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- Nike Golf unveils new premium hybrids in the Victory Red line
- 64th Western Intercollegiate Golf Tournament is set for April
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- West Michigan Golf Show entices attendees with nine fun things
- The Grand Del Mar in San Diego offers fitness classes for golfers
- The Cap Cana Championship begins Charity Auction for Haiti
- The Old American Golf Club makes debut at North Texas Golf Expo
- Glens Golf Group of Myrtle Beach extends its Free Golf Special
- Cypress Magazines and Crittenden Conferences form partnership
- Dawgs Golf reports plans to exhibit at the Golf Industry Show
- Ka'anapali Golf Resort earns recognition in Golf World magazine
- Tarheel Junior Tour announces its membership now exceeds 800
- Nufarm announces commitment in becoming GCSAA Silver Partner
- Arnie Cunningham new Director of PGA Tour Promotions at Sunice
- Blossoming Olde Mill, Southwestern Virginia, unveils residence design
Private retreats in Naples open up to traveling golfers
Times are changing in Naples. The gates leading to private golf clubs that once were locked are more likely than ever to swing open for anybody willing to pay a greens fee. Savvy players could be just a phone call away from getting a tee time at a spectacular private course.
The Planet Putter presents: Your 2010 ultimate global golf travel calendar
Got a desk job that hinders your ability to travel the world in search of the top golfing spots? Allow Brandon Tucker to serve as a guide, or at least to provide inspiration. Read on to discover his dream golf calendar for 2010, from Hawaii to Scotland and all points in between.
Also: How to pack for a golf trip to ScottsdaleWalk in the footsteps of Roy 'Tin Cup' McAvoy at Tubac Golf Resort south of Tucson
Tubac Golf Resort and Spa is a delightfully unconventional golf resort that's off the beaten path, and a spot where golfers can walk in the footsteps of Roy McAvoy, Kevin Costner's character in the classic golf film, "Tin Cup." For casual golf fans, it's a fun experience. But for the serious golfer, it's more than that. It's an opportunity to walk in the footsteps of one of the most famous underdogs in golf history.
Also: Canoa Ranch Golf Club an Arizona top 10 surprise contender near TucsonGolf, gaming, girls: Drumming up the ideal golf mancation in Las Vegas
Every mancation should include a couple rounds of golf, so as to ensure you see the light of day for at least four hours. Want to know where to golf, dine, gamble and experience the best nightlife within a wedge of the Vegas Strip? Brandon Tucker offers a sampling of the best options.
Also: Sin City golf trips for any budget
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The spoils of Thai golfIf ever there existed a golfing spot worthy of travel to the other side of the world, it's Thailand, which has emerged as the darling of Southeast Asian golf tourism.
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Fallen Oak Golf Club in Saucier, Mississippi focuses on extra amenities
Fallen Oak Golf Club evokes a private club. And in a sense, it is. It was built by MGM Mirage as an exclusive getaway for guests of the upscale Beau Rivage resort in nearby Biloxi. The course, a Tom Fazio design, gives its guests a first-class experience from start to the finish, Katharine Dyson writes.
Also: Review: Grand Bear Golf Course at Harrah's Grand Biloxi ResortThailand golf and travel: Frequently Asked Questions
Thailand ranks as Southeast Asia's most popular golf destination, thanks to its exotic sights and hundreds of beautiful courses, from the highlands of the North to Phuket in the South and areas around Bangkok, Hua Hin and Pattaya. To help plan your trip, consider these answers to some frequently asked golf and travel questions ...
Also: Best of golf and travel in Thailand in picturesTuscany Golf Club: Savor your next round of golf in Las Vegas like a fine wine
Tuscany G.C. is a wine-themed layout from start to finish with tee marker names like Verde, Lilla, Rossa and Giallo; wine barrels serving as tee signs; and wine cork bag tags. So sit back, pour a nice glass of Chateau Mouton-Rothschild Jeroboam and enjoy your next round. But don't just play golf. Like a fine wine, savor the experience. Chances are you'll be back for more.
Also: Las Vegas golf vacations to suit any budgetIndulge in the best of both worlds at these top golf resorts and spas in the Eastern U.S.
Katherine Dyson takes another look at a great combination - golf and spas - this time east of the Mississippi. From special massages and body wraps to Olympic-size swimming pools and fitness classes, resorts in the eastern states have no shortage of options for recreation and relaxation. Better yet, all this indulgence takes place within a chip shot of some world-class golf courses.
Also: Top golf resorts and spas in the Western U.S.Grand Bear G.C. at Harrah's Grand Biloxi Resort: A user-friendly Nicklaus venue on the Gulf
Ranking among the "best of" selections in several golf magazines, Grand Bear Golf Course in Saucier, Miss. is a kindler, gentler Jack Nicklaus design, with just the right amount of teeth, Katherine Dyson writes. Just 40 minutes from Biloxi, Grand Bear has everything you'd expect in the wilds of the deep South - cypress wetlands, live oaks, aged magnolias, and gum trees - as well as all the doglegs and bunkers that make a Nicklaus track so much fun.
Also: Down around Biloxi: Is the golf better than ever? You betTPC Sawgrass leads seven Florida golf resorts on magazine's list
The venerable TPC Sawgrass, home to perhaps the most famous par 3 in the world, is among seven golf resorts to make the 2010 list of the Readers' Choice Rankings: The Top 50 Resort Courses among the readers of Golf Digest and Golf World magazines. Florida ranked second among U.S. states, only behind Hawaii, which placed eight resorts on the list.
Also: Book Florida tee times online and savePlay Ireland's best links golf courses under $100
Like paying for so many other things, finding an affordable golf course in Ireland is simply a matter of shopping around. Thanks to widely varying green fees, Brandon Tucker writes, you can play some fine links golf venues for less than $100 on the Emerald Isle. While these courses are sometimes less trafficked than their more famous counterparts, that doesn't mean you won't find stunning vistas, rich Old World history, and plenty of challenge for your buck.
Also: Ireland's best golf courses in picturesCost-saving tips for your Myrtle Beach golf vacation
Thanks to its variety of golf courses and resorts, plus founding the "golf package," Myrtle Beach, S.C. has made a name for itself as one of America's great value destinations for golf. Plan your trip wisely, and you can save even more. Brandon Tucker offers a few dollar-saving tips to help stretch your golf group's funds.
Also: Great par 3s of Myrtle BeachGolf vacation planning: How to pack for a trip to Scottsdale, Ariz.
If you're thinking of taking a golf vacation, it would be hard to beat a trip to the Phoenix/Scottsdale area. With more than 200 courses, the choices are endless, and the weather - especially in spring, fall and winter - is ideal. Mike Bailey offers some tips for the ultimate Arizona golf trip that could save you everything from money to sunburn and embarrassment.
Also: Top Scottsdale golf vacation packagesBandon Dunes vs. Scotland: Which is best for your golf trip?
Trying to choose between Oregon and Scotland for your next golf trip? Brandon Tucker can help. In his latest Planet Putter column, he breaks down play at Bandon Dunes and pits it against the time-tested reputation of favorite Scottish courses. Read for yourself if the Old World vs New World contest really comes down to more than just castles and some sheep.
Also: Preview of Bandon Dunes' new Old Macdonald
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