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Fred Gacou [Visitor] in response to: LUMINE Mediterranea Beach & Golf Club is the new draw for golfers visiting Barcelona

Fred Gacou [Visitor] — Sun, 12 May 2013 15:40:50 +0000

I have played the Hills course, the day before the clubhouse attached to it was to close down for the next three months. I found the course challenging, and varied, and favored heavily the second nine with very nice green settings with cliff backdrops. The condition of the course was impeccable, even though the greens could have been faster. However, the atmosphere was not there: the service was quite indifferent, and management obviously did not care who played or how, which resulted in an appalling pace of play (5:45 hours for a round, with buggies!!!). The proshops at both Hills and Lakes were emptier of goods than most, especially when it comes to resorts.

Simon [Visitor] in response to: Golf in Cyprus: A hidden gem in the Mediterranean Sea

Simon [Visitor] — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 05:48:41 +0000

Thanks for your report.
Yes we have have some great Golf courses in Cyprus.
In my opinion Minthis Hills is a great Club and their Restaurant is superb , but the residential area is a long way from being finished , there are some villas there , but it will be a few more years yet. The owners have a 10 year plan for Minthis Hills , but it will be fantastic . The villas start at 1 million.
Aphrodite Hills Golf Resort is superb and definitely the best on Cyprus. It is not just a Golf Resort , it also has the Annabel Croft Tennis Acadomy , superb Spa centre , horse riding center , 5 star hotel and a "village square" with Cafes and Restaurants. The property choice is the best on the island , with apartments starting at 100,000 going up to exclusive villas at multi millions. All property owners get up to 30% discount at all the Resort Facilities.
The course is spread out across the whole resort and winds its way through the residential properties , so a buggy is required. There are beautiful sea views and Aphrodite Hills Resort has a free shuttle bus service to their private beach club.
Aphrodite Hills is just a short drive to the beautiful seaside town of Paphos , with it's lovely harbour and many attractions. There are 4 excellent Golf courses within a 20 minute drive of Paphos and another course currently being built at Polis.
Paphos is the up and coming new exclusive area of Cyprus , the international airport is starting to take over as the main one for the island. There are many more direct flights from Paphos from all parts of the World , as Cyprus is being discovered by Russia , China and many new markets.
If you require details on holiday rentals or property sales , please email me and I will help in anyway I can.
simon@simila-cyprus.com

Tom Shipley [Visitor] in response to: Florida's 36-hole Streamsong Resort near Tampa is the new 'Bandon Dunes South'

Tom Shipley [Visitor] — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 15:21:41 +0000

I think they'll starve to death in that part of Florida with those ridiculous green fees.

scott pierce [Visitor] in response to: Top U.S. golf course you can play: Pebble Beach or Pacific Dunes?

scott pierce [Visitor] — Mon, 07 Jan 2013 16:56:50 +0000

I have been blessed to played (blessed because I am a nobody public golfer) on tracks like Bethpage Black, (grew up on that one) Sawgrass, Tory Pines..and Pebble , now a few times... No golf courseis worth that koind of money.That being said Pebble is a place where you feel the history.Where you walk on one the Golf Gods great gifts to his followers. As Jack said if you only get to play one more round.. you play it at Pebble Beach.. PS.. for the average decent public golfer # 6 is a spectacular hole.

ponte vedra real estate [Visitor] in response to: Florida's 36-hole Streamsong Resort near Tampa is the new 'Bandon Dunes South'

ponte vedra real estate [Visitor] — Mon, 31 Dec 2012 11:25:26 +0000

Tremendous place and view..I agree with the fact that the landscape and layout is totally different from all the other Florida courses which makes it a “must play” in book..

real estate ponte vedra [Visitor] in response to: My favorite golf resort: Bandon Dunes in Oregon

real estate ponte vedra [Visitor] — Wed, 26 Dec 2012 07:06:27 +0000

Pacific Dunes has always been my favorite..It looks great..Golf resort looks beautiful as there is greenery all over..The unorthodox back nine boasts two par 4s, three par 5s and four par 3s.

ponte vedra beach club [Visitor] in response to: Best of 2012: My golf year in review

ponte vedra beach club [Visitor] — Wed, 26 Dec 2012 06:56:20 +0000

Playing golf is fun if you enjoys it fully and it best...That's great that you was fortunate to have had a lot of memorable golf experiences this year...

florida beach clubs [Visitor] in response to: Florida's 36-hole Streamsong Resort near Tampa is the new 'Bandon Dunes South'

florida beach clubs [Visitor] — Fri, 21 Dec 2012 10:18:31 +0000

Well the landscape and layout is totally different from all the other Florida courses which makes it a “must play” in my book..Even I believe the same..