Golfing Holidays
Lee Westwood sets course for Abu Dhabi success
The world's number one golfer, England's Lee Westwood, sets course for major success at this week's new-look Abu Dhabi HSBC Golf Championship, as he takes on the event's strongest-ever line-up.
Up close and personal with Greg Norman
He's been described as the most influential person in Australian golf in the past 40 years. So when Greg Norman speaks, people listen.
Pocono Mountains to host 20th Annual Ice Tee Golf Tournament
The golf season returns from winter hiatus in the Pocono Mountains (800poconos.com) on Sunday, January 30 when the 20th Annual Ice Tee Golf Tournament takes place on the frozen fairways of Lake Wallenpaupack in Hawley, Pennsylvania.
Mississippi Casino Courses honored by Golfweek
The Mississippi Development Authority (MDA) Division of Tourism today announces that seven courses in the state have been voted onto Golfweek's "50 Best Casino Courses" list.
Poipu Bay in Kaua'i ready for grand re-opening
Tee times are now being accepted at Poipu Bay Golf Course, the former home of the PGA Grand Slam of Golf located adjacent to the Grand Hyatt Kaua‘i Resort & Spa that will re-open Thursday, Dec. 16 following a nine-month greens refurbishment project.
Beach front resort course in Alabama honoured by Golfweek
Kiva Dunes, the only beachfront resort course in Alabama, has been named to Golfweek magazine’s “America’s Best Resort Courses” national rankings.
‘Winter Wonder Links’ golf packages
England’s Atlantic Links, a collection of the five premier links golf clubs in South West England, is offering a range of ‘Winter Wonder Links’ packages from January through to March 2011.
Son Gual launches golf & football breaks
Golf Son Gual, Mallorca's top-rated golf club, is offering innovative new luxury packages combining golf on its fabled fairways with premium match tickets to watch Real Mallorca take on Spanish giants Barcelona and Valencia.
A treat for golfers in Bangkok
This month, The Spa by MSpa at Four Seasons Hotel Bangkok, launches the new Golfer’s Massage. Many non-professional players may find themselves injured or suffering from muscle pains as a result of swinging and a long walk.
Gulf Shores 'stay & play' packages for winter travelers
Prime conditions, seasonably warm weather and value-laden deals combine to make the fall and winter months and ideal time to visit Gulf Shores, Alabama.
Playcations at La Manga Club
Holidaymakers have the perfect excuse to enjoy some pre-Christmas winter sun and their favourite pastime without breaking the bank thanks to La Manga Club's new ‘playcations’.
Washington golf & casino resort on target for 2011 opening
The new Salish Cliffs Golf Club – an amenity of the Squaxin Island Tribe's Little Creek Casino Resort near Olympia and Seattle, Washington – showed rapid development during the summer months with favorable weather, and is on schedule to open in late spring 2011.
La Manga Club hosts successful women’s golf event
The English Women's Golf Association's (EWGA) first overseas event has been hailed as a huge success as lady golfers from across the country flocked to the luxurious La Manga Club resort, in Spain.
Viking Classic attracts top golfers to the Magnolia State
The Viking Classic not only brought some of the biggest names on the PGA TOUR and as many as 50,000 golf fans to Annandale Golf Club in Madison, but, according to estimates, the event also had an economic impact of nearly $20 million on the state.
Extra costs for tavellers flying with sports equipment
Airport Parking and Hotels (APH), the long-stay airport parking specialist, is helping active holidaymakers this winter by comparing how much airlines charge for checking-in sporting equipment.