From Turtle Bay on Oahu’s famous North Shore to the once royal estate of Vidago Palace Hotel near Portugal’s famous port-making Douro Valley region, Golf Resorts of the World is a fascinating guide to the most outstanding golf courses and resorts that are open to the public.
Whether it is teeing off at Pinehurst No. 2 in North Carolina, which has hosted more championships than any other course in the United States, or playing a marathon four rounds at Oregon’s links golf paradise of Bandon Dunes, you’ll find a great variety of unforgettable golfing destinations to explore.
Some of the most respected golf writers, golf professionals and course architects in the world have come together to select the worlds’ top golf resorts.
With a mix of history, course architecture, tips on how to play each course, fine dining and luxury features, as well as other resort activities such as scuba diving and fishing, the reviews combine to provide a comprehensive guide to the world’s best luxury golf destinations.
Daniel Fallon is a journalist, editor, travel writer,copywriter, saxophonist, handballer and avid golfer.
His first experiences of golf came as a teenager trying to defeat his father Paul for the Gold Cup. Despite many bogies and defeats, Daniel’s passion for the game grew stronger.
Daniel began to focus on golf travel writing. During his 17-year term as a journalist, travel assignments took him to some of the best golf courses and resorts in the United States, and other parts of the world.
Daniel has more than 20 years' media experience and has worked for leading companies
Binding | EAN | ISBN-10 | Pub Date | PAGES | Language | Size | Price |
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Hardcover | 9781742579627 | 1742579620 | 2017-10-02 | 208 | 0.00 x 9.22 x 10.68 in | $40.00 |
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