Nov 04 2009
Golf Resorts of the US
Many golfers prefer playing in the United States because of its diverse and challenge golf courses. There is also several extremely popular golf resorts located in America. Each of the courses in America has its own history which makes its famous. Some of the all time greats have learned to play the game of golf on these courses and have even established their names on these courses not to mention all of the historical tournaments held at these courses.
There are many old golf resorts in the United States. The Pinehurst Resort which was founded in 1895 is one of the oldest resorts in America. This North Carolinian golf resort has more golf courses than any other course in America. With eight golf courses, this golf resort is sometimes referred to as the home of golf in America. The resorts second course is probably its most famous and most difficult.
The Pinehurst Resort consists of two thousands acres and eight different courses which is more than any resort in the United States. Course number one and three are classic courses. This course was founded in 1898 by various architects. While this is a short course only consisting of 70 pars and a little over six thousand yards, a few mistakes can make for a very long day. This popular course went through nine months of renovations and reopened in March 2008.
Located near historic Charleston, South Carolina the Kiawah Island Golf Resorts provided golfers with many challenging golf courses as well as amazing hotel vacation packages. This golf resort consists of five different championship golf courses which were designed by all time greats and legends like Jack Nicklaus, Tom Fazio, Gary Player, Clyde Johnston and Pete Dye. This resort has hosted a number of tournaments including the 2007 PGA, the 1997 World Cups, 2003 World Cups, 2001 UBS Cup and the 2005 PGA Professional National Championship.
The 2012 PGA Championships will be held at the Ocean Golf Course which is part of the Kiawah Island Golf Resort. Golf Digest ranked this golf course, which was designed by Pete Dye, as the best golf course in South Carolina. The course is extremely difficult because of the challenges of the easterly and westerly winds. The Ocean Golf Course ranks within the top twenty five best golf courses in America.
There are many popular golf resorts in the United States and the Kapalua Resort happens to be most of them. There is a very classy Ritz-Carlton hotel on the resort which overlooks the Pacific Ocean. This resort is also home of the Plantation Course. This resort sets on a former Maui pineapple plantation in Lahaina, Hawaii. The two world class golf courses found at the Kapalua Resort spans an area of twenty three thousand acres.
The Bay Course which is a world famous golf course is part of the Kapalua Resort. The Bay Course is a seventy two par course which was designed by Arnold Palmer and Francis Duane. The course spans an area of six thousand six hundred yards. The PGA Tour SBS Championship is held at the Plantation Course which is also part of the Kapalua Resort. This seventy three par course covers an area of seven thousand four hundred and eleven yards.
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