Thursday, November 5, 2009

USA Golf Resorts

By Richard E Baly

The United States is one of the most popular golfing countries in the world. There are many popular golf resorts in the US which is why many outsiders flock to the United States each and every year to play golf. The courses in the United States have history. Many of the old time pros have played on these courses. Many historic tournaments and plays were held on these courses which make them even more popular.

The Pinehurst Resort in North Carolina has a history dating back to 1895. Many people refer to the Pinehurst Resort as the unofficial home of golf in the United States. This North Carolina golf resort consists of a total of eight different golf courses including the second course which is a masterpiece created by Donald Ross. Many players end up playing through this dramatic course at least twice during their stay.

Containing a total of eight different golf courses, the Pinehurst Resort spans an area of over two thousand acres. This resort is extremely well known for having more courses that any other resort in America. The courses range from very challenging to very easy. There are classic style courses like course number one and three. Course number one, which is extremely short, was opened in 1898. Although it is only a seventy par course, a few mistakes can force a long day.

The Kiawah Island Golf Resort, which is located near Charleston, South Carolina, is the second most popular golf resort in the US. The resort is filled with many extremely challenging courses as well as a stunning hotel. This resort is made of up five courses which were designed by legends of the sport including Jack Nicklaus and Pete Dye. Many tournaments have been held at the resort including the 2007 PGA.

The 2012 PGA Championships is going to be held at the Ocean Golf Course which is part of the Kiawah Island Golf Resort. The Ocean Golf Course was named the most famous and best golf course in South Carolina by Golf Digest. Pete Dye designed the Ocean Golf Course which offers a unique challenge because of the westerly and easterly winds. This course is often ranked within the top twenty five best courses in America.

The Kapalua Resort is one of the most popular golf resorts in the United States. This resort which overlooks the Pacific hosts a classic Ritz-Carlton hostel as well as the world class Plantation Course. This resort which is located in Lahaina, Hawaii is set on a former Maui pineapple plantation. The resort stretches over twenty three thousand acres. This extremely popular United States golf resort consists of two world class Maui golf courses.

The Bay Course is an extremely popular golf course which is located on The Kapalua Resort. This seventy two par golf course which stretches over six thousand six hundred yards was designed by Arnold Palmer and Francis Duane. The Kapalua Resort is also home of the Plantation Course which is a seventy three par course that stretches over seven thousand four hundred and eleven yards. This course is the home of the PGA Tour SBS Championship.

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