Entries Tagged as 'South Carolina'
From time to time, in golf and in life, it’s good to get outside of your comfort zone. Way outside….
It’s good to test yourself, to throw yourself into that burning ring of fire, to tee off from the “tips” (the hardest tee box), on a cold windy day, on a hard golf course like I did this weekend. To help you discover what you’re really
made of — and on the 8th hole and a couple of lost balls, I started thinking of some of the hardest golf courses I have encountered. I wanted to share my list of the 10 Hardest Golf Courses.
These are courses that grab you by the collar on the first tee, slap you around for five hours and then reluctantly agree to let you limp your sorry carcass back into the clubhouse for resuscitation.
They are courses meant for drag-out, high-stakes battles at high noon. Courses where they should sell “I survived a round at … ” T-shirts in the golf shop. Fields of bad dreams.
This is not a scientific or even definitive ranking. It’s my list of layouts that have battered and bruised me, ruined my scorecards and made me want to weep …
If you survived one of these courses, tell me all about it.
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It is party time in the United States with the Cinco de Mayo fiestas around the corner. So raise your tequila glass and rock out Mexican style to celebrate the holiday that commemorates Mexico’s victory over the French.
Cinco de Mayo is one of the most celebrated Mexican national holidays in the United States, where many U.S. businesses and restaurants are decorated in green, white and red, the colors of Mexico’s flag, to observe this important day in traditional Mexican fanfare. Although Cinco de Mayo celebrates the determination of Mexicans to remain free from foreign control, it is not Mexico’s Independence Day.
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January 2nd, 2011 · 1 Comment
Are you looking for a holiday package that gives you the opportunity to explore the beauty of nature and ample of time for relaxation and rejuvenation? Then, “Myrtle Beach” is the perfect destination for you. Myrtle Beach is a beautiful city in South Carolina, USA which has gained immense popularity as one of the top tourist destination in the world.
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North Myrtle Beach is definitely a superb seashore holiday destination that offers almost endless expands of powdery white sand and also the crystal blue Atlantic Ocean. They are all but the beginning of what a truly fantastic vacation in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina is all about.
No matter if you’re searching for a enjoyable break out of your day-to-day life or even a vacation packed with activity, you are going to uncover everything and then some at Myrtle Beach. There’s something for everyone, including miniature golf, water parkers, fine dining, shopping, plus a great deal extra. Golf enthusiasts will uncover paradise in choosing from over eighty pro courses within the Myrtle Beach/North Myrtle Beach areas.
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February 9th, 2010 · 4 Comments
The top United States romantic vacation destinations and getaways are places where you will find scenic canyons, mountains, and ocean side lodging where you can revitalize your love life. These are destinations in a tranquil setting where you can roam the sights at your own pace doing some sightseeing, cycling, or taking a hot air balloon ride. Enjoy intimate romantic experiences where you can unwind and relax at a spa with a couples massage followed by an intimate, romantic dinner.
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