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SkyGolf Blog... Golf Courses Around the World: Sandpiper Golf Club, Santa Barbara, California, USA

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Sandpiper Golf Club, Santa Barbara, California, USA. Another Californian jewel, maybe lesser known then Pebble Beach in Monterey or Torrey Pines in San Diego, but still able to convey the same emotions and able to provide memorable views of the Pacific Ocean. This is Sandpiper Golf Club, a public course located in Santa Barbara, built on an land that until 1965 was used for crude oil production. Sandpiper has an interesting design, with several undulating fairways, holes featuring dramatic elevation chan...

SkyGolf Blog... Golf Courses Around the World: Pasatiempo Golf Club, Santa Cruz, California, USA

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Pasatiempo Golf Club, Santa Cruz, California, USA. Designed by Alister MacKenzie, Pasatiempo Golf Club in Santa Cruz opened its doors in 1929 and is today considered one of the three best courses in the Golden State. Pasatiempo (Spanish for "passing of time"), has the rare combination of being one of the nation's most awarded and cited golf courses and yet, constantly referred to as a "hidden gem. Two world-renowned golf courses where he put into practice all his architectural skills. The sandy bottom of...

SkyGolf Blog... Golf Courses Around the World: Adare Manor Hotel & Golf Resort, Adare Village, Ireland

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Adare Manor Hotel and Golf Resort, Adare Village, Ireland. An idyllic golf course set in the heart of an 840 acres lush landscape, a pristine river that snakes along the property, a stunning historic manor reminiscent of a chateau that dominates the property, and a magic atmosphere surrounding the whole estate. This is Adare Manor Hotel and Golf Resort, a five stars luxury retreat known to be one of the best and most scenic resorts in Ireland. The front nine, which at times brings to mind the traditional...

SkyGolf Blog... Golf Courses Around the World: The K Club, The Palmer Ryder Cup Course, Kildare, Ireland

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The K Club, The Palmer Ryder Cup Course, Kildare, Ireland. Since centuries Golf is part of the history of Ireland, and since 2006 The Palmer Ryder Cup Course in County Kildare is part of the history of Golf. Originally known as The North Course,. The Palmer Ryder Cup Course opened for play in 1991 and it is part of one of the most luxurious and most awarded resorts in Ireland, the six-stars The Kildare Hotel Spa and Country Club, or The K Club. Although not an ordinary "Irish" golf course,. Ranked regula...

SkyGolf Blog... Golf Courses Around the World: The 2014 Ryder Cup trip report: from Gleneagles to North Bertwick

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The 2014 Ryder Cup trip report: from Gleneagles to North Bertwick. Four friends, four golfers and one week ahead of us: destination Scotland, the Home of Golf and the host venue for the 2014 Ryder Cup. The plan is simple: Golf, Ryder Cup, Golf, Ryder Cup, Golf.and some local whiskies and beers. We all know the Scottish weather is the most unpredictable thing in Scotland, but we could never have imagined we would find ourselves playing in the sun for five days in row at more then 20C (around 70F). Attendi...