Hi everyone, this is my first thread and I joined to pick the brains of my fellow golf nuts stateside [I am from Ireland], the following is what we have are planning in the future and would appreciate a response from golfers who have done the same and who live in the area and have the inside track so to speak;
* We want to go to Florida [probably Myrtle Beach but not set on this]
* We are 8 single handicappers who want to play 6 courses which need to be challenging, in great condition and worth playing considering we are travelling from Ireland to play. None of us have played in the US before, there are many courses to pick from but if you were us what 6 courses would you be playing and why.
* We are considering arriving day 1 [no golf], Golf on day 2, day 3 and day 4 [we are wondering if these 3 days should be booked as a package] and then rest day 5, golf day 6, golf day 7 and golf day 8, travel to airport and home on day 9. We would have no issue travelling to another part of Florida for days 6, 7 and 8 if this gets us nearer to the airport keeping in mind the journey home. Again, should we be considering booking 2 separate packages to cater for our golf needs.
* We would be travelling around April time [or do you think another time of year would be better].
* I can go through a Tour Operator here in Ireland but I would rather get feedback on courses from the golfers who live in the area and have played there before.
* One final challenge as if you don't have enough, if it would be possible to include the TPC Sawgrass this would be a major bonus. From what I can see online Sawgrass seems to prefer you stay and play but just in case anyone has insider information I cant find.
* For the moment there is no budget, the emphasis is on quality courses.
I know this is a lot to consider but I know if the case was the reverse and you guys wanted to come to Ireland I would be able to point you very much in the right direction so I am hoping my doppelganger exits in Florida.
Thanks for reading and I will appreciate any advice you can give.
Thanks everyone in advance.