100 Best Golf Resorts in the World

A guide to golf resorts and fairways worldwide, from the windswept moors at Gleneagles in Scotland to the cactus-bordered greens in Baja, California. It also describes nearby historic sites, restaurants and activities, and gives advice on golfing abroad and travelling with golf equipment.

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For every golfer who loves to travel, this is the ultimate guide to America's legendary golf resorts and to fairways worldwide, from the windswept moors at Gleneagles in the Scottish Highlands to cactus-bordered greens above the surf in Baja, California. A sampling of resorts: - In Florida: Amelia Island Plantation, Grand Cypress Resort, and World Golf Village, Doral - home of the "Blue Monster" - In California: The spectacular desert golf complex at La Quinta, the Four Seasons Aviara, and Pebble Beach in Monterey - In the Southwest: The grand old Broadmoor in Colorado and seven famous resorts in Arizona - including the Boulders and the fabulous Phoenician - In Scotland: The Old Course - every golfer's dream - plus Turnberry and Carnoustie - In Ireland: Adare Manor and the K Club - both new resorts with luxurious hostelries in centuries-old mansions Written by an avid golfer and seasoned writer, this full-colour guide also describes other courses in the vicinity of the featured resorts plus nearby historic sights, restaurants, and other outdoor recreation opportunities for non-golfers.
PGA Tour pros offer advice, and the author gives tips for golfing in Europe and for travelling with golf equipment. Each profile includes complete contact information and details on golf packages. Lavish colour photographs of each resort make this a perfect gift for a golfer.