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World Tour Golf Links

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A replica of some of the world’s best golf courses in the world is what the World Tour Golf Links is all about. Upon reaching the place, the magnolia-lined entryway will pave your way to a golf adventure of a lifetime. Golfing guests will come face to face with the holes inspired by great courses including Augusta National’s Amen Corner, St. Andrew’s, Pine Valley, and the Winged Foot.

This 27-hole golf vacation destination was opened on the later part of 1999 and since then became a haven for golf enthusiasts coming from the different parts of the globe. The holes were then organized into three nines. The “Championship Nine” is comprised of the Amen Corner of the Augusta National; the “Open Nine” are holes from courses that served hosts to the British or U.S. Open, and the “International Nine” is composed of challenging holes inspired by some of the world’s private and exclusive courses. The latter has been considered as the staff’s favorite as it provides the golfing thrill and excitement that the other 2 nines can’t give.

When Mel Graham created this stunning golf vacation destination, he made sure that each hole has the precise detail and that each of them moves in smooth transitions. What makes the golf course even more attractive is that each of the holes was designed to flow perfectly and naturally together. The tee boxes, Bent grass greens, as well as the fairways are in excellent playing condition. Graham also made sure that the holes were etched accordingly to Myrtle Beach’s natural surroundings. This made the World Tour Golf Links a golf haven that most golfers dream about.

 

 

 

 

 

The Tradition Golf Club

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Set in a sprawling and rolling terrain north of North Mecklenburg County, The Tradition Golf Club is a very scenic golf course that was literally carved out of the dense hardwoods. This John Cassel golf gem was opened in 1999 and has then attracted all sorts of golfers across the globe.  This golf vacation destination also has the layout that surprisingly mixes a blend of natural splendor with the feel of championship golf. John Cassel successfully creates a grand, tree-lined layout which effectively delights the senses, and challenges every golfer’s skills.

The Tradition Golf Club is an 18-hole, 6,978–yard golf course with a par of 72. The golf course has as rating of 72.29 and a slope rating of 140. This golf vacation destination also has facilities for leisure and dining. Within the property is a 5,400 square foot clubhouse, a fully-stocked pro golf shop, driving range and practice facilities. The driving range is open from morning to afternoon, and can easily accommodate up to 35 golfers on the grass tees. It also has a chipping green, which offers five flag sticks to help improve a golfer’s game, along with rolling mounds that help simulate the design of an actual golf course.

Although some observers argue that The Tradition’s course does not offer a lot of surprises, the truth is that the holes can get quite tough. Golfers will come across a lot of rigorously-elevated and sloped greens, and there’s too much brush in the woods to make finding your lost ball a bit tricky. The Tradition Golf Club is located just a few minutes north of uptown Charlotte, North Carolina. For your next golf vacation package planning, do include the Tradition Golf Club in your range of options. Here, you’ll be sure to bask in the natural beauty of the place, as well as experience the thrill of playing championship-caliber golf.

Charlotte Golf Links

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Charlotte, North Carolina is popularly called the Queen City of The South and the City of Churches. This lovely metropolis serves as the county seat of Mecklenburg County. It offers a lot of attractions for tourists, and has a lovely collection of golf courses for both pro and amateur golfers. The golf course styles in the state range from parkland to Scottish-links styles, and are either public or private. Here’s a closer look at one of the lovely golf vacation destinations in Charlotte, the Charlotte Golf Links.

Charlotte Golf Links takes each golfer through fine rolling terrain, evergreen gardens, colorful flower fields and skirt ponds. The course has a clubhouse that’s surrounded by the 18th green, providing guests with splendid views of the area as they have their breakfast or lunch. The club has been voted Charlotte’s # 1 public course, and until today it continues to set the benchmark for public golf vacation destinations in the state. It has a grill room and driving range that’s lit all throughout the season, along with a golf shop that sells a wide array of premium men’s and women’s apparel. The pro shop also has gift certificates available for tournament and other gift-giving requirements.

Built in 1993, the Charlotte Golf Links was designed by Tom Doak, a renowned golf course architect. Tom Doak already has four courses ranked among the world’s top 100, according to Golf Magazine. These include Cape Kidnappers in New Zealand, Bambougle Dunes in Tasmania, Ballyneal in Colorado and more. The Charlotte Golf Links club is an 18-hole, par 71 course that’s 6,700 yards long, from the championship tees. Built on rolling terrain, it offers a number of water hazards and other unique obstacles throughout the course. The course’s main holes include the 201 yard-long par three16th, where golfers can enjoy fabulous scenic views, making it very suitable choice for your next golf vacation package.

The Divide Golf Club

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Located in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, the Divide Golf Club is a traditional 18-hole golf course designed by John Casell. The golf course was opened to the public in 1995, and offers golf enthusiasts and visitors the spacious fairways and well-maintained rolling grass greens, which are evenly sprinkled among all 18 holes.  The golf course makes for an exciting golf vacation destination, not only because it offers a suitable challenge for golfers of any skill level, but it also has splendid leisure and dining facilities.

The Divide Golf Club got its name from its unique location. The course is actually situated in both Mecklenburg and Union counties, hence the name Divide. It was voted in 1997 by Charlotte’s Best Magazine as the city’s Best Golf Course, which is enough reason for you to add it to your next golf vacation package plans. The course features over 6,973 yards of golf, especially from the longest tees, for a par of 72. The course rating stands at 74.4, and slope rating is at 137.  The course is a nice place to sharpen all facets of your game. It has a grass tee driving range, a chipping green with sand bunker, and a sizable putting green.

The Divide Golf Course provides a very god mix of easy and difficult holes. However, to score fairly well on this course, you need to make sure that you keep your tee shots in play. The Divide Golf Club is a residential course that’s located off I-485 in the Matthews-Mint Hill locale. From the highway, one can view several holes as they drive by. It’s basically a fun course to play, and makes for a magnificent weekend golf vacation destination. With tight fairways, bunkered greens, water and other challenging obstacles, the Divide Golf Club truly lives up to its name as one of Charlotte’s best golf courses.

Ocean View Golf

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The Ocean View Golf Club is a stunning golf vacation destination set at a closest distance to Bermuda’s capital city. This meticulously manicured golf layout offers the true blue Atlantic waters as well as the scenic views that guests will surely enjoy while teeing. The executive length 9-hole course features 18 different tee positions that were set for a challenging par 70 allowing guests to take another round. Aside from the challenging golf holes, this amazing golf course also offers guests a perfect retreat away from the hustles of the busy by providing a tranquil atmosphere with the gentle ocean breezes that highlights a relaxing escape.

Considered as Bermuda’s premier golf destination, the Ocean View Golf Club was given a four-star rating by Golf Digest. This shot-maker’s layout features numerous elevation changes and the uniquely designed holes that will surely test every golfer’s handicap levels. The 18-hole play at 5,880 yards has the slope rating of 130 and a course rating of 68. And despite the hills that divide the greens and tee boxes, the distance from one hole to another are still manageable. Just having the great views along the way, you are already set for an ultimate golf adventure of a lifetime.

When you’re heading to Ocean View Golf Club, it’s not just about the challenging holes and the undulating greens that will give you an experience of a lifetime. The resort also provides guests with sumptuous cuisines, something that will replenish their fervor while relaxing at the club’s cozy bar or restaurant. While taking a break, you will also be surprised with the local course veterans that will share their fascinating stories about Ocean View’s rich history that dates way back the World War II.

Playing golf while feeling at home is what you’ll experience at the Ocean View Golf Club. Tag the whole family now and grab the affordable golf vacation packages that will take you to one of the finest escapes worth remembering.

The Golden Horseshoe Golf Club

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Golf at its finest is what the Golden Horseshoe Golf Club is all about. Set away from the encroaching real estate, golfers will find themselves captured by the resort’s convenient location as well as the scenic fairways designed by the famed father and son tandem, Robert Trent Jones Jr. and Rees Jones. You can choose either from the Green Course or the Gold Course in which both considered as a certified Audubon sanctuaries. These popular golf vacation destinations are also consistent recipients of high ratings from reputable golf publications.

The “Green Course” which was designed by the younger Jones features the 18-hole layout that offers a 7,120-yard par 72 play. This championship-caliber golf course was opened in 1991 and since then continued a legacy of excellent golfing. What makes this layout attractive is that it brings out the challenges of golf which perfectly blends with the impressive mix of natural terrain with a slope rating of 130 and course rating of 75.1. That is why the course was named as one of the “Top 10 Golf Courses in Virginia” and was given a 4 ½ star rating by Golf Digest Magazine.

The “Gold Course” on the other hand is a Robert Trent Jones Sr. masterpiece that was opened for play in 1963. This stunning championship golf layout features a 144 slope rating on Bermuda grass and a course rating of 73.8. Although it’s a bit short from the Green course with the 6,817 yards of play, this golf gem can surprise you with the various challenges as you move on along the course.

Austin/Barton Creek Golf

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Being dubbed as the “Live Musical Capital of the World”, Austin has been flocked by both the local and foreign guests over the years due to its gracious warmth and peaceful beauty. This Texas capital city is also considered as the center of alternative culture. Being tucked away from the busy cities of the American Coasts, Austin has become a haven for quiet refuge where guests can relax and rejuvenate. Aside from the vast outdoors, Austin’s acres of rolling hills are also home to some of the best golf courses in the world. Austin’s Barton Creek Resort boasts of four beautifully designed layouts namely: the Fazio Foothills Course, the Fazio Canyons Course, the Crenshaw Cliffside Course, and the Palmer Lakeside Course.

Barton Creek Golf Resort – Fazio Foothills Course

Texas GolfThe Fazio Foothills Course of Barton Creek Golf Resort has been ranked as Texas’ number 1 Golf Club. This 18-hole Tom Fazio signature golf course features the cliff-lined fairways, waterfalls, natural limestone caves, and the superb TiffEagle Bermuda greens. To add up to the challenge, the layout offers plenty of elevation changes, grass bunkers, undulating aprons, as well as the 5 various sets of tees that would appeal to an array of handicap levels. This stay and play course has also been considered by guests as every shot-maker’s paradise.

Barton Creek Golf Resort – Fazio Canyons Course

Currently ranked as Texas’ number 2 Golf Club, the Fazio Canyons Texas GolfCourse of Barton Creek Golf Resort is Tom Fazio’s second signature masterpiece. This par-72, 7,153-yard course offers the numerous scenic holes that are lined with Sycamore trees and Red Oaks. While on play, golfers can have majestic views of the beautiful limestone bed creek known as the Shorts Springs Branch. Aside From the well-designed 18 holes, golfers can also take advantage of the course’s extensive practice area and a pro shop. In order to have an exciting round-up at this amazing layout, golfers must be able to overcome the par-5, 516-yard finishing hold.

Barton Creek Golf Resort – Crenshaw Cliffside Course

Texas GolfThe Crenshaw Cliffside Course of Barton Creek Golf Resort has been the product of the joint effort of Ben Crenshaw and Bill Coore, renowned golf course architects. The layout, which has been cited by Dallas Morning News as among the “50 Best Courses in Texas”, meanders through Austin’s rolling hills, soft contours, natural plateaus, and native vegetation. The layout was created using the “old-style philosophy” where the natural terrains played a great role on the layout’s routing.

Barton Creek Golf Resort – Palmer Lakeside Course

The Palmer Lakeside Course of the Barton Creek Golf Resort is Texas Golfperfectly nestled on a secluded hilltop that offers the best scenic views of the Lake Travis. This extraordinary championship golf course was designed by the famous Arnold Palmer that opened for play in the mid 1980s. Considered as a big-hitter’s delight, the layout was cited by the professional golfers as one of the “Top Ten Texas Courses”. Golfers of all ability levels can now have the exciting tee times and good rounds of golf with friends on one of the world’s finest golf courses.

Sandestin Resort in Florida

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The Sandestin Resort had its humble beginnings as a popular beach vacation destination for Panhandle’s local settlers in 1971. Destined to grow with the several changes in ownership, the resort has then turned into a modest attraction comprised of an 18-hole layout, 8 tennis courts, and a Sheraton Hotel. Up to date, Sandestin is already among Florida’s major tourist attractions and favorite golf vacation destinations. The 2,400-acre resort now features 800 rooms, 2 full-service restaurants, a 98-slip marina, 15 tennis courts, 4 award-winning golf courses, and many other modernized facilities. The Raven Golf Club, the Burnt Pine Golf Club, the Baytowne Golf Club, and The Links Course complete Sandestin’s 72 well-designed challenging holes.

Florida GolfThe Raven Golf Club is a Robert Trent Jones Jr. masterpiece that has been voted by Florida Golf News as the “Best New Course in Florida in 2000”. The course meanders through Sandestin’s wetlands, marshes, and pine trees and offers the large undulating greens. This visually stunning and unique par-71, 6,900-yard layout has been considered by Jones as “a true modern traditional”.

The Burnt Pine Golf Club, designed by the famous golf course architect Rees Jones, offers the stunning 7,000-yard layout that features breathtaking views while on play. Recognized by Golf Digest as among the “Top 30 Courses in Florida” and cited by Golf Magazine as the “Crown Jewel of Florida Golf”, this premier Florida golf facility promises challenging tee times as well as exciting golf rounds.

The Baytowne Golf Club has been hailed twice with 4-Stars Places Florida Golfto Play rating by Golf Digest. This Tom Jackson masterpiece is also one of Northwest Florida’s extensive golf course offerings. The layout also features the unique elevation changes that add up to layout’s challenge as well as the set of junior tees where beginners can play confidently.

 

The Links Course, considered as the first 18-hole layout of the resort, offers the ultimate risk reward golfing experience to golfers of all ability levels. Designed by the renowned golf course architect Tom Jackson, this magnificent layout provides guests with Emerald Coast’s most spectacular views. In order to go through the course’s challenging holes, proper club selection and accuracy must be considered. The Links Course was also cited by Florida Golf News as among the “Top 5 Golf Courses in Northwest Florida” and the “Top 100 Courses in Florida”.

Raleigh Golf

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Raleigh, dubbed as the “City of Oaks”, is considered to be North Carolina’s 2nd largest city aside from being its capital city. It was named after the famed English soldier, poet, and adventurer Sir Walter Raleigh. The city has been known for the array of world-class museums, Broadway shows, historical sites, sporting events, as well as its shopping Mecca status. With the influx of the younger residents, the city’s history and southern hospitality has now blended with the modern way of living accentuated with the modern vibe. Aside from the beautiful structures and modern architecture, Raleigh is also home to some of the world’s finest and award-winning golf courses that include the Crooked Creek Golf Club, the Lochmere Golf Club, and the Neuse Golf Course, all designed by top golf icons.

Crooked Creek Golf Club

The Crooked Creek Golf Club is a year-round semi private golf club that offers the Raleigh Golfchallenging 18-hole layout. The course, designed by the famous Chuck Smith, features the rolling and gentle front nine with the aggressive back nine plays as well as the Middle Creek’s 130-foot bluffs. Golfers of all ability levels can enjoy the best tee times with the resort’s added amenities like the clubhouse, the driving range, chipping green, the putting greens, the club rental, a pro shop, and a grill room where guests can share a meal or two.

Lochmere Golf Club

Raleigh GolfThe fine ambiance and friendly atmosphere at Lochmere Golf Club makes it a course that is close to home. Perfectly nestled in the city’s convenient location, this golf layout is often flocked by golfers from across the nation. Together with the best practice facilities, guests can still further enhance their swinging skills if they are not yet ready to take long rounds at the greens.  Since this is a semi-private golf facility, members and guests can still have the best tee times while on vacation. Being the all-time favorite for the locals, Lochmere also serves as the place where you can meet friends while honing that brilliant golfing skills.

The Neuse Golf Course

The Neuse Golf Course is the 18-hole John Lafoy masterpiece that was awarded with Golf Raleigh GolfDigest’s 4 ½ stars. The course, that is operated and owned by the acclaimed Club Corp, features the amazing rolling fairways that will surely challenge even that of the professional golfers. The Neuse also features an adjacent driving range where guests can sharpen their swinging skills before trying the course’s challenging greens. On-site professional golfers also offer lessons as well as some tips on how to improve your game. If there are some things that you might have left at home, a fully golf shop can also be located within the vicinity.

Gulf Coast Golf

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Nature at its finest is what Biloxi is all about. When visiting the place, guests are greeted by the miles of scenic beaches as well as other great views overlooking the Gulf of Mexico. Biloxi’s vast outdoors also serves as the haven for the plethora of adventure-packed wholesome activities for the entire family. At sunset, a vibrant nightlife awaits guests as the array of dining establishments and the coast’s casino resorts provide a great escape for those who would want to relax after a tough and tiring day. Biloxi is also home to some of the pristine greens that were created by world-renowned golf course architects and designers. Some of the layouts that come with affordable golf vacation packages include The Preserve Golf Club, The Oaks Golf Club, the Shell Landing Golf Club, the Mississippi National Golf Club, and the Pine Course of the Diamondhead Country Club.

The Preserve Golf Club

Gulf Coast/Biloxi GolfDesigned by the famed Jerry Pate, a golf course designer and a U.S. Open champion, The Preserve Golf Club has been cited among the “Best New Courses of 2007” by Golf Digest. This award-winning layout features the generous fairways, smooth rolling greens, marshy wetlands, Southern cypress swamps, and the scatter area with pitcher plant bogs. Golfers of all ability levels will surely experience undisturbed, uninterrupted, unparalleled and unbelievable rounds of golf.

The Oaks Golf Club

A former host to some of PGA’s Nationwide Series Tours, The Oaks Golf Club has already challenged some of the world’s finest golfers. This par-72 layout that meanders through native wetlands and majestic timberlands features the dramatic green complexes, strategic bunkering, and a meandering routing that add up to the challenge. In 2007-2008, The Oaks was cited as one of the “Best Places to Play” together with the 4-star rating by Golf Digest.

Shell Landing Golf Club

Gulf Coast/Biloxi GolfThe Shell Landing Golf Club has been cited by Golf Digest as among “America’s Best New Courses of 2002”. This Davis Love championship masterpiece also ranks #5 in the category for Best New Upscale Public in America. To test every golfer’s skill levels, the course features the five sets of tees with the immaculate course conditioning. Golfers can also take rounds of swinging on the course’s 25-acre practice facility before heading to the greens for the actual competition.

Mississippi National Golf Club

The Mississippi National Golf Club is a one-of-a-kind Earl Stone masterpiece that is situated in Gulf Coast’s most breathtaking terrains. This par-72, 6,983-yard layout has become a demanding test of golfing skills even that for the advanced and professionals. The course also offers water features that come into play on the layout’s ten holes that would demand strategy and shot placement. The course has also hosted several high profile golf events including the Mississippi Coast Classic of the Nike Tour event.

Diamond Country Club – Pine Course

Gulf Coast/Biloxi GolfThe Pine Course of the Diamond Country Club is an 18-hole layout that offers high standards of golfing. Designed by John Lefoy and Earl Stone, this challenging course features the tree-lined fairways, well-placed bunkers, gently rolling terrains, extra long sand bunkers, and some water features that will challenge even the skilled golfers. From the blue tees, this course plays to 6,832 yards.