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The Best Golf Courses Of Myrtle Beach

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Myrtle Beach in South Carolina has a reputation for being one of the top golfing destinations on the East Coast. The year-round mild climate, beautiful ocean views and easy accessibility are just a few of the reasons that so many golfers choose Myrtle Beach as a destination for their golfing vacations. The problem comes in when you have a limited amount of time and have to choose between the many top-quality golf courses available. To help you, here is a quick review of a few of the best golf courses in Myrtle Beach and what makes them worthwhile.

Blackmoor Golf Course

Blackmoor Golf Course is located on the historic Longwood Plantation. It is also unique in that it is the only Gary Player-designed golf course on the Grand Strand. The course runs along the Waccamaw River and incorporates the natural landscapes and terrain into the features of the golf course. Just walking the course is an absolute pleasure. There are four courses to choose from which cater for both novice and highly skilled golfers. The creative design and course layout makes it most enjoyable for a round of golf no matter your skill level.

Tradition Club Golf Course

The Tradition Club near Pawleys Island has received numerous accolades over the years for being a top-quality golf course. The club has numerous golfing practice facilities that you can utilize before heading out on the course. The championship golf course offers golfers a challenging round in a beautifully landscaped environment. It remains a firm favorite with both visitors and locals.

Wild Wing Advocet Golf Course

The Wild Wing Advocet Golf Course forms part of the Myrtle Beach National Golf Course. You can expect contoured fairways and challenging putting greens. There are numerous challenging water features and sandy bunkers which will test your golfing skills. It is a favorite course for both locals and visitors who return time and again to play the course.

Aberdeen Country Club

As its name suggests, the Aberdeen Country Club has strong Scottish traditions with fairways designed with a distinctive feel about them. With 27 holes in total, you can extend your golfing pleasure by tagging on an extra nine holes at the end of your golf day. All three nine-hole courses are designed with wide landing areas, extensive mounding and well-maintained Bermuda greens. This course is within easy driving distance from Myrtle Beach and often combined with a visit to the nearby Long Bay Golf Club.

Myrtlewood Palmetto Golf Course

This signature golf course has been in operation for more than 20 years. During that time, it has become a firm favorite for both locals and visitors to Myrtle Beach. The well-maintained Bent greens will certainly put your golfing and putting skills to the test. The course has a classic design and overlooks the Intracoastal Waterway. This provides golfers magnificent views while walking the course. The Myrtlewood Palmetto has a reputation for always having well-maintained greens and fairways in all seasons.

The West Course at Myrtle Beach National Golf Course

This Arnold Palmer-designed golf course is one that will test the skills of even the most accomplished professional golfer. The course is made up of a number of dog legs and winds its way through natural Carolina forestland. If it is not trees you are trying to avoid then its sandy bunkers or long water features. The many natural hazards are part of West Course’s charm and what makes it such a challenging course. Summer specials are often available.

World Tour Golf Links

This 27-hole golf course was inspired by some of leading golf courses in the world. Not many people get to play on the prestigious Augusta National, Pine Valley or St. Andrews golf courses but at the World Tour Golf Links, you have the opportunity to play on fairways based on these famous course layouts. Regardless of whether you are a novice or aspiring pro, if you are passionate about the game of golf, this is one course that you simply must play.

River Oaks Golf Course

River Oaks Golf Course lies on 800 acres of land along the Intracoastal Waterway. It is consistently ranked as one of the top golf courses in Myrtle Beach. The beautiful landscapes, well-maintained greens and challenging natural features make it course very worthwhile to play. Comprising 27 holes in total, you can expect undulating greens, large lakes, and long sandy bunkers.

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Written by Robert Nickel

September 20th, 2010 at 11:12 am

The Best Golf Courses Of Punta Cana

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Punt Cana, a jewel in the Dominican Republic, is well known for its beautiful beaches that face both the Atlantic and the Caribbean. Sine the early 1970s the area has been a premier destination for hordes of tourists every year that come here to escape the hustle and bustle of the so-called real world. There are tons of activities to choose from when you visit Punta Cana and it can be hard to fit them all in one vacation. One of the most popular recreational activities and sports to get involved in is golf. Almost anyone that comes to Punta Cana wants a chance to play a round of golf on one of the many beautifully well-maintained courses. Whether you are young and old there is a round (or two, or nine) of golf that is just right for you. Families can also join together for a 9- or 18-hole challenge.

From beginners to the experienced golfer, everyone who gets the chance to tee off here in Punta Cana be pleased with their options. There is a variety of courses to choose from as well as resorts that offer a chance to stay and play. Even if you do decide not to stay at one of Punta Cana’s hotels or resorts you will always be able to find a great golf course at which to spend the day. All of the courses are first-rate, with all the golf carts and all of the gear and accessories that you could possibly need. You can either purchase or rent any or all of the gear that you will need for a great day of golfing.

A day is an adventure

You can start your golfing adventure at the La Cana Golf Course located at the Punta Cana Resort. This resort has a beautifully wide, spreading golf course that has 14 championship holes, making it 7,000 yards of golfing paradise when you add in the picturesque ocean views. This course offers lessons for beginners and a chance for pros to brush up on their skills. You can work on your strokes and your aim with some of the best golf pros around, and they are there specifically to help you achieve your golfing goals.

Head over to the Barcelo Bavaro Beach Golf and Casino Resort if you want some different scenery and a chance to take a break a do a bit of gambling before continuing with the golf. Being one of the originals in the area, this course contributed to growing Punta Cana’s high volume of tourism. The golf course here is 6,106 yards long, which spells G-R-E-A-T for anyone that is in love with the sport of golfing. The course is in close proximity to one of the most popular beaches in the area, too. There are challenges for the best of duffers as well as lessons for those that want a little work on their game. Just like the La Cana Golf course, the Bavaro Golf Course also features all the putting greens, club rentals and pro shop gear that you need, with top brands of accessories, clothing, shoes and much more.

Still more golf!

Another great course to visit is the White Sands Golf Course that you can find in the Bavaro area. This course has recently added nine new holes in order to make it an 18-hole course. When you decide to stay at the White Sands Resort you can expect to receive special privileges such as great discounts and other perks. The course is over 7,000 yards of green heaven. The 18 holes can be a challenge to some, and this course has been deemed one of the best in Punta Cana.

Yet another great course in Punta Cana, which was designed by Nick Faldo, is the Roco Ki Golf Club. This course quickly has become known as the fantasy course for the avid golfer. The views are fabulous and it makes not only a great place to play golf but to relax as well. The Dominican Republic is well known for all of its great golf courses and you will discover that the area is fully loaded with courses that seem to have their own personalities. Everyone that comes to Punta Cana to golf always leaves with a favorite course (or two) to come back to, again and again, over the years.

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Written by Jesse Henson

August 26th, 2010 at 6:30 am

5 Places You Must See When Visiting South Carolina

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South Carolina, also known as the Palmetto State, receives over twenty-nine million visitors per year. It lies on the east coast of the US and borders Georgia to the south and North Carolina to the north. The original colony was named in honor of King Charles I, as “Carolus” is Latin for Charles. It has a population of over four and a half million and is ranked twenty-fourth among the US states. Columbia is the capital of this state and its forty-six counties. Like most of the states in the region, the weather is quite temperate year round which provides many months of comfortable tourism. If South Carolina is one of your destinations, there are many places you might consider visiting. Here are five of them, in no particular order: Charleston, Myrtle Beach, Hilton Head, Columbia and Greenville/Spartanburg.

Charleston is the county seat of Charleston County. It is the oldest city in the state and the second largest. The city’s original name was Charles Towne in and it moved to its current location on Oyster Point in 1680. Charleston is known as The Holy City due to the prominence of churches and numerous steeples which dot the city’s skyline. It has a population of over one-hundred and twenty thousand. Marjabelle Young Stewart, an American etiquette expert recognized Charleston as the “best-mannered” city in the US in 1995.

Myrtle Beach is a coastal resort city in Horry County, South Carolina. It is the hub of both the Myrtle Beach metropolitan area and the Grand Strand, a complex of beach towns and barrier islands. The area’s attractions include its beaches and many golf courses as well as amusement parks, an aquarium, retail developments and nearly two thousand restaurants. Myrtle Beach has an estimated 460 hotels. The area also has an IMAX theatre, dinner theatre and nightclubs. Myrtle Beach welcomes Hard Rock Park, so named after the popular Hard Rock Caf chain (now called Freestyle Music Park). The Carolina Opry is another highly-acclaimed attraction as well as the Myrtle Beach Convention Centre. An interesting point, while gambling is not legal in South Carolina; visitors may access a gambling boat which sails into international waters beyond the reach of federal and state gambling laws.

Hilton Head Island or Hilton Head is resort town (located on an island of the same name) in Beaufort County, South Carolina. The island features twelve miles of beachfront on the Atlantic Ocean. In 2004, an estimated two and a quarter million visitors came to stay. The island’s population growth rate has been over thirty-two percent over the past decade. This town is known for its “eco-friendly” development and as a result enjoys an unusual amount of tree cover relative to the amount of development. Over 70% of the island is located inside gated communities; however the town maintains several public beach access points. The island offers an unusual number of cultural opportunities including Broadway-quality plays, the 120-member full chorus of the Hilton Head Choral Society, the Symphony Orchestra and the largest outdoor, tented wine tasting event on the east coast. It also hosts the Verizon Heritage, a stop on the PGA Tour.

Columbia is the state capital and largest city in the US state of South Carolina. The city’s name comes from a poetic synonym for America, derived from the name of Christopher Columbus. It is located thirteen miles northwest of South Carolina’s geographic centre and CNNMoney.com named Columbia as one of America’s 25 best places to retire. US News and World Report ranked the city 6th on its 2009 list of “America’s Best Affordable Places to Retire” List.

Greenville is the seat of Greenville County, in upstate South Carolina, US. It is the third largest city in the state and is the largest of the Greenville-Spartanburg-Anderson Combined Statistical Area (CSA) which in 2006 had an estimated population of over 1.2 million. The CSA is an eight county region of northwestern South Carolina known as the “The Upstate.” As the largest city in the Upstate, Greenville offers many activities and attractions. Greenville’s theatres and event venues regularly host major concerts and touring theatre companies. Greenville has the only golf course in the world that has each conceived by a different designer. CrossWinds Golf Club is a public Par 3 course that can be played in one hour for 9 holes or two hours for 18. Other attractions include Falls Park on the Reedy, Liberty Bridge, Greenville County Museum of Art and the Bob Jones University Museum and Gallery.

With so many amazing places to go and different places to see, the culture and history of this state are boundless to absorb. It is easy to see why so many tourists make South Carolina their destination of choice on vacation.

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Written by Jesse Henson

July 16th, 2010 at 4:02 am

Ballybunion Hotels: Three Wonderful 3 And 4 Star Hotels In Ballybunion

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Visitors to the coastal town of Ballybunion in County Kerry, Ireland, will quickly realise that the majority of Ballybunion hotels are situated in the countryside surrounding the village. The three hotels selected here epitomize the quality of service, fantastic views and mouth-watering food that the region has become famous for.

One of the more exclusive hotels in the region is the 15th century Ballyseede Castle. The castle’s twelve guest rooms are each uniquely furnished and all have panoramic views of the castle estate and gardens.

The renovation work to the hotel over previous decades has been tastefully done to retain the period charm of the building while including elegant furnishings and artwork throughout. Dining at the castle is a regal affair thanks to the exquisite menu of dishes (a mix of Irish and classic French cuisine) and the ornate style of dining room with its panoramic views.

Glin Castle is yet another authentic old castle in the region, but on a grander scale with a large variety of guest room styles and sizes. The castle sits within a tree-lined country estate with their own walled garden and beautiful lawns stretching down to the Shannon estuary.

The hotel is also a popular spot for weekend lunches and special occasions with their restaurant menu brimming with hearty Irish dishes that all prepared with a modern twist.

Finally for those searching for lodgings with bags of rural charm then the Ballygarry House Hotel has got to be the ideal spot. This country house style hotel has spacious rooms all with a modern design and views of the hotel’s own country gardens.

The real draw for many guests to Ballygarry is their restaurant and Nadur spa. The restaurant has a great hearty menu of Irish dishes that make great use of locally sourced produce. The spa is a new addition to the hotel that has added to its popularity thanks to the relaxing treatments that are available (mud-baths, seaweed soaks, thermal suites).

A key factor in Ballybunion’s popularity is that it is one of the few villages in Kerry not to have been over-commercialized with trendy bars and coffee shops. It has retained a small traditional Irish feel to it that visitors still wish to experience and this charm is just as evident in the warm welcome you receive at hotels in Ballybunion.

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Written by David E. Els

June 5th, 2010 at 6:46 am

Five Great Courses You Must Play During A Golf Holiday In Portugal

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Portugal is widely regarded as one of the best locations in Europe for golf breaks. While it may not have the same heritage and golfing tradition as the British Isles it still has enough world class courses to make choosing a top 5 list as challenging to compile, as the courses are to play.

This list reflects five great courses that are enjoyable to play as much for their beautiful scenery as for their range of game play and quality of fairways and greens. Each one could provide a memorable highlight to any golf holiday in Portugal.

The Palheiro golf club has to have one of the most spectacular backdrops. The course meanders through the volcanic peaks and foothills around the coast of Madeira. Each hole provides a different challenge and good course management wins out over long drivers.

San Lorenzo is one of the gems of the Algarve region. It regularly features on European top 10 lists of courses and boasts finely manicured greens and fairways with a course design that offers a range of holes.

If you spare no expense on golfing holidays then the expensive Vale do Lobo is an exquisite course to play. The green fee cost reflects the fact that the links course design is of the highest quality, the greens and fairways look and play fantastic and the surrounding scenery and sea views are some of the best in this region.

Many day-trippers from Lisbon gravitate to the challenging Praia Del Rey. This is one of the newer links-style courses that provide a combination of forested fairways with ocean views and some holes with unforgiving bunkers and dunes waiting to punish errant shots.

No golfing holiday to Portugal could be complete without experiencing the Vilamoura Old Course. The steep fairways and strategic bunker placement can quickly punish what would initially appear to be accurate drives. The course architecture is sympathetically surrounded with pine trees especially on dog-legs which add to the courses difficulty.

Any top 5 list of Portugal golf courses will always miss out some personal favorites. So while this list doesn’t limit itself to the Algarve (undoubtedly the perfect location to base yourself for a golf break) it hopefully provides some insights into the range of great courses that are available in Portugal.

Looking for European golfing breaks? For the perfect golf holiday, the Algarve, Estoril and the other Portuguese regions have it all. Visit the Golf Holidays Portugal website to learn more.

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Written by Rod Dunne

June 3rd, 2010 at 9:51 am

Golf Holidays In Portugal – Where Are The Best Places To Go On Golfing Breaks

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Portugal has been competing with Spain for many years to draw in holiday golfers. Its combination of excellent courses, great infrastructure (hotels, resorts, restaurants, etc) and inviting weather conditions has elevated the county to being a highly desirable destination.

The country’s main regions are Estoril (around the capital of Lisbon), the Oeste region, the Algarve and Madeira. Each provides a good mix of golfing/touristic options that will suit any golfing itinerary.

The Estoril region around the Portuguese capital has 10 high quality golf resorts so makes a good spot for those wishing to mix golfing with the cosmopolitan life of Lisbon. Some golfing highlights included the Rocky Roquemore designed Golden Eagle and the two Aroeira courses. While the one must-play course has got to be the Praia d’El Rey.

The Oeste region north of Lisbon is sparse in golfing terms as it attempts to catch up with the rest of the country. The scenery and countryside towns are fantastic but be prepared for some extended drives/day-trips to get to great courses such as Bom Sucesso and Campo Real.

For many seeking a perfect golf holiday Algarve has it all. The area has the biggest selection of courses, resorts and accommodation options. The western coast has some great links courses, such as Boavista and the Penina that are made all the more difficult with the Atlantic Ocean breezes.

Heading east in the Algarve brings you to Vilamoura town and its dozens of courses and resorts. Certainly there is enough variety to base yourself there and take day trips out to the Vale Do Lobo Ocean and Royal courses or play the more mature Oceanico Old Course.

While the tropical island of Madeira (500 km south-west of Portugal) provides something quite different in terms of golf holidays Portugal can offer. Visitors here enjoy the islands three courses, each embedded into the volcanic hills and valleys with awe inspiring vertical cliffs.

Each area adds to the variety of courses to play on golf holidays in Portugal. It is true to say that many golfers will focus on the Algarve but it is definitely worth going the extra mile (along some scenic drives) to visit the many coastal golf courses around the country.

Discover golf holidays in Portugal. For the perfect golfing holiday Algarve, Estoril and the other Portuguese regions have it all.

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Written by Arthur J. McDermott

June 2nd, 2010 at 9:44 am

Golf Holidays Portugal – 5 Golf Clubs That Are Well Worth A Visit

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Any good golf holiday in Portugal needs to include a variety of course, preferably without too much driving. Thankfully the huge rise in the number of golf clubs in the country has resulted in some top-class courses to play.

The following five courses are picked for their course design, variety of holes and scenic context. It would be all too easy to select a list just from the Algarve so this list brings together some gems from around the country.

Troia: The adventure at Troia starts even before reaching the course. Golfers need to take a ferry from Setubal to get over to the links course. This adds to the uniqueness of a round here, as does the Atlantic breezes and lightening fast greens.

Porto Santo: Host to the 2008 Madeira Open, this course winds its way around the tropical island through a variety picturesque golf holes. The main challenge is not being distracted by the steep cliffs and trying to predict how the swirling wind will catch high-flying shots.

Monte Rei: Fans of Jack Nicklaus will savor playing this course on the East Algarve. Jack designed this course to make best use of the hilly terrain and it proves to be a tough course to play, even from the short tees.

Oceanico Faldo: Located on the western Algarve coast, this course follows a desert-style design by Nick Faldo which makes this course unique and memorable in the region.

Parque Da Floresta: This is partly notable as being the most westerly course in Portugal. But once played, it will be the memory of how the courses 18 holes run along a steep hillside with magnificent views that will remain with you.

As with any good golf holidays Portugal has plenty of courses which will stick in the memory as highlights of a trip. Just make sure to pack sun-block in summer and practice low ball-height shots prior to playing the links courses.

For the perfect golf holiday Algarve, Estoril and the other Portuguese regions have it all. Visit Golf Holidays Portugal for more details.

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Written by Isabella Williams

May 27th, 2010 at 8:38 am

Discover Ireland – Ballybunion Hotels And Amenities Guide

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To the uninitiated, Ballybunion is a wonderful coastal village in County Kerry in Ireland that has been attracting visitors in droves over the years to its beaches and world class golf course.

This resort town is seeing a resurgence in popularity of late principally for the fact that it has held on to its old style charm and not given in to the waves of fast-food restaurants and caf bars. This factor has drawn in Irish & foreign visitors looking for a more traditional Irish experience.

The town has two main attractions of note. The first, which all the family will enjoy, are the beaches in Ballybunion. The second is the world renowned Ballybunion Golf Club.

In summer, Ballybunion beach becomes the focal point for most visitors. Some come to relax on the beach, swim in the clean sea water or even join in with some of the surfing (the local surf school also rent out equipment).

Ramblers, and those seeking a more tranquil setting, can set off from the main beach along the cliff walk. This takes in some magnificent sea & countryside views, passing the ruins of Ballybunion castle and leads to a number of quieter beaches.

Ballybunion Golf Club, which consists of the Old Course and The Cashen course, is renowned as one of the most prestigious golf courses in Ireland, regularly making the top 25 courses in the world according to most golf magazines (and certainly in the top 5 of the world links-style courses). This links-style course was founded in 1893 and has panoramic views on all holes out across the Atlantic Ocean. Prices can fluctuate depending on the time of year and booking ahead is certainly recommended during summer. As is bringing good protective waterproof clothing!

A place of honor has been set aside for one of Ballybunion’s most famous golfing visitors. Former president Bill Clinton visited the golf club in 1998 to play a round of golf and to commemorate the visit the town elders installed a full size statue of Mr. Clinton in the town centre (the first such statue for the former president anywhere in the world).

The town’s remote location does however result in a lack of Ballybunion hotels and guesthouse options. This has been touted as a principal reason why the Irish Open Golf Championship has not been played there. As a result, many visitors base themselves in hotels in the nearby towns around Kerry, Clare and the Dingle Peninsula.

In summertime the town and surrounding area has a number of festivals and fares which are well worth visiting. Details are usually available from your hotel or from the Ballybunion tourist office (located on the main street).

Visit the Ballybunion Hotels HQ website for independent advice about hotels, amenities, day trips and Ballybunion Golf Club

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Written by Michael J. Murphy

May 1st, 2010 at 9:23 am

Golf Holidays In Portugal – Best Places To Go

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A golf holiday to Portugal may be something that a great many foreign visitors won’t initially consider. In terms of European golf, the country is competing against the golfing super-powers of the British Isles, with its golfing heritage, and neighboring Spain, with its range of courses.

The array of top quality golf courses combined with the Mediterranean climate has been a huge draw for golfing breaks. The Portuguese government and the tourism board have also seen the tourism potential of holiday golfers so a great many golf resorts have begun to spring up in several regions.

To get your bearings, Portugal is the westernmost country in Europe sitting alongside Spain. The principal golfing regions are the Algarve (in the south), Lisbon and the Estoril Coast (in the south-west), the Oeste Region (west coast) and the island of Madeira.

The Portuguese capital Lisbon and the Estoril coast provide a good mix of golf courses combined with the range of accommodation, dining and entertainment on offer in the capital. The IAGTO voted the region (in 2007) as the best European golfing destination. Highlights include the mature Aroeira golf club, the Penha Longa championship course, the tough links at Troia and the region’s most famous course – the windswept Praia d’El Rey.

The Algarve, in the south of Portugal offers the largest range of clubs to play, and for every type of budget. The southern Portuguese coast benefits from a balmy Mediterranean climate that ensures all year round golfing is possible.

The central area hosts Vilamoura, a range of top-class courses, plush hotels and holiday resorts. The Oceanico golf clubs are highlights of the area especially the Old Course which is a ‘must-play’ course to this area. To the east, the climate becomes a little cooler and the courses become a little more elite and pricey with the Jack Nicklaus designed Monte Rei being the jewel of the area.

Getting to the island of Madeiramay discourage some visitors due to the need to get connecting flights from mainland Europe (a five hundred kilometer flight off the south west coast of Portugal). However, this picturesque paradise island can provide a golfing holiday with a difference.

The Santo da Serra is a 27-hole course that can be played in 3 combinations which does offer some variation in the courses played. For most golfers though, it is the wonderful scenery that is a backdrop to the golf clubs that offers a unique golfing experience. Steep mountains cliffs surround the island and its isolation makes for a unique laid back atmosphere.

Finally, the Oeste region marks a more recent golfing area which doesn’t yet boast the range of golf seen elsewhere, but what it lacks in championship clubs it makes up for in tranquil scenic countryside and charming villages. Of all the regions it is also the one place where a number of new courses are springing up with future developments expected in Sizandro Village, Vimeiro, Paimogo, Falsia del Rey and the Rainha Golf and Spa.

The majority of Portuguese golf clubs have green fees ranging from 50 Euro in winter to 85 Euro in the high season. Championship courses and more mature clubs (mostly in the Algarve) are generally over the 120 Euro mark.

The majority of courses can be booked online and it is highly recommended to book in advance. Dress codes are usually informal but it is worth checking club websites online.

Looking for European golfing breaks? For the perfect golfing holiday Algarve, Estoril and the other Portuguese regions have it all. Visit the Golf Holidays Portugal Guide to learn more.

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Written by Arthur A. Sellers

April 3rd, 2010 at 5:46 am

Golf In Ireland

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There are thousands of people all around the world who are wanting to take a vacation sometime in the near future. There are many people who wish to play golf during their trips. There are many different golf destinations that you have to choose from including Ireland which is one of the greatest golf destinations in the world. Ireland is filled with over three hundred golf courses. There are several renowned course scattered throughout Ireland.

There are many golf course scattered across Ireland including the Ballybunion Golf Club in Ballybunion, Co. Kerry, Ireland which was founded in 1893. The designer of the course was Tom Watson. The championship length of the course is six thousand six hundred and thirty eight yards. The course has seventy one pars in all. This particular golf course is extremely popular with golf enthusiasts all round for world and is even rated as one of the ten best golf courses in the world.

The Baltray Golf Club which is located in Drogheda, Ireland is one of the most popular golf clubs in Ireland among the locals. The golf club was founded in 1892 but the present layout was founded in 1938. The designer of the golf course is Tom Simpson. The course has a total of seven thousand and thirty one yard and is a seventy three par course. The course is located just about thirty five miles north of Dublin and just five miles northeast of Drogheda.

The Castlerock Golf Club which was founded in 1901 is located in Castlerock, Co. Derry, Ireland. It was designed by Ben Sayers and Harry Colt. The seventy three par course consists of six thousand seven hundred and forty seven yards. The Castlerock Golf Club is located just a few minutes from Portstewart and Royal Portrush. This is an extremely popular course that is very classic. It is set amid towering dunes.

Founded in 1993 is the European Golf Club which is one of the newest courses in all of Ireland. Pat Ruddy designed the course which is located in Brittas Bay, Co. Wicklow, Ireland. The course is a seventy one par course and spans an area of seven thousand one hundred and forty nine total yards. This golf course has become extremely popular in a short period of time. It is one of the finest links golf courses in all of Ireland.

Founded in 1997 the Old Head of Kinsale Golf Club is one of the newest golf courses in all of Ireland. The course can be found in Old Head, Kinsale, Co. Cork, Ireland. The course was designed by R. Kirby, J. Carr, P. Merrigan and E. Hackett. This seventy two par course consists of seven thousand one hundred and twenty one yards. Many people believe this is the most remarkable golf courses to ever be created in golf history.

This seventy two par course was founded in 1889. The Royal Dublin Golf Club consists of an area that spans an area of seven thousand three hundred and ten yards. The course was designed by H.S. Colt. This is an extremely old golf course and ranks as the second oldest course in Ireland. The course is among the best Irish link course. The golf course is located in Dollymount Ireland. It can be found approximately five miles northeast of Dublin City.

The golf courses Ireland are known throughout the world, from ancient golf stories to traditional golf drinks Ireland is immersed with golfing spirit. Find out more about golf on GolfCocktail.com

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