Don’t Just Dream of a Golf Vacation—Plan One!

I admit, I was dreaming of a white Christmas last week—it’s the one time of year that I actually long for cold weather—but now I’m back to dreaming of sunshine and warmth. And if I were to head down to Gulf Shores & Orange Beach right now, my dream may actually come true. They’re looking at some warm weather the next couple of days, with highs around 70 degrees.

That is simply perfect golf weather, and tempting enough that I’m thinking of calling in sick to work and squeezing in a quick trip to the Gulf. The weather certainly is one enticing reason to visit Gulf Shores & Orange Beach this winter, but it’s not the only reason.

For instance, several Gulf Shores Golf Association golf courses are offering winter rates—there are some excellent deals on golf packages to be found at places like Craft Farms and Gulf Shores Golf Club. And golfers looking to improve their skills might want to attend one of the winter golf clinics being offered at Kiva Dunes every Tuesday and Thursday through January and February. It could be a good way to brush up on those golf skills before spring.

It’s easy enough to plan a golf getaway—just visit the Gulf Shores Golf Association website to start putting together that winter golf vacation.

The Weather is Only One Reason to Golf Along the Gulf

I can think of many, many reasons why taking a golf vacation in Gulf Shores & Orange Beach is an excellent idea, but there are two main reasons why this spring is a must.

First, the weather is phenomenal: warm, comfortable golf conditions, and the Gulf breeze just makes it heavenly. If you want to avoid the afternoon sun on the golf course, mornings are comfortably cool but nowhere near cold.

Second, if you book a group golf trip with a Gulf Shores Golf Association accommodations partner and play between now and May 8th, you can enter the latest GSGA sweepstakes. One winner will be randomly selected on May 19th and will receive an Apple iPad 32GB Wi-Fi, an LG 42 LCD HDTV and a Sony PS3 320GB Movie Bundle with Tiger Woods PGA Tour 2011. To enter, simply fill out a registration card at one of the golf courses you play during your golf getaway. More information is available on the Gulf Shores Golf Association website. Check it out, and book that golf vacation!