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In April, we will be traveling to Bermuda to enjoy the warm breezes, chilled cocktails, lush golf courses and best friends. I thought it would be fun to share a preview of our trip with you. Then when we return, I will add a trip review to my Newsletter. Please consider golf in Bermuda in your future golf vacation plans if you like what this article has to offer What To Expect If island destination is what you are looking […]

Ever since I saw the movie starring Morgan Freeman and Jack Nicholson, I have had a Bucket List for my life. It occurred to me that my golf clients probably have their own Bucket List, and would be willing to share it with our readers, so we can all benefit. So, I offer a challenge to you. Write a short article about the quest you have to check off your Golf Bucket List. Then, share it with the Golf Exclusives […]

As many of you know, I have been selling Golf Vacations for over 20 years, and one of my best sellers is Scotland. However until recently, I had not been there. We just completed a fantastic tour of Scotland and Ireland with Collette Vacations. Although I did not play golf there because it was a tour, I did get to see first- hand what golf was like in this beautiful country. I wanted to share this new found knowledge with […]

What you say? Yes, if you are looking for a great summer vacation that includes golf, Prince Edward Island is for you. It is Canada’s #1 golf destination. Last summer, Betty and I and our friends went on a Princess cruise starting in New York City and ending in Quebec City. We extended by staying a few extra days in Montreal. If you look at our route on a map, you see that it goes up the Atlantic Ocean coast, […]

Recently I learned about a fantastic Golf Resort in Ireland and I wanted to share it with all of you. After reading about it, please contact me if you are interested, as I would like to organize a group trip to play there, and other signature courses nearby like Ballyliffin, Connemara and Donegal. Lough Erne Resort, pronounced lock;  is located in Enniskillen, the gateway to Northwest Ireland. It is a 2 hour car ride from Dublin and 1 and ½ […]

Golfing at St Andrews – by Ken Erdmann I’ve been a golfer since I was 11 years old. And like all avid golfers I’ve had my golfing “Bucket List”. I’m 67 now and have completed most (if not all) of my list. Being from Michigan, I’ve been able to play some fabulous golf courses. Northern Michigan is a golfer’s mecca if you’ve never been there. Every summer since the mid 90’s I’ve taken a group of 12-24 golfers on a 4-5 […]

Editor’s Note: Golfest and Jim all have been customers and friends with Golf Exclusives since 2007. They have played nearly every Top 100 public courses in the USA. I think you will find this report helpful if you plan to golf in Scotland in the future. Thanks Jim for sharing your story. History is a great topic, especially if you truly appreciate it and it involves the sport you love.  Or better said; playing at the birthplace of golf on the […]

Golf may be the great equalizer. When it comes to providing golf instruction, lessons, guidelines, or tips, the game is pretty much the same for men and women. There may be some subtle differences — just like there are subtle differences between different men — but in general, golf tips for women are tips for playing golf. “Golfers are golfers, whether they are men, women, or juniors,” says Chris Foley of Cragun’s Legacy Courses in Brainerd, who owns and operates […]

Here is my story  Playing The Old Course at St.  Andrews in Scotland would be a bucket list event for any golfer, but how I was able to play and how well I played is a story in itself.  My family and I were traveling in tandem with my youngest daughter’s chorus group throughout Scotland, Northern Ireland and Ireland, so I did not even think to bring my clubs especially when I inquired online and found out you need to […]

By Golfer’s Jewels Generally speaking, women do not hit a golf ball as far as men. But that does not necessarily mean that men are always better. With the right technique and some practice, you can generate more power out of your golf swing. In the hopes of helping women golfers build a solid, consistent swing, we gathered some of the most important swing tips every women golfer should know. Keep these tips in mind and start swinging like a […]