Hitting A Honeymoon Hole In One/ Finding The Best Golf Spots
The honeymoon...one of the few times in a guy's life when he knows that he'll be able to get away from it all in a gorgeous, exotic land. And, unless he grew up with an PGA Tour-obessed stage mom wh duct taped a golf club to his hand at the age of two, it also marks one of the few times that a man will ever get the chance to hit a world renowned golf course amidst breathtaking scenery. The great thing for golf maniacs everywhere is that there are some excellent spots for both the sport they love and other traditional honeymoon activities. So for those who don't want to live out the rest of their layman golf lives on the Hicksville Back Nine, take a good, long look at these honeymoon destinations.
Cabo Del Sol Ocean Course; Cabo San Lucas, Mexico
You've probably heard the expression 'the links' thrown around by many people who have no idea what they're talking about, including the guy who couldn't shoot par on a county fair putt-putt course. But Cabo San Lucas is home to a real 'links' golf course, or course that runs by the sea (Cabo Del Sol Ocean). Rocky cliffs, hungry ocean waters, and sandy beaches decorate this astonishing course designed by Jack Nicklaus, the man dubbed 'greatest player' before Tiger Woods even went through puberty. Nicklaus puts a plug in for his own designing skills by saying the course has the 'three finest holes in all of golf'. Shameless self promotions aside, Sol Ocean is fantastic. After grimacing at your final score card, take the new Mrs. to one of Cabo San Lucas' many 5 -star restaurants to dine before invading the Sea of Cortes for some water sports. If you and your lady can't seem to maintain verticality on your surf boards, there's also good ol' sunbathing.
Much more of Cabo Del sol Ocean can be found at:
www.cabodelsol.com/content/golf_ocean
Hilton Head National; South Carolina
For those who cringe when thinkin about fronting the bill for airplane tickets out of the United States, or just have a haunting phobia about being the victim of an international airport body cavity search, there' plenty of great golf to be had in South Carolina. Particularly at Hilton Head National's course. Besides loving Hilton head for containing over 300 acres of captivating land, you'll also enjoy the fact that National won't destroy your already fragile self-esteem. Hilton Head is an easy going experience where even amateurs can revel in the experience. The course frequently gets many high marks from women as well as meaning that you and your wife might want to assault the fairways with embarrassing divots together. Speaking of your significant other, you'll both like the rejuvenating spas and super cliche', but very romantic cruises offered on Hilton Head Island. If the thought of seeing other free-spirited couples making out all over a cruise ship makes you gag, then you can always rent your own boat or even do some sailing!
To see more of Hilton Head National go to: www.golfhiltonheadnational.com/layout9
Gary Player Country Club; South Africa
Logging more than 14 million miles of travel during his lifetime, Gary Player has seen plenty of golf courses and hot stewardesses. It's this type of experience that has enabled Player to design one of the world's finest courses in the Gary Player Country Club. The Player Country Club is so loaded with character that it makes Al Pacino look like a dried-out history professor. This might be the only place in the world where, after slicing the ball way to the right, you can actually use the excuse, 'A baboon was distracting me!' After checking out the Gary Player Country Club, it might be worthwhile to meander over to the Lost City Country that is also designed by Player. Learn a lesson from happy Gilmore's Chubbs and stay clear of the crocodiles in the water hazard on the 13th if you like your hands. Assuming you're still intact after theses extreme courses, there is plenty to keep you and the new wife entertained in the lavish hotels and casinos at the Sun City Resort. After you're satisfied with how much money you've blown gambling, go on a thrilling African Safari and find out that Zebras and Gazelles aren't just fictional creatures made up by the clever people at The Discovery Channel.
For further information on the Gary Player Country Club check out:
www.suninternational.com/golf