Best Golf Specials 2009!

Now that most of the country is finally starting to thaw out after a winter that was just way too long its time to start thinking about hitting the greens for TRAVEL THERAPY and taking advantage of some top golf specials that are being offered this spring. So this TRAVEL THERAPY article is all about helping you find the best golf deals!

My new book TRAVEL THERAPY: Where Do You Need to Go? (April 2009/Seal Press) highlights some of the best golf destinations in the world and I'm constantly researching top new golf resorts.

I hate to say that my golf clubs are gathering dust in Scottsdale, Arizona, while Im living in Manhattan. I hoping to get some desert golf in soon but in the meantime here are some great golf specials in Texas, Florida, Mexico, Cape Cod, etc, worth checking out that will have you saying FORE with a huge smile on your face!

Best Golf Deals 2009

DORAL GOLF RESORT & SPA, FLORIDA Following the 2009 WGC-CA Championship, Doral Golf Resort & Spa, a Marriott Resort, is offering travelers a chance to play where the pros just played, for a fraction of the price. Guests can practice their swing on the fairways that golf greats such as Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson, who just celebrated his first-ever WGC win, recently conquered.

The resort is offering two great packages for those looking to work on their handicap or hitting the links for the first time. Spring break duffers can take advantage of nearly 50% savings with the Championship Easter Package.

Available April 4-18, rates start at $169 per person, per night, based on double occupancy and include your room, one round of golf per night stay ( reg. $175), free golf clinic, bag storage and use of driving range and complimentary breakfast.

Golf aficionados brave enough to take on the infamous Blue Monster (reg. $325) a round can book the three-night Monster Madness Package. Available through May 31, rates start at $189 per person. For more check out www.doralresort.com

HORSESHOE BAY RESORT, TEXAS

At Horseshoe Bay Resort, duffers can take advantage of the comfortably warm temperatures and lush greens with a golf package called Unlimited Golf Getaway. The package lets golf gurus enjoy non-stop tee times on the resorts three Robert Trent Jones, Sr. courses, daily breakfast, unlimited access to the made-to-scale Whitewater putting course, driving range access, club cleaning, and more.

The Unlimited Golf Getaway is valid now through May 21, 2009, with nightly rates starting at $213 per person. For reservations and information www.hsbresort.com.

MARCO ISLAND MARRIOTT BEACH RESORT, FLORIDA

Great golf and hotel package at the Marco Island Marriott Beach Resort that has unveiled its own $1-million rescue plan aimed to help travelers waiting to feel the trickle down effects on Main Street, USA: the Consumer Bailout package. Those booking the package for stays now through April 17 receive a $200 credit per room, per night. Nightly rates start at $499.

The Consumer Bailout Golf Promotion includes two rounds of golf at The Rookery course, complimentary replay based on availability, breakfast for two, kids play free golf, complimentary bag storage, bag tags and driving range balls.

Rates start at $679 per night. For more www.marcoislandmarriott.com.

ROYAL HIDEAWAY PLAYACAR, MEXICO

An adults-only, all-inclusive resort located in Mexicos Riviera Maya region, Royal Hideaway Playacar is offering complimentary rounds of golf and one free room night with minimum stays through April 30, 2009. Round trip transportation to the golf course is also included, as well as snacks and beverage consumed at the course and a shared golf cart!

Five-night minimum stays: Two rounds of golf + free night (a savings of more than $700!)

Seven-night minimum stays: Four rounds of golf + free night (a savings of more than $1100!)

Royal Hideaway Playacar vacations start from $400 per person, per night, based on double occupancy and include unlimited meals and snacks, drinks.
For more www.royalhideaway.com

OCEAN EDGE RESORT & CLUB, CAPE COD, MA

Ocean Edge Resort & Club on Cape Cod is offering travelers up to nearly 40 percent off with the Stay & Play package. Golf aficionados will enjoy spacious accommodations in a one-bedroom villa and tee off for a round of 18 holes on Cape Cods only Nicklaus Design golf course complete with cart, unlimited use of the practice range and a yardage book. Breakfast is included. Guests will save additional green on the greens as replay rounds for $50 per person. Valid April through November 29th, nightly rates start at $175. For more www.oceanedge.com.

I hope you got some great play out of this TRAVEL THERAPY golf feature. For more check out the TRAVEL THERAPY website and blog highlighting some of the top golf picks and latest specials.

For more great golf destinations be sure to check out my new book TRAVEL THERAPY: Where Do You Need to Go? feauturing some of the most inspiring golf destinations around the world!