Download or read book Fifty Places to Play Golf Before You Die written by Chris Santella and published by Harry N. Abrams. This book was released on 2005-10-01 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This will not be a book that will attempt to simply detail courses where major championships have been played, but courses whose architecture, noteworthy holes, location, and ambiance make them must play venues for passionate golfers. It includes Royal County Down (Ireland), Pebble Beach (California), Bandon Dunes (Oregon), Cape Kidnappers (New Zealand), and the National Golf Links of America (New York). Each chapter will be linked to a golf guru or celebrity personality; the featured course will be presented as the individual's recommendation for one of their favorite courses in the world. The expert golfers will include Peter Jacobsen (pro golfer), Pete Dye (famous golf course architect), Brian McCallen (former travel editor of Golf magazine and author of Top 100 Courses You Can Play), Christie Kerr (pro golfer), and Donald Trump. There will also be a foreword by golf pro Mark O'Meara. Chapter contents will include interviews from the recommending personality, a brief bio, a history of the course, an experiential account with as much local colour as possible, and some if you go information. This will be the perfect gift for avid golfers and armchair travellers alike.
Download or read book Golf Resorts of the World written by Brian McCallen and published by Harry N. Abrams. This book was released on 1993-09-30 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Rates and profiles golf resorts around the world, describes the courses, accommodations, and restaurants, and photographically highlights the courses' natural beauty
Download or read book Golf Travel s Guide to the World s Greatest Golf Destinations written by Terence Sieg and published by Broadway. This book was released on 1997 with total page 504 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Imagine the first crisp breath of wind off the sea while lining up your shot to a still-distant, postage-stamp green. Or the funny caddie whose advice more often steers you to his favorite local pub than to the proper iron. Or the brilliant sunset as you relax on the clubhouse terrace after an inspiring round. For the true golf enthusiast, the perfect golf vacation is not just about yardage and tee-off times. "Golf Travel's Guide to the World's Greatest Golf Destinations takes you on an intimate journey through every aspect of the golfing experience, including the glories and glitches of course design, the condition of the greens and fairways, and the quality of services both on and off the course. In addition, this unique guide details the lodging, dining and non-golfing options for each destination, making this the one truly complete travel guide for your golf vacation. Enjoy!
Download or read book Golf s Best New Destinations written by Brian McCallen and published by Harry N. Abrams. This book was released on 2006-11-01 with total page 312 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Golf Resorts of the World written by Daniel Fallon and published by New Holland Publishers. This book was released on 2017-08 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From Turtle Bay on Oahu's famous North Shore to the once royal estate of Vidago Palace Hotel near Portugal's famous port-making Douro Valley region, Golf Resorts of the World is a fascinating guide to the most outstanding golf courses and resorts that are open to the public. Whether it is teeing off at Pinehurst No. 2 in North Carolina, which has hosted more championships than any other course in the United States, or playing a marathon four rounds at Oregon's links golf paradise of Bandon Dunes, you'll find a great variety of unforgettable golfing destinations to explore. Some of the most respected golf writers, golf professionals and course architects in the world have come together to select the worlds' top golf resorts. With a mix of history, course architecture, tips on how to play each course, fine dining and luxury features, as well as other resort activities such as scuba diving and fishing, the reviews combine to provide a comprehensive guide to the world's best luxury golf destinations.
Download or read book Golf Vacations Even Non golfers Will Enjoy written by Julie L. Moran and published by John F. Blair, Publisher. This book was released on 1996 with total page 400 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In addition to information about the best golf courses in the Southeast, this book offers information about dining and lodging and tips on the best places for non-golfers to visit in each area.
Download or read book Fifty More Places to Play Golf Before You Die written by Chris Santella and published by ABRAMS. This book was released on 2012-11-16 with total page 665 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A stunning, in-depth guide to fifty more of the world’s greatest golf courses, selected by people deeply connected to the sport. With this follow-up to his bestselling Fifty Places to Play Golf Before You Die, Chris Santella interviews fifty luminaries in the golf world to uncover some of the sport’s hidden gems. Golf industry insiders—from seasoned touring professionals (Amy Alcott, Fred Funk) to journalists and photographers (James Dodson, Brian Morgan) to golf course architects (Robert von Hagge, Bob Harrison) to travel specialists (Gordon Dalgleish, Mike Lardner)—offer their favorite courses around the world and describe what makes them so spectacular. Their experiences bring the venues to life for both ardent golfers and armchair travelers. The golf courses featured here range from the windswept peninsula of Old Head off the coast of Ireland to the sultry landscape of the recently inaugurated Ho Chi Minh Golf Trail in Vietnam to the privileged putting surfaces of California’s Cypress Point and Maryland’s Congressional Country Club. Along the way, Santella shares vivid descriptions of the courses, funny and touching anecdotes, and enough “If You Go” information for golfers to begin planning that once-in-a-lifetime getaway. The texts are complemented by more than forty vivid photographs that capture the allure of these unforgettable golf destinations.
Download or read book Golf Courses and Resorts Around the World A Guide to the Most Outstanding Golf Courses and Resorts written by Daniel Fallon and published by Compact Edition. This book was released on 2023-11-06 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From Turtle Bay on Oahu' s famous North Shore to the once royal estate of Vidago Palace Hotel near Portugal' s famous port-making Douro Valley region Golf Courses and Resorts around the World is a fascinating guide to the most outstanding golf courses and resorts that are open to the public.Whether it is teeing off at Pinehurst No. 2 in North Carolina, which has hosted more championships than any other course in the United States, or playing a marathon four rounds at Oregon' s links golf paradise of Bandon Dunes, you' ll find a great variety of unforgettable golfing destinations to explore. Some of the most respected golf writers, golf professionals and course architects in the world have come together to select the worlds' top golf resorts.With a mix of history, course architecture, tips on how to play each course, fine dining and luxury features, as well as other resort activities such as scuba diving and fishing, the reviews combine to provide a comprehensive guide to the world' s best luxury golf destinations.
Download or read book The Unofficial Guide to Golf Vacations in the Eastern U S written by Joseph Mark Passov and published by *Frommers. This book was released on 2000-03-15 with total page 580 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Unofficial Guides are the Consumer Reports of travel guides, offering candid evaluations of their destinations' attractions, hotels, restaurants, shopping, nightlife, sports, and more, all rated and ranked by a team of unbiased inspectors so even the most compulsive planners can be sure they're spending their time and money wisely. Each guide addresses the needs of everyone from families to business travelers, with handy charts that demonstrate how each place stacks up against the competition. Plus, all the details are pulled out so they're extremely easy to scan. The Unofficial Guide to Golf Vacations in the Eastern U.S., the first in a new series, rates and ranks the best golf vacations east of the Mississippi. Inside you'll find the lowdown on golf packages and arranging tee times, tips on how to play the most challenging holes, candid advice on where to stay and dine, and what to do when you're past the 18th hole. Complete with a gorgeous 8-page full-color photo insert of the best courses. The Top 5 Ways The Unofficial Guide to Golf Vacations in the Eastern U.S. Can Help You Have the Perfect Trip: Courses rated for challenge, terrain, variety, beauty, facilities, and value, plus tips on getting onto the most popular courses Advice on how to plan and get the most out of your golf vacation--and play more golf for your money Suggestions on where to bring the family, and where to go on your own How to evaluate golf vacation packages Insider information on playing the top courses
Download or read book U S Golf Course Directory written by Golf Yellow Pages and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2013-01-06 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Most Complete Directory of Golf Courses and Golf Clubs Available Ideal for Golf Travel 16,431 U.S. golf courses and golf clubs Golf courses organized alphabetically by state Convenient travel reference directory A Digest of Course Contact Information Name, city, state Website addresses for 12,416 golf clubs Telephone number Number of holes All golf course types: Public, Private, Semi-Private, Resort, Municipal, Military and University "I have used the directory ever since it came out in 1994. It is the best reference source in the industry. I make sure to get a new copy every year." John Clay, Owner/GM Woodlake Golf Club About Golf Yellow Pages Golf Yellow Pages has published golf's only public directory since 1994. It is the only resource of its kind available to the public--you do not need to be a member of an association or work at a golf course. (Note: this edition does not contain business listings. Order the 2011/17th edition if you also want business listings.) Available in Print or Kindle Editions Buy the 236-page print edition you can get the Kindle edition at half off. Scroll up and order now.
Download or read book Fans written by Larry Olmsted and published by Algonquin Books. This book was released on 2021-03-02 with total page 321 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “Olmsted opens a window into a psychologically compelling world of passion and purpose.” —Harvey Araton, author of Our Last Season: A Writer, a Fan, a Friendship Larry Olmsted’s writing and research have been called “eye-opening” (People), “impressive” (Publishers Weekly, starred review), and “enlightening” (Kirkus Reviews). Now, the New York Times and Washington Post bestselling author turns his expertise to a subject that has never been fully explored, delivering a highly entertaining game changer that uses brand-new research to show us why being a sports fan is good for us individually and is a force for positive change in society. Fans is a passionate reminder of how games, teams, and the communities dedicated to them are vital to our lives. Citing fascinating new studies on sports fandom, Larry Olmsted makes the case that the more you identify with a sports team, the better your social, psychological, and physical health is; the more meaningful your relationships are; and the more connected and happier you are. Fans maintain better cognitive processing as their gray matter ages; they have better language skills; and college students who follow sports have higher GPAs, better graduation rates, and higher incomes after graduating. And there’s more: On a societal level, sports help us heal after tragedies, providing community and hope when we need it most. Fans is the perfect gift for anyone who loves sports or anyone who loves someone who loves sports.
Download or read book Golf Digest s 4 200 Best Places to Play written by and published by Fodor's. This book was released on 1996 with total page 1208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the only guide you'll need to the very best public and resort golf courses, with comments and ratings by more than 20,000 avid players. Complete profiles and candid appraisals are provided for each of the courses. Also included are rankings of America's 100 Best Golf Courses and the 40 courses offering the best golf at the most reasonable prices.
Download or read book Fifty Places to Play Golf Before You Die written by Chris Santella and published by Abrams. This book was released on 2012-11-16 with total page 446 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A stunning, in-depth guide to fifty of the world’s greatest golf courses, selected by people deeply connected to the sport. There’s an incredible similarity between the mechanics of a fly cast and the swing of a golf club. Perhaps that's why Chris Santella, author of Fifty Places to Fly Fish Before You Die, can be found on the links when he’s not on the stream. With Fifty Places to Play Golf Before You Die, Santella gives voice to his other sporting passion, interviewing 50 people intimately connected to the sport about some of their favorite courses around the world. For both passionate golfers and armchair travelers, this gorgeous full-color book presents the world’s greatest golf venues, the personal favorites of renowned players, course architects, and other experts in the sport. From Ballyliffin, Ireland’s northernmost course, whose rumpled fairways wander along the North Sea in the shadows of Glashedy Rock, to New Zealand's Cape Kidnappers, perched atop dramatic cliffs some 500 feet above the ocean, the book’s beautiful photographs capture the architecture, noteworthy holes, location, and ambiance that make these courses standouts for ardent golfers. A brief history of each course, an experiential account-filled with local color-from the person recommending the venue, and trip-planning advice provide adventurous readers with all the information they need to chip and putt their way around the globe. A close-up look at golf’s top courses around the world, recommended by such experts as Nick Faldo and Christie Kerr (pro golfers), Pete Dye and Tom Doak (course architects), and Brian McCallen (editor and author). With breathtaking color photographs of each site, this is a great gift for avid golfers and armchair travelers alike.
Download or read book Golf Digest s Places to Play written by Fodor's Travel Publications, Inc. Staff and published by Fodor's. This book was released on 2002 with total page 1108 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Golf Digest's Places to Play is the only guide to the public and resort golf courses of North America and the Islands that you need. Packed with comments and ratings by more than 20,000 avid players, Golf Digest's Places to Play offers complete profiles of 6,000 public and resort courses; addresses, greens fees, pars and yardage; USGA slope and course ratings; caddies, carts, lodging, practice ranges, and course policies, as well as travel tips and candid appraisals by golf experts. Golf Digest's Places to Play makes it easy for you to find what you want, listing courses that offer great value, great service, great pace, and great conditioning, and comes with alphabetical and geographical indexes that make it a cinch to locate courses.
Download or read book A Course Called America written by Tom Coyne and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2022-05-17 with total page 416 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 'A Course Called America', Tom Coyne plays his way across the United States in search of the great American golf course. Packed with fascinating tales from American golf history, comic road misadventures, illuminating insight into course design, and many a memorable round with local golfers, this book is an epic narrative travelogue brimming with heart and soul.
Download or read book Golf Digest Best Places to Play written by Golf Digest and published by Fodor's. This book was released on 2006 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the expert at "Golf Digest" comes the ultimate tool for finding great public and resort courses in North America and the islands. Includes statistics and reviews of more than 3,500 of the best courses.
Download or read book Marketing and Managing Tourism Destinations written by Alastair M. Morrison and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2023-07-31 with total page 898 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Marketing and Managing Tourism Destinations is a comprehensive and integrated introductory textbook covering destination management and marketing in one volume. It focuses on how destination management is planned, implemented, and evaluated as well as the management and operations of destination management organizations (DMOs), how they conduct business, major opportunities, and challenges and issues they face to compete for the global leisure and business travel markets. Much has changed since the publication of the second edition of this book in 2018. The COVID-19 pandemic was unpredictable at the time and has caused havoc for destinations and DMOs. The third edition includes many materials about the COVID-19 impacts and recovery from the pandemic. This third edition has been updated to include: four new chapters (Chapter 2—“Destination Sustainability and Social Responsibility”; Chapter 3—“Quality of Life and Well-Being of Destination Residents”; Chapter 11—“Destination Crisis Management”; and Chapter 20—“Destination Management Performance Measurement and Management”) new and updated international case examples to show the practical realities and approaches to managing different destinations around the world coverage of contemporary topics including, for example, COVID-19, social responsibility, metaverse, mixed reality, virtual meetings, teleworking, digital nomads, viral marketing, blended travel, regenerative tourism, meaningful travel, and several others a significantly improved illustration program keyword lists It is illustrated in full color and packed with features to encourage reflection on main themes, spur critical thinking, and show theory in practice. Written by an author with many years of industry practice, university teaching, and professional training experience, this book is the essential guide to the subject for tourism, hospitality, and events students and industry practitioners alike.
