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A couple buddies and I are thinking of having a guy's weekend getaway somewhere to play golf. We are all pretty new to golf and are basically 100 shooters. But we are lovin the game. We decided we wanted to do a golfing trip this summer but have no idea where to go... any ideas? looking for suggestions... thanks

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allin Great Member

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From Texas? how far? By car or air? Just golf or want more? If you give a little more information it might be easier. Alabama has the Robert Trent Jones Trail. Reno has cooler weather, gambling and shows,(more expensive). I have had summer golf vacations to both of these areas. Enjoyed both. South Alabama heat is similar to Texas, more humidity.

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ya we are in Texas but are wanting to fly, not drive. So location isnt a big deal. Are there any big name courses that arent private? Again, Im pretty new to golf, so Im not that aware of whats public, but thought it be kinda cool to play somewhere big.... My wife's boss is a member at the Colonial in Ft. Worth but he said it would still cost me $200 to get on there... I plan to take him up on it one day, but Id like to improve a little first...

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Woods: Nike Sasquatch 3W 15* - graphite/stiff
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allin Great Member

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ya we are in Texas but are wanting to fly, not drive. So location isnt a big deal. Are there any big name courses that arent private? ...

Google Tournament Players Clubs and several of those are public. Cog Hill in Chicago is public. So is Pebble Beach. Bethpage in New York. Pebble and Bethpage are very difficult to get on, impossible on weekends.

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Check out Los Cabos, great golf. I'm planing a trip this summer.

http://www.golfcabosanlucas.com/

http://www.mexicanpacific.com/Articl...+(SP)&id;=85269

http://www.golfvisitloscabos.org/page12.html

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mkoreiwo Established Member

mkoreiwo

Ocean City Maryland has some good package deals... Myrtle Beach, Hilton Head....

If you want something a little more $$ look at Bandon Dunes in Oregon!

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Jarno Established Member

Jarno

I would say Myrtle or possibly Charleston, SC great city and some pretty amazing golf aswell!
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Irons: 695CBWedges: Vokey 252.08, Vokey Spin Milled 256.14Putter: Studio Stainless 2.5 (35 1/2" 350g)Ball: Pro V1x (Low #'s)
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islandgirl Member

islandgirl

Don't count out the Tampa Fl area. The TPC in Tampa and World Woods which is a 36 hole course are all out of this world. The TPC will break you, but it's still unbelievable, and Worl Woods is just about one of the prettiest courses you'll ever play.

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Matt P Well Established Member

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In Michigan you may want to look up either Treetops http://www.treetops.com/
or Grand Traverse Resort http://www.grandtraverseresort.com/ . Both resports are great. Treetops has servaral courses, "Five distinctly different courses by renowned designers Robert Trent Jones, Sr., Tom Fazio and Rick Smith" and is the location where the famous Par 3 shootout is held. Grand Traverse has three great courses, one is a Jack Nicklaus Signature Course (The Bear, which does live up to its name) and another was designed by Gary Player (The Wolverine). Both resorts popular and have great golf. Northern Michigan in the Summer is great golfing weather and the courses at these resorts are fantastic.

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FW: :nike: 3 (15°) & 5 (19°) Sasquatch Diamana Shaft-Stiff Flex
Hybrid: :touredge: Tour Edge Exotics Ironwood 21° Adila Shaft-Stiff Flex
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Look into Tree Tops resort in Gaylord, Michigan. I had a tournament on two of the five courses there last year (played 4 of the 5). They have 4 extremely nice golf courses, as well as the Par 3 course that they always have the skins game at. Plus all the beautiful views, and dining facilities they have, its amazing. It's also not that expensive!
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Jeepthrills Great Member

Jeepthrills

Keeping with the Michigan theme, Boyne http://www.boyne.com/Golf/Eight_Courses/index.html has outstanding courses and accomidations. We played there last year on a golf trip and it was fantastic. If you go there try to play Bay Harbor. Garland http://www.garlandusa.com/?page=47 is also a great resort with 4 outstanding courses. We are going there this year.

The only downside is the proximity to a major airport. If you do look at Michigan, fly into Flint, not Detroit. It is a great airport and will save you over an hour of drive time.
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niblick

Ocean City Maryland has some good package deals... Myrtle Beach, Hilton Head....

I second the recommendation for Bandon. It's pricey, but it's unbelievably nice - a really special and unique place.

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VegasDog Member

VegasDog

VEGAS, baby!
75+golf courses, some dumps (Muni, Craig Ranch) some unbelieveable -Reflection Bay, TPC Summerlin, TPC Canyon
2 different TPC's!

Of course, if you plan to come in summer, better get a time <7:00 AM! Gets hot here!!
Oh, and after the round, there is some various other activities...
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mybloodinvt Established Member

mybloodinvt

you really can't overlook the valley of the sun. 100+ public courses (guessing), almost without exception, all very well maintained. phoenix, scottsdale, fountain hills, tempe, mesa, ahwatukee, gilbert, chandler. too many tracks to start listing. it is pricey at this time of year but the prices will be dropping soon for the season, and some hotels have good packages. there are many other places to go, i guess it all comes down to what you are willing to spend.

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driver-titleist D2 10.5* w/aldila nv shaft
3-adams speedline fast 10 w/aldila shaft
hybrid-titleist 585 17* w/aldila shaft
irons-titleist 735cm w/ttdg s-300 shafts

wedges-cleveland 588, 53* and 60* w/ttdg shafts

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putterboy Well Established Member

putterboy

I am about to do the Alabama Robert Trent Jones Trail. I would also highly recommend Myrtle Beach.
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5 wood: 909F2 18.5°
Hybrid: EDGE CFT 21°Irons: i5 - 4-pwWedges: CG10 52°, 56°, & 60° degreePutter: Udrainium Doc 15Ball: DT SoLoHome Courses: Spring Lakes Golf Club, Stouffville, ON & Ocean Ridge Plantation Golf, Sunset...
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jb1982 Well Established Member

jb1982

VEGAS, baby!

Vegas Baby!!! But I wouldn't reccomend it in the summer. I go there for furniture markets every January and July. The golf is great in January but a little hot for me in July. In Vegas check out the Lake Las Vegas Resort. Incredible place with a couple great courses.

http://www.lakelasvegas.com/ But hey, ANY golf vacation is a GREAT VACATION!!

In The Bag

Driver R7 SuperQuad 8.5 Xstiff
5 Wd SQ X stiff steel
3-PW RAC LT X stiff 52 dg RAC TP Satin56 dg RAC TP Satin60 dg Vokey Oil CanPutter Cameron Studio Newport

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