How to Incorporate Healthy Habits into Your Next Guys Trip
Sep 06, 2024
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How to Incorporate Healthy Habits into Your Next Guys Trip
The US Open is one of the biggest golf tournaments in the world and, this year, will take place at North Carolina’s Pinehurst Country Club for the fourth time in the last 25 years. While you might be able to make your own plans, the reality is most of the best accommodations have been booked or allocated to travel companies long ago. Luckily for you guys though, there are various companies offering bespoke travel packages that include tickets to the rounds of your choice, high-quality accommodations, and hospitality options to folks looking to make it a trip.
Are you and your group of guys searching for the perfect destination for a guys trip? The Dominican Republic, home to world-class all-inclusive resorts, may be your answer. These destinations offer stress-free vacations, where accommodation, food and activities are included in one affordable price! Read on as we reveal why an all-inclusive resort in the Dominican Republic is an exciting choice for your next Caribbean getaway.
Golf carts are a popular mode of transportation on golf courses, retirement communities, and other areas where roads are simply too narrow or parking doesn't exist for full sized cars. While the average golf cart purchase cost is typically between $8,000-12,000 for a new purchase from a golf cart dealership. The price can go up from there when you factor in other upgrades or larger carts that can carry six or even eight passengers.
This is why many people prefer to purchase a used golf cart - often as low as $5,000 - sometimes even less. However, while the initial purchase price may seem reasonable compared to purchasing a car, future costs can add up if you're not careful. Here are some hidden costs that come with owning a golf cart and how to manage and reduce these expenses.
Are you tired of playing the same old courses? Does it sometimes feel like you can play the hole with a blindfold on since you know exactly where that bunker is and how to swing just right to avoid that oak tree on the 4th hole? Don't worry - we've got some awesome golf courses from around the world that we know will stimulate your imagination to try something new!
Whether you’re a Tiger Woods fan or not, this past weekend at the Masters was definitely something very special in the golf world.
One of our favorite places to visit are the barrier islands found along the South Carolina coast just south of Charleston. This is a magical place of incredible beauty and just the right amount of seclusion where you can feel special... but still easy to get to. While the entire coast here from Myrtle Beach to Hilton Head is dotted with legendary golf courses, Kiawah Island is special for the fact that it isn't an overdeveloped resort area. Here, among the waves, white sand beaches, and sea grass you can relax and enjoy a great golf getaway.
The U.S. Open is coming back to Pebble Beach for the sixth time - but this one is special since Pebble Beach Golf Links will be celebrating its 100th year. The 119th U.S. Open Championship will be held from June 10-16, 2019 and this is your opportunity to be part of golf history. This post is a living document that we plan to update with additional information as we get closer to the U.S. Open at Pebble Beach. To start with though, we've scoured the internet to help answer all of your questions. Comment below if you have questions about the championship. Let's kick things off with some basic information that you'll need to know if you are thinking about attending the U.S. Open at Pebble Beach, including tickets, transportation, and lodging!
If there’s one thing you can guarantee about any sport, there’s a language to it that is unique. It can even be regional with different terms meaning different things around the world. With golf, there is a language, including slang terms, that are used around the world.
While Scotland and the British Isles might seem to be the prime destination for a great round of golf in Europe... Spain is a top destination that you won't want to miss. With sun soaked coastlines, fantastic wine and food, and a price that is more affordable than other parts of Europe, Spain might just be perfect for your next lads holiday or guys golf getaway!
For many guys, their first bachelor party was one dominated by debauchery and youthful indiscretion. Unfortunately though, not all marriages last and here you are a few years later, wiser, and ready to take your buddies on an epic golf adventure. There's no better place than exploring the British Isles for the ultimate golf mancation. This is a great way to combine luxury, an exotic location, beautiful scenery, history, beer... and yes golf together in a way that creates memories that will last a lifetime.
Discover the attraction of golf in Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach. Located on Southwest Florida’s Gulf Coast halfway between Sarasota and Fort Myers, the Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach area offers year-round play on more than 20 courses ranging in level from executive to championship. The area is ranked the 3rd Best Place in America to Live and Play Golf by Golf Digest. Scenic vistas and spectacular landscapes provide the backdrop for naturally inviting play on courses that include two ranked 4½ stars by Golf Digest and three Audubon-certified courses.
Are you looking for a place where guys can go to get away from all the stresses of home life - spouses, children, weekend projects etc? How about visiting a place not to far away, a place where you can sleep in, play a round of golf or two, take a nap, eat wings, drink beer and enjoy a night of poker or billiards, all while enjoying a big game on the TV.
That's exactly what Carroll Valley Resort offers and it is located in the small Pennsylvania town of Carroll Valley, just outside of Gettysburg.
While I love resort courses with flowers and fancy features, being able to spend some time surrounded by natural Florida beauty on one of the state's top courses was truly an honor. Riverwood Golf Club golf course has been ranked as one of the "Top Ten Places to Play in the US" by Golf Digest in 2002, ranked #15 for top courses in Florida in 2015 and voted #1 in Florida based on customer reviews on GolfAdvisor.com and we agree that it is a great spot to visit for any guys trip to Punta Gorda and Charlotte Harbor.
Florida is one of my favorite places to visit and it is filled with hundreds of golf resorts, beautiful beaches, incredible food, and in the past few years a beer scene that has gained national recognition. When planning your Florida golf though, it’s important to pick the right places, so here’s a few of our top picks for the best golf trips.
Summer is right around the corner, and with the change in the season comes the need for a new, refreshing cocktail. The Sawgrass Splash, the signature cocktail of THE PLAYERS Championship (March 11-16, 2025), takes summertime refreshment to the next level. Perfect for golf fans and cocktail enthusiasts alike, this vodka-based cocktail is made with GREY GOOSE® L’Orange and a tasty blend of simple syrup, lemonade, orange and lime juice. Whether you’re celebrating the 19th hole or tanning by the pool, THE PLAYERS Championship’s Sawgrass Splash is a go-to summer cocktail. It’s even better in person.
You don't always need to travel somewhere far to have the perfect /romantic-getaway. Sometimes, you will find something great right in your backyard that is an experience you will remember for a lifetime. That's what happened for Heather and I last weekend when I got a last minute invitation to be Kia's guest at the Kia Classic in Carlsbad, California. While this happened to only be 30 minutes from home it was the perfect getaway and since the Park Hyatt Aviara is pet friendly it made things that much better!
If you aren't familiar with Carmel California, I bet you are familiar with it's cousins of Pebble Beach and Monterey. Don't worry though, there's a lot to offer in Carmel itself including a great beach, great food, unparalleled driving experiences in Big Sur, sports, and of course it is one of the most dog friendly cities in America. Oh yeah and many celebrities call Carmel home so don't be surprised if you see them walking around town including Brad Pitt and former mayor of Carmel, Clint Eastwood.
Of all the cities in the United States, it's hard to find a better mancation or guys weekend destination than New Orleans. The Big Easy – which deserves its nickname, by the way – boasts some of the best restaurants, music clubs and bars in the world, all in a fun, eccentric, party atmosphere.
Guys who like fishing and golf will be amazed at the opportunities for outdoor recreation during the day. There's so much to do, you and your buddies might have to make the New Orleans trip an annual ritual.
New Orleans and Florida's West Coast aren't the only mancation destinations awaiting you on the Gulf Coast!
Gulf Shores, Alabama also offers a variety of great opportunities for the ultimate mancation as well, including Golf, Seafood, and Fishing!
With so many men touring the country, visiting the top stag party locations in major cities such as London and Manchester; maybe it is time that we broadened our horizons and embarked on something altogether new and refreshing.