The Rookery at Marco

Posted on May 28, 2012 by

Reopened in January 6th of 2003, after a facelift lead by Robert Cupp Jr., The Rookery at Marco never really left the classical and sophisticated layout of the 1991 design by Joe Lee. However, most notable changes are evident in the form of better turf conditions especially with the new grass type, Tif Eagle, on the putting surfaces. Pristine, genuine and luscious define the greens on this course that was designated as a member of the Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary program. To add to the holistic golf vacation experience is the impressive landscape from the tees to the clubhouse that proves this course to plant the most memorable experience.

Blending to the amazing natural topography and quiet ambiance are the five sets of tee boxes that walks through the spacious fairways and assimilative greens containing a quantity of quality bunkers on the way. The marshes, lakes and ponds in The Rookery at Marco serve more than just view, but as a roadblock sort of challenge where players need to step up a game a level higher. On them, the tees need to be navigated off. This golf vacation destination only becomes lenient at the 3 front sets where the carries are accomplishable.

The championship tees of this 7180 yards on a 143 slope golf trip course anticipates players’ full force on the tactical play of the field added by the The Rookery at Marco backs that measure 6767 with a 137 slope. Equally challenging are the middle tees stretching 6430 with a 128 slope. But only having 1 par four tops 400 yards in length. Providing an alternate set is the 5884 with a 117 slope for men, and 136 for women. All features are made with the intention to create more advocates in this course at Naples, Florida.

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The Plantation Golf & Country Club

Posted on May 28, 2012 by

Known to provide the ultimate golfing lifestyle, The Plantation Golf and Country Club showcases an abundance of indigenous trees, land preserve and dramatically manicured fairways. Sculptured on open spaces, the golf vacation course anchors a community that maintains to preserve the natural habitat of which is the main enjoyment of the place.

The Plantation Golf and Country Club, which anchors the community, is carved out of open areas, preserving the natural habitat for the enjoyment of the residents. Designed by renowned golf architect, Hurdzan-Fry, this golf vacation destination spot provides a demanding and arduous layout that provokes the best of a players’ skills. Numerous rolls on the fairways and dips to create a defined target are present along with the highlighted greens with many chipping areas developed to test a player’s ability at a short game. With just the right steep faces, the bunkering here is just a manageable deep. There are no striking elevation changes, though, but the meticulously arranged landscape still forces players to take a risk and employ the best of their abilities.

Serving as the centerpiece and relaxation area of the The Plantation golf course is the golf and social clubhouse called Great House. The place is a 38,000 square feet glory that features an interior design reminiscent of an exquisite British Colonial manor abode. The focus is the Dartington’s, a restaurant and bar with two cozy fireplaces just right for an after game delight. Spectacular views of the golf trip course is fed from the broad terraces encircling the house making it a startling venue for fun-filled and memorable events.

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The Dunes Golf & Tennis Club

Posted on May 25, 2012 by

As a PGA-Rated Sanibel Golf Course, the Dunes Golf & Tennis Club offers extraordinary golf vacation experience with its lush exhibition of tropical links and sensational back nine. With a wildlife preserve sanctioned by Audubon Cooperative Society, this location in known to be one of the few genuinely environmentally sensitive courses. Here, players can hone their skills as they drive through via the innovative aqua driving range, while relishing the scenery and magnificent conditions of premier golf. The perfectly manicured greens and contoured fairways here contribute to the challenge of the seemingly tough layout.

The Dunes Golf & Tennis Club having 18 holes championship golf is a mastery by Mark McCumber. Tee times are open from Tuesdays to Sundays starting at 7am to 3pm. Monday operations start from 7am and ends at 5:30p. This golf vacation destination is open to both members and resort guests. Of all Sanibel or Captiva Island, it has the only practice range available. Providing for best instructions, allowing first time players to get captivated with the game even more, staffs of PGA and USTA professionals are present.

Aside from the impressive landscape that captures the best of every player, Dunes Golf & Tennis Club is also known to offer complete golf vacation packages. The list starts from the full-service pro shop and leads on to the sparkling swimming pool. Thirteen Har-Tru tennis courts are also coddled in the privy section of the place. For fulfilling ambiance, the towering clubhouse serves satisfying treats at the award-winning restaurant that also offers delightful catering, for both on and off site events. The place is known to be perfect for serious business meetings and intimate wedding receptions, alike, with indoor and outdoor venues to choose from.

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The Golf Club at Fiddler’s Creek

Posted on May 25, 2012 by

When people from Naples would be inquired about which premier 18 hole Championship course to choose, the common hush would be the Golf Club at Fiddler’s Creek. Such golf vacation spot is indeed a place to take awe especially with its expanse of magnificence painted by a combination of open water, saw grass marshes, broad fairways, elevated greens, and 72 bunkers. Professional players and amateurs love how this course is keenly sculpted, but ragged on the side, as if it’s fashionably sensitive but too cool to care.

The person to raise both hands to for the Golf Club at Fiddler’s Creek is golf vacation destination architect Arthur Hills. The initial intention of this course was to install Hills’ signature course on an amply landscaped layout in order to blend with the spectacular beauty of Fiddler’s Creek natural reserve. For the most part, Hills remained faithful to the natural direction of the area, only adding new arrangements to enhance the beauty of the acreage. Featuring signature holes on each hole became another successful challenge outwitted by the expert developers of this 7,100 yard Creek Course. The seven set of tees are playable and highly attractive to all.

Maintaining ever consistent in shape despite the petulance that time sometimes make, the Golf Club at Fiddler’s Creek remains in perfect condition as it continues to showcase TifSport grass on tees, fairways, rough and Sea Isle Supreme Paspalum on greens. Players are offered a warm up at the 13-acre driving range and a practice facility with two short game areas, target greens and fairways. And if those are not enough golf vacation packages to satisfy guests’ cravings, there is the golf course beverage & refreshment cart supplying drinks and snacks during and after a day’s play.

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Pelican’s Nest Golf Club – Gator Course

Posted on May 24, 2012 by

Longer yardage is what is hard to miss at Pelican’s Nest Golf Club – Gator Course which is a 7, 066 yards, playing for par 73, delivering from the longest tees. That provides for a striking flavor for a golf vacation spot that has long played the favor for many guests. A number of lakes and wetlands scatter abound on this course that obviously tickles for a gregarious nature among players. Intimate nature can also reveal at points where in the scenic view transcends for both mystical and challenge. Each hole offers six sets of tees. So if that does not call for sociability, what else?

Pelican’s Nest Golf Club – Gator Course is an 18-hole located in Bonita Springs, Florida and it was designed by the world renowned golf architect, Tom Fazio, ASGCA. Opened in 1985, this golf vacation destination prides a rating of 74.7 with a slope rating of 137. The course contact is Chris Sheehan, Director of Golf.

As one of the well-celebrated golf tip spot in Florida since the 80′s, Pelican’s Nest Golf Club – Gator Course has gathered more prestige on its bag of fame. Golf Digest has given it a four star rating and declared it a Place to Play –a tag that signals that a golf course has earned official recognition. The New York Times and the Florida Golfer has added to the list, as well, as it ranked the course among the best places in Florida. The sincerity captured in the ingenuity of this location has also invited an Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary Certification. That implies all the earnestness of this course that serves authentically magnificent layout, and environmentally faithful displays.

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Pelican’s Nest Golf Club – Hurricane Course

Posted on May 24, 2012 by

Florida is known to be the hub for beaches and other recreational activities associated with sunshine. So it is no wonder why it has also become the home of several popular golf vacation destinations in the world. One of the most sought for is the Pelican’s Nest Golf Club – Hurricane Course which is located in Naples and designed by one of the foremost name in architecture, Tom Fazio. The course measures 6,894 yards from the longest tees, playing for a par of 72. Water comes into play in this layout that exhibits the Fazio signature bunkering. That means a well-shaped sand bunker strategically placed in specific directions to add demand and drama on the field. Putting a little heart into this arduous course are the indigenous vegetation which is a congregation of large oaks, pines and cypresses. The six tees on each hole adds for a golfers challenge, along with a handicap that matters.

Adding to the interesting features of this golf trip destination is the newly redeveloped clubhouse that stands a towering 45,000 square foot. The Thirsty Pelican Lounge caters for casual dining, while the Grill Room and the Terrace opens for incomparable fun. For golf enthusiast who would like to spend romantic memories in Pelican’s Nest Golf Club – Hurricane Course, aside from playing, the initiate setting in the newly renovated dining rooms serves the most amorous culinary treats, signature seafood dishes and heart-warming delights.

The amazing design and showcases in Pelican’s Nest Golf Club – Hurricane Course has lead to more recognitions, aside from the obvious increasing number of guests coming in. Golf Digest merited it with a four-star rating –a proud gathering of those flashy that always define anything into fame. The course also received the honor as Florida’s most favorite golf vacation spot.

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La Costa Golf – South Course

Posted on May 23, 2012 by

Before its renovation, La Costa Golf – South Course used to have a view that is uniform to all other courses. But after the $10 million refurbishment, this course lead the ranks of most golf vacations in the world. Major improvements come particularly on the hole numbers 1, 9, 10 and 18, with much of the designed imparted by the historic golf architect, Dick Wilson. Consistently receiving prestigious awards since its take off, this course was ranked in the top 100 courses in the U.S. by Golf Magazine and it also became the home for the 2012 LPGA Kia Classic.

La Costa Golf – South Course layout is not significantly altered from its well-celebrated classic layout. Slight modifications about, as well as considerable changes are only evident in the fairway contours and the drainage system. A more innovative system for the drain has been installed to provide sustainability and better the water flow and irrigation throughout the golf vacation destination. More than 30 acres of turf were taken away to help assist in the water conservation effort of the course, and holding La Costa’s reputation as San Diego’s first Green Seal Certified hotel.

The La Costa Golf – South Course is known to be the more challenging and skill demanding course between it and its twin course, the North Course. Even if this golf trip spot may seem easy superficially, the five holes would dismiss the “simple and easy” tag away. For some reason, they seem to backbreaking even to players who have gone to this location for years. In fact, PGA Tour nicknamed the final 5 holes as “longest mile” because of the experience a golfer gets. Despite that, there is a room to take comfort at the 9 holes. On the 12 and 18 hole is also a confining creek that breathes through the course, much as the players does after a long arduous game.

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Pelican Preserve

Posted on May 23, 2012 by

Guests usually go to a golf vacation destination to try the area without planning to go back, unless they are professional players who want to treat the area as a practise range, of course. Despite the habit mentioned, a place in Fort Myers, Florida has been capturing the interest of people, making them come back more than many times as they are expected to. Having 27 holes to offer a championship golf experience on, the Pelican Preserve captivates its visitors by and large using its pristine green and indigenous preserve environment. Abundant water, sand and grasses complement the spacious landing areas and smooth contours of TifEagle “Ultradwarf” greens in this one of a kind layout. Fairways strike dramatically into ones aesthetic conditions as it weave through the 1,100-acre community like the rhythm on a tribal woman’s dress -seamlessly eccentric and well-toned.

Chip Powell proved his ingenuity in Pelican Preserve not only for outstanding design wise but also for the deceiving approaches and unique tale-tell of each holes. The dynamic golf vacation experience one gets here means a range of different features for both pros and amateurs alike. New players won’t jump into this laborious layout without getting a chance to practice at the aqua range. Shot games and generous putting greens are also accessible for warm ups. And if a player is confident enough to dive into the challenge, there lies the expanse, at plain sight, anticipating anyone who is ready to outmatch it.

After the game, players can go into the impressive clubhouse where full-service amenities await. The bar is also an option to dive into post game recreational activities, aside from the many golf vacation packages abound at the Pelican Preserve Plaza del Sol.

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Copperhead Golf Club

Posted on May 22, 2012 by

If one were to put “Florida High End Golfing” in a picture book, the Copperhead Golf Club would have been the image right next to its definition. The favored golf vacation destination in Lehigh Acres area near Ft. Myers is indeed one golf course that pretty much showcases everything that Florida golf offers best.

From yardage to obstacles to scenery, the Copperhead Golf Club has pretty much bagged the requisites that define ‘great’ in playing golf in the Sunshine State. From the longest tees, the course measures an eye-popping 6,680 yards of golf, par 72. That’s all 6,680 yards of old-growth pines, island tees, pristine lakes and ponds, elevated greens, and a hefty helping of native wildlife. The high-end homes surrounding this golf vacation community are largely visible, but rest assured golfers will not feel the distraction. Where a nice home blocks the supposed nice view, the shot difficulty will make up for it. And this is no generic, off-the-shelf type of difficult. The challenge this course poses is enough to daunt even the best pros in the sport.

As a matter of fact, this course is more than just some destination for golf trips. The Copperhead Golf Club is a regular PGA Tour Stop – the Transitions Championship. Golfers from around the world compete here every year only to discover that even the best of them could not very much take this course all too easily. Thank God for multiple tees, the higher handicapped golfers could find a place for themselves amidst all this high end golfing glory. That being said, a photo of this course might just as well be found next to the definition of “fun, unforgettable golfing”, and perhaps in family photo albums for the same reason.

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Naples Grande Golf Club

Posted on May 22, 2012 by

What makes an unforgettable golf vacation? There is hardly any golfer anywhere who would disagree to an answer a basic as this: beautiful scenery, challenging layout, and excellent amenities and services. Unfortunately, finding one course that has these in just the right amounts is not all that easy. This combination is rarely perfected even in top golf destinations like Florida. But that is not saying there is none at all. Courses the likes of Naples Grande Golf Club are a most fitting example.

The natural splendor of Naples took care of the scenery. Native pine hammocks, oaks, cypresses, and natural waterways grace the area both as visual accents and as hazards to the game. Meanwhile, renowned course designer Rees Jones Jr supplied the requisite for a challenging layout. It measures 7,210 yards from the longest tees, par 72. And a superb designer he is, he put to use everything that nature offered him and made it part of the course. The result is a golf trip haven that is an explosive combination of tight and wide fairways, sand bunkers, mounds on greens, and native vegetation. And as for the amenities and services? Being a part of the Hilton Hotels group covers that for Naples Grande Golf Club.

The course is made exclusive for the guests of Edgewater Beach Hotel and the Naples Grand Beach Resort. Thus, apart from the usual golf vacation destination implements, the Naples Grande Golf Club serves up a more exciting golf experience. And with an offer as good as that, there is hardly any golfer who could (or would) resist it, nor forget it.

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