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Atlanta Golf

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Considered as New South’s vanguard, Atlanta is a city of charm and elegance with the balance of sleek modernism and southern traditions. Atlanta’s metropolitan area is among the country’s fastest growing areas and has been home to top businesses as well as the headquarters of some of the world’s large corporations and Fortune 500 companies. Aside from the high-rise and midrise developments of Atlanta’s skyline, the city is also flocked by both the local and foreign guests to experience one of the finest tee times in the state. Some of the magnificent golf courses in Atlanta that comes with economical golf vacation packages include the Whitewater Creek, the Traditions of Braselton, the Sun City Peachtree, the Summergrove, and the Planterra Ridge.

Whitewater Creek

The Whitewater Creek is among Atlanta’s finest layouts designed by the famous Arnold Palmer. This championship layout is set through the majestic waterways and rolling fairways with manicured greens configured with sand bunkers. Golfers of all handicaps  can put  their skills to test on Palmer’s well designed holes and experience top-notch dining along in the resort’s well-appointed clubhouse.

Traditions of Braselton

Set in the quaint town of Braselton is the Traditions of Braselton; a championship caliber layout designed Mike Dasher. The course was a reminiscent of the traditional northeast links course that features the Bent grass putting surfaces, tees, and the Bermuda grass filled fairways and roughs. Aside from the exciting rounds of golf, guests can also take advantage of the PGA certified instruction for all skill levels of golfers.

Sun City Peachtree

The Sun City Peachtree is an 18-hole golf course that showcases generous fairways, large bent grass greens, as well as the beautiful vistas. Guests can also warm up at the expansive practice area that features 2 practice putting greens. The course architect, Gary Stephenson, has also worked with other top notch golf course designers on well known projects before coming up with his own rendition of an excellent golf layout.

Summergrove

Summergrove is an award-winning championship layout that features the challenging 18 holes that are nationally ranked by Golf Digest. The course’s vast area is set over the beautiful rolling hills with the splendor of the numerous dogwoods and hardwoods contained in preserved areas of the wetlands and wildlife habitats. Summergrove is also a member of the highly acclaimed Audubon International Signature where it maintains first-rate amenities as well as top notch tee times. What make this course stand out from among the other courses in Atlanta are the impeccably manicured bent grass greens and the Zoysia fairways.

Planterra Ridge

Well designed holes and best views combined is what the Planterra Ridge offers to its guests. This 18-hole facility was designed by Jeff Burton and Rocky Roquermore. Golfers from all parts of the globe come to Planterra to experience the layout’s demanding tee shots, undulating greens, and the tree-lined fairways. The course also features the grass and mat hitting areas, premium range balls, targets, a wide double-sided driving range, and the short game practice area. Along with the Flat Creek and Braelinn, the Planterra Ridge is another Peachtree City extension of its cluster courses.

Canada Golf

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Canada, a country that stretches from the Pacific Ocean to the west, Atlantic Ocean to the east, and northward to the Arctic Ocean, is considered as North America’s second largest country as well as the wealthiest. Vast distances with rich natural beauty are among the many other things that suits Canada’s ambiance. What was once inhabited by the Aboriginal people has now turned into a major tourist destination renowned for its vast and untouched landscape together the country’s unique culture and history. Home to an array of seasoned festivities, Canada also boasts of its amazing golf courses that feature championship holes. Golfers from the different parts of the globe flock the city to experience the best challenges that only the finest greens in Canada can offer. Guests can also avail of the various affordable golf vacation packages that will pave way for the best relaxing vacation experience that is beyond compare.

Prince Edward Island

Prince Edward Island is a maritime province that has been considered as Canada’s smallest nation in terms of land area and population. This small island has also been referred to as the “Garden of the Gulf” due to its lush agricultural lands and pastoral sceneries. “The Island”, as what the local dwellers name it, boasts of its pristine sandy beaches and dunes. That is why the local and foreign guests feast on beach, seafood, music, as well as the House of Anne of Green Gables. The island guests who want to give their swinging skills a try can take advantage of the array of renowned golf courses that the island offers.

Central Oregon Golf

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Endless outdoor adventure is what Central Oregon is all about. A region set among the towering mountains with raging rivers and cliff walls, vacation goers from across the nation would often stand rapt in awe especially during the first encounter with the vast surrounding wilderness. Aside from the jaw-dropping vistas and peaks, Central Oregon is also home to the array of restaurant scenes, galleries, microbreweries, shopping establishments, and museums. A known all-time favorite golf vacation destination with the growing arts scene, impressive dining, great outdoors, and the vibrant night life, the region has been catering to an increasing number of tourists each year. Aside from its major attractions, Central Oregon also boasts of the magnificently designed unique golf courses that are thriving in the area. Some of the well designed layouts that serve as an idyllic playground for golfers of all ability levels include the Crosswater Course, the Meadows Course, and the Woodlands Course of Sunriver Resort.

Sunriver Resort- Crosswater Course

The Crosswater Course of Sunriver Resort is a premier 18-hole bent grass heathland style golf facility that offers the 7,683 yards of play. This Robert E. Cupp masterpiece has been cited as among “America’s 100 Greatest Courses” by Golf Digest and served as the host for the Tradition Major Championship of JELD-WEN from 2007-2010. Set in the magnificent 600 acres of carefully preserved wetlands and woodlands, the Crosswater features the bent grass greens and fairways threaded by the Little Deschutes and Deschutes Rivers, and the five tee placements for every hole that balance the risks against the rewards. Golfers can also enhance their swinging skills on the driving range and the chipping and putting greens before taking the rounds at one of the world’s finest greens.

Sun River – Meadows Course

Considered as one of the Northwest’s favorite golf destination, the Meadows Course of Sun River Resort features the use of fore-bunkers that provide ample challenges to sorts of golfers. The Meadows also served as the host for popular golf competitions like the championship tournament of the NCAA Men’s Division as well as several USGA and NCAA golf tournaments. Designed by John Fought, an acclaimed golf course architect that was once a U.S. Amateur Champion; the course has the bent grass greens and tees that wind through the strands of Lodge Pole Pine and Ponderosa.

Sunriver Resort – Woodlands Course

The Woodlands Course of Sunriver Resort was designed by Robert Trent Jones Jr., a renowned golf course architect. This par 72, 6,913 yard course  debuted in 1981 and has been considered as one of the all-time favorites of the locals. The course features the tree-lined corridors and challenging greens that go along with scenic views, beautiful setting, and superb conditioning. Prominent in the area are the water features and lava rock outcroppings. Being flocked by golfers of all ability levels from across the nation, Woodlands was given the distinction as a “Gold Medal Award-Winning Resort” by the prestigious Golf Magazine. In order to go past the various layout challenges, accuracy on shots is required.