Golf
From World travel guide
Golf is a game that is variously considered a pastime, recreation, sport, profession, religion or an obsession. The apparent object is to knock a small hard ball into a designated hole, using only a minimum number of blows of a stick or club, while avoiding the hazards of the terrain such as vegetation, water, soft ground and loose sand. While this may appear frustrating to some, the pleasure that so many people do derive from working out their frustrations in the course of this game means that golf and visiting the golf courses where the game is played is a significant reason for travel.
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Understand
Golf originated at Saint Andrews, in Scotland. Because of this, Scotland, and in particular the Old Course at St. Andrews, is considered the traditional home of Golf, and the standard to which all other Golf Courses are compared.
Today, perhaps one of the first two things that developers consider when wanting to attract more tourism to a destination is where to put the (next) golf course to go with the hotel they are wanting to develop.
Destinations
Europe
Scotland
- St Andrews - where else but...
England
Norfolk
- The Links at West Runton
Pleasant, relaxed 9 hole course build into the hillside.
Beautiful 18 hole course along the cliffs.
18 hole course.
There is a 9 hole course here at the racetrack. Also at a separate location there is a driving range and a pitch and putt course.
Bedfordshire
Mount Pleasant Golf Club. A friendly, relaxed 9 hole course with 18 tees. Smart denims OK. £9.00/£11.50 for 9 holes on weekdays/weekends. £16.00/£20.50 for 18 holes on weekdays/weekends.
Africa
Asia
China
Hong Kong
- The Hong Kong Jockey Club has developed two 18 hole public golf courses on the island of Kau Sai Chau.
Take a ferry from Sai Kung. The North Course is harder than the South Course. The North Course is walking only.
Macau
- Westin Resort
Shenzhen
Due to it's proximity to Hong Kong, Shenzhen has many golf courses.
- Noble Merchant - good for beginners.
Zhu Hai
- Golden Gulf Golf Club. 27 holes designed by Colin Montgomerie. Not very challenging.
Thailand
Malaysia
Australasia
Australia
New Zealand
Note that New Zealand has very strict quarantine laws as described in the Get Out Section
Otago
- Millbrook
- Arrowtown golf course
North America
United States of America
Although not the traditional home of golf, this is where many of the major golf tournaments are played, and where some of the most famous, and best courses, can be found.
South America
Africa
See
Do
Buy
At larger and more popular courses, the on-course Pro Shop will normally be able to supply all the necessary accessories.
Eat
Many golf courses have a Clubhouse that serves meals. Some provide a full service restaurant.
Drink
Most Clubhouses have a bar, such establishments are colloquially known as the 19th hole.
Sleep
Stay safe
Golf is the sort of game that can be played in all sorts of weather conditions, especially if one wants a challenging game. However, lightning and severe storms are contraindications for safe play.
Consider golf insurance. This will pay out in the event of a hole-in-one, or if you injure other golfers.
Tipping
If you use a caddies (and in many places you have no choice), you may be expected to tip them. In other places tipping is not permitted. You should ask when you book your round what the expected tip is.
Get out
Once you have finished playing be sure to clean your equipment. If you are crossing borders with your gear be sure to declare it, particularly where countries have biosecurity controls to limit the importation of equipment that has been in contact with farmland and the like. Otherwise you might find you are delayed while the equipment is cleaned, or worse, confiscated.
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