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DOWNLOAD: March 2010 Issue



In this Issue: 

  • Celtic Manor: 2010 Ryder Cup Host
  • The Best of South Wales
  • Fallen Oak: Biloxi, Mississippi's Sure Bet
  • Insider's Guide to Nantucket
  • Privates You Can Play: Sankaty Head Golf Club
  • Temenos: Tempered Optimism in Anguilla
  • The Mantys: A New Way to Ride
  • Diamante: Hot New Course Opens in Los Cabos
  • Golf Odyssey Exclusive: Play Pebble Beach Under US Open Conditions
  • Hot Deals at Press Time (Bermuda, Wild Dunes and Orlando)
Our March issue starts in oft overlooked Wales where this year's Ryder Cup will be held at the luxurious Celtic Manor Resort.  Despite its low profile, Celtic Manor can be reached in less than two hours from Heathrow airport and Paddington Station.  While it may well be well-suited for the world's premier match-play showdown, read why you will probably find the golf experience to prove disappointing.  Alas, there is great golf nearby and we outline the finest alternatives, including the best course in all of Wales.

Back in the States, we venture to Biloxi, Mississippi where Fallen Oak is a sure bet in this riverboat gambling destination.  Despite once gracing various Top-100 lists, the two other courses nearby don't match up to this Fazio gem that can easily be combined with a trip to New Orleans, or the Mobile stop on the Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail.

On to Nantucket where you will be treated to a true insider's guide to this idyllic island where the lodging and dining options are every bit as good as the golf.  We even share the secret to playing the private and delightful Sankaty Head Golf Club, a seaside jewel ranked among the top-100 classic courses in the United States.
       
In Secrets From the World of Golf Travel, we will introduce you to the hottest new course in Los Cabos, update you on the Temenos saga (the Anguilla course will be open at least through June), and show you the latest single-person transport vehicle designed for the golf course.
       
If you have any interest in playing Pebble Beach under US Open Conditions, you will want to read about the exclusive opportunity that we have secured for interested subscribers (and their guests).  Availability is extremely limited.
       
Finally, in Hot Deals and Discounts, we have uncovered two excellent deals that involve top private clubs (one in Bermuda, the other near Orlando) and a very attractive offer to visit Wild Dunes.




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