Travel Features
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Fairmont's Historic Canadian Rockies Golf Properties Ready for a Banner Year
BANFF, Alberta -- Summer is on the way and bringing with it a big anniversary and some new additions for Fairmont's historic golf properties in the Canadian Rockies -- The Fairmont Banff Springs and The Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge. The Fairmont Banff Springs in the heart of Canada's beloved Banff National Park celebrates its 125th anniversary this year. The 2013 golf season kicked off Saturday, May 4, 2013 with the opening of the Tunnel Nine Course. The acclaimed Stanley -
Sandpiper Golf Course's 15th Anniversary
In June of 1998, the award-winning Sandpiper Golf Course welcomed the world to play 18 holes of waterfront and forest golfing. This course, nestled beneath towering, ancient Douglas Firs, and situated along the shores of the Harrison River, is one of the most stunning and breathtaking golf courses in the province. Just ask anyone that's ever strolled along its fairways and they'll be sure to awe in wonder when describing the tranquility of this historic piece of land. -
Tom McBroom Reveals Halifax's Newest Championship Golf Course
HALIFAX, Nova Scotia -- Tom McBroom, award-winning golf course architect and designer, was in Halifax to reveal designs for his latest project: The Links at Brunello, a new championship golf course located in Halifax. This 7,100-yard, 18-hole course is located off of Highway 103 (Exit 3), a 15 minute drive from the city’s downtown, and is linked to Halifax’s newest lifestyle community, Brunello Estates. -
Golfweek Unveils 2013 Best Canadian Courses List
ORLANDO, Florida -- Golfweek celebrates the golf architecture of The Great White North with today's release of the third-annual Golfweek's Best Canadian Courses list. Golfweek's April 12 issue not only presents the rankings of Canada's finest Modern and Classic courses, but also delivers an up-close look at the country's most esteemed golf course architects. -
Whistler In British Columbia, Canada Earns International Honors
WHISTLER, British Columbia -- Whistler has been named the best overseas ski resort by the prestigious Luxury Travel magazine. The esteemed publication, Australia's premier travel and lifestyle magazine devoted exclusively to luxury travel, with a readership of more than 100,000, released its 2013 Gold List Award winners April 8 via Twitter and Facebook. -
San Antonio A Texas Treat For 2013 Valero Texas Open
by Alfie Lau It's a scheduling quirk in the PGA Tour calendar that the fine folks of San Antonio are happy to capitalize on. With an extra week of tournament golf before The Masters, the Valero Texas Open moves from its traditional May spot during the Texas swing to a better spot just after the Shell Houston Open and right before The Masters. -
Golf A Seamless Fit In Beautiful Sedona, AZ
by Gord Montgomery In an area dominated by outdoor activities such as hiking, biking, mountain climbing and whitewater rafting, it only seems natural that another outdoor sport, golf, fits seamlessly into the mix. While the gentleman’s game may seem a bit more timid than the others that rule the area of Sedona in northern Arizona, it actually morphs well as at one track in particular, the Oakcreek Country Club, walkers are -
Maui's Hyatt Regency Resort & Spa - Aloha, E Komo Mai 'Ohana (Welcome, Family)
by Bryan Outram When you arrive at the entrance to Maui's historic Hyatt Regency Resort & Spa, a guest is prone to that feeling that everyone likes to experience with their first impression of a holiday destination. That feeling, in a word, is, 'Wow'. Not trying to sound ridiculously simplistic here, but that was indeed the honest, simultaneously audible reaction from each member of our family as we pulled up to this classic, tropical resort. -
Arizona Resort Offers Women's Golf Getaway In April
Eagle Mountain Golf Club and The Inn At Eagle Mountain offer golf, lodging and spa package geared to ladies. -
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Travel Features
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First Class To South Africa - Part II
by Dr. Barry Lotz In this two part travel feature, esteemed author and golf/travel writer Dr. Barry Lotz takes us on a -
First Class To South Africa - Part I
by Dr. Barry Lotz In this first of two parts, esteemed author and golf/travel writer Dr. Barry Lotz takes us on a fantastical -
Course Review: Trump International - It's 'Dune-Right' Spectacular
by Karen Pultz I am Canadian, a West Coaster and a member of Peace Portal Golf Club on the British Columbia, Washington State -
Living And Golfing The Vida Verde
by Ryan Woodcock Rio Verde Country Club offers spectacular golf, breathtaking scenery and a strong social presence among -
Making The Move To Southern Utah
by Jeff Sutherland The idea of a snowbird getaway is near to all snowbirds’ hearts and St. George in -
A Favorite Canadian Desert Golfing Destination: Desert Willow Golf Resort
The Coachella Valley with its warm year round climate has become the premier destination where visitors from Canada go when the
Travel Features
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A Favorite Canadian Desert Golfing Destination: Desert Willow Golf Resort
The Coachella Valley with its warm year round climate has become the premier destination where visitors from Canada go when the -
British Columbia: A One-Stop Golf Playground
written for Tourism British Columbia by Sue Kernaghan How's this for a golf getaway? You, your clubs and -
How To Become A Member Of The Army Without Enlisting
by Gord Montgomery If you’re a golfer, and revel in golf history beyond the time some dude named Tiger showed up, -
Faldo Golf Institute Puts Swagger Back Into Your Game
by Gord Montgomery At my age it seems a little redundant to be going back to school but then again, supposedly -
PEI Is Simple Perfection
by Lisa Vlooswyk As a golf writer I have the good fortune to be able to travel and play some of the most amazing -
Las Vegas’ Little Sister Offers Great Golf, Hospitality
Mesquite, Nevada may be known more for hosting the annual World Long Drive Championships every year than anything else but the
