Tag: Golf Travel

Enjoy the QBE Shootout? Here’s how you can play Tiburon Golf Club

Even if you can’t hit bombs like Nelly or drain clutch putts like Sahith, you can still play the course.

Naples, Florida and the Tiburon Golf Club played host to the 2022 QBE Shootout and it did not disappoint.

Sahith Theegala struggled through an oblique injury but buried a birdie putt when it mattered most to give him and partner Tom Hoge the one-stroke victory over Charley Hoffman and Ryan Palmer.

While it’s not the biggest purse of the year, Theegala and Hoge will both take home a cool $475,000.

In 2023, Tiburon will also host a PGA Tour Champions event, the Chubb Classic in February. In fact, Tiburon is the only golf facility to host LPGA, PGA Tour Champions and PGA Tour-sanctioned tournaments.

Tiburon is one of a handful of golf courses on the PGA Tour’s 2022-23 calendar that can be played – if you’re willing to pay up.

So even if you can’t quite play exactly like the pros, you can in this case at least play the same golf course.

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Play tournament golf in Ireland, The 2023 Golfweek Emerald Isle Championship

This is Your Chance to Play Tournament Golf in Ireland – Don’t pass it up! Regarded as one of Ireland’s best golf courses, the championship course at Galway Bay Golf Resort is a perfect combination of natural beauty and golfing adventure. The course …

This is Your Chance to Play Tournament Golf in Ireland – Don’t pass it up!

Regarded as one of Ireland’s best golf courses, the championship course at Galway Bay Golf Resort is a perfect combination of natural beauty and golfing adventure. The course blends a stunning backdrop of Galway Bay along with the rugged and unpredictable curves of the Atlantic coastline. With ever changing wind speeds and directions, Galway Bay Golf Resort will pose a considerable yet fair challenge for our group of Elite Senior Amateurs.

NOTE: This is a limited field tournament so make plans early!
This tournament is certified by the World Amateur Golf Rankings – WAGR

**For complete tournament information follow the registration link**

3-Tournament Lineup Rounds Out the 2022 Golfweek Senior Amateur Schedule and a look at 2023!

Senior competitive golf continues to grow bigger and better than ever. USA Today Sports and Golfweek are excited to play a large part in that growth. During the past year, over 750 senior golfers have competed in a Golfweek Elite Senior Amateur …

Senior competitive golf continues to grow bigger and better than ever. USA Today Sports and Golfweek are excited to play a large part in that growth. During the past year, over 750 senior golfers have competed in a Golfweek Elite Senior Amateur Tournament, while also trying to qualify for the U.S. Senior Amateur through one of the twenty-five WAGR exemptions offered by the USGA.

This year, as part of our Elite Senior Amateur Tournament Series, Golfweek partnered with The Mid-West Golf Association to conduct The International, the third highest ranked senior amateur tournament in the world. With a field, drawing players and teams from: Britain, Scotland, Ireland, Norway, Canada, an Mexico, we expect The International to move into the number two spot in the world. We are extremely excited to announce that Cartersville Golf & Country Club, just outside of Atlanta, has been chosen to host the 2023 International – Senior Division, to be held October 4-7, 2023

The USGA will again grant twenty-five exemptions into the U.S. Senior Amateur which will be held in 2023 at Martis Camp in Truckee, CA. Golfweek tournaments are WAGR counting events offering senior golfers the opportunity to play for national ranking (2022 National Senior Rankings) while also seeking exemption into the U.S. Senior Amateur through WAGR standing.

Here are the remaining 3-tournaments in our lineup for 2022 and a glimpse at the tournament schedule for the first seven months of 2023.

Bookmark this page and as tournaments open for registration, click on the tournament name for more information and to register.

REMAINING 2022 AND EARLY 2023 GOLFWEEK ELITE SENIOR AMATEUR TOURNAMENTS

November 2-4: The Golfweek Senior Desert Showdown, Casino Del Sol, Sewailo Golf Club, Tucson, AZ

Nov 29-Dec 1: The Golfweek TOC, PGA National, Palm Beach Gardens, FL  Champion and Fazio

December 14-16: The Golfweek Senior Challenge Cup, Jacaranda Golf Club  Plantation, FL

January 16-18, 2023: The Golfweek Player of the Year Classic, Tampa Palms Golf & Country Club, Tampa, FL

March 26-28, 2023: The Golfweek Senior Division National Championship, Desert Willow Golf Resort, Palm Desert, CA The Mountain Course

March 30-April 1, 2023: The Golfweek Senior Amateur, Desert Willow Golf Resort, Palm Desert, CA The Firecliff Course

June 12-14, 2023: The Golfweek Senior National, Grandover Resort, Greensboro, NC

Save the DATE for the trip of a life time. BIG INFORMATION SHORTLY!   July 3-8, 2023: The Golfweek European Challenge, Galway Bay Golf Resort, Blackrock, Salthill, County Galway Ireland.

Golf travel: Is Mayakoba as stunning as it looks on TV?

Breathtaking views, beachfront holes, caves and vibrant fairways make this a place even the pros are eager to see.

The World Wide Technology Championship at Mayakoba is one of the most desirable tournaments on the PGA Tour schedule. From the breathtaking views, beachfront holes, caves and vibrant fairways, even the professionals have something to brag about when they come.

The tournament is held at El Camaleón. The Greg Norman-designed course is a 7,024-yard, par-72 track located in Riviera Maya, just shy of 30 miles from Cancún International Airport in the Mayakoba resort property. It’s listed in the top 25 of Golfweek’s Best courses list of Mexico, Caribbean, Atlantic islands and Central America.

This course includes many features and facilities including one of the eight Jim McLean golf schools. Visitors can practice on the range, work on their short game or take advantage of TrackMan technology with the help of a certified instructor.

Jim McLean Academy
Jim McLean Academy. (Mayakoba)

The course is an overwhelming beauty amidst the Mayan tropical jungle, and the flora and fauna are something to appreciate. The mangroves and canals are eye-catching and your eye might even stumble upon some live monkeys and iguanas throughout your round.

After your round, the cart barn has fresh fruit popsicles waiting for you and you can grab a bite to eat at the Koba restaurant, located within the club.

There are four award-winning resorts located on the property of Mayakoba that all offer a unique feel based on your tastes and preferences.

King Size bed at Beachfront Pool Suite 2nd floor
King Size bed at Beachfront Pool Suite 2nd floor. (Mayakoba)

Fairmont is more of a family-friendly stay with a variety of water activities, a discovery club and an adventure camp for kids. There is also an adult-only pool, Willow Stream Spa and eco-boat tour for the more mature guests.

Rosewood is an upscale resort with trendy cocktail bars and a sophisticated atmosphere. The 129 private suites feature private plunge pools and terraces.

Banyan Tree gives off a more romantic and intimate feel. With stunning restaurants on the water and candlelit pathways, you and your loved one will feel the spark ignited.

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Andaz features modern artwork and intertwines Mayan culture from the rooms to the restaurants. Immerse yourself in Mayan culture with tastings, classes and unique cultural experiences.

The fine dining offerings at each resort are a melting pot of different flavors and cultures. The beach clubs are a great way to relax or enjoy some drinks and bites.

There is plenty to do at Mayakoba whether you are a golf fanatic or want to bring the whole family.

Visit Mayakoba.com for more information on golf and the different hotels.

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Here’s a look at the property and some highlights from recent tournaments.

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10 best golf courses in England

Does the 2023 Open Championship host, Royal Liverpool, make the cut?

When it comes to golf courses in the United Kingdom, Scotland tends to get most of the glory. However, those who overlook English golf do so at their own peril, as England boasts some incredible courses – both along the coasts and inland.

With the 2023 British Open going to Royal Liverpool, Golfweek has put together a list of the best courses England has to offer.

More U.K. course rankings: 10 best courses in Scotland | Top 50 classic courses in Great Britain and Ireland | Top 50 modern courses in Great Britain and Ireland

These rankings come directly from the hundreds of Golfweek’s Best Raters for 2021 who continually evaluate courses and rate them based on our 10 criteria. They also file a single, overall rating on each course on a points basis of 1-10. Those overall ratings on each course are averaged to produce a final rating for each course. Only a handful of courses in the world achieve a rating above 9, and any course rated 7 or above presents a can’t-miss opportunity.

For more of Golfweek’s Best course lists, check out the most recent selection of course rankings:

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Picture of golf bags piled up in a Scotland airport is a sad sight to see

If you’re traveling internationally and looking to get in a round abroad, you may want to consider a rental set.

You thought the British Open ending the men’s major championship season was a bummer? Wait until you see this.

Domestic travel is bad enough these days in the United States with severely understaffed airlines leading to frequent flight delays, cancellations and of course, lost luggage. On the international scale it’s even worse, and one picture showed just how backed up high-traffic airports can be.

Just days after Cameron Smith won the British Open in epic fashion at the Old Course at St. Andrews, a pile of golf bags currently sits in the Edinburgh Airport, which is just 50 miles from the Home of Golf.

There’s a comfort that comes with playing with your own clubs, but if you’re traveling internationally this year and looking to get a round or two in abroad, you may want to consider a rental set.

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Dreaming of the British Open? Check out five incredible U.K. golf vacations

Want to play St. Andrews, Carnoustie, and Royal Troon all on the same trip? Yeah…we thought so.

The 2022 British Open is just weeks away and the entire golf world is gearing up to go back home to The Old Course at St. Andrews.

We will all be glued to the coverage of the 150th Open Championship later this month, and most golf fans will daydream about playing St. Andrews and that fantasy golf vacation they’ve been putting off for years.

It’s time to turn those daydreams into reality. Along with our friends from Golfbreaks, Golfweek has compiled five spectacular U.K. golf vacations including trips to England, Northern Ireland and Scotland to play some of the oldest and most famous courses in the world.

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A tale of two idiots who didn’t come in from the rain on one of the world’s longest courses

Golfweek’s Jason Lusk gives you an inside look into what it’s like to play one of the longest golf courses in the world during the winter.

Golfweek’s Jason Lusk gives you an inside look into what it’s like to play one of the longest golf courses in the world during the winter.

Forward Press podcast: 2021 PGA Tour season preview, how long will DJ be No. 1

On the latest episode of Golfweek’s Forward Press podcast, we discuss the 2021 PGA Tour season and how long will Dustin Johnson be No. 1.

Welcome to episode 75 of Forward Press, a weekly podcast from your friends at Golfweek.

In this edition of Forward Press, Golfweek’s David Dusek chats with Steve DiMeglio about the unofficial start of the 2021 PGA Tour season, how COVID-19 will continue to shape the world of golf, who (if anyone) can take the World No. 1 spot away from DJ and more.

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Forward Press podcast: Jason Lusk on best courses that opened in 2020, the future of golf trips, more

Golfweek’s travel editor explains how COVID impacted the golf resort and travel industry, talks about the best new courses in 2020 and more.

Welcome to episode 74 of Forward Press, a weekly podcast from your friends at Golfweek.

In this edition of Forward Press, Golfweek’s David Dusek chats with Golfweek’s travel editor and creative director, Jason Lusk, about how the COVID-19 pandemic has had an impact on the golf resort and travel industry, the best golf courses that opened in 2020, and when/where you should plan your next golf trip.

You can download the Forward Press podcast and listen on all of your favorite platforms, including: iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify, Castbox and Radio Public.

Did you like what you heard? You can catch up on previous episodes of the Forward Press podcast here.