Great Golf Vacations are Even Better in Luxury Vacation Rentals
Nov. 24, 2006. A new television show should bring a whole new meaning to the golf vacation. During the World Series of Golf, players will bet on each hole every time they step up to the tee. Based on the wildly popular World Series of Poker, the tournament will be open to the public, but you have to pass an accreditation process and pony up $10,000. The tournament will be held May 13-17 in Las Vegas and will be shown on NBC.
Larry Olmsted, in his blog The Golfer’s World, called it “the most exciting golf-wagering since James Bond played Goldfinger for a huge ingot.�
You don’t have to gamble on your golf vacation if you do a little online research before booking a place to stay. First, study the area golf courses. Many require reservations and place restrictions on public access. Golf.com has a thorough, searchable database of courses.
Next, find a web site like VacationRental.org that has in-depth information about the local rentals. Here are some favorite golf destinations:
Las Vegas
Florida
Governors Harbor, Bahamas
