Lifestyle
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, USA
Stunning Myrtle Beach in South Carolina is a world leader when it comes
to golf. There are more than 120 golf courses in the area. Which means
you could return to Myrtle Beach year after year and still have plenty
of new courses to discover. It’s not just the quantity of golf courses
though. Many of the courses have been designed by leading names in
golf, meaning you won’t be disappointed. For accommodation, try the
beach front properties, Myrtle Beach Marriott and Myrtle Beach Hilton.
Both offer world class comfort, luxury, and convenience. Likewise, the
accommodation and courses at the Barefoot Resort and Golf are a dream
come true. While the Legends Golf Resort offers great variety with three
charming Scottish style golf courses.
St. Andrews, Scotland
Not many places can challenge St Andrews as the top golfing holiday
destination in the world. St Andrews is home to an endless array of world
class and historic golf courses. And, following recent developments, there
are now plenty of outstanding hotels and resorts to stay at too. The region
is relatively central to many of Scottish golf’s more famous names, such
as Turnberry, North Berwick and Gleneagles. But the impressive Old
Course Hotel is perfectly situated beside the 17th hole on the Old Course.
From here golfers can access all the great courses in the St. Andrews area.
This includes the Duke’s Course, the Kyle Phillips-designed Kingsbarns,
and the two great courses at the Fairmont. The exceptionally difficult
Carnoustie is just 50 kilometres north as well. The bonus of staying at
the Old Course Hotel, is eating breakfast overlooking the Old Course—
moments away from playing.
Sun City, South Africa
South Africa has long been a popular holiday destination.
This is due to the stunning landscape, world class
accommodation and chance to see the ‘Big Five’ on a safari.
It hasn’t taken long for it to become one of the best golfing
holiday destinations in the world as well. Sun City Resort
sets the standard with its outstanding accommodation and
two world class courses. Fancourt holds three golf courses
including the amazing links course, home of the Presidents
Cup and host to other tournaments. If the golfing riches
at these two five-star resorts aren’t enough, head north to
the Legend Golf & Safari Resort. Here you’ll be treated to
unique bush style, luxury accommodation. The golf course
here has had each hole designed by a touring professional.
And to top it all off, the Extreme 19th is a golfing experience
you will never forget.
Mission Hills, China
Mission Hills offers the choice of two fabulous courses.
The original, spread over Guangdong Province, is a
20-square kilometer golf complex featuring twelve 18-hole
championship courses. Each course has been designed
by golf’s greatest legends and architects. The complex
has hosted the region’s most important tournaments,
including the World Cup of Golf and the Asian Amateur
Championship. The newest Mission Hills Resort is on
Hainan Island and hosts the Omega Mission Hills World
Cup of Golf. Held on the Blackstone course, the tournament
draws two of the best players from each of the world’s
golfing nations. They then compete as a country to be world
champions. The resort has been designed for the whole
family, with spas, swimming areas, and kid’s activities—
including golf lessons.
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