At this point in the winter I've developed a wicked case of Cabin Fever (this website helps A LOT). I haven't swung a club in what seems like forever. As the PGA tour seasons begins and football comes to an end, I realize it's time to take a trip. Generally I take a week or more during March / "spring break" and go play as much golf as possible.
Last year the usual suspects and myself decided to take a road trip from Michigan to Augusta and back. We played some outstanding courses, and got to see a practice round on Tuesday at the Masters. It was a real "BLOCKBUSTER" trip, we played Oakmont, Pete Dye GC, Kinloch, The Ocean Course, Bulls Bay, The Honors Course, and few holes elsewhere. The day we spent at Augusta was needless to say highly enjoyable, especially considering the discount beers, and the fact that Padraig Harrington signed my day pass.
This year, with everyones schedule being a bit tighter, we have opted to do a couple Long Weekends. At the end of February we're planning a trip down to Florida. We are staying in Crystal River, near Brooksville. We are hoping to play 6 rounds, 3 days. There seems to be some very worthy courses to visit, and obviously anything beats the Golf Dome or the Heated range at Forest Akers. It all works out because we have a place to stay, and flights are reasonable.
BUT,
For the second trip, I'm hoping late March / Early April, Where are some viable destinations to play some good golf for a couple days outside of places like, Pinehurst, Kiawah Island, Bandon, Ect. ? I'm wondering if anybody can recommend a spot that maybe doesn't get much attention but has enough interesting golf to satisfy our craving. It has to be a central location, we don't have time to be driving all over the country like maniac's like we typically do. Nightlife not required, but is a PLUS. I'll open it up to the experts, thanks in advance,
Nev