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  1. thatsnice thatsnice is offline

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    Aug 11th, 2012 (8/11/2012 2:27pm)

    Going on my first golf trip w/ 3 other dudes in March when one of them turns 30. Where should we go that's semi-cheap in the U.S.?
     
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    Aug 11th, 2012 (8/11/2012 2:32pm) in reply to thatsnice

    Not many golf destinations are going to be cheap in March as that is gonna be peak season for places like AZ and FL. Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail i've heard is some of the best golf for your money tho.
     
  3. BillMueller BillMueller is offline OT President

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    Aug 11th, 2012 (8/11/2012 4:22pm) in reply to cream626

    Kiawah Island. play the Ocean Course, I've heard its affordable and extremely easy.
  4. 93-97___60-3 93-97___60-3 is offline

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    Aug 11th, 2012 (8/11/2012 5:39pm) in reply to BillMueller

    RTJ Trail in 'Bama.

    http://rtjgolf.com
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    Aug 11th, 2012 (8/11/2012 5:41pm) in reply to 93-97___60-3

    go mini puttin
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    Aug 11th, 2012 (8/11/2012 9:15pm) in reply to thatsnice

     
    Originally Posted by thatsnice View Post

    Going on my first golf trip w/ 3 other dudes in March when one of them turns 30. Where should we go that's semi-cheap in the U.S.?

    South Carolina but not much else to do. Phoenix/Scottsdale is a can't miss. Tons to do and even the ugly chicks are hot!
  7. Poker&Golf Poker&Golf is offline

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    Aug 11th, 2012 (8/11/2012 9:16pm) in reply to 93-97___60-3

     
    Originally Posted by 93-97___60-3 View Post

    RTJ Trail in 'Bama.

    http://rtjgolf.com

    Came here to post this. Can mods merge all golf destination trips and then we can have reports from ppl who go there? Might be helpful
     
  8. Poker&Golf Poker&Golf is offline

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    Aug 11th, 2012 (8/11/2012 9:17pm) in reply to OldGrowth

     
    Originally Posted by OldGrowth View Post

    South Carolina but not much else to do. Phoenix/Scottsdale is a can't miss. Tons to do and even the ugly chicks are hot!

    He said cheap. That golf trip is one of the most expensive I've ever taken
     
  9. marc1313 marc1313 is offline

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    Aug 11th, 2012 (8/11/2012 9:44pm) in reply to Poker&Golf

    San Diego is pretty awesome. There's a ton of great courses down there for all ranges of rates. I freaking love going to Sycuan which is reasonably priced, has 36 holes, and a casino right next to it. There are tons of great courses closer to the beach, and you cannot beat the Gaslamp District. Awesome nightlife.
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    Aug 11th, 2012 (8/11/2012 9:44pm) in reply to Poker&Golf

    hmmm, my SC trip was cheap.
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    Aug 11th, 2012 (8/11/2012 9:47pm) in reply to OldGrowth

    you can play Myrtle Beach pretty cheaply in March but you're rolling the dice on what kind of weather - it could be great or it could be real shitty - i've been there in March when we had frost delays every morning, and i've also been there when it was 70 every day
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    Aug 11th, 2012 (8/11/2012 10:07pm) in reply to saxman

    Scotland was only 4k for a week, and 4 rounds. Don't be a pussy make it memorable.
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    Aug 11th, 2012 (8/11/2012 10:40pm) in reply to ChocoThunder

    RTJ is some hard golf. Better be able to sky long irons as all the greens are raised and they have some funky grass that takes away landing the ball short and running it on the green. The starters all describe the grass as velcro. Fits the bill as warm and not to pricey tho.

    As Sooners said, Arizona is really expensive. Over 1k a day with airfare/room/food/drink and golf. Not to sound to faggy but who cares about women on a golf trip? Get some strange at home.

    As Sax said, Myrtle is iffy on weather. I was there in April and played in mittens.

    For the seasoned guys who have been there and done that.
    http://www.tngolftrail.net/
    http://www.visitmesquite.com/listing/?listingid=57

    Neither of those links has the sex appeal as others but have great golf at really affordable prices.
  14. devinmcd11 devinmcd11 is offline

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    Aug 13th, 2012 (8/13/2012 10:35pm) in reply to Stockage

    North Carolina, tons of courses. go to southern pines area, play tobacco road at least one of the days you're there
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    Aug 13th, 2012 (8/13/2012 10:39pm) in reply to 93-97___60-3

     
    Originally Posted by 93-97___60-3 View Post

    RTJ Trail in 'Bama.

    http://rtjgolf.com

    . Basically this for your best value.
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    Aug 13th, 2012 (8/13/2012 11:03pm) in reply to SlapNPickle

    not sure if playable (edit: during ur sched) but my next serious trip will be bandon without a doubt

    RTJ woulda been my second but already mentioned several times, always hear good things but never been
    Edited By: tommpat2000 Aug 13th, 2012 at 11:04 PM
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    Aug 13th, 2012 (8/13/2012 11:07pm) in reply to tommpat2000

    Kiawah Island?
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    Aug 14th, 2012 (8/14/2012 3:33am) in reply to PokerProErik

    ALL of these are good suggestions.... However, I would tell you to look at going to Austin, Texas

    Barton Creek Resort ..... www.bartoncreek.com

    PLUS.... Dont know your dates, but, South by Southwest Music Festival is in March and could make for a crazy getaway

    http://sxsw.com/schedule





    Edited By: utterczar Aug 14th, 2012 at 03:37 AM
     
  19. degenerate degenerate is offline

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    Aug 14th, 2012 (8/14/2012 7:39am) in reply to utterczar

    bandon dunes
    http://www.bandondunesgolf.com/
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    Aug 14th, 2012 (8/14/2012 6:28pm) in reply to degenerate

    A few years ago a group of friends and I did a golf trip using the Big Fore package in northen Michigan. Black Lake was by far the best course we played as part of the package so if you do that trip double up on Black Lake for sure.

    We are currently planning another trip in late September to go either back to Black lake and courses in that area but are also considering Treetops Resort in Michigan. Does anybody have any experience playing/staying there?
     
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    Aug 14th, 2012 (8/14/2012 6:40pm) in reply to smerks

    Bandon Dunes, OR for sure! Just spent a week there, very good service & afforable!
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    Aug 14th, 2012 (8/14/2012 7:13pm) in reply to utterczar

     
    Originally Posted by utterczar View Post

    ALL of these are good suggestions.... However, I would tell you to look at going to Austin, Texas

    Barton Creek Resort ..... www.bartoncreek.com

    PLUS.... Dont know your dates, but, South by Southwest Music Festival is in March and could make for a crazy getaway

    http://sxsw.com/schedule





    I played on the golf team at college and we did a spring break golf trip every year and my sophomore year an alumni offered to put us up in his Barton Creek timeshare and have us for the week. We stayed in two mansions between the 8 of us. Played a 2 day tourney the first 2 days then spent the next 5 playing different Barton Creek courses.

    It was easily a top 3 week of my life. Just a beautiful area and amazing courses - all of them. When I'm rich I plan on heading back down to play all those tracks again.

    Holy shit please nerds make a time machine quick I need to redo that week
    Edited By: coolhandkev Aug 14th, 2012 at 07:14 PM
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    Aug 14th, 2012 (8/14/2012 8:37pm) in reply to smerks

     
    Originally Posted by smerks View Post

    A few years ago a group of friends and I did a golf trip using the Big Fore package in northen Michigan. Black Lake was by far the best course we played as part of the package so if you do that trip double up on Black Lake for sure.

    We are currently planning another trip in late September to go either back to Black lake and courses in that area but are also considering Treetops Resort in Michigan. Does anybody have any experience playing/staying there?


    Got home on Monday, what would you like to know?
  24. smerks smerks is offline

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    Aug 14th, 2012 (8/14/2012 8:44pm) in reply to swizbeatz

     
    Originally Posted by swizbeatz View Post

    Got home on Monday, what would you like to know?


    What lodging option did you choose?

    Are the courses all walking distance from where you stayed?

    What did you pay, was it unlimited golf?

    In what order would you rank the courses? Are any not worth playing?

    Thanks
     
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    Aug 14th, 2012 (8/14/2012 9:00pm) in reply to smerks

     
    Originally Posted by smerks View Post

    What lodging option did you choose? We stayed at the lodge at treetops, had 10 rooms and a huge great room to eat/play cards/drink etc. They have great rooms with 2 hotel rooms attached at each end of the lodge, lot of fun because everyone can hang out.

    Are the courses all walking distance from where you stayed? None of the courses are within walking distance. 3 are at one site, 10 minutes, from the lodge and one is a 2 minute drive down the hill. The only thing within walking distance is a lodge bar, the checkin and hotel, and the pool.

    What did you pay, was it unlimited golf? We played 18 fri/sat/sun and got out for a replay on fridays course for $30 more. Not sure if there are unlimited golf options. I think there is a special for 1 night and 2 rounds for 99 or something floating around right now.

    In what order would you rank the courses? Are any not worth playing? Very tough to say. 1 is probably flatter and less interesting but it is still fun and everyone normally shoots a little better there. I can look up which one this is later but it has to be the cheapest rate wise I would think. Its a 5 minute cart ride from the site that house 3 courses, 2 go out from the clubhouse plus this one.

    Thanks

    Golf was good, greens are soft but fast and tricky. Don't expect much in terms of partying normally but actually this year the bar had live music and a bunch of 40+ women if that is your thing. And lets be honest, it's a golf trip, who wouldn't go for a 40+ just for the story on the first tee next day.
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    Aug 14th, 2012 (8/14/2012 9:30pm) in reply to swizbeatz

    Thanks for the info!
     
  27. swizbeatz swizbeatz is offline

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    Aug 14th, 2012 (8/14/2012 9:52pm) in reply to smerks

    Happy to help, if any more questions come up just shoot. I've been going up there for 5-6 years.
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