Orlando Florida Golf – Five Favorites Feature

Dear Golf Enthusiast,

Orlando, Florida has become synonymous with “Golf Vacations.” In Orlando you will find some of the worlds best golf clubs, resorts, daily-fee courses, and golf schools in the Sunshine State. Orlando is one of America’s golf capitals as there are over 150 golf courses in greater Orlando region

You will also find some of the best golf schools and instruction in the country. The Orlando area has almost a dozen golf instruction academies that use personalized teaching methods, and state of the art equipment to hone and improve your game.

Go Vacations Golf offers a wide range of golfing opportunities in the Orlando area. Whether you are looking for an economical getaway, or a villa for your group, we have you covered! Browse our Orlando Golf Vacation options.

Five Favorite Orlando Golf Courses

Mystic Dunes Golf Club - Located at Wyndham Palms Resort and Country Club, this 18-hole course has two personalities. The front-nine is reminiscent of “low country-style” Carolina course, and the back-nine has a British Isles links flair. Designed by Champions Tour professional Gary Koch.

ChampionsGate Golf Club - Located just 15 minutes from Disney World, ChampionsGate is famous for its two unique 18-hole championship golf courses designed by Greg Norman. This beautiful resort is regarded as one of the top courses, not only in Florida, but in the United States.

Falcon’s Fire Golf Club – On everybody’s list of the area’s “must play” public golf facilities is this classic 18-hole, par 72 golf course designed by Rees Jones. This popular golf course delivers exceptional service and encourages players to come experience the best Orlando has to offer.

MetroWest Golf Club - Voted the number one public golf course by Orlando Magazine, this Robert Trent Jones Sr. Designed golf course features spring-fed lakes, and mature native trees bordering expansive, rolling fairways. With large greens strategically surrounded by bunkers, this course tests players on every shot.

Eagle Creek Golf Club - This 18-hole, 7198-yard Par 73 championship Orlando golf course with 5 Par 5’s was Named “Top Ten New Courses Since 2000″ in Travel & Leisure Magazine. Located within minutes from Orlando, this championship golf course was selected as the national site for the Buick Scramble.

Five Fantastic Golf Schools

Arnold Palmer Golf Academy - Golf Magazine rated as Top 25 Golf Schools, offers programs for all ages and levels of play to learn the fundamentals of golf.

Faldo Institute by Marriott - The flagship Faldo Golf Institute, located at Marriott’s Grande Vista Resort in Orlando, Florida offers a unique and outstanding golf learning experience with 35 acres of practice grounds.

National Golf School at Orange County National - Legendary PGA Pro Patrick Livingston designed National Golf Schools to be different, with emphasis on fun and personalized attention.

Paradise Golf Academy - Orange County National Paradise Golf Academy offers 1, 2, 3, and 5 day golf school programs. Daily video analysis, daily playing lesson with pro, unlimited golf and range balls.

Brad Brewer Golf Academy – Located at Shingle Creek Golf Club, Orlando’s newest premium golf school has programs in place to assist you in learning to play better golf and have more fun.

Five Fine Food Eateries - Plus One!

Top requested restaurants in the Orlando area according to our concierge department!

Ciao Italia Italian Restaurant - Website

The Crab House - Website

Le Provence Bistro - Website

Bahama Breeze - Website

Morton’s of Chicago - Website

The Boheme - Website

Golf Video: Falcon’s Fire

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Palm Springs Heats Up as the Weather Cools Down

The action is heating up in the golfers paradise of Palm Springs and Palm Desert.  The weather is perfect in the Fall, Winter and Spring months, and now is the time to book your trip to get the best package rates.

Palm Springs is not just for golfers.  Non-golfing members of your group have a selection of activities to enjoy – they may not even miss you, so play another round!

Did you know?

Casinos: Palm Springs has several casinos including The Spa Resort Casino right in the downtown area.  Nearby Agua Calilente Casino is in Rancho Mirage, and the beautiful Casino Morongo is in Coachella.  Shuttles provide door-to-door service.

Culture: The renowned Palm Springs Art Museum features contemporary and Western American art, culture, natural history, and the Annenberg Theater.

Shopping: Downtown Palm Springs has been called the “Rodeo Drive” of the desert.  It is host to over five hundred upscale shops, retail businesses, art galleries, boutiques, salons and more.  Nearby Cabazon Premium Outlets is a mecca for shoppers looking for deals on top designer merchandise and clothing.

Day Spas: Indulge at one of the dozens of Spas or Day Retreats in the area.  Most resort hotels have spa services on site, or visit the Palm Springs Spa Guide to choose from over 200 spas and treatments available in the area.

Dining: There are hundreds of unique dining opportunities in Palm Springs.  Unforgeable LG’s Prime Steakhouse is one of the best in the world and is recognized by the Top Ten Hall of Fame and the Wine Spectator.

Film Events: Celebrity sightings are common in Palm Springs, improve your odds of seeing a start at the International Festival of Short Films in September, the International Hispanic Film Festival of Greater Palm Springs in October, or the world famous Palm Springs Film Festival held in January,

Golf Tournaments:

Annual Greater Palm Springs Celebrity Golf Classic – December
Bob Hope Chrysler Classic – January
Frank Sinatra Celebrity Golf Tournament – February
Dinah Shore Weekend, Nabisco Women’s Golf Championship – March

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Looking to play high season desert golf? A Palm Springs golf vacation may be just the fit for you. When planning your next desert golf vacation, you will have 3 major destinations to consider: Las Vegas, Scottsdale and Palm Springs.

Why Palm Springs? When you compare average daily golf rates amongst the 3 major desert golf destinations, you will find that Palm Springs comes out on the bottom, or top depending on how you look at it. With more than 30 courses offered for public play and an average high season round at $140 per round, Palm Springs golf offers some of the best play in the country without the top shelf rates. Compared to Las Vegas at an average ticket of $155 per round and Scottsdale at $175 per round, Palm Springs offers more bang for the buck.

Not to be undone by Scottsdale and Las Vegas, Palm Springs plays host to 2 PGA Tour events each year with January’s Bob Hope Chrysler Classic and The SKINS Game held each November. The Bob Hope Chrysler Classic is a four course rotation over 5 days using two private courses and two courses available for public play, SilverRock Resort & The Classic Club. The SKINS Game has been played at many public Palm Springs area courses such as PGA West Stadium, Terra Lago North & South, Trilogy at La Quinta, and its current home, Indian Wells Golf Resort.

Bob Hope Chrysler Classic

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Tatweer Dubai Holding and Tiger Woods, CEO of Tiger Woods Design, revealed the layout for The Tiger Woods Dubai, the premier residential golf community in Dubai, United Arab Emirates today.

Slated to open in 2009, The Tiger Woods Dubai incorporates the vision of Tatweer Development with that of golf legend Tiger Woods. The mega-luxury resort will feature Al Ruwaya, the first golf course ever designed by Tiger. The championship golf club will offer only 200 exclusive memberships with residents of the community getting first option. In addition, the Al Ruwaya Golf Club will also include a professionally-staffed golf training center, a 145,000 sq. ft. clubhouse, and a world class health spa.

In an interview, Tiger Woods said, “When I set out to design Al Ruwaya, I wanted the course to reflect what I truly love about golf – a stern mental and physical test that rewards smart thinking. I believe we’ve achieved that goal with a course that will be fun and rewarding for all skill levels to play.”

Development, contouring and topography design are in progress on the 18 hole, 7,800 yard, par 72 championship-quality golf course that will feature heart-stopping elevations, unique water features and a design that will challenge and entertain golfers of all skill levels.

Tiger Wood Dubai Promo Video

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San Diego California has long been extolled as having the finest year-round climate of any American city. Its no surprise that it also claims some of the finest golf courses with lush greens, steep bunkers and impeccable, challenging fairways. North San Diego, alone, contains 40 courses and is also home to manufacturers of numerous golfing products. For amateurs and professionals alike, a San Diego golf vacation provides an array of beautiful golf courses on which to test their playing ability.

Scenery has always added to the golfing experience. At Torrey Pines North, the Number 6 hole provides amazing coastline views while it’s layout presents a major challenge to golf strategists. Other great courses include Twin Oaks, Barona Valley Ranch Resort & Casino, Borrego Springs Resort, Doubletree, Four Seasons Aviara Golf Club which was designed by Arnold Palmer, Pala Mesa and Welk Resort San Diego, to name just a few. Some courses are private such as the exclusive Barona Creek Golf Club, the Escondido Country Club and the Lomas Santa Fe Country Club. Barona Creek was named by Golfweek as the fifth-best daily-fee course in California and by Golf Magazine as a top ten course. There are also twelve well-groomed public courses in the area.

For tournament players and fans alike, the Four Diamond Rancho Bernardo Inn with its championship 18 hole golf course stands out. This is the only golf course in San Diego that has been the site of both PGA and LPGA events. This course is always a first choice for golfers who desire a highly enjoyable round complete with exceptional service. The technically-challenging West-Championship 18 hole course is available as part of a golf vacation package for two offered by the Rancho Bernardo Inn. Of course no trip to San Diego would be complete without visiting the La Costa Golf Resort.

A San Diego golf vacation is dramatically enhanced by the large number of family-oriented attractions that abound in the area. While the golfer is enjoying his experience on the links, other family members can avail themselves of  San Diego’s Wild Animal Park, Sea World, Legoland California, Balboa Park, Knott’s Berry Farm Theme Park, Aquarium of the Pacific and more. Other unique attractions include a visit to the decommissioned aircraft carrier U.S.S. Midway , the San Diego Air & Space Museum and the Reuben H. Fleet Science Center.

The finest in golfing plus outstanding accommodations and unlimited attractions in one of Americas most beautiful cities. What more can a golf enthusiast ask for?

California Travel Tips - La Costa Resort

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When planning a vacation to Myrtle Beach one of the first things most people think of is the beautiful stretches of beaches.  Of course golfers know that the beaches in Myrtle Beach take a back seat to the world class golf courses.  Myrtle Beach is a top destination for players looking to go on a dream golf vacation.

If you are considering taking a golf vacation to Myrtle Beach, you can look forward to a top selection of top golf courses.  Start with on of the top courses in the world, the Carolina National Golf Club.  This golf course was designed by the renowned Fred Couples and was inaugurated in 1998.  The Carolina National Golf Club has a selection of challenges for beginners and seasoned pros alike..

Another top golf course available in Myrtle Beach is the Grande Dunes Golf Club Resort Golf Course.  Here, you can enjoy amazing accommodations at the Marriott Grande Dunes Resort while playing Grande Dunes Resort Golf Club designed by Roger Rulewich.

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