Top Golf Resorts

While there’s no argument that Spain and Portugal are two of Europe’s top golf holiday destinations, there’s plenty of passionate discussion about whether it’s best to head for the Costa del Sol or the Algarve. When it comes to climate, you can take your pick between the Spanish destination’s average of 300 days a year of sunshine, or the cooler, Atlantic-influenced weather of the Algarve, with a similar amount of sunny days.

As far as accessibility goes, both Costa del Sol and the Algarve have transportation infrastructure geared to tourists, and a range of hotels, restaurants, and nightlife that ensures that your time off the greens will be well catered for. But when it comes to choosing a golfing holiday, you’ll want to compare the golf course options to help you decide which destination suits you best.
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The Lisbon Coast, in central Portugal, is one of the country’s three main golfing regions. As with golfing in the other Portuguese golf regions - Algarve and the island of Madeira - a round on one of the fine old Lisbon courses, such as the prestigious Estoril, is a quite a unique experience. And the city’s superb shopping, charming architecture and fascinating museums provide a superb sightseeing opportunity, as well as the chance to experience the delicious local cuisine at some of Portugal’s top restaurants.

But you should be aware, that when you take into account Lisbon’s vibrant nightlife, and entertainment scene, the Portuguese capital may not be a quieter alternative to the Algarve. Checking out the cafés of Chiado, before dining in the Bairro Alto quarter will take up most of your spare time after hours. They are the epicentre of the city’s bar scene and where most of the night time action takes place. And on off days, you can explore the small coastal fishing villages, hike in the mountain forests, or visit vineyards.
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While Turkey has a long way to go to establish the range and breadth of golfing options offered in countries such as Spain and Portugal, there is evidence that the country is now emerging as Europe’s hottest new golf destination.

Year-round fine weather, quality golf resorts, and a range of spectacular natural attractions and fascinating ancient buildings to explore, all combine to guarantee a memorable holiday experience. A March 2009 survey of British tourists, that were planning summer holidays, put Turkey into the list of top ten destinations, up there with several favourite Spanish resorts.
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Ideally, when men take trips with their friends they want to forgo the need for a Las Vegas bail bond or any other attraction that could get them in trouble. Requiring Las Vegas bail bonds means the men involved were involved in activity that is less than desirable and only nets trouble. Instead of taking vacations like this, an alternative many men enjoy are vacations filled with lots and lots of golf. Some cities have created numerous golf course that are located close to each other and make for easy access for tourists to enjoy. Four of the cities that have created such golf destinations are Myrtle Beach, Scottsdale, Palm Springs and Naples.
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What ever activities you would like to do, Liguria in Italy, especially around the hilly Fiascherino, Lerici, and Cinque Terre area, would be one of your best choices! The usual summer activities of swimming, sailing are all there but you can find all year around sports like golf, walking and cycling.

Enchanting old architecture, churches are waiting for you to discover and the region is surrounded by sea, rocky shores, mountain views, secret gardens which will take you back in time.

The wonderful mild climate throughout the winter helps to make sure that you will be coming back to play golf to this place again and again… On the top of that the region offers mouth-watering local gastronomic dishes, which you can find everywhere.
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Does this sound familiar? You want to play Golf on Holiday, but your wife wants to work on her tan and be pampered while the kids want to hit the beach with all the water sports.

If that describes your family what you need are beach family holidays that have great Golf courses close at hand.Have you considered Spain, particularly Andalucia Spain’s southern region with its 350 mile coastline that takes in many famous resorts such as Malaga and Torremolinos.
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The TPC of Scottsdale, Stadium Course is a fun, interesting layout set in the desert about 30 minutes north of the Phoenix Sky Harbor airport. The course was originally constructed to be the new home of the FBR Open (nee Phoenix Open) a professional golf tournament that is a regular stop on the PGA tour. The course is part of a larger golf facility that also includes the Champions Course, another 18-hole layout that is situated across the street.

The clubhouse is first rate, and includes many of the amenities that are typically found only at private clubs, including an expansive locker room with an attendant who is available to change spikes or shine shoes. A huge pro-shop carries just about any type of equipment or clothing that you could need. The Practice Facilities at the TPC of Scottsdale are world class, and include multiple putting greens, a generous short game practice area, and a huge driving range with actual greens for targets (not just flag sticks). It is not uncommon to see professional tour players out practicing on the range. Forecaddies can be hired on a round by round basis, and provide local knowledge of the course including helping your group to read greens and locate errant shots.
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Morocco has been for a long time a well known and renowned by golf professionals and, at the same time, offers countless attractions around this sport, such as culture, spas, adventure, etc. Located at an average 3 hours flight from the main European capitals, Morocco is a perfect destination for golfers, with excellent world-class facilities and a yearly average of 300 days of sun. Here is a list of the country’s best golf courses.
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Some historians trace the sport of golf back to the Roman game of paganica, in which participants used a bent stick to hit a stuffed leather ball; however, according to the most widely accepted account, the modern game originated in Scotland around the 12th century with shepherds knocking stones into rabbit holes on the current site of the Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews. The actual sport became officially recognized in 1754 when the Scots formed the organization known as the Society of St Andrews Golfers.

Since then, the game has grown in popularity to the point where there are currently more than 32,000 courses worldwide, of which approximately 17,000 are in the United States. Golf is now rapidly gaining popularity in the newly developing countries like China where there are currently less than 300 courses, however hundreds more are under contract; either in the design phase or under construction.
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If you love golf, a golf vacation might be something that you like to do on a regular basis. For the avid golfer, the thought of going on a golf vacation where you do nothing but golf is the idea of heaven. Here are a few things to consider before you take your next golf vacation.

First, it’s always good to go on vacation with people who share your love of golf. Most often a golf vacation turns into a buddy trip, but there’s really nothing wrong with that. But make sure that you pick a destination that everyone can agree on. Take a vote if you must, but be sure everyone wants to go to the same place and that everyone can afford it.
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Staying closer to home to experience your golf vacations is becoming more and more the norm these days. Your golfing adventure to the Maritimes will leave you with money in your pocket, and yearning to come back and visit us year after year.

The Maritimes, ( Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island and New Brunswick), offers some of the best, if not THE best, golf vacations in Canada and the East Coast. Your options are limitless and a lot more economical then going South for a round or two!

The Maritimes offers everything from Championship level courses to beginner level courses. You can also find traditional links courses, by the Atlantic Ocean, as well as your normal courses that are typically found today. All of the courses in the Maritimes comes complete with some spectacular scenery for your viewing pleasure.
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Britain is well known for its beautiful countryside, the whole length and breadth of the British Isles has rolling hills, towering mountain ranges and wonderfully lush forests. It’s no wonder that many people enjoy fell walking and mountaineering with so much natural beauty right on our doorstep or at the very least a short drive out of town.

For golfers this countryside is the perfect backdrop for many of their favourite 18 holes around the country, and with the variable weather and locations they are spoilt for choice when it comes to a challenging game of golf.

Here are five resorts that can boast a world class golf course as part of their considerable list of features:
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