I sure hope everyone had a solemn Passover holiday. I sure had a great one in Costa Rica. It has only been almost a month since the Passover and I am still hungry for more Jewish vacations. It has been barely a month since one of the most important holidays has passed and I am still craving for more Jewish vacations. I am currently looking at the 2009 schedule of Jewish holidays to see when I can set up a time off from work for another amazing getaway. . I want to just spend the afternoons in the sand, take off for a swim and enjoy sets of delicious glatt kosher meals.
Posted by bob | Posted in golf resorts | Posted on 25-03-2009
The peacefulness and scenery here in the Loire Valley make a golfing destination castle wedding a truly wonderful experience.
Regal chateaux spot the hillsides. Vineyards roll through copses of trees. French gastronomy is a veritable Paradise. One which you should try at least once in your lifetime. Amongst wine cellars, food specialities, son et lumiere (laser fireworks shows) are a selection of reputed golf courses: "Les Bordes" "Chateau Sept Tours" "Ardree" "Touraine" "Cheverny" "Orleans Donnery" "Les Aisses" "Sully-sur-Loire" "Limere" "Ganay".
France, the size of Texas, is the largest country in Western Europe. Its geographical and cultural diversity is a tourism magnet that calls to be explored time and time again. The Loire Valley offers such a variety of exceptional sites where reputed golf courses are set alongside some 40 surreal historical chateaux and historical sites.
This valley of the Kings route has been plied for centuries along the longest river in France, the Loire River which remains the last of the wild rivers in Europe. The French Kings literally chateau hopped from one royal chateau to another along the banks of the Loire River.
The capetians established their dynasty here over 400 years ago before choosing Paris as their capital. The city of Tours in the middle of Touraine Region is known to be where French is best spoken and has cuisine of the highest reputation.
Here history combined with spiritual and cultural ways of life have mingled to produce the great Loire Royal Valley. The Loire is a superb region for a quality golfing holiday - just 3 hours drive from Calais and other northern ports. Famous the world over, the Loire Valley with its magnificent royal chateaux is the third most visited region in France, just after Paris and the Cote d'Azur.
The Les Bordes Resort not far from Chateau Chambord is undoubtedly the most impressive of all the resorts in terms of exclusivity and quality challenging golf - designed by Robert Von Hagge see Seignosse. Les Bordes is consistently ranked amongst the top 100 courses in Europe and one of France's top 5. Water features on 12 of the 18 holes on this course and it really is a challenge even for low handicappers.
You can add to the delight of your holiday exploring the legendary Loire Valley by holding your wedding at one of the romantic chateaux available. Nothing says romance louder than a romantic castle wedding in france in a fairytale castle. With a wedding package getting married in France is more affordable than you would think. A french castle wedding package includes the venue, food, chapel, flowers, decoration, music, cake, horse and carriage, photography and wedding planner. All bride and groom need to do is turn up on the day with their wedding attire and rings.
Posted by bob | Posted in golf resorts | Posted on 19-11-2008
Golf News November 11th, 2008
Callaway wins court order over golf ball patent
CARLSBAD, California: Callaway Golf said it has won a court order permanently halting sales of Acushnet Co.'s Titleist Pro V1 golf balls, which Callaway argued infringed on patents that it holds.
Acushnet said it will appeal the ruling, and has converted production of the golf balls so that they are outside the patents in question.
Callaway said late Monday that the U.S. District Court in Wilmington, Delaware, has granted the company's request for a permanent injunction on sales of Acushnet's current line of the Titleist Pro V1 balls, effective no later than Jan. 1. At Callaway's request, professional golfers will be allowed to use the balls through the end of this year.
The court also rejected a request from Acushnet to overturn a jury's December 2007 ruling in favor of Callaway in the patent dispute.
Celebrity Golfers play the green at Shell Landing
"The more putts you make the more fun you have," joked Fred Hooter, a pro golfer from Louisiana.
His theory wouldn't help anyone win an average round of golf, but today at Shell landing, the rules were different. The pros were taking advantage of a day where the competition was low, and the scores didn't matter. It's a drastic change from a regular tour, which ended Sunday.
"Today you get to have fun. When you're playing for real it's like your office. You don't get to have any fun when you're in your office and when your'e working," said PGA pro golfer Woody Austin. "It's very rare when you get to have fun when you're working. But today its all about fun."
Exclusive Yellowstone Club files for bankruptcy as Wall Street's woes hit elite retreat
The Yellowstone Club, an exclusive mountain retreat for the ultra-rich, said it filed for bankruptcy Monday after failing to secure new financing — underscoring that even the elite can't escape the country's current economic troubles.
Spokesman Bill Keegan said the club filed for Chapter 11 protection in federal bankruptcy court in Montana. The move came just two months after the club announced an ambitious expansion plan through a partnership with the Arizona-based Discovery Land Company.
The gated, millionaires-only club on 13,400 acres in Montana's Gallatin Mountains boasts a private ski hill and golf course. Opened in 1999, it counts former Vice President Dan Quayle and Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates among its 340 members.
In a statement to The Associated Press, the club said it had been unable to secure financing arrangements with its creditors and bondholders. It plans to reorganize its finances and emerge from bankruptcy "as soon as possible," the statement said.
Golf News November 10th, 2008
Garcia targets majors after Sheshan triumph
SPAIN'S Sergio Garcia won the US$5 million HSBC Champions in Shanghai yesterday to become world No. 2 and immediately targeted a victory at one of golf's major tournaments next year.
Garcia beat Oliver Wilson with a birdie on the second hole of a playoff. The Spanish star made a 7-foot birdie putt on the par-5 18th ?? the only hole used for the playoff at Sheshan Golf Club ?? after the Englishman missed a 10-footer.
The 28-year-old Spaniard overhauled American Phil Mickelson to claim the title of the best active player in the world.
"It's awesome, it's great, it's something extra for the year," he said of claiming the second ranking behind the injured world No. 1 Tiger Woods.
"I think next goal is trying to win a major," he added. "Well, been trying for quite a while, but winning a major would be the next goal.
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Top 25 Nationwide Tour Players Earn PGA TOUR Cards for 2009 Season
Twenty-five Nationwide Tour
players were awarded 2009 PGA TOUR cards last night following the
Nationwide Tour Championship at TPC Craig Ranch.
Transitions Optical, Inc., the PGA TOUR's newest official marketing
partner, hosted a celebratory toast and post-card ceremony party to honor
the players for their achievement.
"This class adds to the Nationwide Tour's strong tradition of
transitioning players to the PGA TOUR and having a significant impact once
they get there," said Bill Calfee, Nationwide Tour President. "With
Nationwide Tour alumni amassing 237 wins on the PGA TOUR, we look forward
to seeing one in the winner's circle at the Transitions Championship next
spring," he added.
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Junior Golf Tour Attracting National and International Players to North Carolina Junior Golf Tournaments. Tarheel Jr. Golf Tour Looks Like a National Junior Golf Tour.
The Tarheel Golf Foundation's new Tarheel Junior Tour promises to be one of the most competitive in the country. With a membership list that includes multiple winners of American Junior Golf Association, AJGA, Allstars Junior Tour, Future Collegian World Tour, FCWT, National Junior Golf Club, NJGC, TGTJT, Future Masters, Callaway Junior World Championship and US Kids Golf tournaments. The tour has recieved membership requests from junior golfers from multiple states and inquiries from other countries. "We have a very stong list of members and exceptional golf courses convenently located to the Raleigh-Durham International Airport. Events scheduled for golf courses in Pinehurst and at several leading unversity golf courses have been drawing inquiries from international players," stated TGF Tournament Operations Director. "Our intent and focus is to create a high value junior tour for North Carolina's junior golfers. The fact that the tour may at times look like a national junior golf tour, or even an international junior golf tour, verifies our belief that some of the best junior golfers in the world are North Carolina boys and girls. The potential for global fields at some events enriches the experience for our local players."
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Get well gifts
Shopping for men can be really frustrating and hard. No matter which male relative or friend you are shopping for, a golf gift basket is a great option. They can be custom made to fit any golf interest or need, and golf gift baskets are appropriate for any occasion.
When it is Christmas time a golf gift basket would be the appropriate gift. For example if you want to surprise your husband, but you don't know what to get him for Christmas. Fix up a basket decorated just for him. You can buy items for playing golf such as new golf clubs, tee and balls with his name or initials on it. Also, you can buy him clothes to wear when he plays golf. You could even send him on a treasure hunt by leaving notes where he can find his gifts. There are numerous ways to surprise him.
If you think you cannot find a romantic gift for men, that couldn't be farther from the truth. A gift basket with a golf theme is a great idea. You can find out what his favorite gold course is, schedule a Tee Time with accommodations at a relaxing resort and get him reservations at a nice restaurant. He will love the fact that you put time and thought into his gift.
Finding a get well gift for a man is no easy task because they don't usually appreciate receiving flowers or balloons. A great alternative to the usual is to create a personalized golf gift basket instead. You could include a gift certificate to the local golf course and add in a new pair of gloves or golf club covers. Not only is the cost about the same as flowers but it gives that special man in your life something to look forward to when they feel 100% again.
Although a golf gift basket may seem like the ideal gift you may not have the time and energy necessary to put one together yourself. If this is the case then you can usually contact a local florist which will have ready made gift baskets to order. These baskets can often be delivered the same day they are ordered too. If a floral service doesn't do the trick there are also gift basket services online that will help you create the perfect gift.
Regardless of your budget, it is possible to create a memorable and personalized gift for the special man in your life with golf gift baskets. Your gift will help you show your man that you know him and it will definitely be remembered for a long time.
Posted by bob | Posted in golf resorts | Posted on 01-09-2008
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Many employees have realized the importance of retirement planning and that is the reason why they are taking steps further to learning some important things to consider after they retire from the company they are currently in. Information about civil service annuity are searched by them from books, magazines and the in the Internet.
The Internet provides great and relevant resources which enable individuals especially employees to have better understanding about the significance of retirement planning. There are lots of blogs which provide retirement-related information. Anybody can also join forums which discuss about retirement-- these can really a big help for them to understand it better.
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If one would browse the Internet and search about retirement, he would probably come across so many topics about it. For example, he would learn that life insurance is essential most especially after retirement. So, retirement topics would also include discussions like life time insurance.
The significance of life insurance and on why it should always be included in retirement planning is that it signifies there's still life after retirement. It gives you assurance that even you retire from your work and no longer receiving salary, insurance-- like financial insurance-- allows you to have monetary benefits which you may use during your senior years of living. You may use your pension for recreation and leisure and other activities which aim to fulfill your happiness.
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Having a lifetime insurance and monetary benefits will surely give you the opportunity to still enjoy life after retirement. You have to remember that retiring from your work does not imply it is the time to rest in bed, agonizing boredom inside your bedroom but it is about enjoying life. During this time, you may consider taking a travel and vacation so you need information related to it-- like [spin]travel and vacation|vacation tour and travel|romantic beach vacation|family beach vacations|family vacation beach|vacation beach rentals|places for vacation|vacation after retirement|vacation and travel[spin].
So, plan your retirement now so that after you retire you still be able to taste receiving monetary benefits, life insurance so that you can still enjoy life to the fullest.
Posted by Andrew John | Posted in golf resorts | Posted on 11-07-2008
If you're an avid golfer, perhaps you have your own favorite fairway or other place to play. However, one of the best places to play golf is in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Myrtle Beach is known as the "golf city of the world." And because it boasts masses of green fairway, one can see why.
In the Myrtle Beach area, you can try out at least 120 different golf courses within about a 60-mile area. Myrtle Beach has both great golf courses and great beach areas. If you choose the Myrtle Beach as your vacation spot, you're among good company. At least 14 million people yearly visit the Myrtle Beach area. In fact, those who golf say that its courses and greens are challenging and can be a great way to learn if you play golf yourself. Architects have landscaped and designed the various golf course layouts in Myrtle Beach to be functional and beautiful. The Myrtle Beach tournaments are also played at one of the many gorgeous golf courses. Golfing exhibitions, too, are held in the Myrtle Beach area for charity.
One recent study concluded that Myrtle Beach was among the top golf course meccas. It's gotten five out of five stars, not surprising when you consider that it very clearly caters to the golf world.
In addition, many give testimony to Myrtle Beach's golf courses; you can find these online so that you can see how great they are before you travel to Myrtle Beach to play your own game. If you're not interested as a golfer, or if you just played 18 holes and want to spend some time doing something else, Myrtle Beach also has many family oriented attractions strategically placed around its courses. Surf, watch the boats on the water, or sunbathe on the beach, if you like. Of course, this is just a small list of all the things you can do in Myrtle Beach.
In addition, Myrtle Beach has something for everyone in its dining experiences, attractions, and shops. If you decide to vacation here, you won't be disappointed. Your visit will give you fond memories for years to come.
Myrtle Beach also boasts fine resorts and hotel living. You can see this by taking a look at many of the fine accommodations available. If your family comes with you to Myrtle Beach, your children, too, won't be bored. Attractions suitable for the whole family are available here, and not just for golf enthusiasts or adults.
If you want to travel to Myrtle Beach, you can contact a local travel agency in your area or surf the web to take a look at one of the many package deals available there. Some websites or package deals are meant more for those who love to golf, while others cater to a broader audience. Myrtle Beach also takes care of those who don't bring their own golf equipment on vacation, and you can buy or rent what you need there.
Of course, it has a definite attraction to golfers, but Myrtle Beach is also host to many events for those who don't golf, too. It has beautiful scenery, posh accommodations, and many events that attract visitors worldwide. This is true whether they love to golf or would prefer to do something else. So give Myrtle Beach a try, and see for yourself.
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For regular golfers, you know what it’s like to tire of all the courses at home. There are only so many golf courses in a city or even a state, and once you’ve been golfing for years, it feels like you know them all backward and forward.
Planning a golfing trip is a great way to challenge yourself on a new course, improve your game and, of course, see the world. Keep reading for great ideas on how to plan a successful golf vacation.
1. Golf vacations aren’t typically about last minute deals.
While most vacations like cruises and all-inclusive resorts seem to be about the last minute deals, golf vacations typically aren’t so.
Unfortunately for the prospect of your securing a golf vacations, golfers are typically great planners. So, if you want the best tee times at a popular resort or a guaranteed booking at the height of the season, make sure you book early.
2. Mid-week deals are the best deals.
Typically, many golf courses will charge higher fees on a weekend or a holiday. You’ll find the best deals, including for hotels, if you’re willing to golf during the week. This also usually means that you’ll get better tee times too.
3. If you’re a group, call ahead.
For a group of three or more, make sure the course knows you’re coming. A busy golf course can’t just slip in a large group of players, so you’ll need to book a specific tee time.
4. Check the cancellation policy.
Before you put a deposit down on a course reservation, check their cancellation policy. If you’re driving on your vacation or taking an early morning flight, you may want to avoid courses that require at least 24 hours cancellation notice.
5. Keep a folder.
If you’re planning to hit a number of courses throughout your vacation, keep a well-organized tour folder that includes maps of all the areas you’ll be visiting, contact details and directions for all the courses you’ll be playing, your hotel information and recommended restaurants in the area.
6. Opt for a package.
Popular golf destinations like the southeastern United States often offer package course tour deals that let you purchase multiple green fees to a number of different courses in one particular area. This not only lets you hit several courses, but saves you money through a bulk discount.
7. Bring a travel bag.
Unless you want broken golf clubs, invest in a travel bag designed to protect your clubs and a few golf gifts through the rough and tumble of an airport luggage system. Many companies sell hybrid travel bags that convert from a hard travel bag to a basic cart bag.