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Famous Golf Courses in Spain

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Article by Michael Lee

Scenic locations make famous golf courses in Spain the preferred destination for the golf lovers all across the world. Extended from verdant green areas of main landscape of Spain to the bottom hills of Pyrenees, various golf courses of Spain gratify the travelers with different skill levels, budget and tastes. Customized golfing holidays packages offered by many tour operating companies are immensely famous among the vacationers. The visitors revitalize themselves with the great attractions of this exhilarating game in famous golf courses in Spain.

You can also have maximum fun from different golf holiday packages specifically designed to coach starters combining both spa and golf with various other activities such as sightseeing tours.

Famous golf courses in Costa del Sol

Having more over sixty courses to its acclaim, Costa del Sol is considered as the busiest golf destination of entire Europe. The well-known courses of the region incorporate immensely famous Valderrama, which made the residents proud by announcing the host of the famous Ryder Cup during the year of 1997and the championship of “World Golf American Express” during the years of 1999 and 2000. The different golf courses of Costa del Sol are specifically designed to meet with the requirements of all types of golf players. These courses also provide wonderful and incredible views of mountains and sea from the golf courses.

Andalusia

Among different golf courses established in the area of Andalusia, the Torrequebrada golf course is much liked by the golf lovers for its extensive grassland surrounded by beautiful mountains offering outstanding panorama of Gibraltar and Mediterranean. High number of spectacular golf courses and mild climatic conditions ensure good conditions for playing golf almost during any time of year. The most popular golf courses of Andalusia are La Cala Golf resort, Alcaidesa links golf, Estepona Golf and Cabopino golf.

Majorca

About nineteen golf courses of the tranquil Mediterranean island with its beautiful sunshine coupled with mild climate and assorted features tempt the golf lovers all through the year.

Almeria

The visitors will not like to miss the wonderful terrain of “Desert Springs Golf Course” of this region which is also considered as the only deserted area in entire Europe.

Costa Brava

Blessed with a wonderful geographical position along with fantastic weather all through the year, this place is well known for its best golf courses such as Girona Golf club and Cataulnya PGA golf club.

Costa del Sol

Golf has now days become the heart of entire tourism industry and the whole credit goes to beautiful and historic golf courses of Costa del sol. For this reason it is known as the “king” among golfing destinations. This place is home to various world level clubs such as Valderrama which is probably the most famous course of the country. It hosted “Ryder Cup” during the year of 1997 and most popular Golf American Express Championship in the year of 1999. Another most popular golf course situated in Costa Del Sol is Torrequebrada which is actually a mountainside golf course and presents exceptionally beautiful views.

Besides above described, Costa Azahar and Costa Dorada are other famous golf courses in Spain which offer brilliant golfing experience.

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New Hampshire Golf Courses Are One Of The Best

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Article by Sumit gurg

Golf is very popular in New Hampshire due to its lush green and playful hills as golfing in the White Mountain make it a very pleasant experience.

There are many Golf clubs in New Hampshire. All the these New Hampshire golf clubs have quite a unique golf course to offer unexpected-yet undeniably hearty-challenge which makes the golf an interesting experience.

The New Hampshire Golf clubs offer packages that include lodging and golfing at discounted rates. There are many clubs you can choose from and they have their websites which you can go through for the offers they have.

When you do a search for the golf courses in New Hampshire you will find that they would have given the best featured golf courses and along with the details of the golf course. The details of the number of holes, the area of the golf course, the kind of slopes that are there on the golf course, the water bodies and many other features which make golfing a game which is challenging and fun.

To name a few good New Hampshire golf courses

1.Green Meadow Golf course
2.Amherst golf course
3.Ashland golf course
4.Bethlehem golf course
5.Concord golf course
6.Danbury golf course
7.Hollis golf course
8.Hudson golf course
9.Gilford golf course
10.Waterville  Valley  Golf Club

To find more about the golf destination there are online option as well as golf travel magazines such as “Golf & Travel” which gives the profile of the world’s greatest golf destinations. There are books like “Golf digests”, “Places to Play” which provide not only information of the golf courses but provides the ratings and somewhat details description of the golf courses in the United States. This way you can make a very good solid start of your golfing trip with a bit of research that will help you select the golf course that suits your personality as well as that of your companions.

So if you are golfer and it’s your favorite sport and you spend time for relaxing, there is no other better place to go golfing than to New Hampshire golf courses.

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janson.com The Carinthia Golf Club Dellach is one of Austrias three oldest golf clubs. It is situated on the southern shores of the Wörthersee, nestling in an extremely imposing landscape. This is the golf course with the richest tradition in the Austrian province of Carinthia. The course distinguishes itself through its wavy structure and often very impressive gradients. Club Dellach is part of the Carinthia Golf Club. Designed by a French golf course architect as a 9-hole course in the 1920s, it was reconstructed in 1954 and is now an 18-hole course. Golf Course Dellach harmoniously blends into the landscape of extremely appealing scenery of flowering meadows, woods and lake a natural setting that is without equal.

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Luxury Ireland Golf Vacations Play Best Golf Courses Ballybunion, European Club, Waterville, Adare

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Article by Taylor Hill

A once in a lifetime opportunity to play some of the best golf courses in Ireland on an eight night golfing vacation while experiencing the friendly Irish people and gorgeous scenery. Looking for luxury golf vacations then head to Ireland, home to some of the most beautiful and challenging golf courses in the world. Golf the links and parkland courses at Castleknock Golf Course, the European Club, K Club, Waterville Golf Links, Doonbeg Golf Course, Adare Golf Club and highlight of any golf tour a day at Ballybunion Golf Links.

Play the most famous golf courses in Ireland

This Ireland golf tour offers the chance to visit Ireland’s famous golf courses while enjoying the best Irish hospitality has to offer. Travelling through the beautiful Irish countryside and visiting the very best links and parkland courses across the country, you will also stay in deluxe hotel accommodations throughout this Irish golf vacation. Play a round at the acclaimed courses of Counties Dublin, Wicklow, Kildare, Kerry, Clare and Limerick. These fantastic courses have played host to professionals and celebrities alike, and you will have the chance to compare your skills to the best in the world. Of course, you will also have plenty of opportunities to meet the locals and experience Ireland’s world-renowned music, culture and entertainment.

Check-in and warm-up round at Castleknock Hotel and Country Club

Day one after arrival in Dublin, you will transfer by coach to your hotel, where you will have the opportunity to brush up your skills with 9 holes on the hotel golf course. Castleknock Golf Course is rated among Ireland’s top courses, with purpose built lakes and USGA standard course design. After a quiet evening’s relaxation, spend the night at the Castleknock Hotel.

Tee Off at Wicklow at the world famous European Club

On the second day, after a traditional Irish breakfast, the Ireland luxury golf tour heads to Wicklow for a round at the European Club. A links-style course on the coast with spectacular views of the Irish Sea, this course offers among other attractions the possibility of playing alongside the beach. Amid the quiet dunes and rolling hills, it is easy to see what attracted the designer, Pat Ruddy, to the area as he searched for the ideal course location by helicopter. Try your hand at beating the club record of 67, set by a certain Tiger Woods on his very first visit in 2002. Return to your hotel in late afternoon for your overnight.

Hit the World Renowned Fairways of the K Club

Day three starts after breakfast today, when the Ireland golf tour visits the superb K Club course in County Kildare. The opportunity to play Ireland’s first Ryder Cup venue is not to be missed. Designed by Arnold Palmer and consistently lauded as one of both the best and the most challenging inland courses in Ireland, this 5 star luxury resort offers some of the most fantastic golfing in Ireland. The challenging nature of the course provides a stern test for even the most confident golfers in some spectacular scenery, and its significance on the international stage is proven by the fact that it has also hosted no fewer than 11 European Opens. This stage of the tour will provide you with unforgettable memories of your experience playing one of the finest courses in the world. Return to your hotel for your overnight.

Travel to Killarney via Kilkenny and Cork for a day of Sightseeing

On day four you will travel to Killarney. The tour will stop en route to visit Kilkenny. This medieval town has much to offer, including the 14th century Kilkenny Castle and St Canices Cathedral, with its tower offering the most fantastic views of this ancient town. Often called the Marble City, the old world building styles, narrow streets and traditional craft stores of this town enhance further its medieval ambience. Afterwards the Ireland golf tour travels on through County Tipperary to Cork, the second largest city in Ireland, for a brief visit before heading on to Killarney. Overnight in your hotel in Killarney.

Driving for the Fairway at Waterville Links Golf Club

After breakfast on day five, the tour group will travel by coach To Waterville Country club. This 19th century course is consistently rated among the best in the world. A noticeable increase in difficulty from the already challenging front nine is a key characteristic of this course, which offers some of the most fantastic links play found anywhere. After golfing the luxury Ireland golf tour will take the scenic route back to Killarney, touring the world famous Ring of Kerry, home to some of the most scenic panoramas in Ireland including the Ladies View, Molls Gap and the Killarney Lakes. Overnight in Killarney.

The Day you’ve waited arrives Pitching for the Green at Ballybunion Links course

On the morning of day six the tour group will travel by coach to play Ballybunion, the most famous golf course in Ireland. Originally designed in 1893 by Robert Trent Jones and remodeled in 1995, this remote course is often considered one of the best in the world. Another popular destination for celebrities and professionals alike, Ballybunion offers another excellent opportunity to test your skills on a world-renowned course. (Tom Watson said, “I am now of the opinion it is one of the best and most beautiful tests of links golf anywhere in the world”.) After another great day of golf you will travel to Adare for an overnight in the lovely townhouses at Adare Manor.

Putting for Par at Doonbeg Golf Course

After breakfast on day seven travel west to the County Clare coast where you will play Doonbeg Golf Course: Greg Norman designed the Doonbeg golf course. “This is a course I wanted to be identified with, one I will be able to say with pride – I did that one – I am the luckiest designer in the world… because of the uniqueness of the site”. Enjoy a round along the mile and a half of beaches and dunes against a dramatic ocean backdrop, before returning to Adare.

Sinking the Putt at Adare Golf Club

The highlight of day eight is a visit to nearby Adare Golf Club: the last major course planned by legendary golf course architect Robert Trent Jones Sr. and internationally acclaimed as one of his greatest achievements. Sprawled across 230 acres of glorious Irish parkland, this course maintains its unspoilt natural beauty and ancient forests and boasts many rivers and streams. At almost seven and a half thousand yards, this course is full championship length and offers some world class golfing, and was home to the Irish Open in 2007 and 2008. An overnight stay in Adare and an evening of fun at a local pub for a farewell dinner and opportunity to hang with the friendly local Irishmen before your journey home tomorrow.

Time to head back to The 19th Hole at the Clubhouse and then home

After a final Irish Breakfast, the Ireland golf tour group will be transferred by coach to the Airport for their return home, taking home their memories of a luxury vacation spent on some the finest golf courses in the world and keen to return soon to the Emerald Isle. If you have not got your fill of golf you can extend your stay and play a few more rounds or other courses.

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Taylor Hill, author, avid golfer, and world traveller spent many years looking at beautiful golf courses all over the world before taking up the game. Now after finding the best courses in Ireland combined with Luxury Ireland Golf Vacations nothing holds back making time to play. For more details about the Platinum golf tour of Ireland and other Golf Ireland tours contact Travel Solutions Ireland, a reputable tour operator specializing in group travel and golf vacation tours or visit their site http://www.travelsolutionsireland.com

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