Golf Tours announces top five bachelor party golf destinations

Golftours.com Announces Top 5 Bachelor Party Golf Destinations

New York, NY (August 16, 2011)----Golftours.com has released its first ever list of the top five destinations for Golf Travel themed bachelor parties. “This was a list we just had to do for all those guys taking the plunge. These destinations were chosen for the quality of golf, golf package deals, Golf Resorts and of course the quality of nightlife. We factored in some other unique things that make for a successful bachelor party and came up with our list.” Said Robert Tuchman, a partner with Golftours.com

1. Las Vegas
Yes, it might be a cliché, since Vegas has been popularized as the go-to destination for bachelor parties by films such as The Hangover. However, Vegas also makes for a great Golf Vacation, with courses such as Bali Hai and Desert Pines Golf Club providing a compliment to the other attractions of Las Vegas.

2. Miami
Beautiful weather, beautiful beaches, and beautiful golf: Miami has the trifecta that makes for a perfect golf trip. With golf terrain that is absolutely unique, and country clubs dotting the shore line, Miami makes for a truly unforgettable golf vacation.

3. Myrtle Beach
Similar in climate to Miami, Myrtle Beach may not have as many beaches as Miami, but it more than makes up for it in quality of golf. The Legends Golf Resort in particular more than lives up to its name. Any bachelor party golf trip made to Myrtle Beach certainly will not disappoint.

4. Ireland
The first international destination is also the first destination that is not warm year-round. However, Ireland is secretly one of the most beautiful places in the world, and the fact that it has often hosted the several majors speaks to the quality of golf to be found on the island. When traveling internationally in Europe a good suggestion might be to have an Ireland Golf Package arranged by a Golf Tour Provider so you can concentrate on playing golf and having fun on your Bachelor Party!

5. Scottsdale
One of the great combinations of nightlife and golf, Scottsdale, AZ is can’t beat destination for a weekend away with your buddies. Spend the mornings on tracks such like Grey Hawk and TPC Scottsdale then indulge in the very best nightlife that Scottsdale has to offer.

Golf in Hawaii

After looking at these pictures, there's not much that needs to be said about Hawaii golf. Check out Hawaii golf courses and book your times at Hawaii tee times and you're set to go.

Obviously, Hawaii has some of the best weather in the world to go along with unbelievable scenery. Combine this with over 100 golf courses to choose from and you have yourself a prime golf trip destination.

Hawaii's Big Island:
Known as the "Golf Capital of Hawaii" the big island features an array of courses with lush fairways set between black volcanic rock rough.

Oahu:
Home to over 40 courses, Oahu has a few of the oldest courses on the island dating back to 1898 as well as more modern resort courses. You will find par-3 courses here as well as Championship layouts.


Maui:
Maui has two distinct areas that feature a majority of its courses, West Maui and South Maui. West Maui has two 36 hole resorts at Kaanapali and Kapalua while South Maui also has two resorts, Wailea (54 holes) and Makena (36 holes).

Kauai:
There are three main resorts at Kauai, Princeville on the North Shore (45 holes), Kauai Lagoons (36 holes), and Poipu Golf resort (18 holes) along the southern coast.

Lanai:
Jack Nicklaus and Greg Norman each designed a course on Lanai that have been frequently voted among the best in the world as golf travel destinations. Nicklaus created "The Challenge at Manele" which is along the southern coast while Norman designed "The Experience at Koele."

Golf in Spain

Spain is an ideal golfing destination due to the excellent weather and geographic diversity. There are a number of fantastic courses throughout the country and more continue to be developed as the popularity of golf grows there. Golf in Spain offers a tremendous variety including courses set under the 9000 foot Pyrenees as well as the consistent good weather of the southern coasts and islands.


One of the top golfing resorts to visit in Spain is the La Manga Las Lomas Village. It has been voted European golfing resort of the year many times, strongly in part to three top notch championship courses it consists of. The resort features the South, North, and West courses with the South being the premiere layout. The par 73 was redesigned by Arnold Palmer in the early 90s and frequently hosts prestigious regional and national events.

La Manga also features a golf academy which runs regular competitions that guests can enter. Once the golf is finished, the resort also has a casino for the gamblers and a nearby beach. It doesn't get much better than golf, gambling, and soaking up rays at the beach.

Read about the different golfing regions in Spain.

Golf in England

There are many reasons to play golf in England such as the famous courses with diverse landscapes, playing links style, and enjoying excellent resorts and hotels. Because of its size, England has more golf courses and famous links that anywhere else in the U.K. There are many great championship courses, both old and new, including inland courses and links courses along the coasts. The Belfrey, seen above, is one of England's most famous venues.


Most recently, the Women's British Open was help at Royal Lytham and St. Annes located in Lancashire, England and was won by Catriona Matthew. This famous club was founded in 1886 and was the site of the first Women's British in 1893. This is a links course which features 198 bunkers and is unusual in the fact that the course opens with a par three.


The week prior to the Women's Open, the Senior British Open was held at Sunningdale Golf Club in Berkshire, England and was won by Loren Roberts. In the most recent Top 100 Golf Courses of the World poll in 2009, Sunningdale Old Course was ranked #2 in England, #10 in the UK and #19 in the world.


Along the Northwest coastline, the most famous stretch of golf courses includes Royal Liverpool, Royal Lytham and St. Annes, and Royal Birkdale. Another famous course is Royal St. Georges, located about two hours south of London, and is also in the Open Rotation. Famous venues closer to London include Wentworth and Walton Heath.

Golf in England should be on every golf traveler's list. There are many famous courses with a mix of landscapes, including century old castles. Getting to play the same courses where history has been made by great champions would make for a fantastic golf vacation.

Golf In Scotland

Of all the places in the world, traveling to play golf in Scotland would have to be the top destination on the list due to the great history, the variety and abundance of links style courses, as well as the chance to play several of the most famous courses in the world.

Golf began in Scotland in the 15^th century, is considered the home of golf, and the place where the modern game was developed. The R & A (Royal and Ancient Golf Club) is the governing body for the game, except in the U.S. and Mexico. It is located at St. Andrews (pictured below), one of the most famous golf courses in the entire world.

Several famous Scotsmen are in the World Golf Hall of Fame, including Old Tom Morris, Young Tom Morris, Willie Anderson, Tommy Armour, James Braid, Allistair Mackenzie, Dorothy Campbell, Donald Ross, Willie Park, and Allan Robertson. Both Old and Young Tom Morris (pictured below) are considered to be pioneers of golf and won four British Opens a piece.

There are many famous golf courses in Scotland, such as Carnoustie, Royal Troon, Prestwick, Muirfield, as well as the site of this year's British Open, Turnberry. Former British Open Winners at Turnberry include Tom Watson (1977), Greg Norman (1986), and Nick Price (1994). This year, Padraig Harrington seeks to win his third consecutive Claret Jug, the prized trophy the champion receives.

For many golfers, Scotland is at the top of the list for a golf vacation. With over 550 golf courses in a relatively small area, Scotland provides many great choices. Playing in Scotland would provide a great new experience for several reasons. First of all, the links style courses differ greatly from typical U.S. courses. A player would need to be prepared to hit a lot more low bump and run shots instead of high pitch shots. Links style courses call for a lot more creativity and shot making than typical courses in America.

These courses will have pot bunkers (pictured above) all over them, which usually causes a player to hit out sideways instead of going at their intended target. These courses are known for very deep rough and gorse bushes that can swallow up wayward shots. The biggest difference however, could be the weather. Scotland is known for a huge variance in weather conditions. One moment it could be calm and sunny, and the next you could have a storm come through bringing windy, rainy, and cooler conditions.

All in all, Scotland seems like a golfer's paradise. With the combination of the history, the variety of courses, the possible weather conditions, and the chance to play on several famous courses where history has been made, a trip to Scotland seems to be the ultimate golf destination.