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Hilton Head Golf Courses: The Perfect Golf Getaway

Posted on September 25, 2011 by dhiekanya27

People travel for many reasons. Some travel in order to get some sun in the summer to add a bit of color to their skin. Others travel to make their way down the slopes of mountains on skis or boards. And then there are those who travel based on a particular activity such as golf. Hilton Head Island is one golf destination that travelers go to for their getaways, and with so many options, it is the perfect destination. Hilton Head golf courses offer scenic greens, tons of options, and professional design that all golfers can find enjoyment playing.

The scenic value of these courses is one of the most important reasons to choose this island for your vacation. Most courses offer a scenic view anyway, but Hilton Head has the benefit of being able to use more wildlife and nature than other locations. Live Oaks line the well-designed courses and views of the marshes and wetlands can bee seen while playing on them as well. Tidal creeks carve the landscape and ultimately shape some of these links, making them a serene and unique playing experience. There is a well-known course offering an oceanfront hole, so that players can enjoy the salty air of the Atlantic as they play their round. The scenery surrounding these courses makes this island the perfect place for any relaxing getaway.

In addition to having some of the most beautiful courses in existence, Hilton Head golf courses also carry power in numbers. For such a small vacation island, the Hilton Head Island area offers approximately 70 courses. Having so many options allows players to make more informed and competitive decisions about where they play. From long to short, right on the island or a few minutes away, or even priced high or low, there is a course in the area that can suit the needs of any golf getaway. Having so many options makes Hilton Head a premier destination for any golf related vacation.

Among the 70 courses that the island and surrounding area have to offer, many of them are professionally designed by famed and sought after course designers. For many avid golfers, having the perfect course to play on is simply having one that is designed by a certain name for a certain level of player. Hilton Head golf courses offer rounds of golf for all skill levels, so even beginners can learn to play on legendary courses. Picking the right course can be key to enjoying the game, and Hilton Head offers so many professionally designed courses, that one is sure to be right for you or anyone in your travel party.

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Golf Courses on Hilton Head Island: Spotlighting the Top Three

Posted on August 18, 2011 by dhiekanya27

The Golf courses on Hilton Head Island are just one of the many reasons to visit this beautiful and serene barrier island beach. Imagine standing out on the green, playing at the top of your game, while looking at the beautiful Atlantic Ocean waves. Think about the lovely stretches of this island nestled among large spans of Live Oak forest. Golf courses on Hilton Head offer these surroundings and much more to both locals and travelers alike. But where are the best places on Hilton Head to enjoy a round of golf on the island? Here are three top courses to get you started on your golfing vacation or day out.

The Ocean Course at Sea Pines Resort – This course is one of the most popular on Hilton Head. Being the first actually built on the island, it holds a lot of notoriety solely for its age. It was completely rebuilt in 1995 and redesigned by Mark McCumber, giving it a professional touch along with its beauty. The most exciting and sought-after feature of this course is the beautiful scenery that it provides. On the 15thhole, players are teeing off with a gorgeous ocean view. In addition to the ocean view, the course is also part of an Audubon Sanctuary, meaning it is both kind to and the home of local wildlife. Any golfer would find this classic coursea true privilege to play on.

The Harbour Town Golf Links at Sea Pines Resort – This very famous Hilton Head golf course is provides players with both luxury and challenge as they play a course that is sought after by legends and pros. A very prestigious PGA course, Harbour Town is actually the home to the Heritage Tournament. The golf course sits on a part of the Island that is a little more relaxed and quiet than the beach. Players will be able to view both wetlands and tidal creeks as they make their way from tee to tee. Having a very famous 18thhole, considered feared by a large part of the golfing community, this courseprovides both challenge and prestige to those who wish to test themselves against it.

 

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Augusta in the Amazon – The Only Golf Course in the Amazon

Posted on July 13, 2011 by dhiekanya27

Not much sleep last night as the anticipation of playing the Augusta in the Amazon is more than I can bear. Looking down the number one fairway of the most beautiful golf course in the Amazon, I realize how long it has been since I touched a golf club. My caddie is beside me and suggesting an 8 iron for the beginning par 3.

It’s a little hard to see exactly where the flag is because it is only three feet tall and no GPS here. In fact there are no carts, no cart paths and my caddie is carrying a machete. Not so much for protection, although many have run across a boa constrictor or an anaconda on the course, more to mow down the rough if you happen to land there. Which is a distinct possibility since the whole course is rough. After all this is the best course in the Amazon primarily because it is the “only course in the Amazon”.

We got out early and caught up with the greens crew mowing number 3 green with a weed eater. Well we got a half mowed green, what more do you want, just stay on the short side. They have two weed eaters and a couple of machetees to keep the course groomed immaculately; well almost immaculately.

Unique rules for this course, if you lose your ball in the fairway you get a free drop. It’s an automatic two putt if you put it close, no need to run the score up and it is difficult to pull the flag from the water bottle that has been buried to hold it in place.

Good thing we have a caddie because the fairways can be deep, a foot in some places. Lucky the dog joined us and found a couple of balls, the only problem was that he wouldn’t give them back. We called him Lucky because in many South American countries they eat the dogs but they won’t eat a black dog; therefore a black dog is generally known as “lucky”.

As we walked across Hogan’s Bridge you had to watch your step or you might fall through. Not a place where you want to fall in a water hazard or for that matter even reach your hand in to find a ball, full of piranhas and alligators. One, not so smart, golfer tried it and lost the tip of his finger.

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Golfing in Singapore – Where Should You Go?

Posted on June 7, 2011 by dhiekanya27

When it’s time to get your friends together and head out for a weekend of golf, you cannot go wrong by heading to Singapore. There are some great golf courses around the city, but the best place to go is Bintan Island. The island has many resorts where you can spend a night or two in complete luxury, but it is also home to two of the most spectacular golf courses in the country. No matter what your handicap may be or how long you have been playing golf, Bintan is the place to go for a golf outing in Singapore.

The tip of Bintan Island is covered by Bintan Resort, and there are other resorts and spas located all around this exclusive island. You can often get packaged deals that include a night or two at some of the better known resorts plus some golf time on the more elite golf courses of the island. These packages make it more affordable to visit this island, since the prices tend to be much higher than you will find with hotels and golf destinations in the Singapore mainland.

These packages are also valuable because they include assistance with getting from Singapore out to the island. You have to take a ferry out to Bintan Island and you have to be cleared with customs before you can check into your resort and get to the golf course for tee time. This can be a hassle for travelers trying to venture through the ferry and customs process on their own, but many travel packages will include assistance for travelers.

Services included in a package vacation deal will often include tickets for the ferry plus help transporting belongings to and from the resort and the ferry. Many packages will offer faster clearance through customs, which will save you tons of time standing in line waiting with everyone else. Packages make it easier to travel from Singapore to Bintan Island, but they also make it possible to golf at some of the most exclusive golf courses in Singapore at an affordable rate.

There are two golf courses on Bintan Island that golf enthusiasts dream of visiting:

• Jack Nicklaus Sea View Golf Course
• Ian Baker-Finch Woodlands Golf Course

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La Quinta California’s SilverRock Resort – America’s Greatest Public Golf Facility

Posted on May 3, 2011 by dhiekanya27

La Quinta California is a popular destination for recreation. The region is also known as one of the best places in the Western United States to go if you are a golfer. The city of La Quinta has a wonderful secret concealed within it. The SilverRock Resort offers a public golf course that offers some of the finest play in the area at prices that simply cannot be beat.

The Course

Before you start thinking that something public cannot possibly be as good as a private course, consider what SilverRock has to offer. Currently, there are 18 holes of championship level golf. Another 18 hole SilverRock course has been designed but not built. The SilverRock course has hosted the Bob Hope Classic and is considered one of Arnold Palmer’s best golf course designs.

You’ll find that SilverRock sprawls across an incredible amount of land. There are a total of 200 acres of land dedicated to the initial 18 hole golf course. 7,578 yards are accounted for when you play the back tees. When you are out on the course, you will be able to see the beautiful Santa Rosa Mountains and the beautiful flora that characterizes the La Quinta area.

Golf instruction is available for those who want to improve their game. All of the instructors are PGA certified and private lessons are available. Anybody from a complete beginner to a very advanced player can get lessons at SilverRock.

The SilverRock Resort

SilverRock is undergoing development and is becoming a fine resort in addition to an excellent golf course. The hotel will feature all of the amenities that one would expect from a luxury establishment. You will be provided with a spa, a fitness center and, of course, immediate access to the golf course itself. The hotel is also being provided with a restaurant and a bar where people can go to relax. Resorts on golf courses are always popular for business meetings and, to accommodate such clients, the hotel will be provided with a top-notch conference center, as well.

SilverRock Resort will also be provided with a host of retail establishments for those who enjoy engaging in a little bit of retail therapy while they are on vacation. There are also plans to put up a large theater. The theater could also be used for business events, which makes this an even more suitable destination for companies that need an upscale and enjoyable place to host their meetings.

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