Golf Course Digest

Royal Golf Club

Did you happen to hear the British Open announcers say that Royal Birkdale Golf Club’s championship course was completed in 1922 but it didn’t become “royal” until 1951? Were you left wondering what that means and how certain layouts go from being mere golf courses to “royal golf clubs?”

The answer is that while anyone can slap the word “royal” on their golf course (i.e. Royal Links Golf Club in Las Vegas and Royal New Kent Golf Club in Williamsburg, Va.), true “royal” golf clubs, such as Northern Ireland’s Royal County Down Golf Club and Scotland’s Royal Troon Golf Club, are designated as such by the British Royal Family; specifically, the Queen, and previously, the King. (more…)

Europe Golf Course

Located in Europe’s third largest island, the Ceann Sibeal Golf Club is situated in the westernmost part of Ireland and has been blessed with amazing natural beauty consists of rolling dunes and rugged terrain and sharp cliffs that juts into the ocean. When this is a golf vacation in Ireland you want, Ceann Sibeal Golf Club should always be on their list.

It covers some of Ireland’s highest mountains are popular Mount Brandon, Ceann Sibeal Golf Club offers a variety of challenges to many golfers. Each and every play in their traditional ties par 72, 6696 yard course is a totally different experience. This very wide open and has been a river that runs through it, a daunting task for some players to cross, but add the wind factor and fast dune grass that abounds in ties, is a great test for many golfers and seasoned pro. (more…)

Golf in Ireland is a joy for sure and also one of the best ways to enjoy your golf vacation. There are no business meetings, no phone calls to bother, just you and your fantastic new golf clubs. The best experience you can give to your life is golfing. If you love playing golf, golf in Ireland will provide you with great golfing experiences.

Finding a good golf course does not seem to be hard at all in Ireland. There are lots of golf clubs to choose from. You can find golf courses with sunny beaches or with more moderate climate.
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Las Vegas is the ultimate golf city, and daily thousands of Las Vegas golfers tee it up on the Las Vegas golf courses designed by the world’s biggest names including Arnold Palmer, Jack Nicklaus, Johnny Miller, Tom Fazio and many more. And nearly on a daily basis there are well-known celebrities teeing it up in Las Vegas.

Don’t look over there, but that could be Michael Jordan. Or Celine Dion. (more…)

Golf Resorts at the Las Vegas are basically an assortment of various resorts offering you unique services that gets them counted among the best golfing destinations in America. Moreover, since they are all competing amongst each other to please you, you come out as a clear winner with the best enjoyment and entertainment opportunities that can be ever availed. Las Vegas by itself stands as a hot holiday destination and the fact that it boasts of some of the best golf courses in the country comes as an icing on the cake for the vacationers.
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Famous throughout the world as the incomparable city of dreams, glamor and glitz and it’s casino’s; where all luxury are lavishly presented; Las Vegas Nevada has positioned itself as the United States’ fastest growing golf industry. Many of new, very exceptional golf courses have opened it’s doors for public during the last years. And the growth doesn’t appear to slowing down.

Apparently the combination of the glamor and golf is the perfect match for many people who wants to be pampered during their vacation. (more…)

For the golf enthusiast considering a move to Texas, you may be interested in the beautiful Barton Creek community. Located in Southwest Austin and just 15 minutes from downtown Austin, the Barton Creek Country Club has four championship golf courses including Fazio Foothills (Barton Creek Resort & Spa’s signature golf course), Fazio Canyons, Crenshaw Cliffside, and Palmer Lakeside. All the Barton Creek golf courses were designed and named after world-class golfing legends including Ben Crenshaw, Tommy Fazio, and Arnold Palmer. Other lavish Barton Creek amenities include the pool, tennis, spa and casual and fine dining facilities.

The community has made important strives to keep the environment clean while providing luxury homes for the residents of Barton Creek. (more…)

AUSTIN CALLS ITSELF THE “LIVE MUSIC Capital of the World,” the sort of slogan that sounds like a load of hooey from the Chamber of Commerce until you arrive and notice that musicians are actually standing around plucking guitars and singing into microphones everywhere. The Austin Chronicle lists nearly 100 bars featuring nightly live music–country, folk, jazz, gospel, punk, funk, “death metal,” you name it–and that doesn’t include the cocktail lounges out at the airport, many of which have their own troubadours.

Though Austin’s golf scene can’t claim to be quite that eclectic, it does offer plenty of options. The area has seen a burst of development in the past few years, with a bunch of new courses and many old favorites sprucing themselves up to remain competitive. All in all it’s a great place for a golf trip–even if you’re not that into death metal.

As a visitor, you can approach golf in Austin a couple of ways. You can stay in one of the excellent resorts and immerse yourself in the golf on-site–available only to members or resort guests–or you can choose from among the city’s many high-quality daily-fee courses. Either way, the best times to visit are the spring and fall, when the Hill Country weather is most cooperative: The average daily high is 79 degrees in April, 82 in October. (In July the average high is 95.)

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Spain is the best of both worlds for people who are looking for a holiday of golf, and learn the cultural history of the country. It seems to be the best for all golf destinations around the world.

Speaking on the golf courses that are there in the first and Spain is the first Golf and Madrid is a club called La Manga Club. The other courses are the famous Costa del Sol, Paradisus Palma Real, Mijas Golf, Almeria, and Alcaidea golf. As with Spain, everything comes with a beautiful landscape beautiful and breath taking as the cultural heritage of looking forward. The best resort in Spain you need to explore is the Balu Porto Petro Beach. The other is the famous golf course Tenerifes Golf Course. (more…)