Golf News & Reviews

Taking an American Club Kohler golf vacation to play Whistling Straits golf course and its other fine layouts is not an inexpensive proposition. However, there are less expensive options besides staying at the classy American Club Hotel and the little-known private mansion and sporting club called Riverbend, which we recently told you about. Two years ago, we shared with you fact that the Inn on Woodlake was, “The Best Budget Hotel Option on Your American Club Kohler Golf Vacation.” In light of its recently completed major renovation, we now view the Inn on Woodlake as an even more compelling, lower-priced lodging alternative, particularly for visitors more focused on golf than accommodations. (continued at www.GolfVacationInsider.com)

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In our last tip, we told you about a helpful website that lists nearly every airline’s policies and fees with respect to transporting golf travel cases. Today, we’re going to tell you how to avoid the extra fees that many people pay — unnecessarily — when taking golf travel cases overseas. The problem can arise because different countries have different weight limits for what they’ll accept as “free” checked luggage. U.S.-based airlines, for example, usually allow heavier bags than say, European airlines, before the “excess weight” fees kick in. It’s usually not an issue if, for example, you’re flying from the USA to a single overseas golf vacation destination. But if you then need to take flights while you’re there, it’s common to be charged hefty, additional fees if your golf travel cases are heavier than the local limit. (continued at www.GolfVacationInsider.com)

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In our previous tip about golf bag shipping , we explained the various options and costs involved in shipping golf clubs instead of traveling with them. Despite the convenience and relative low cost of golf club shipping (especially if you plan ahead), we know some of you simply prefer the idea that your golf clubs are traveling on same airplane, at the same time, that you are. Well, for those that aren’t yet sold on golf club shipping, there’s a website that will prove extremely useful. (continued at www.GolfVacationInsider.com)

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Most people who are even vaguely familiar with the Mesquite, Nevada golf scene have heard of the beautiful Wolf Creek Golf Course, which offers target golf at its most extreme.But while Wolf Creek Golf Course remains the “must-play” course in the Mesquite area, it’s not the only game in this dusty town about an hour northeast of Las Vegas. Next time you’re in the area, we recommend setting your sights on the Palmer Course at the Oasis Golf Club. (continued at www.GolfVacationInsider.com)

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Today, instead of one specific golf vacation tip, I want to let you know where you can find literally hundreds of them, on virtually any destination and golf vacation type youÂ’re interested in.You may already know this, but one of the benefits of being a Golf Vacation Insider subscriber is that you get instant access to our entire library of free golf vacation guides. These are generally five to eight-page intelligence reports containing our expert, unbiased recommendations on the best places to play, stay, and dineÂ…all based on our trademark, undercover site inspections.We have published about 75 of these golf vacation guides so far, and you can browse them by geographic location (Las Vegas golf vacations, San Antonio golf vacations, etc.) or by golf course/resort name (Pebble Beach Golf Course, Whistling Straits Golf Course, etc). (continued at www.GolfVacationInsider.com)

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When the subject of British Columbia golf vacations arises, many people immediately think of Whistler, but insiders know that the city of Victoria is one of the prettiest and most charming spots in all of British Columbia, and it’s our top pick for Vancouver, BC golf vacations. Victoria is located on Vancouver Island, the largest in North America. Not to be confused with Vancouver, which is on the British Columbia mainland, Vancouver Island is across the Strait of Georgia from that city and the Strait of Juan de Fuca from Seattle. Thanks to some recent additions, Victoria has also become an excellent spot for Vancouver, BC golf vacations. (continued at www.GolfVacationInsider.com)

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After taking American Club Kohler golf vacations nearly every other year since 1995, we’ve had the opportunity to inspect virtually every inch of this popular Wisconsin golf resort. And while we’ve known about the existence of Riverbend, the resort’s marvelous, private club, since it opened in 2001, even we were surprised to learn that anyone can experience it…at least once. Located about one mile from the American Club Kohler, Riverbend is a historic mansion house that serves as the centerpiece of a private, outdoor and sports retreat. Each of the 31 guest chambers is unique and beautifully appointed with comfortable beds, fireplaces, stocked refrigerators, LCD televisions, and of course, gorgeous bathrooms with oversized whirlpool tubs and showers. (continued at www.GolfVacationInsider.com)

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