{"id":4274,"date":"2017-11-11T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2017-11-10T14:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wotif.com\/vc\/blog\/?p=4274"},"modified":"2020-04-02T05:34:35","modified_gmt":"2020-04-01T19:34:35","slug":"golf-getaways","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wotif.com\/vc\/blog\/australia\/sport\/australia\/golf-getaways\/","title":{"rendered":"Fore! Top getaways for golf lovers"},"content":{"rendered":"

RACV Royal Pines Resort Gold Coast<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n

Gold Coast, QLD<\/strong>
\nDeal:<\/strong> Bonus $20 golf green discount
\nBook between:<\/strong> 13-20 November 2017
\nTravel between:<\/strong> 14 November 2017 \u2013 28 February 2018
\nWhy it rocks:<\/strong> RACV Royal Pines\u2019 27-hole golf course allows for three unique 18-hole courses, one of which happens to be the recently redesigned Australian PGA Championship course (to really test your game). In 2017, the World Golf Awards also nominated the resort for Australia’s Best Golf Hotel. If you\u2019re more of a spectator, here\u2019s a tip – Adam Scott and Sergio Garcia will be playing at this year\u2019s Australian PGA Championship (30 November \u2013 3 December 2017).<\/p>\n

<\/p>\n<\/i> Book RACV Royal Pines Resort Gold Coast <\/a>\n

Oaks Cypress Lakes Resort<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n

Pokolbin, NSW<\/strong>
\nDeal:<\/strong> Bonus $20 golf green credit per day of stay
\nBook between:<\/strong> 13-20 November 2017
\nTravel between:<\/strong> 13 November 2017 – 30 April 2018 (some block-out periods apply)
\nWhy it rocks:<\/strong> Like a fine wine, Cypress Lakes just gets better with age. Its newly completed bunker and fairway projects have returned the par 72 championship course to icon status. Oaks Cypress Lakes also boats one of Australia\u2019s best social memberships, making it a serious hole-in-one for regular golfers.<\/p>\n

<\/p>\n<\/i> Book Oaks Cypress Lakes Resort <\/a>\n

The Pearl South Pacific Resort<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n

Pacific Harbour, Fiji<\/strong>
\nDeal:<\/strong> Bonus $100 golf green credit for three-night stays
\nBook between:<\/strong> 13-20 November 2017
\nTravel between:<\/strong> 13 November 2017 \u2013 31 March 2018 (some block-out periods apply)
\nWhy it rocks:<\/strong> Designed by Robert Trent Jones Jr, this 18-hole, par 72 championship course opened in 1978 and remains one of Fiji\u2019s most adventurous courses. It\u2019s played host to a number of prestigious Fiji tournaments, including the South Seas Classic, where, in 1978, a young Greg Norman bagged one of his first professional wins. But we reckon you could take him \ud83d\ude09<\/p>\n

<\/p>\n<\/i> Book Pearl South Pacific Resort <\/a>\n

The Sebel Pelican Waters Golf Resort & Spa<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n

Sunshine Coast, QLD<\/strong>
\n Deal:<\/strong> Bonus $99 golf credit
\nBook between:<\/strong> 13-20 November 2017
\nTravel between:<\/strong> 1 December 2017 \u2013 28 February 2018 (some block-out periods apply)
\nWhy it rocks:<\/strong> A course designed by Greg Norman himself? Yeah, you know that\u2019s going to be good. The Sebel Pelican Waters course is the Sunshine Coast\u2019s No.1 golf course, and one of the top 25 in Australia. With an on-site spa and just a quick drive from the Sunshine Coast\u2019s awesome beaches, it\u2019s a top pick for the whole family (not just your resident golf nut).<\/p>\n

<\/p>\n<\/i> Book The Sebel Pelican Waters Golf Resort & Spa <\/a>\n

Paradise Palms<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n

Cairns, QLD<\/strong>
\n Deal:<\/strong> Bonus $20 golf credit
\nBook between:<\/strong> 13-20 November 2017
\nTravel between:<\/strong> 13 November 2017 \u2013 31 May 2018 (some block-out periods apply)
\nWhy it rocks:<\/strong> This 18-hole championship course was designed by Graham Marsh and Ross Watson, and plays host to the Mercedes Benz Cairns Classic \u2013 a highlight of the Australian PGA Pro-Am circuit that attracts some of Oz\u2019s best professional golfers. Golf Digest currently ranks Paradise Palms as one of Australia\u2019s top 50 public-access golf courses. With a par 71, multiple tee options to suit all levels, beautiful wide fairways, stunning scenery, and the very latest in GPS golf carts, Paradise Palms is a serious must-putt!<\/p>\n

<\/p>\n<\/i> Book Paradise Palms <\/a>\n

Paradise Links Resort Port Douglas<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n

Port Douglas, QLD<\/strong>
\n Deal:<\/strong> Bonus $25 golf credit
\nBook between:<\/strong> 13-20 November 2017
\nTravel between:<\/strong> 13 November 2017 \u2013 29 June 2018 (some block-out periods apply)
\nWhy it rocks:<\/strong> Paradise Links Resort backs on to Palmer Sea Reef Golf Course \u2013 one of Australia\u2019s top 100 courses. Palmer Sea Reef is Oz\u2019s only tropical links-style golf course, and it\u2019s maintained to a championship standard all year round. With gorgeous wide fairways, 89 bunkers, and three different teeing grounds to suit golfers of all levels, it\u2019s a beautiful course in an even more beautiful setting. Check out the two, three, and four-bedroom villas if you\u2019re traveling with friends (or just like your personal space). Wow!<\/p>\n

<\/p>\n<\/i> Book the Paradise Links Resort Port Douglas <\/a>\n

Novotel Swan Valley Vines Resort<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n

Swan Valley, WA<\/strong>
\n Deal:<\/strong> Bonus $20 golf credit
\nBook between:<\/strong> 13-20 November 2017
\nTravel between:<\/strong> 13 November 2017 \u2013 30 April 2018 (some block-out periods apply)
\nWhy it rocks:<\/strong> Two stunning (and challenging) 18-hole golf courses in the heart of the Swan Valley? Yes, please! The Vines Resort is home to the Ellenbrook and Lakes golf courses, which have hosted some epic championships, such as the Heineken Classic, the Johnnie Walker Classic, and the LPGA Lexus Cup. Celebrate your hole-in-one (or try to forget your increased handicap) with a day trip to one of Swan Valley\u2019s famous wineries.<\/p>\n

<\/p>\n<\/i> Book the Novotel Swan Valley Vines Resort <\/a>\n

McCracken Country Club<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n

McCracken, SA<\/strong>
\n Deal:<\/strong> Bonus $20 golf credit
\nBook between:<\/strong> 13-20 November 2017
\nTravel between:<\/strong> 13 November 2017 \u2013 30 August 2018 (some block-out periods apply)
\nWhy it rocks:<\/strong> The McCracken Country Club golf course is reputedly a favourite of the Adelaide Crows and Port Adelaide Power AFL teams, so it\u2019s great for sports celeb spotting. It was designed and built in the early \u201890s by world-famous golf architect Tony Cash more, who\u2019s famous for creating stunning courses that complement the natural beauty of their surrounds. But don\u2019t let that eye candy distract you! With 72 bunkers and 14 lakes and ponds, McCracken is a challenge for even the best handicap.<\/p>\n

<\/p>\n<\/i> Book McCracken Country Club <\/a>\n

Ramada Resort Kooralbyn Valley<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n

Gold Coast Hinterland, QLD<\/strong>
\n Deal:<\/strong> Bonus $20 golf credit
\nBook between:<\/strong> 13-20 November 2017
\nTravel between:<\/strong> 13 November 2017 \u2013 28 February 2018
\nWhy it rocks:<\/strong> Newly re-opened after a $10 million investment in both the resort and the course, the Ramada Resort Kooralbyn Valley is truly iconic. It was once Jason Day and Adam Scott\u2019s home course and recently held a PGA Pro-Am event attended by golf legends Peter Senior, Randall Vines, and Wayne Grady. But pro golfers aren\u2019t the only ones you\u2019ll share this course with. Keep an eye out for the Ramada\u2019s friendly resident kangaroos and wallabies.<\/p>\n

<\/p>\n<\/i> Book Ramada Resort Kooralbyn Valley <\/a>\n

Yatule Resort & Spa<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n

Natadola, Fiji<\/strong>
\n Deal:<\/strong> Bonus $25 golf credit for two-night stays
\nBook between:<\/strong> 13-20 November 2017
\nTravel between:<\/strong> 13 November 2017 \u2013 31 March 2018 (excluding 20 December 2017 \u2013 10 January 2018)
\nWhy it rocks:<\/strong> Yatule Resort & Spa is just a few minutes from the Natadola Bay Championship Course. Designed by former No.1 Vijay Singh, Natadola Bay is home to the Fiji International Tournament and may be the South Pacific\u2019s finest golf course. Its design takes full advantage of the stunning natural landscape, where lush green hills roll down to absolute beachfront. Word of warning, though \u2013 the Pacific Ocean lends a sparkling backdrop to 15 of Natadola Bay\u2019s 18 holes, so keeping your head in the game will be a serious\u00a0challenge!<\/p>\n

<\/p>\n<\/i> Book Yatule Resort & Spa <\/a>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

RACV Royal Pines Resort Gold Coast Gold Coast, QLD Deal: Bonus $20 golf green discount Book between: 13-20 November 2017 Travel between: 14 November 2017 \u2013 28 February 2018 Why it rocks: RACV Royal Pines\u2019 27-hole golf course allows for three unique 18-hole courses, one of which happens to be the recently redesigned Australian PGA …<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":24,"featured_media":4276,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[740,780],"tags":[],"amp_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.wotif.com\/vc\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4274"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.wotif.com\/vc\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.wotif.com\/vc\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.wotif.com\/vc\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/24"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.wotif.com\/vc\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4274"}],"version-history":[{"count":19,"href":"https:\/\/www.wotif.com\/vc\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4274\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":4299,"href":"https:\/\/www.wotif.com\/vc\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4274\/revisions\/4299"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.wotif.com\/vc\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/4276"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.wotif.com\/vc\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4274"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.wotif.com\/vc\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4274"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.wotif.com\/vc\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4274"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}