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4th July 2009

what are the best golf courses in New Jersey?

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Let me know what you think is the best courses in NJ and the best value golf in NJ.
Here’s one for you: Somerset County - Neshanic Valley CC is good and it $45 after 3:30 for non county members w/ cart.

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3rd July 2009

How do I keep my composure on the golf course?

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After watching Tiger, it seems so easy. I have our Club Championship this weekend and I get so angry on the course sometimes I ruin the fun for the whole group. Does anyone have suggestions to help calm the temper and focus on the task at hand?

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3rd July 2009

What title should I pick for my school project title?

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I need to title my book for a school project. I like golfing and video games. The book is an autobiography. thanks!

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2nd July 2009

Golf Holidays Algarve: Great Golfing Experience and Much More

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Tee times Algarve

Algarve is a premier golfing destination in Europe. The brilliant sunny weather and grand golf courses make Algarve a golfing paradise. There are over twenty world class golf courses in Algarve and the number is steadily rising. All the golf courses are complete with faultless infrastructure to afford you an unforgettable golfing experience. Not to mention the stunning scenery of the Algarve region and coastline that only adds to the appeal of the courses. There are so many top courses here in the Algarve, you will be spoilt for choice when you have to decide on a golf course among them. The by now famous names of some of the courses are Parque da Floresta, Palmares, Boavista, Penina, Morgado do Requengo, and many more.

The Algarve region enjoys 300 days of glorious sunshine coupled with very pleasant weather. Tourists from the UK, Germany and Holland especially come to the region to enjoy days of winter golf away from the freezing conditions back home. That is why Algarve is the top European golfing destination for golfers.

Accommodation facilities are available near all the courses as classy golf resorts have come up all along the course routes. There are also 5 star accommodation facilities available in hotels surrounding the golf courses. Given all this, it is only natural that the summer months see the highest number of golfers in Algarve and it is virtually impossible to find any tee times or accommodation during the peak season. So take into consideration the following tips to enjoy a hassle free golf holiday in Algarve.

Book in advance:

It helps you to weigh all your options and you get to play on the course of your choice. Also you can avail of the lower rates when you book early.

Conduct an online research

Check out all the option in terms of golf courses, tee times, costs, accommodation facilities and car hire. There are pictures, maps & detailed course descriptions on the golf sites.

Golf lessons

By a resident golf pro are offered by most of the golf booking services, and many of the courses. There are even lessons for children. Group bookings are always economical as there are discounts. See what all you need and which booking company offers you all these services.

Choose a golf holiday company which offers you all services under one roof from car hire to golf bookings, hotel bookings, advice and information about the courses, difficulty levels, and golf lessons.

Other Activities in a Golf Holiday

In Algarve, there is so much more to enjoy and explore when you are not playing golf. Soak in the Mediterranean atmosphere: go shopping, savour the quaint countryside…and when the sun sets go clubbing and party the night away in the wonderful nightlife of scene in Algarve.


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1st July 2009

what is the best miniature golfing course in reno,NV?

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The magic carpet of the one at the hilton?Also what is the best arcade,circus circus??

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29th June 2009

Can anyone give me some details about the life and career of golfing great Bobby Jones?

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I know he was a Georgian and won the Grand Slam.

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28th June 2009

How come some people drive regular VW Golf where they could purchase VW Golf TDI instead and save tons on gas?

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TDI is diesel engine that is much much more fuel efficient. THANKS.

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26th June 2009

Rejuvenate Your Soul With Bahamas Golf Vacation

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In today’s fast changing world and extremely busy schedule of an individual’s life, the joy of living seems to have taken a back seat. We have such a tiring routine, that sometimes the only escape one can think of is shunning everything and dodging the usual course of things. One feels like going at some peaceful place, where isolation can bring about some natural healing to the troubled and exhausted mind. But we know very well that this kind of an attitude is not at all a positive one. Escaping or shirking responsibilities is no solution to this problem. The good alternative here is to indulge in doing what we have a passion for. People across the world are different in their culture, lifestyles, likes, dislikes and hobbies. Dancing, playing, exercising, swimming etc are fantastic stress busters. And going on a vacation is a fantastic break from a monotonous routine. So, going on the Bahamas golf vacation is a good idea.

Bahamas is a pleasurable land for those people who take pleasure in sports activities. The city holds several beautiful and challenging golf courses to entice the golf freaks. The existence of both nine holes and eighteen holes golf courses offer a variety of choices. In fact, if you are among the avid golf enthusiasts, you can also inquire about the numerous offers and plans presented by your travel agents for an unforgettable experience of Bahamas golf vacation. These packages are conveniently planned to offer an amazing deal of comfort and luxury throughout your trip to Bahamas. Indeed, all the Bahamas golf vacation packages offer the amazing opportunity of three nights stay in a lavish hotels and resorts with complementary drinks and food at times. It also has the provision for round trips, so that you can have look on the entire city in systematic manner. However, this feature is optional for the tourists as many would want to explore the city according to their timings and preferences. Bahamas is a popular tourist location among every age group.

bahamas golf vacation is probably the best tourist destination for people, where they can spend some quality time with their family and loved ones. Moreover, the amazing facilities of intriguing water sports and golf games make the place more desirable. It is quite a possibility with Bahamas that you may want to visit the place again and again, as it is an ecstatic blend of nature beauties and avid sports options.

The very idea of going out on vacation is very thrilling and interesting. However, selecting your location could be a little confusing, but if you have an option of Bahamas then nothing can compete with this ultimate destination of pleasure. The land has great number of mesmerizing locations as it made up of 700 exotic small and big islands. One can witness the fascinating creativity of nature in this land, which they can never have in the boisterous environment of city. In fact, this is one place on earth that is synonymous to relaxation and rejuvenation in all senses. So, do not wait more and plan your Bahamas golf vacation now.

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26th June 2009

How does golf course managers make the grass so green?

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What kind of seeds do they use? How do they make the designs on the green? Can I do this at home?

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25th June 2009

Your Perfect Golf Vacation - Step 3, the Conclusion

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Your perfect golf vacation with your friends starts and stops with you. Toss the vacation package brochures in a heap and design your own ideal golf getaway. This is the final of four articles to assist you in providing an outing for yourself and your friends that will make you want to do it every year (as we have for 19 years running).
From the last article, you are now at the minus one month point. So far you have rallied the troops, picked the dates, selected the lodging and golf courses and are in the final preparation stage. You will soon see your friends smiling faces at the airport baggage claim. The final preps and smoothly running the whole show are child’s play. The tough part was getting your bunch of friends to buy the tickets to enjoy the event. Here are a few things you will want to do before the scream of the aircraft’s tires on the tarmac.
Transportation. The limiting factor is arrival and departure from the airport due to clubs AND suitcases. If you can just barely stuff everyone in the vehicles at this point, the rest of the week is gravy. From your experience, you know that when you pack up four guys to go golfing locally, you will entirely fill the trunk of a full sized car. With that in mind, you should plan on a full sized car for every three people. We use one minivan/SUV augmented with cars for our adventures. Just make sure you allow for the limiting case. You need to arrange these rental vehicles ahead of time, but you can only drive one yourself. Here is the minus one-month mandatory. When you figure out your vehicle requirements, contact the group to arrange among them and you who will contact and rent the remaining vehicles. There will probably be some in your group that have existing discounts and can score a great rate. Hash this one out via email.
Entertainment. Unless you are going to the deserts in Arizona or get exceedingly lucky, you will have a rain day or two. You will also have a bunch of time at night after golf (after you have all told your lies). We suck that time up pretty effectively watching the golf channel, ESPN, playing cards, or watching videos. The latter is what you can address ahead of time. We have a guy that is pretty good at selecting movies to watch and we task him to bring them with him. Movies like “Gladiator”, “Miracle”, etc. are big. More risque’ titles are optional. On severe rain days, we also have gone bowling (a real hoot), done the local movie theater, and toured the area.
Checklists. After about ten years of being asked twenty times per day where we were playing the next day, or when we had to leave, or what was for supper, or who stole my teddy bear, I finally started typing out these things. I make a copy of each and post sporadically throughout the house. I make individual laminated cards and hand to each golfer. Know what? It reduced the questions to half and now when asked, I say that I can’t remember, let me walk over to the frig and read it for you. Here are the things I prepare ahead of time:
Listing of course, tee times, course contact number, and departure time. I base departure time on MapBlast directions and factor in a stop for ice for the coolers and if we will need to hit range balls.
Listing of the menu for the evening meals. If this is your first time, keep the menu simple and make sure you have the recipes in hand. With any size group, you are going to have a chef or two and this won’t be a big deal.
Multiple copies of the “order sheet” for sandwiches. For most of our noon meals between rounds, we dine on our self-prepared, gourmet sandwiches prepared the night before. As you saw from the previous articles, I solicit what the group wants and have that on the shopping list. What winds up being the least confusing way is to have some sheet for people to circle or fill in to specify what sandwiches they want for the next day. You rotate the preparers (two is best) every night and with that sheet, they manufacture the gourmet feast. (Don’t discount this! The sandwiches you make will be superior to anything short of the full meal at the course AND you will not have to wait on it if you are pressed for time between your rounds.)
Biggy! We did not keep a record of our scores for our first few years. Big mistake. What great history we tossed out. Keep a record! I prepare a hard copy sheet to fill in as we go. It allows us to follow who is the overall stroke leader and gives us all ammo to use in negotiating the next day’s bets. I take this home and plant it permanently on our golf website.
Expenses. I pay for everything with minor exceptions and collect everyone’s share the final evening. That keeps it simple. I currently use a spreadsheet to administer this. It works great. I would provide this for you, but this article format doesn’t allow. Before that, I simply used pen and paper and got it to within a penny. My point is that from the minute you start your adventure, keep a tally of what you have spent! Streamline course check in by paying for everyone, buy all the food and drink, buy all the gas, etc. If someone pays for anything, log it in immediately. If you are religious in this, you will have no complaints, only praise.
Things nobody else will bring but you:
Several decks of cards, poker chips
Cribbage boards
Screw driver and pliers (you never know)
Pens, pencils and permanent markers (you will need all)
Over the counter pain killers
Band-Aids
Game
Arrival. So here you have a rambunctious group of friends descending on the Mecca of golf. You have motored to the house your staying in and it is the mad dash to the best room to be found. NOT. To avoid any hard feelings between the lodger that got the queen bed and the lodger that got the twin bed, simply set up a quick draw out of the hat. For subsequent years, do the same, but use the seniority system. Once a person misses, he goes to the end of the list.
Once you have dumped your bags in the drawn rooms, it is time to go shopping. With the template I gave you in the last article, and with your modifications based on menu and orders, grab one or two volunteers and get what you need.
This is the conclusion of my recommendations on how you can have the best golf outing or outings you have ever had. Since I have folks coming to enjoy my preparations for 19 years should be testimony to you. At least give it a shot once. It won’t be perfect, but my guess is that it will be superior and more remembered than anything you can buy as a package. Go for it!

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