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November 12th, 2011 | 
Author: One of the most important things to do when you are considering heading out on a golfing vacation will be to take some basic things into account. These are items that can have a considerable bearing on the overall process and in some cases you might find that if left ignored, they can make your vacation one that is less than enjoyable.
The very first thing you are going to want to do is to ensure that you are heading to an area that is known for golfing. There are plenty of places where you could go and play several holes and then realize it isn’t what you expected. To avoid that, take a look at some of the more popular places and then consider them as an option for you to head to for your golfing trip. Of course, you will want to keep in mind that some of these top choices are going to have more people going to them as well.
When that is done, you are going to want to also look at the weather of the area you are considering. The reason is that at different times of the year an area could have bad weather and you are going to want to avoid that if possible. While that doesn’t instantly guarantee that you are going to have perfect weather, you can increase the chances by taking the time to understand the weather patterns for an area.
During this process it will also be a good idea for you to take the time to look over different packages available as well. This will give you a general idea of some of the best places to vacation as well as what you can expect in terms of pricing. In fact, some travel agencies place a special discounted price on total golf packages where rounds of golf are included and you will want to keep that in mind as one of the options that you are going to have in this process.
Finally, make sure that you take the time to do your research about any area that you are going to be going to as well. The reason is that you are going to find that some places might not live up to the pictures and that can cause some level of disappointment for people. Additionally, if there are problems or things to avoid, having done your research you can have a better overall experience in this process. Just make sure you spend a little time considering each of the options you have before you book as well.
Most people who head out on a golf vacation are going to have a great time. While there are some minor things to keep in mind, you should find that in general these places are going to be a great choice for you as they help you to get out into the sun and have a blast in the process as well.
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Avid golfers spend many hours online researching the perfect golf getaway for a group of buddies. Typically you can expect see the same golf destinations pop up in your search, such as Myrtle Beach, Hilton Head, and San Destin. With recent changes in the economy and gas prices, many golfers are looking for golf vacations that don’t require a full day of travel yet still provides a unique golfing experience. For those reasons Tennessee is becoming a huge destination for golfers wanting an affordable golf package without the long travel time required from the other destinations.
Tennessee bound golfers can often travel and play in the same day due to the short drive from Ohio or Michigan. Typically 4-7 hours you can be at your destination teeing it up from soaring high tee boxes overlooking vast mountain ranges with beautiful contoured fairways and greens. There are some hidden gems in Tennessee – golfers are flocking to unbelievable golf destinations such as Fairfield Glade, Smoky Mountains, and Tellico Village.
Fairfield Glade in Crossville, Tennessee has thousands of rounds from packagers who have come to expect terrific conditions, unique layouts and great weather. The 5 courses at Fairfield are Stonehenge, Heatherhurst Brae, Heatherhurst Crag, Dorchester, and Druid Hills. Golf holes at Fairfield vary a lot from one to the next, and since the layouts meander through heavily wooded areas on the Cumberland Plateau, golfers will experience challenges from elevation changes to strategically placed hazards. There are some great par 3s such as Stonehenge Golf Club’s signature hole number 14 that is a downhill shot landing on a beautiful green with stacked stone overlooking the water. Dorchester also has a great par 5 that has 3 landing areas that will test your accuracy off the tee and on your approach shot over a small creek in front of the green. Just a taste of what you can expect at the first of 3 unique destinations in Tennessee.
The second hidden gem is an up and comer 20 minutes south of Knoxville called Tellico Village. Tellico has traditionally been a community with many retirees that have moved south to take advantage of fantastic golf weather. Tellico’s 3 golf courses are Kahite, Tanasi, and Toqua. Other great courses in the area are Rarity Bay, Rarity Pointe and Avalon. As opposed to mountain golf you find in Crossville, Tellico is more lake golf with fantastic holes that wrap around the lake. These courses are longer than Fairfield, and generally offer very challenging play with undulating greens, rolling fairways and subtle elevation changes that will have you second guessing your club selection. Toqua has one of the prettiest par 4 holes along the lake that is not very long, but provides a scenic vista from its green on the lake. Tellico has villas that can fit any number of golfers in your group, and located just minutes from Toqua and Tanasi Golf Courses. Considering your great selection of courses and beauty of the lake, golfers will find one of the best packages in the South near Knoxville, Tennessee at Tellico Village.
Smoky Mountain golf is both unique in beauty and challenge with terrific course conditions and amazing layouts near Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. Plenty of golf courses to choose from as little as $30 a round with lodging in luxury Villas located right on Sevierville Golf Club. Sevierville has 36 beautiful holes located at the foothills of the Smokies, while one of the most unique courses in the Tennessee River Islands is only 15 minutes away. Gatlinburg Golf Course has one of the most unique back nines in the country including a par 3 12th hole that drops 200 feet from tee to green. Other great golf courses in the area are Ruggles Ferry, Patriot Hills, Dandridge, Bent Creek and Millstone Golf Club. Golfers visiting courses in this area can expect to play at some of the most scenic courses in the country.