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By Ryan M. Noll
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 Combining two distinctively different experiences into one that the consummate golfer and traveler will appreciate is a difficult challenge. Then again, this describes The Grove so naturally, you’d assume anything is possible…
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By Charlie Schroeder
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 For most folks who journey across “the pond” to play golf, chances are
pretty good they’ll want to play in Scotland at courses like St.
Andrews, Turnberry and Royal Dornoch. While those courses and the
enchanting towns they inhabit are steeped in history, those wanting a
more diverse and dramatic golfing experience should consider Ireland,
in particular its southwestern quadrant.
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Make your golf dreams come true
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By Staff
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 From the windswept dunes of Lahinch, Ballybunion, Portmarnock, Doonbeg
and Waterville to the spectacular cliffs of Old Head and the rolling
parkland of a former earl’s estate at Adare Manor, Ireland supplies
golf that can’t be found anywhere else. In fact, if you ask most
golfers who’ve vacationed in Scotland and Ireland which place they
prefer, you’ll get a conflicted answer. While Scotland often gets the
nod for pure historical significance, the traveling golfer frequently
gives Ireland the nod for sheer diversity and its dramatic landscape.
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From Cabo to Cancun, golf south of the border is hard to beat
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By Shane Sharp
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 Golf in Mexico isn’t as storied as it is in Scotland or Ireland. It
isn’t as sexy as it is in Hawaii or as dreamy as its Caribbean
counterpart. But this much is true: South of the border, the game and
all of its resort trappings attract more American and Canadian golfers
than any other international golf destination. In 2003, nearly
three-quarter-million determined duffers made their way to first tees,
from Los Cabos to Cancun.
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Hidden gems and must-plays for the ultimate golf pilgrimage
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By Dave Smith
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 Golf in Ireland, obviously, has existed for quite some time, and it
continues to flourish in a pure state. Walking is the preferred mode of
transportation; scores are more often measured by Stapleford scoring
and matches than stoke play. Par is relative to the wind and weather
conditions of the day, not the number on the card. Here, traditions are
revered and respected. Unfortunately, most visiting golfers don’t spend
enough time in one place to get to know the area’s history let alone
its unique flavor.
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Double-bogeys mean nothing when you’re in paradise
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By Staff
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 The lure of the Caribbean islands is strong. Prospects of warm weather
and a needed respite from the perils of modern living make the region a
fine escape. Pair that with a geography exceedingly tropical and
seemingly remote, despite the fact that the islands can be reached via
a twin prop from most Eastern cities, and you have a bona fide vacation
winner. Now, throw in golf far better than most people have ever
imagined, and you have the incentive to start packing immediately,
especially if your itinerary includes Jamaica, Puerto Rico and the
Bahamas.
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By John Ledesma
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 Like the mists that blow in off the Irish Sea, a sense of mystery tends
to shroud golf in Northern Ireland. Indeed, the country itself
possesses an aura of the unknown, particularly with Americans. It’s not
as if the courses here are completely unknown, it’s just that they tend
to be overshadowed by their more famous neighbors in Scotland, The
Republic of Ireland and England. However, Northern Ireland has not only
a rich golf history of its own, but also a collection of links layouts
that stand up to any of its more heralded British Isles’ mates. Two, in
particular, are capable of challenging for the title of best links
course in the world: Royal County Down and Royal Portrush.
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