Golf Travel

July 2008 - Posts

• Secrets to Playing and Staying at Westin Turnberry Resort on a Scotland Golf Vacation

  The 2008 British Open at Royal Birkdale is nearly upon us, and even though it will be Tiger-less, we are getting excited for what is considered the most important golf tournament in the world. Today, however, we'd like to call your attention to next year's Open Championship site, the Ailsa course at the Westin Turnberry Resort, in case you're thinking about playing it on a Scotland golf vacation. If you've been reading our golf vacation tips for awhile, you know we highly recommend playing the Ailsa Course on a Scotland golf vacation. It is scenic, offers hole after hole of fantastic golf, and brings with it a sense of history. Indeed, 2009 marks the fourth time Ailsa will host the Open Championship. (continued at www.GolfVacationInsider.com) Posted Jul 10 2008, 09:26 AM by Golf Vacation Insider Current Issue

• Park City, Utah Golf Courses Not Just For the Rich and Famous

  On the advice of his doctors, Tiger Woods skipped hosting duties at his PGA Tour event this past weekend, and based on how his knee looked to one of our editors immediately after he had surgery on it, we can see why. He got a good look at the juggernaut's joint while having lunch with Tiger and his family two weeks ago in Park City, Utah, where Woods' doctors at the Rosenberg Cooley Metcalf Clinic are based. (continued at www.GolfVacationInsider.com) Posted Jul 08 2008, 11:26 AM by Golf Vacation Insider Current Issue

• Where to Stay on Your Williamsburg, Virginia Golf Vacation

  Given that America is celebrating Independence Day tomorrow, we thought we'd dedicate today's insider advice about taking a Williamsburg, Virginia golf vacation.First off, Williamsburg's merit as a living history museum is unquestioned. But those who might like to ride in a golf cart in addition to the horse-drawn variety may wonder what the area has to offer. The answer is plenty, both in the heart of Williamsburg and the surrounding area. The bigger question concerns where to stay. With two major resorts &mdash the Colonial Village's Williamsburg Inn and Williamsburg Lodge, and the Kingsmill Resort &mdash how do you know which resort is right for you?We recently returned from a Williamsburg, Virginia golf vacation and here's our take on it: (continued at www.GolfVacationInsider.com) Posted Jul 03 2008, 09:44 AM by Golf Vacation Insider Current Issue

• A Family Friendly Resort for Your Northern Michigan Golf Vacation

  If you’re looking for a family friendly resort for a Northern Michigan golf vacation, Crystal Mountain Resort, in Thompsonville, might fit the bill nicely. It’s decidedly family friendly and especially popular with women.The charming, small resort has 36 holes of golf (not the best we’ve played, but still fun) and lodging that looks like Scotland by way of Disney World, with Kinlochen, an elegant clubhouse, featuring rental condos above the golf shop. (continued at www.GolfVacationInsider.com) Posted Jul 01 2008, 08:16 AM by Golf Vacation Insider Current Issue