La Cala Golf North Course is located right in the centre of the Costa del Sol Golf and forms a spectacular enclave between Mijas Costa and Marbella, where you can enjoy a game of golf on three splendid 18-hole golf courses surrounded by green rolling hills

The three fine 18 hole golf courses located at the La Cala Golf, Campo America (Par 72, formerly North) and Campo Asia (Par 72, formerly South) and Campo Europa (par 71,) all designed by the American architect Cabell B. Robinson.

The Resort also houses the prestigious David Leadbetter Golf Academy with adjoining driving range and six hole, par three “Executive” golf course.

La Cala Golf North, is a very hilly and spectacular golf course often with great height differences between tee and green which has been designed to use the natural features of the terrain to challenging effect. A long drive is a distinct advantage and straight hitting is a must to avoid the deep gorges lining the fairways.

La Cala Golf North starts with the three flat holes followed by a narrow and interesting Par 3, where it is recommended that you hit the ball onto the green or you will find yourself in the ravine or a bunker.

Watch out for the 6th, a difficult uphill index 1 hole, where a good drive is a necessity.

If you have time walk up to the white tee box on the 16th and take in the spectacular views of the entire resort, and you can even see the coast line from this height. La Cala Golf is recognised by The Royal Federation of Spanish Golf as the biggest golf resort on the Costa del Sol, Spain

For more information about La Cala Golf North Holidays, Scorecard, Course Plan, Directions and Map visit – http://www.costadelsolgolf-web.com/html/la_cala_golf_north.html

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Richard is a keen golfer that has lived on the Costa del Sol Golf for a number of years and has a good insight to golf in this area. Many of his articles and drawings have been published to view a complete guide to golf on the Costa del Sol, Spain visit his Website – http://www.costadelsolgolf-web.com/index.html and for detailed information about the Costa del Sol, Spain visit – http://www.costadelsol-web.com/index.html

Located just two hours drive from Vancouver and Seattle, Washington, Whistler is a premier tourist destination in British Columbia, located in the center of North America. With its awe-inspiring scenery, beautiful valleys, awesome landscapes, brilliant crystal lakes, enormous forests, and clean as well as soothing mountain air, Whistler has now become a much sought-after year-round tourist destination.

No matter it is to enjoy honeymoon, skiing, snowboarding, or just to enjoy a relaxing vacation, Whistler has superb options, and is regarded as a great winter playground. Despite these, perhaps the most prominent among Whistler’s attractions is its golf destinations, all of which become delightful and welcoming during the summer.

Whistler has been rated among the top ten golf destinations in the world. In short, Whistler is truly a golfers’ paradise, with its award winning as well as designer golf courses. Discussed further in this article are some of the top golf courses in Whistler and the packages available.

One of the most popular golf courses in Whistler is Whistler Golf Course, designed by the golf legend Arnold Palmer. Nestled in the heart of the Whistler village, the course provides superb opportunities to play golf in a spectacular backdrop, comprising forested borders, amazing lakes, and unparalleled Blackcomb Mountains.

Among the features of the 18 hole, par 72 sprawling golf course are signature design, the services of tournament and corporate specialists, a licensed indoor/patio dining facility with capacity to seat 150 people, golf shop filled with latest golf equipments and apparels, on-course licensed refreshment cart, and golf course GPS units. The club also has to its credit a learning and performance center, consisting of putting green, short game area, bunker, and a driving range.

Nicklaus North Golf Course is another famed Whistler golf club, designed by the renowned golf designer Jack Nicklaus. Situated around the shores of the Green Lake, this brilliant, 71, 18-hole course is amazing, and is especially noted for its immaculately manicured greens, challenging par threes, and unique bunkering.

Further, the club boasts of five sets of tees from 4,700 to 6,900 yards, all of which offer a unique golf experience to players of all levels. A golf shop featuring rental clubs and shoes and golf items of all brands, lessons and practices provided by CPGA professionals, full fledged practice facility, event and tournament coordination services, and a restaurant and grill, are the other specialties of the club. Above all, one of the specialties of this club is that it the only golf course in the world that inspired Jack to add his name.

For those interested in playing golf amid natural beauty comprising exposed rock faces, mountain ledges, ravines, and waterfalls, a superb choice would be Chateau Whistler Golf Club, designed by the famed golf course architect, Robert Trent Jones Jr. Carved out from a part of the Blackcomb Mountain, this par 72, 6,635 yard course features David Leadbetter Golf Academy, 350-yard practice and learning center, complimentary electric cart, integrated GPS system on every cart, golf shop stocked with branded golf equipments and apparels, and refreshment cart.

Award-winning golf clubs in Whistler also include Big Sky Golf and Country Club, erected at the foot of the majestic snow-covered Mount Currie. This par 71, 7,001 yard is complete with four sets of tees, ranging from 5,200 to 7,000 yards. It is also much famed for its nine-hole academy course.

Additionally, included in the course highlights are event and group services, 132-seat dining room, an elegant patio, and a fully stocked golf shop. Equally worth mentioning is such Whistler golf courses as Furry Creek Golf and Country Club, a par 72, 6,025 yard golf course, designed by the world-famous architect, Robert Muir Graves.

Majority of them render a host of golf vacation packages to choose from. Mostly, the packages are inclusive of two nights and three rounds. Some packages cover two nights in either a 5 star or a 4 star resort, rounds of golf in Whistler’s top-rated five golf clubs, golfing gift-packs, and on-call services.

Luxury golf packages are also available, which include two nights accommodation in any of the world-class hotels or resorts, Rounds of golf at top-rated golf clubs, power carts at all courses, and guaranteed tee times. Nowadays, a lot number of golf tour agents have come forward to help you make your golf vacation an enjoyable experience. The internet serves as an excellent source to hunt for best deals on Whistler golf vacation. So don’t waste time. Make this summer holidays really a memorable one by visiting these awesome Whistler golf clubs.

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North Carolina’s golf communities are equal to or better than what’s available in any other state.

If you’re a golfing buff, the ideal location to retire or resettle in North Carolina is its golf paradise of Pinehurst. Living in the Pinewild Country Club community, you are within striking distance of Aberdeen and Southern Pines. It is home to 48 holes of first-class golf. It has 2 complete courses, 1 prepared by Gene Hamm and the other by the legendary Gary Player, a nine-hole par three course, and 3 holes just to practice inside the Pinewild Golf Academy. Enjoy the pool, tennis courts, social occasions such as the Fall Fest and Jazz Fest, and the clubhouse dining room and snack bar.

The most recent Zagat’s Golf Guide pronounced the Tiger’s Eye course at this Carolina golf club community of Ocean Ridge Plantation one of North Carolina’s best. The community consists of over 3,000 acres and about twenty eight hundred houses, the bulk of them single family homes. There are five clubhouses with cafeterias, and convention centers and over 50 clubs and organizations including book clubs, card games and bible study groups, tennis courts, indoor and outdoor swimming, gym presenting yoga, Pilates, and aerobics classes.

Up the hills is the Trillium North Carolina Golf Club community, which presents an 18-hole course created by Morris Hatalsky. It has lessons, clinics, and a pro-shop. Relish a round of “Garden Golf,” (hike, chip, putt course), hike, play tennis outdoors or indoors, go to the sauna, massage studio or gym. There are weekly clinics covering topics from watercolor painting to gardening and fly-fishing. You can fish and boat on Lake Glenville’s fifteen hundred acres or relish a snifter at dusk and hors d’oeuvres cruise, the epicurean delights of the clubhouse, or grilled cooking. Residents of this property have complementary facilities at Chinquapin, located about ten miles away.

Just south of Wilmington is Winding River Plantation. It blends affordable golf, great scenery, and living options. This North Carolina golf club’s entry costs are six thousand dollars, and have all the conveniences you’d think would cost far more. You’ll have games of bridge, tennis courts and walking and biking trails, exercise classes, pools, clubhouse with casual dining, restricted beach club with a footpath to Holden Beach, a twenty seven hole Fred Couples designed course, gymnasium, practice area, putting green and pro shop.

One more North Carolina golf club community near the coast is Cypress Landing, located in Chocowinity. From the two hundred and twenty slip marina on the Pamlico River, you can access the Pamlico Sound and Atlantic Ocean. Bill Love created the community’s 18 hole golf course, putting green, pro-shop, practice area and driving range. Amenities include an 18,000 square foot fitness center, grill style café, watering hole, swimming pool, library, lounge and patio. You also have craft lessons, card games and book and garden clubs.

According to the “Zagat’s 2007-2008 guide to America’s Top Golf Courses,” the 5 best golf courses in North Carolina ar Pinehurst No. 2, Pinehurst No. 8, Pine Needles Lodge, Tiger’s Eye, and Oyster Bay. If you’re a golf buff, North Carolina golf communities have some of the most excellent spots for you.

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