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Golfing Holiday 2013 – Advice!!
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Hey Guys, This year (2012) I have missed out on a lot of golf due to work and other commitments and I have decided to plan an annual (if my finances let me) “Golfing Holiday” starting in 2013. Obviously I would like to do a little more than golf but would love to ensure I see the best courses and meet some cool people/golfers on my trip. I was initially thinking UK and Ireland for 2013 which as far as google tells me the best time is July/August… Has anyone been on a “Golfing Holiday” or could recommend somewhere different? The other scenario I was thinking was it would be cool if I organised it to coincide with a Major Tournament or Event that I could go to or something… Anyways, let me know your thoughts so I can make the most of it! Thanks
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Hawaii is perfect year round for golf.Probably 50 courses worth playing there these days
No one off more than 3 shapes the ball. It’s called a hook or a slice. |
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Funds aren’t an issue by the sounds, why not save 20 hours on a plane and do NZ from top to bottom – Kauri Cliffs, Kidnappers, Kinloch Club, Paraparaumu Beach on the north and then Clearwater, Terrace Downs, then down to Queenstown for Millbrook and Jacks Point on the south and mark the finale by jumping off a cliff in Queenstown… Sounds good to me.
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As stated funds don’t sound like an issue – Have been lucky to go to three Brit Opens – this years (from memory) is in Muirfield Scotland – go there for a couple of days – St Andrews is I think only about 30 miles away & apart from the Old, New Courses there has probably half a dozen high qual others in the near vicinity Kingbarns, Dukes etc. – Aint going to be cheap but memorable – St Andrews is a lovely little town in itself to visit & Edinburgh is less then an hour away.. +1 on Hawaii (Oahu) & NZ South island also – with exchange rate would be good value at both & excellent courses….
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UK has alot of great courses but, i have been there the last 2 years running in July and you rarely get great golfing weather. There summer is pretty much the same as winter here in Perth. Occasional good day with rainy and windy days in between
Gosnells Golf Club, Perth. |
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Yep, might not sound a sexy location but it would be brilliant…
There’s many a slip ’tween a cup and a lip. |
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Golf Australia magazine has an advert for a trip to Muirfield, etc as a group. Get to play a heap of courses and watch The Open.
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If you decide to go to the UK you should also start thinking in terms of stopovers, Depending what airline you choose planes from Australia fly via Singapore, Thailand, Hong Kong, Dubai,even Abu Dhabi They are just the ones I know of. I’m led to believe all of those places have top notch courses you can play. I’ve only played in Thailand and there July/August is low season which for you means cheaper and less crowded. The contrast between courses there and courses in the UK would be astonishing and add immeasureably to your holiday and all you have to do is leave the airport when the plane lands. Just shave a week or so off the UK leg and spend it in Asia. I know that’s what I would do.
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someone else in here has just asked the question re golf in Thailand…this is where I go and for sheer value for money, perfect weather and awesome golf courses IMHO there is no where better. If you live in WA Thai airways fly non-stop in 7 hours for around $800-$900
Consultancy….if you’re not part of the solution, there’s big bucks to be made prolonging the problem. |
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Solution in two words: Monterey Peninsula
these courses amongst many others in the area – if you need a paid guide, i’d be happy to help ;)
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hey golden, nice work on the h’cap mate just got to get rid of those real bad rounds, then you will be set cheers buddy
Thankyou Jesus…….., praise the lord. |
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Cheers hack – things definitely finally starting to come back. About time. It’s probably taken 12 months more than I expected. But can now see the light at the end of the tunnel. There were definitely times I’d thought I’d never get there but I can almost taste it now.
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yep, i know that feeling buddy keep you the good work
Thankyou Jesus…….., praise the lord. |
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Scotland has to be up there. The big courses are expensive (eg carnoustie,turnberry,kingsbarnes etc) but check out the courses that are used for local qualifying for the Brit Open – known as ””qualifying courses” – superb golf and cheaper and less crowded!
Golf Gopher – www.golfgopher.com.au – An underground resource for REAL golfers! |
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You will not regret a trip to South Africa. Some fantastic courses. Check out: Reasonable prices (not as cheap as Asia), superbly conditioned courses, beautiful locations, great country. Nothing gives you an adrenaline rush more than seeing a giraffe, crocodile or elephant in the middle of the fairway when you are about to tee off.
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Here’s a tip…. go and buy or borrow the book Planet Golf by Darius Oliver. NOT the USA version but the other one and have a look through it for ideas. I have just started going through it and am amazed at some of the courses in the UK & Ireland. Simply mind blowing!!!
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+1 for this. I lived in Scotland for 4 years. Montrose Links is used as a regular qual for The Open. Great course and its not crowded. Even on busy days.
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Agree w. this advice 100%. Your trip to the UK could/should be the trip of a lifetime. Weather is the only threat. With a stopover in the UAE (Dubai or Abu Dhabi) you are guaranteed warm weather, an abundance of world-class golf and no hassle getting on to any of the courses. Having lived in the region for many years I suggest flying into Abu Dhabi since its a smaller, more efficient airport & far nicer city to be based in. You can drive the 150km trip to DXB and its courses in a little over an hour, or by cab for AU$60. Courses I’d suggest (in order) are as follows: ABU DHABI DXB Rest assured these courses are maintained in immaculate condition all year round. Golf will cost you btw. $75 – $150/round. All have websites so you can find out more. All the best for your trip.
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Algarve Coast at the bottom of Portugal. /thread
Open the door and the flies swarm in, |
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Huahin Thailand, 7 championship courses in a small town, Black Mountain is the best. Reasonable green fees, cheap accommodation and great food.
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Anywhere except Afghanistan would probably be a blast for a golf trip. I think no matter where you go, the people you are playing golf with is going to make up for at least half of the memory. I’d be thinking that it wouldnt matter how good the courses are if playing on your own, so if thats the case I suggest joining in one of those golf tours for larger groups.
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fair crack, afghanistan isnt that bad for golf, Kabul is a real risk reward option
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2006 was my golfing holiday Royal St Georges Muirfield Old Course Hoylake Dornoch Brora Royal Aberdeen Gleneagles(Centenary) The Belfry & The Open at Hoylake. I definately reccomend all of these course with Royal Aberdeen Dornoch & Brora as must play courses. The Open courses may be a little harder to get on to especially Muirfield & The Old Course as you need to book the previous year or the ballot for St Andrews. Also got lucky with the weather & had places to stay for 3 out of the 4 months we were there. So plenty of money to spend on golf with hardly any accomodation to pay for.
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brings a wistful smile to my face. tapped a couple of big berthas down the fairways there
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