Travel-planning tips for your Ireland golf vacation
If the British Open didn't get your motor running for a golf vacation, maybe the Irish Open will. There is still plenty of time left this summer to plan a golf trip to Ireland. If you looked at Ireland golf vacation prices a few years ago, it's time to look again. Here are some tips to help get your trip started.
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The Dunes Golf & Beach Club: The standard-bearer in Myrtle Beach, S.C.
Since 1948, the staff members of The Dunes Golf & Beach Club - a Robert Trent Jones-designed course in Myrtle Beach, S.C. - have been outstanding stewards, coddling the pristine course and its golfers. It is manicured to perfection, and the fairways and greens are like carpet. Make sure The Dunes is on the play list if you want the best Myrtle Beach has to offer.
... full article »Fear of water won't serve you well at Man O' War G.C. in Myrtle Beach
At Man O' War Golf Golf Club in Myrtle Beach, S.C., you might want to consider wearing white -- along with a sailor's cap. Check out an aerial of Man O' War, where a water landing off the tee seems the likely scenario. Indeed, there are 100 acres of water, which come into play on every nearly every hole. This Dan Maples design was carefully thought out. Most of that water merely provides perspective, Mike Bailey writes.
... full article »Caledonia Golf & Fish Club in Pawleys Island, S.C.: A course along a garden path
Located just south of Myrtle Beach, S.C., Caledonia Golf & Fish Club is a work of art, both in design and execution, laid upon a parcel with a rich history, Deep South accents and visual cues of its life as a hunting and fishing lodge. In short, this place exudes, from every pore, personality.
... full article »Myrtle Beach golf: The good Witch casts her spell
Built on 500 acres in Conway, S.C. near Myrtle Beach, The Witch meanders through wetlands without disturbing the habitat. Some 4,000 feet of bridges see to that, and the holes bump against the natural lakes that often come into play. The holes are all fairly memorable. The Witch is one of the best mid-priced golf courses in the Myrtle Beach area, period.
... full article »Keep your Grand Strand golf vacation central to Myrtle Beach
The Grand Strand can span as long or short as you want it to be on your golf trip. But if keeping your drive time (and fuel bill) down is a priority, it's easy to do here. If you're staying in the center of the Strand, you shouldn't have more than a 10-15 minute drive from your condo to one of the following courses ...
... full article »Video: Long Bay Golf Club members toast our vets during the Retired Military Golf Classic in Myrtle Beach
As the annual Retired Military Golf Classic in Myrtle Beach offers golfers four days of great golf, camaraderie and friendship, the members of the Long Bay Golf Club community also offer one more very important element: thanks. The 14th hole at Long Bay brings this effort together, from tee to green, in the form of a welcome reception golfers don't typically find in the middle of a round.
... full article »Thirsty after golf on the Grand Strand? Let the locals recommend the top Happy Hour spots in Myrtle Beach
Post-round happy hour is an unwritten part of the itinerary for many Myrtle Beach golf groups. It's an opportunity to exchanges stories, make excuses, and enjoy a cold drink. So where are the best spots in Myrtle Beach to enjoy happy hour? We consulted with some of the area's most active barflies to compile a list that covers the entire Grand Strand. Our suds-swilling panelists wrestled with their ballot (late into the night on occasion) but made the difficult decisions necessary to complete their task.
... full article »Spyglass Hill Golf Course in Pebble Beach: Looking beyond the epic first five holes
Perhaps if not for its big sister in Pebble Beach, Spyglass Hill Golf Course would receive consideration for a major championship. It's that good, especially the opening stretch of five holes, which ranks, arguably, as the best in golf. Don't sell short this historic gem, though, Mikes Bailey writes. It offers beauty and challenges beyond the great views of the Pacific Ocean.
... full article »Off the course in Myrtle Beach, S.C.: A string of fine dining along the Grand Strand
The one risk of picking a restaurant in Myrtle Beach, S.C., is being paralyzed by the number of them. There are more than 1,700 sit-down restaurants in a 60-mile stretch along the Grand Strand. If, after a round at one of the 100-plus courses along the Strand, you're looking for superb food and a deep wine list, here are some suggestions.
... full article »Ladies year in Ireland: Carr Golf Travel offers Couples Challenge, Father-Daughter event for 2010
There has never been a better year than 2010 to bring the lady in your life along on an Ireland golf vacation. Women's golf will take center stage in Ireland next year as the Solheim Cup comes to Ireland for the first time in 2011 at Killeen Castle. This summer, Carr Golf Travel has announced two very special events you can play in: the inaugural Celtic Couples Challenge, and the Third World Invitational Father-Daughter Golf Tournament.
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