Killarney is a Brilliant Holiday Destination for the Golf Enthusiast.

February 12, 2011 by  
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Killarney in Ireland is an excellent choice for a golf holiday because it has four full size courses and three nine-hole courses and it also has plenty top quality accommodation to cater for all visitors.

The newest of the golf clubs three courses is Lackabane, having opened in 1999. Stretching over 7050 yards it is considered to be fairly challenging with streams, bunkers and sloping greens adding to the difficulty. It is liked by golfers who prefer their golf to be testing.

Golfers can be distracted by the stunning scenery at the 18th hole of the O’Mahonys Point course. Many consider this course to be the least challenging of the three and is great for a relaxing round of golf. Novices will find it difficult enough as it is 6800 yards and has some tricky hazards.

The Killeen course is the most important and is the course on which the big tournaments are played. It is the longest of the three courses in the club and also the most challenging with difficult hazards, long holes and fast greens. This is where the world’s top golfers like to play and The Irish Open has been held there on a number of occasions. Set in between the mountains with excellent views of the lakes the tournament makes for excellent television viewing.

Beaufort Golf Resort is located about six miles from the town and is set at the base of the MacGillycuddy Reeks is a tree lined park. This has been newly developed in the past few years and is fast gaining a great reputation among golfers. This Par 71 course can be played by all grades of golfer.

Beginners and older people may find that one of the three 9-hole courses are are more suitable for them. The Dunloe and The Castlerosse are part of hotel leisure complexes but are open to non residents and the Ross course has a great reputation as a good course for novices.

Golfers will notice that within an hour’s drive from the town there are located even more world class courses. Ballybunion which has two world class links courses has been played by many of the rich and famous and is a favourite of one of the world’s greatest golfers, Tom Watson.

Other excellent courses in the area are Waterville, Tralee, Ceann Sibeal (Dingle) and Waterville.

Golfers visiting Killarney should book their accommodation well in advance at Hotels in Killarney or Killarney Bed and Breakfast especially during peak times.

Get Some Help With Your Golf Game In Orlando Florida

November 20, 2009 by  
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If you would like to learn the basics of golf, and be instructed by the top pros in the game, an Orlando vacation offers you a great opportunity to play golf and improve your game. Enjoy 300 days of pure sunshine in the home of some of the finest golf courses and golf academies as you improve your game. We have selected the best ones in the area.

The Brad Brewer Academy. Brad Brewer is a disciple and long-time associate of Arnold Palmer. His academy offers instructions for groups or individuals, as well as an internet access option if you prefer to interact with our e-instructors and receive feedback online. The “Play and Stay” packages include accommodation, or sign up for the instruction only.

Rated in the top 25 golf schools since’99, the Grand Cypress Academy of Golf is located on a 21 acre facility, with a variety of schools that include the Fred Griffin Players Golf School, Grand Cypress Players Golf School, Game Development Golf School, Two-Day Golf School, Women’s Three-Day Golf School, Women’s Two-Day Golf School , and a Junior Golf School. The schools provide accommodation, clinics and lesson packages.

In the event you are unable to attend a full school session, alternative lesson packages that you can sign up to include one-on-one tailored lessons, as well as golf clinics offered periodically throughout the year.

Our qualified instructors offer a personalized experience in the style and philosophy of Arnold Palmer. Learn the game with a four to one ratio of students to instructors while being in the company of other golfers. Instruction is broken into four areas: Mastering fundamentals, scoring zone, practice like a pro and course management. With year-round facilities, and classes held each week, we will organize private lessons, corporate events and standard group lessons on your behalf. Arnold Palmer Gold Academy.

November through to March are the times Arnold Palmer can be seen in action. He resides at the Bay Hill Club, where the academy is located and plays each day at the club when he is here.

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