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Brandon TuckerThis Week at TravelGolf.com: Oct. 2, 2008

Links golf in the British Isles is on sale!

St. Andrews is slashing its prices! Royal Birkdale is giving away rounds!

Okay, not quite. But as much as you may think the American economy is folding like Sergio Garcia on a Sunday, Europe ain't exactly singin' in the rain. Banks are failing and homeowners are foreclosing.

There is even talking about some kind of economic bailout package. Sound familiar?

So that means the United States' fledgling greenback is actually suffering a little less compared to the British pound in recent years. After floating around $2 to £1, the dollar has gained: at about $1.75 to £1 lately. That's around a four-year low.

So that £200 weekend green fee at Turnberry's Ailsa Course that as late as this summer would have cost $400, now only costs about $350. Or The Old Course's £130 fee is $227 compared to $260 earlier this year.

You just upgraded your dinner with the savings, or have a little extra cash for a pedicure.

October is also "shoulder season" for most golf courses in the British Isles. That means most clubs cut their green fee between 25-33 percent, including The Old Course at St. Andrews, and they don't make you use turf mats on the fairways yet, either.

Come November (through March) it will be the off-season, where rates are about half off across the board, and hotels are cutting deals to fill rooms, just be prepared for spotty weather and roped off fairways and rubber tee mats.

And before you scream "costlier airplane tickets!" you can still find plenty of trans-Atlantic bargains at TravelZoo.com or Orbitz.com. And airlines generally don't charge baggage fees on international flights.

So don't let Wall Street scare you out of your links golf trip to Scotland, England or Ireland or Wales. You might be able to pick up a foreclosed dwelling in Dornoch while you're there.

As always, TravelGolf.com welcomes your comments.


That Dog Will Hunt

Orlando Golf Package Dates: January 7, 2008 - December 23, 2008

Stay at Comfort Suites Maingate East and play Celebration Golf Club, Hawk's Landing Golf Club, Orange Lake Golf Resort - The Legends and Harmony Golf Preserve starting at $391.40.

Price Range: $391 - $753

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Turnberry - Ailsa Golf CourseWhere to golf during the Dumfries & Galloway's Gael Force festival

The popular Gael Force music and arts festival returns to Dumfries & Galloway this fall. When you're not rocking out in some of Scotland's most scenic and rural areas, be sure to hit the golf course. Stranraer Golf Club, Southerness and St. Medan are nearby, Brandon Tucker writes. And Open Championship venues Turnberry, Royal Troon and Prestwick are just a short drive away.

Also: Great deals on golf in Scotland


Edgewood Tahoe Golf CourseEdgewood Tahoe: Tee off in one of golf's most spectacular settings

It's difficult to imagine a more stunning, natural backdrop for a golf course than what the Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course throws at you. It's like playing golf in a travel brochure.

Also: Top golf courses in the Reno/Tahoe area


Stay and Play at the Homewood Suites and Indian Wells Golf

Stay and Play Golf Package at Homewood Suites and Indian Wells Golf Dates: September 24, 2008 - November 23, 2008

Stay 3 nights at the Homewood Suites by Hilton and play 2 great rounds at the recently renovated home of the LG Skins Game Indian Wells Golf Resort Celebrity Course and Players Course, starting from $864.
Price Range: $864

For more information, please call 1-866-351-1688 or click here.


Miami Hurricanes - FootballIn Miami, 'wide right' is ancient history - except on the golf course

The Florida State Seminoles' foray into Miami this week may have some hardcore college football fans thinking about the area's golf courses as much as the game itself. Bring your clubs and sunscreen and take on the Blue Monster at Doral Golf Resort & Spa, the muni classic at Crandon Park on Key Biscayne, the Biltmore's Donald Ross course or the Senator at Shula's Hotel and Golf Club, National Golf Editor Tim McDonald writes.

Also: Great deals on Florida golf packages


CLIENT FEATURES

Madera Homes - Las VegasOnline auction helps golfers save on Las Vegas golf course realty

If you love golfing, you'll really love the newest online auction of homes in Las Vegas that gives buyers access to life in the heart of one of the premier golf destinations in the nation. With minimum bids starting from $99,000, buyers have the opportunity to invest in Las Vegas real estate for well under suggested market values.

Also: Get more info on Vegas golf homes


Lake Havasu CityHomesites in The Refuge golf community in Lake Havasu City, Ariz. are available now

The Refuge at Lake Havasu is surrounded by the natural calm of the American southwest, making it an ideal location for building your own private retreat. The ready-to-build homesites in the gated, master-planned golf community are situated adjacent to the National Wildlife Refuge and along the shores of the Colorado River and Lake Havasu. Several lots have lake views, while others have views of the Arnold Palmer Signature Golf Course. Register now for this exciting auction.

Also: Get more info on The Refuge auction


Whitefish - MontanaLuxury condos at Deer Creek in Whitefish - Montana's top golf spot - available now

Deer Creek at Whitefish is a luxury condo development featuring classically-designed multilevel attached homes with spacious floor plans. The expertly appointed interiors reflect the natural character of its rugged surroundings with earthy tones, natural stone and rich wood floors as well as attractive finishes such as granite countertops and chrome Moen fixtures. Whitefish is home to Montana's only 36-hole golf course, Whitefish Lake Golf Club. Register now for this exciting auction.

Also: Get more info on Deer Creek

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