Golf Courses and Resorts around the World

From Turtle Bay on Oahu's famous North Shore to the once royal estate of Vidago Palace Hotel near Portugal's famous port-making Douro Valley region 'Golf Courses and Resorts around the World' is a fascinating guide to the most outstanding golf courses and resorts that are open to the public.

Whether it is teeing off at Pinehurst No. 2 in North Carolina, which has hosted more championships than any other course in the United States, or playing a marathon four rounds at Oregon's links golf paradise of Bandon Dunes, you'll find a great variety of unforgettable golfing destinations to explore. Some of the most respected golf writers, golf professionals and course architects in the world have come together to select the worlds' top golf resorts.

With a mix of history, course architecture, tips on how to play each course, fine dining and luxury features, as well as other resort activities such as scuba diving and fishing, the reviews combine to provide a comprehensive guide to the world's best luxury golf destinations.

About the Author

Daniel Fallon is a journalist, editor, travel writer, copywriter, saxophonist, handballer and avid golfer. During his 17-year term at The Sydney Morning Herald , travel assignments took him to some of the best golf courses and resorts in the United States, Australia, and New Zealand. Daniel has more than 20 years' media experience and has worked for leading companies including Fairfax Media and ACP (now Bauer Media) as a section editor, magazine editor and online editor. As Digital Night Editor of The Sydney Morning Herald he covered breaking world and entertainment news online while based in t