, for that matter) to one of the nation’s premier golf clubs. Not only will you enjoy playing on some of the nation's most luxurious courses, you’ll also enjoy fine dining and fine lodging, nightlife, and all the other things that a vacation to luxurious resort has to offer.

Don’t let summer pass you by before you plan an exciting and fun golf adventure. Remember, once the winter months hit, you may lose the opportunity to play as often as you’d like. So before you pack your clubs away in the garage or in your storage shed, get out there and put them to good use at a beautiful golf resort!

Time for a Golf Vacation

If you're an avid golfer, chances are you’ve spent much of your time trying to find newer and better courses to play. It’s true that playing any golf course will help improve a golfer’s skills, and it’s also very true that golf is a proven enjoyable pastime; however, discovering new and exciting golf courses can be a fun adventure.

People who golf regularly throughout their lifetime usually find exploring new places to play is as addictive as the game of golf itself. The problem is, there are usually a select few golf courses within the golfer's local area. One of the most popular and most efficient ways to explore new golf courses is to go on a golf vacation.

Golf holidays and golf vacations to popular golf resorts are great ways to expand your golf horizon and experience new, beautiful, and challenging courses. If you or someone you love into is the game of golf, consider sending him or her a fabulous golf getaway. Golf vacations need not be expensive. Finding the right travel agent or right organizer to plan your golf outing will save you lots of money.

Consider sending your golfer on a trip within the United States or even overseas! Golf vacations can range from a short weekend to a month at a time depending upon your desires and your finances. As we’ve said before, 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.

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. So, don't let living in a small town prevent you from experiencing all the best golf has to offer. You'll be thrilled with the opportunities and you'll enjoy all the fun a fabulous golf vacation has to offer.

Scotland was amazing

My wife—who is an even bigger golf nut than me—and I just got back from a golf vacation to Scotland. We took two weeks and saw the Northern and Western parts of the country. We booked our golf vacation through Golf Holidays. The site was highly recommended to us by one of Beth’s friends, and I am so glad that we investigated the packages available on this site.

During our first week in the Northern portion, we played amazing rounds of golf at the Royal Dornoch on an absolutely gorgeous and regal course. I can’t even begin to tell you what a wonderful time we had. The scenery was breathtaking and we relished the time to catch up with each other and just enjoy each other’s company. The greens were beautifully manicured and maintained and the sites from the course were spectacular. Everyone we saw at the course was friendly and the employees were courteous and very helpful with the questions we had. We stayed at the Eagle Hotel, which was only about a half mile from the golf course, so we did not need to drive. The hotel reminded us of a pub. It reminded Beth and me of our college semester abroad in London, which is where we met. The hotel’s owners, Paul and Irene, made sure that all our needs and wants were met. We have such praise for the couple that we plan to go back.

We spent our second week in the Western part of Scotland and stayed at the Parkstone Hotel. This hotel, too, was wonderful and so reasonably priced. The bed was very comfortable and the room itself was immaculate. The service was exceptional. The accommodations were excellent and it was very close to both the Preswick Golf Club and the St. Nicholas Golf Club. Beth and I had a fabulous time playing both courses. Nothing compares to playing on courses that date back to the 1800s.

We had such a great time in Scotland that leaving to return home was difficult. Our biggest dilemma for our next trip through Golf Holidays is this; are we going to try new places to stay and play, or are we going to go back to the ones we have already been to? Next year when we book our next vacation, it will be through Golf Holidays. We are sure of that. We just need to decide where to go. There really are so many choices.

The Perfect Golf Holidays to Make Retirement Fun

I had always loved to play golf; ever since I was young I followed the professional golf players, watched the masters and tried to emulate my favorite players.  I have always dreamed of playing golf on the professional circuit, but since I am nowhere near as good as the pros, I will have to settle for a lovely golf vacation and just live out my fantasies at some of the top golf destinations in the country.  I plan to take travel to Myrtle Beach in South Carolina and play golf at Arcadian Shores, Azalea Sands, Beachwood, Carolina National, Eaglenest, Glen Dornoch, Legends-Heritage Club, Meadowlands, Possum Trot, River Oaks and Waterway Hills just to name a few.  I found the perfect golf travelpackages through Golf Holidays and the prices were fantastic.

 I am also planning on enjoying some golf in Scotland as well, within the next year or two.  I plan on touring around and enjoying the best and most challenging golf courses in the world.  I haven’t treated myself to a vacation like this in years and I am truly looking forward to it.  In Scotland, I plan to visit such golf courses as Dundonald, Glasgow Gailes, Kilmarnock Barassie, Machrie, Machrihanish, Prestwick, Royal Toon-Old, Royal Troon-Portland, Shiskine, the Turnberry courses and Western Gailes, just to name a few.  I am so excited to finally have the opportunity to pursue my passion for golf and plan to take several golf vacations over the next few years and the company I will book with every time is Golf Holidays.

 My next stop would have to be an Ireland golf holiday.  Some of the top golf courses in Ireland are just waiting for me to discover them.  When I am visiting Ireland I plan to tee off at places like County Louth, Druids Glen, Druids Heath, Island Golf Club, Faithlegg, the K-club Palmer, Smurfit, Links Portmarnock, Portmarnock, Royal Dublin, Rosslare, Seapoint, the European Club and many other top golfing venues in the country.  I have a feeling I will be taking several more golf trips as long as I can find the best packages available at Golf Holidays, I plan to travel and enjoy my retirement.

 I also plan to take some golf trips around the United States, Golf Holidays offers packages to California, Arizona, the Carribean, Canada, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Mexico, Mississippi, North Carolina, Nevada, Oregon, and international locations like Portugal and Spain.

Come Golf with Us

The weather has started to warm up and the winter snow is quickly disappearing in the cold regions of Canada and the United States.  So now it’s time to say good bye to the southern golf destinations we frequented during our winter golf trips.  The beautiful rich lush grass that covers the fairways in the northern states cannot be compared to any other place in the world.  The rolling hills and flowing streams and rivers are a sign that spring has sprung.  Of course we all may be going overseas or maybe we are staying in the south year round now and we want that opportunity to enjoy championship golf the way the pros do. 

We have a golf holiday for over 400 different courses in the United States and overseas.  We also have over 100 hotels and resorts to house you while you are on your golf holiday.  Those spring and summer vacations are in the near future and why not plan now?  Maybe you are thinking that the whole family may not want to play golf for a holiday.  Well, just because you come and enjoy your golf holiday it does not mean you cannot enjoy the surrounding areas and take in the awesome cultures at different locations.  How about a golf holiday on Prince Edward Island in Canada?  Maybe your spouse would like to take in a few hours at the beach or at the local shopping areas while you shoot your first 18 in the morning.  Then in the heat of the day you both can enjoy a great lunch and relax at the spa or the beach while the temperature climbs.  Then as the sun is setting you can once again get another 18 holes in as the temperature falls to the mid to low 70s. 

We are the home of the best golf destinations in the world; we want you to have the vacation of a lifetime.  No matter if you are a novice golfer who can take advantage from some lessons at some of our prime course locations or if you are nipping at the heels of Tiger, we can make the right golf holiday for you and your family. If you love golf and hate the high prices associated with the course fees then come see us because we know how to help you during this hard economic time and we want you to get the most for your money.  Come visit us and schedule your next trip today for a great rate and a trip of a lifetime. 

 

Reserve your Golf Holiday Today

Are you dreaming of the perfect golf holiday but have experienced less-than-perfect golf holidays in the past? Perhaps you have a loved one to shop for and have no idea what gift to give them, or maybe a boss that you and fellow employees want to show your appreciation to for a birthday or special event. You can rely on the company that has been meeting the golf holiday needs of individuals for years and will continue to meet the golf holiday needs of avid golfers for years to come. With only the best golf courses and golf resorts to offer you, you will find that purchasing your next golf holiday or golf holiday gift surprise will be one full of adventure and complete satisfaction.

When booking your golf holiday reservations online, you can choose from an endless amount of locations within the United States, or you can venture across the border or overseas to beautiful and breathtaking golf resorts and courses. You can choose from packages for a small party to packages for a larger golfing group and the prices include your hotel stay as well as the golf course reservations. It doesn’t matter if you are enjoying a family golf holiday get-away or scheduling a corporate golf holiday to complete business in a casual and relaxed atmosphere, or just planning a golf holiday for a group of close friends. you will find the perfect destination with the best golf courses. Challenge yourself and your golf buddies to a variety of different golf courses and know that you will be impressed with each hole when you rely on the company that knows how important a great golf holiday is to the avid golfer.

You will be sure to see a smile on the special golfer in your life when you present them with a golf holiday vacation away from all the stress and commotion that their daily life throws at them on a regular basis. Now your whole family can enjoy family vacations when you book your get away through a company that takes the pride and time in offering you only the best of golf courses that fit your entire family’s vacation desires. Whether you want to hit golf balls along the beautiful coastline that the South has to offer or you want to experience the breathtaking mountains or active life that some of the cities have to offer, you can be sure to arrive at the golf holiday destination that everyone can enjoy.  Book your golf holiday today with the company that wants you to experience golf holiday’s as they should be experienced.

 

Find the Perfect Golf Resort

 For a golfing fan, no matter what skill level they have, a vacation at a golf resort can be like a dream come true. And with so many golf resorts out there, and each one offering a variety of amenities and packages, a trip to a golf resort can be a wonderful vacation for the whole family. But there are decisions to be made, like what golf resort would offer the best trip? Here are some simple tips that will make choosing the right golf resort simple and easy.

      Will the whole family be traveling? If so, you may then wish to choose a golf resort that has something to offer everyone. A fun golf vacationwill quickly become tedious if the rest of the family has nothing to do. So, look for resorts that offer playgrounds for children, or nearby by attractions and shopping locales for the family. By choosing the right resort, you and your family will have an excellent experience. Also, you will need to decide if you want to stick with a resort in the country or actually choose an international one. If you go with a golf resort in another country, you will want to make sure all of your travelling documents are in order well before the week of the trip.

 

     When will you be traveling? One good pointer is to choose a travel time in the off season. Though this may not be feasible, an off-peak travel time equals valuable money savings. Golf resorts offer packages at higher discounts during the off-season. And, there will be the added plus of fewer people travelling also, offering more seclusion and less crowding.

 

     How will you be traveling? If you will be reaching your destination by plane, you will need to make the decision whether or not to bring your own golf clubs. If you are absolutely set on carrying your own equipment, be sure to check with the airline guidelines about rules and regulations. You will have to pay an extra baggage fee for the equipment, so keep that in mind when budgeting your trip. If you will be travelling by car, then the choice gets a little easier, but don’t crowd out the whole family with tons of equipment!

 

     A golf resort can be an excellent vacation spot, not just for the golfer, but for the whole family if the right one is chosen. And, with just a little thinking ahead, the whole vacation can be a fun and exciting adventure.

Planning Your Golf Holiday

If you are a golfer, you know that there's nothing like the thought of playing a new golf course. If you're an avid player who loves to pack up your clubs and play a few rounds while on vacation, then you've most likely tried several new courses. Your excitement can quickly turn to disappointment when the course doesn't meet your high expectations. 

There are so many companies that specialize in arranging golf holidays whether you're looking for a short golf holiday or you want to take a long golf vacation to play some of the world's best golf courses, you need to find a website that provides you with plenty of information on the best courses for your golf holiday. There are many online sites that can provide you with a wealth of information and tools to help you in planning your golf holiday.

 Many sites give golf course ratings, but very few can say that the website's staff have visited almost all of the courses listed. Same as with restaurant guides and travel guides, the best online golf holiday websites are those that use the same criteria across the site.

You want to look for a rating scale from 1 to 5, with 1 being a basic course and 5 being the best of the courses. Other than that, there should be a rate of which courses rank highest within their rating. 

The website should give you information about the course, like whether it is set by the sea and the sand, above cliffs, open parkland, a wooded parkland, a mixed parkland, heath land, or even desert. Good websites will give you detailed information about walking the course. It should tell you, if the course is flat, if it has hills to climb, or if a golf cart is needed. 

If you're planning a golf holiday, you are going to want to stay in a great hotel near the course, or see about stay and play packages. A good site will provide you with some of the top hotels in the area you are visiting. 

Needless to say, a good online golf website will also offer the ability to search top golf courses, as well as other golf sites, like golf-related news and events using this kind of website will help you find great golf courses and ensure your golf holiday is filled with excitement.

Where To Go For the Perfect Myrtle Beach Golf Excursion

One of the hottest places to visit for the ultimate golf travel is Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Any way you look at it, golf courses in the Myrtle Beach area provide visitors with a stunning destination filled with some of the most lovely golf courses in America. When you visit you get to take advantage of beautiful golf courses set against a backdrop of towering live oak trees, large pine trees and lush palmettos flapping in the breeze. Golf Holidays has some of the best Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, golf packages on the internet and they are just waiting for you to book the golf vacation of a lifetime.


You can visit a large number of golf courses in Myrtle Beach, each one unique and challenging -- you simply take your pick and pack your bags and you're off for the golf adventure of your life. One of the courses you can visit in Myrtle Beach is Arcadian Shores. The course offers visitors a stunning courses which mixes nature with a modern course layout, which is home to the Resort Golf Academy of Myrtle Beach. The course contains 64 sand bunkers, natural lakes and 18 holes set along the shores of a beach.

The Azalea Sands is another great place for golf travel in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. The course measures an impressive 6,902 feet and provides golfers with a challenging experience all golfers will surely enjoy. The Beachwood Golf Club is another great place for golf vacations and gives you a chance to experience the thrill of a course designed by golf pro Glenn Hamm.

Other great golf courses to plan golf travel are the Carolina National, the Eaglenest, the Glen Dornach, Legends-Heritage Club, Meadowlands, Possum Trot, River Oaks, Wicked Stick, World Tour Golf Links, Arrowhead, Farmstead, Heartland, Moorland, Oyster Bay, Parkland, Man O'War, Myrtle Beach National and Myrtlewood-Palmetto. These Courses are among the most economical place to book golf vacations and golfers find them luxurious, enjoying and challenging.

Myrtle Beach also offers more golf packages at courses like Myrtlewood Pine Lakes, Myrtlewood Pinehills, Ocean Ridge Plantation Lion's Paw, Ocean Ridge Plantation Panther's Run, Ocean Ridge Tiger's Eye, Prestwick, River Hills, Wachesaw Plantation East, Witch, along with several others. Letting Golf Holidays plan your golf vacations will take you to some of the most beautiful golf courses in Myrtle Beach and you're sure to have the golf experience of your dreams.

Having a Great Golf Vacation

Some of the most popular vacations to take are to visit some of the most popular golf resorts in the United States. If you enjoy playing a challenging round of golf on some of the most beautiful and prestigious courses in the country, you should check into all the golf vacations available through Golf Holidays. You can get a great deal on some of the more than 400 golf courses located in the United States, as well as internationally located golf courses.

If you would like to go to Alabama for golf travel, Golf Holidays offers a complete package for the Robert Trent Jones Trail. The package includes 23 tantalizing courses set among eight different facilities located throughout Alabama. Set against a background of the Appalachian Mountains from northern Alabama to the Gulf of Mexico, the trails offer a challenging and enjoyable experience for golfers from all over the world, and all skill levels. Some of the best golf packages in Alabama include accommodations at such courses as Cambrian Ridge, Grand National, Hampton Cove, Highland Oaks, Limestone Springs, Magnolia Grove, Oxmoor Grove, Silver Lakes, The Shoals and Ross Bridge.

Another great place to go and experience great golf courses is to try an Arizona golf package. Arizona was recently named “America's best place to live for golf” by Robb Report. Golf packages to Arizona give you a chance to experience golf at its best. Scottsdale, Arizona, alone has more than 200 different golf courses and is a must for all those who take the game of golf seriously. Some of the other golf packages feature courses in Arizona such as the Foothills Golf Club, Kokopelli, Long Bow, Ocotillo, Silverado, Starfire, Stone Creek, Superstition, Desert Canyon, Estrella Mountain, Legacy and several more.
If you are searching for golf trips on an international scale, there are also several lovely packages available as well. Perhaps if you wanted to really get away from it all and enjoy a truly unique experience, an Ireland golf package would be ideal for you. Not only is Ireland filled with beauty and culture, the country has some of the finest golf courses in the world. Golf travel packages in Ireland include such courses as County Louth, Druids Glen, Druids Heath, Faithlegg, Island Golf Club, K Club-Palmer, K Club-Smurfit, Links Portmarnock, Rosslare, Seapoint and several others.

No matter where in the world you choose to take a golf trip, Golf Holidays has some of the best golf vacations available. So pick a package and pack your bags and get ready for the best golf experience you've ever had.

Your Golfing Dream Vacation

You have just discovered the online site that will allow you or the golfing enthusiast to experience a golfing dream vacation. Your choice in golf vacation packages will include your hotel stay as well as the reservations at the most enjoyable courses that the area of your choice has to offer. Whether you are golfing within the United States or abroad you will find exactly what you are looking for to complete the golfing holiday of your dreams. Create memories that will last a lifetime when you book your golfing holiday through a reliable and reputable online service such as this one.

Golf the courses the pros have golfed and the celebrities choose when they are searching for the golfing challenge and experience. Enjoy the sites that surround the golf destinations you choose when a day at the green is over and you are ready to experience all the cities have to offer. You can bring friends or family with you when you choose from the many choices you will find. The variety of golf packages are endless so you can enjoy a satisfying golf vacations when you experience the golf trips that are waiting on you.

Visit places such as Robert Trent Trails in the beautiful state of Alabama, or the many courses offered in the sunny cities of Florida such as Daytona where the LPGA is found, Orlando where you can golf with Mickey Mouse, or Jacksonville, Miami and Ft. Lauderdale, as well as the beautiful city of Naples and Ft. Myers where you can experience the white sand beaches after your golf game has ended. There is also the sunny city of Tampa or West Palm Beach and Port St. Lucie. Maybe you prefer to spend your golfing vacation in the state of California where your golfing possibilities are endless on the courses of Pebble Beach, Palm Springs, San Diego, and San Francisco.

You can venture overseas and experience the golfing holiday of your life in the gorgeous Ireland environment or the challenging Scotland golf courses in places such as Avrshire and West, East Lothian, St. Andrews and Fife or North. Even find the courses of your life when you visit Costa del Sol in the heart of Spain or Algarve in the peaceful yet exciting Portugal. If Ireland is your preference you will have the time of your life on the golf holidays in Southwest Ireland, North and Northwest Ireland as well as Dublin and East Ireland.

Book the golf holiday of your life today and start packing to make golf memories you can share for the rest of your life with your friends, family, and co workers as well as having the golf vacation experience of your life.

Enjoy a Wonderful Golfing Holiday

Are you ready for the golf vacation of your life? Are you having trouble finding different popular golfing destinations either in the United States or other Countries? Sit back and enjoy all the details being handled for you on line through experts that are experienced in the popular golfing destinations. Choose from areas within the United States including Alabama, Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, the Mississippi Gulf Coast, North and South Carolina, Nevada, and Texas. Venture out of the United States to places such as Spain, Portugal, and Scotland, or the beautiful Caribbean Islands, Canada, or even Ireland. No matter what destination you choose you will be sure to have the golf experience you desire with the assistance of the friendly and knowledgeable staff that is ready to serve you and assist in planning your next golf destination.

Enjoy the beautiful coast of Florida while golfing in cities such as Myrtle Beach, Tampa, Jacksonville or the beautiful and eventful West Palm Beach. 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.

Head over to Pebble Beach where you can golf at the several popular golfing sights such as Spyglass and Poppy Hills for a wonderful price that will offer a golf package you cannot refuse. Gather four friends and head out for the golfing holiday of a lifetime. Your trip will include nights at the beautiful Inn at Spanish Bay as well as the Hyatt Regency Monterey. Golf the days away on the beautiful and challenging greens then enjoy an evening relaxing at one of the many wonderful restaurants you will find.

Perhaps you have set your sights on a golf holiday in the beautiful fun filled Caribbean’s. Well you are in luck, you can choose from the various islands such as the Bahamas where you can golf with the celebrities or Bermuda where you can lounge on the beautiful beaches when you are not hitting the ball on the great golf courses. You will be satisfied if you choose the Dominican Republic with all the great sights to see when not golfing or Puerto Rico where you can enjoy the wonderful warm weather while playing rounds of golf.

The choice is yours and the options are great as well as the prices for the package that will provide you with the golfing holiday you have always dreamed of. Whether you are with your family or friends you are sure to find the golf vacation you desire that will please everyone.

A Hole-In-One for Valentine's Day

If you’re trying to find the perfect gift to give your special someone this Valentine’s Day, consider giving a golf vacation and watch cupid’s arrow win you a victory. Any golfer, man or woman, would appreciate and enjoy a golf getaway for two to celebrate the one day per year that’s set aside for lovers. Imagine the look on your boyfriend’s or hubby’s face when he finds out that you’re taking him on a golf vacation in Europe! Why give candy, flowers, cards, and pink underpants when you could give the love of your life a gift that will provide them with both a reason to play lots of golf, and a reason to relax. Undoubtedly your gift will rank way up there among some of the best Valentine’s Day gifts ever!

Some of the more popular Valentine’s Day golf destinations include each of the many golf resorts in South Carolina. South Carolina offers a wide variety of beautiful golf resorts as well as beautiful beaches and gorgeous hotels. If sending the one you love to Scotland or Ireland is out of your budget or impractical for your lifestyle, you can save money, and still win huge Valentine’s points, by staying a little closer to home.

There is a wide variety of golf resorts, and perfect golf getaways, perfect for a lover’s retreat here in the United States. Because each region of the U.S. is so diverse, any location you choose to take your sweetheart for a golf holiday will provide him or her with a chance to play some unique courses and face challenges they’ve never before experienced in their golf game.

Consider presenting your golf getaway gift by first gifting your loved one a series of golf accessories. Imagine the look on your love’s face when on Valentine’s Day they find a bag of personalized golf tees, then they are presented with a brand-new pair golf shoes in pink paper, followed by set of head covers, and then finally they move on to a slender box that’s beautifully wrapped, and inside they find a certificate announcing your upcoming trip to a beautiful golf resort!

Drop the kids off at the grandparents and hit the road to relive the days when your romance was new. Or, if you’re falling in love for the first time, make this Valentine’s Day the start to something great! Love is in the air and there’s no better way to express that love than by presenting the one you adore with a gift they’ll never forget!

Better yet, 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. Most golf resorts offer full-service spas, high-end restaurants, access to local boutiques, and if you’re lucky enough to have chosen a resort on the beach, you can spend your day lounging in the sun while your loved one is at the links. So if you’re at a loss as to what to purchase for the man or woman you love, consider a golf getaway. Why? Because everyone deserves a vacation.

Combat Stress with A Golf Getaway

Let's just face it, we get stressed out. The world right now is a bubbling cauldron of trouble. We are facing economic crisis, many Americans have lost their jobs and homes, drug abuse and illness are rampant -- and in the midst of it all, most of us are struggling just to make a living and find at least a little time to enjoy our lives while enduring all the problems we face. We all need time to do the things that we enjoy the most in life. For hundreds of thousands of people across the United States, and in other parts of the world, golf is a relaxing and stress-free pastime that brings a little joy to life even when the chips are down.

If someone you love happens to enjoy the game of golf, consider sending him or her on a golf weekend this Valentine's Day. February 14 is right around the corner and 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 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.

Another great reason for spending some time relaxing on a golf weekend is that when you return to your everyday life, you'll be recharged and ready to go. You’ll be ready to face your problems and tackle your hardships had on without exhaustion or stress. You will very likely find that you have a new lease on life and that your mind is clear and that you have a fresh approach to working through your troubles! In fact, when you vacate for a while, you emerge in better health both physically and mentally. Studies indicate that relaxation is key for living a healthy life, and health goes a long way when dealing with stress.

Remember, life is too short to spend all your time in worry. Get out there and have some fun!