golftripz.com - A real golfing experience

2011-02-02T21:00:00.000-08:00

Riverdale Golf Club

By Ajit Mohandas

MD, Golftripz

Everything is brand new and contemporary about this Superb Golfing facility. To the Golfer who is used to seeing lush green surroundings with plenty of trees, natural lakes and wildlife in the various parkland courses in Thailand, this open landscape with practically nothing around the course save a few factories sparsely laid out,comes as a surprise as one drives in . The Service is unbelievable courteous and leads one to believe that all have been strictly instructed to take extra care of every customer, one is guided all the way to the locker rooms by smiling staff.

Ultra modern locker rooms..5star quality.

Each buggy is clearly marked with tee times and tee No. and you just need to walk down to your buggy and hop in few minutes before.

As one stands on the first or 10th tee box, the whole world changes again and a golfer sees a sure challenge ahead of him. Play the blue tees if you are feeling brave as you are beginning a real rollercoaster from there. Designers Jonathan Morrow and Al Tikkanen ( of the Red Mountain Phuket fame) have expertly combined gentle slopes with topsy turvy undulations in almost every fairway with superb Bunkering and cleverly laid out water bodies are a sign of this links feel course. Almost all tee boxes are elevated and so a good caddie would surely make a difference to judge distances off the tee. Greens are also top quality and some of them quite tricky.

8th par 3 offers a unique 2 possible greens, one being an island which plays downwards and the other being a postage stamp with a pot bunker , a longer hole with the second green. The unique par 4 with a twin fairway ,water on the left and a large bunker bang in the centre with a few trees in between calls for you to know for sure' do i draw or fade better' and then pull the trigger and hope for the best! The 9th hole offers a superb challenge steadily sloping uphill. The 18th par 5 is deceptive to the eyes right from the tee to green...

Top up the round with a hot shower at a great facility and celebrate the discovery of yet another gem with some chilled beer at the open air section of the clubhouse overlooking the course.

2011-01-27T20:17:00.000-08:00

A GOLFING HOLIDAY PAR EXCELLENCE

By Dr M.K. Baruah
Dibrugarh, Assam

Having a holiday in Pattaya and Bankok with one’s family is something to always look forward to. The sun and sand of Pattaya makes any holiday satisfying. But when it is combined with Golf and that too competitive Golf, no holiday can beat that holiday.

That is exactly what we experienced last November. Golftripz.com, a professional body organized a superb holiday in Pattaya in partnership with the Tourism Authority of Thailand. Spanned over 3 days, 65 golfers from all over India participated in this most memorable trip.

My wife and I were joined by PKT and his wife. AS (sans wife) joined the fray as a late entry. Together we planned what turned out to be an extraordinary holiday. The 1^st round was a practice round in Burapha Golf Course, home to many an International event. We purposely missed this round so that we could be with our wives and decided to go for a Coral Island Tour. We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves, and also made sure that our guilty feelings of leaving our wives behind for golf in the next 2 days were safely buried in the deep ocean’s floor.

We were put up at Hotel Amari Orchid, a 7 star Hotel with widespread lawns, an open lobby, and the beach just a stone’s throw away. After a leisurely breakfast we were off to the Phoenix Golf Course. Teeing off at 11o’clock made sure we left our hangovers behind. The first thing that struck us was the fully uniformed lady caddies who drove our individual carts and ferried us across the golf course. The fairways were impeccable with our golf balls floating in a cushion of grass. The greens were as fast as glass, so very fast that however slow you putt, the ball invariably crosses the hole. 4 putting was the order of the day. Though our golfing was not so very good score wise, I took solace in the fact that I bagged the longest drive prize, driving 268 yards to beat the nearest rival by more than 50 yards.

The third day was at the Laem Chebang Golf Course, a 27-hole course with scenic beauty that took our breath away. The greens were terribly fast and near impossible to read. Without one’s caddy’s help chances of 4 or even 5 putting was commonplace. The day’s play was made more interesting by having a Power Play in the toughest 4 holes of the course. In these holes if you score a nett par your stableford score is doubled; if not you get a minus 2. You may not believe it when I say that I got a birdie in one of these Power plays, thus getting 8 points in one hole; but still landed up with a final score of 25.

Every day’s game was followed by a superb 19^th hole, sponsored by Ballantine with 2 beautiful lasses always in tow. The day’s sorrow could be drowned in the best of liquor. The final day was followed by a grand dinner hosted by the Tourism Authority of Thailand, with live music, great sea food, and great company. Needless to say our Assamese contingent made our presence felt by joining in the merry making with a Bihu dance!

Winning or loosing was not in our agenda. But enjoying ourselves to the hilt in an international setting with competitive golf was more than one could wish for. And the professional way in which the tour was organized by Golftripz was very commendable. I believe these people are organizing the next trip to Malaysia.

So Malaysia, watch out! Here we come!

Best Golf Vacations & Holidays in Asia

2010-12-11T02:39:00.000-08:00

Asia can very well be considered as a golfer's paradise. The game of golf, which is often referred as a 'businessman's sport' has thrived in the Asian continent to such a degree, mainly due to the extensive business culture prevailing here. Golfers bearing varied level of mastery in the game ranging from rank newbie, amateur to a seasoned pro , everyone will be happy to discover a place suitable for them to play golf in Asia. So , this can be said confidently that if you are looking for the Best Golf Vacations & Holidays in Asia, there won't ever be any dearth in pleasurable choices. Golf has emerged to be both a rejuvenating sport to be pursued as an enjoyable hobby and a means to strengthen business relations evenly. Alongside, it has gained great popularity from Singapore to South Korea and umpteen other places across Asia.

Thailand , Singapore are some of the enchantingly beautiful golf destinations in Asia. These are the places which bear picturesque yet challenging golf courses in vicinity to the luxurious and panoramic resorts. Therefore, if you are earnestly looking for incredible Golf vacations, then planning Golf holidays in Thailand, Malaysia, China, India will really be a welcome option for a refreshing game of Golf. The Golf courses are always set at beguiling locations with the sprawling nature surrounding them to beauty and versatility. The famed Golf resorts in the major Asian countries are generally located out of the city pent in cozy nooks bearing the essence of country life. Most of the Golf courses in Asia happen to be the masterpieces by world famous designers and no doubt bear the mark of excellence and authenticity in every aspect.

The ambiance at the different Golf Resorts across Asia is simply superb. For instance, a golfing tournament in one of the destinations in South east Asia might make one feel uncomfortable due to the stifling heat but the serene charm prevailing all around, the glass of cold tea waiting for you in the pristine restaurants, the spa to make you ecstatic will always freshen up your heart and spirit to joy unlimited. This happens to be a privilege, only when it is Golf Holidays Asia. Imagine , you are playing near the woods and suddenly a shrill cry in the distance breaks the deep drawn silence and moving ahead it is a sight of a gecko crawling in the greens, it will be a sensation altogether and only the Asian Golfing destinations can grant you the ecstasy.

Business trips to Asia thus render a greater meaning, after all hard edged attitude can never be an element to achieve a business deal smoothly. If you analyze well then you will surely find that more business deals are made on golf courses than they are made within the closed doors of a conference room. So, an enjoyable game of Golf will indeed make great differences before you sign the contract. It will give you enough opportunity to know your counterpart and that really matters a lot.

Hence, if you are planning to have a golf vacation, then it will really be a wise decision to find out an Asian destination. Thus Golf holidays in China or Golf holidays in Malaysia will not just grant you incredible golf courses but also a bewitching atmosphere at the esteemed resorts with amenities like, traditional massage, sumptuous meals and the ultimate options to relax and unwind will welcome you to moments spent king size. Last but not the least, they will all come for a price, which will rather be a friendly hug to your wallet.

Thailand Invitational Golf Tournament Pattaya, Thailand

2010-12-07T01:00:00.000-08:00

The recently conducted Golftripz Tournament, held in Pattaya, Thailand from the 25^th – 27^th of November, was a resounding success. Initiated by Golftripz, in partnership with the Tourism Authority of Thailand, the event gave Indian amateurs the opportunity to tee off at a professionally organised and fun tournament. More than 65 golfers from different parts of India – from Coimbatore to Dibrugarh and Chandigarh to Hyderabad and Bangalore- came to compete at Pattaya.

Three days of the “tournament holiday” began at the Hotel Amari Orchid. With widespread lawns, an open lobby and the beach scarcely a few hundred feet away, the hotel lent a resort-style experience that was restful and comfortable.

The three selected courses, Burapha, Phoenix and Laem Chabang, which enjoy proximity to Pattaya town, were in great condition and well primed for the tournament. Golftripz’s Tournament committee ensured that their choice of golf courses accommodated golfers within a wide range of Handicaps ranging from 6 to 24.

The tournament started with a practice round in Burapha ( venue of the Thailand Open 2010), followed by the singles round in Phoenix and terminating with the doubles round at the immaculate greens of Laem Chabang (designed by the great Jack Nicklaus). Golftripz Power play was introduced on the toughest holes on each course to entice the best out of the golfers.

Each day of competitive golf ended with a superb 19^th hole. Participants were treated to an exclusive Ballantines’ night with great sea food and a spectacular setting by the beach on the first evening. On the second, Ballantines had a swish set up at Amari’s ICE bar with delectable snacks and wonderful live music. The grand finale was the awards ceremony and gala dinner at Laem Chabang Golf & Country club.

Event partners were Ballantines, Soma – India’s leading infrastructure company and Amari.

Sumit Rathore , KGA Captain and a highly accomplished golfer played a flawless round to beat 65 other Golfers for the Gross winner prize. Jayant Tagore, one of Hyderabad’s finest golfers, came in a close second with a solid round of Golf. The competition was close for the Net winners in all categories. The full results are displayed below.

For pictures on the event, please click here: http://picasaweb.google.com/golftripz.com/AbridgedVersionGolftripzTournament25th27thNov2010Pattaya#

What some of the participants had to say!

“Thanks for a fantastic 3 days at the TAT Invitational Tournament. It was organised extremely well. I felt well-taken care of- had to just go out and play. The courses, particularly Laem Chabang, were very classy. The evenings were great too, with the 19th hole parties at different venues, each one better than the previous night!

You guys rock! Would love to go on another one as soon as I recover from this one! Cheers to that.” Rajendra Nargundkar, Director, Institute of Management Technology, Nagpur

“Wow!! That about sums up our trip to Pattaya and Bangkok. A once-in-a-life-time experience!!! And thanks to Golftripz for taking such pains to make it worthwhile. That personal touch that you people seem to specialize in makes all the difference. And thanks again for organising the extension trip. Our wives were kept busy! and didn't they enjoy it!”
Dr. Baruah, Dibrugarh

Golftripz is now a member of IAGTO

2010-08-01T03:05:00.000-07:00

Golftripz.com is proud to announce its certification with IAGTO. IAGTO (International Association of Golf Tour Operators) is the global trade organisation for the golf tourism industry. Established in 1997, IAGTO's membership comprises 1451 accredited golf tour operators, golf resorts, hotels, golf courses, receptive operators, airlines, tourist boards, approved media and business partners in 80 countries including, at its core, 345 specialist golf tour operators in 51 countries.

To get the best advantage and service, get in touch with us. For customized packages that include the best of the golf resorts, golf courses and hotels, write in to us.

Golftripz and World Amateur Golf Championship

2010-07-11T20:00:00.000-07:00

The Golf.com World Amateur Handicap Championship from August 30th to September 3rd, 2010 at Myrtle Beach, South Caroline, USA is the world's largest Amateur Golf Tournament. Three thousand six hundred golfers, 72 holes of intense stroke play competition, an 18-hole championship playoff, night parties and entertainment. It may sound like the U.S. Open from qualifying to conclusion, but the GOLF.com World Amateur Handicap Championship is an event unlike any other.

Golfers from all 50 states and more than 20 foreign countries flock to Myrtle Beach, S.C., every year to participate in a tournament that provides the ultimate golf experience. Now in its 27th year, this golfing event allows everyone from scratch golfers to 30+ handicappers to test their nerves and competitive resolve. The tournament, which uses an intricate handicap formula to level the field, is open to all golfers – men, women, young and old.

As if the possibility of winning a world title isn’t enough, entry into the GOLF.com World Amateur Handicap Championship is the best value in competitive golf.

Don't miss the chance of participating in the best golf tournament. Golftripz will handle the entire golf package for you - tournament registration, accommodation, car rentals and even flights. If you have specific requirements, just give us your budget and needs and we will ensure that you have the best tournament experience possible.

Golftripz and Golf Tourism in Thailand

2010-06-28T09:35:00.000-07:00

Khun Sethaphan Buddhani, the Director for Tourism Authority of Thailand wants to promote Golf in Thailand for golfers and golf tourists in India.

Golftripz.com was approached to help identify and invite key opinion leaders to experience the golf courses in Thailand through a week long trip to Phuket, Bangkok and Pattaya. Golftripz contacted several leading teaching golf pros for this exercise of which Sridhar from KGA, Bangalore, Stanley Doss and John Royan from Chennai were chosen to attend. Madhav Misra from Golftripz also joined the group which was hosted by Khun Sethaphan Buddhani of TAT.

This golf education trip was organized from 16th May to 22nd May. It started off with playing one round each at Red Mountain & Blue Canyon golf course in Phuket. Later the group played 1 round each at Laem Chabang and Khaow Kheow in Pattaya.

It was an excellent trip and all the teaching pros could not stop praising the quality of golf courses in Thailand. They are quite keen to promote the courses amongst the golfers in their home clubs.

Golftripz.com continues to enthrall its customers with various golf packages to some of the best golf tourist destinations across the world. Contact us for customized solutions from our team.

Golftripz expands their dominion

2010-04-14T05:35:00.000-07:00

Recent developments in the golf services that Golftripz has been offering is that we have included more golf destinations, more golf courses into our service. We were able to find more golfing destinations like Australia, China, Malaysia, Czech, Malaysia, Spain, Sri Lanka and Vietnam.

Some of the most finest courses have been selected among all these places in a quest to only deliver the BEST to all the golfers. The featured golf packages are termed as the favorites of many famous golfers across the world.

A detailed description about each of these golfing destinations will be given in the next few posts to come. Get ready to experience, A real golfing experience with Golftripz.

the Ultimate Golf challenge - the 59th Steel city tournament

2010-02-25T22:53:00.000-08:00

Golftripz is hosting the 59th Steel city golf tournament at Jamshedpur, being organized from 26th-28th February 2010 at The Beldih & Golmuri Clubs.

Golftripz is giving away an all inclusive golf package to Thailand to the winner of this tournament. This is a prestigious tournament held annually, which attracts golfers from all over the country. The prize will be given away by our director, during the prize giving ceremony on 28th February 2010.

We will have our Kiosks, Banners during the event. Those interested can get access to some of the packages that we are currently offering by visiting these kiosks and meeting the representatives.

To know more about this tournament and to get registered, visit our site Golftripz , and register. We will do the rest.

Golf in New Zealand - New Zealand golf drive

2010-02-22T01:43:00.000-08:00

This a one of a kind golf tour, the speciality is that the golfers drive on their own and visit various golf courses in this package.

The North Island of New Zealand has to be amongst the most diversely beautiful places on the planet. A beautiful coastline,dormant volcanoes, hot springs, lakes, farmland, pristine forests and the Maori mystique make for an exhilarating world in the Southern Hemisphere. Golf is quite simply the bonus at courses such as the Cape Kidnappers on Hawke's Bay carved out on cliffs or at The Rotorua Golf Club with its own hot springs. This is a drive and a change that will surely do you good.

The golf courses offered in this package are:-

Titirangi Golf Club, Auckland
Wairakei International Golf Course, Taupo
Rotorua Golf Club, Rotorua
St.Andrews Golf Club, Hamilton
Cape Kidnappers, Hawke's Bay
Gulf Harbour Country Club, Auckland

For more details on this package visit our site, Golf in New Zealand, and register.

THE LAKES 10th ANNIVERSARY INVITATIONAL CUP

2009-11-18T03:13:00.000-08:00

In one of our more recent posts, we cited Tiger Woods remarks, "One of the best I have ever played on". Tiger was referring to the famous Blue Canyon Country Club. The Lakes course in Blue Canyon brings some good tidings to all the golfers as a Christmas gift by hosting the THE LAKES 10th ANNIVERSARY INVITATIONAL CUP. We are going to be there. Are you?

If you are in the process of planning your next golf vacation, this is the one you need to wathc out for. Come join the fun and excitement at Blue Canyon this December!

Asia’s top golfing destination and the only three-time host of the Johnnie Walker Classic celebrates the 10th anniversary of its Lakes Course in a 2-day tournament, teeing off on 12 December with two challenging rounds on The Lakes. Watch out for the practice rounds and Registration Cocktail on 11 December.

Needless to mention that every participant is entitled to an attractive goodie bag and Lucky Draw at the Prize Presentation Dinner. If this excites you as much as it did us, connect with us for more details and pricing.

Golf - A step away from the Olympics

2009-10-14T00:00:00.000-07:00

The other day I was casually browsing across some golf stuff on the internet, and the casual glance of mine became an attentive stare when it said 'Golf is now one final step away from being part of the 2016 Summer Olympics'.

It said that the International Olympics Commission have selected golf and rugby, for the 2016 Olympics, rejecting five other sports that included baseball and softball. The key factors in determining a sport's suitability for the Olympic program include youth appeal, universality, popularity, good governance, respect for athletes and respect for the Olympic values. Golf seemed to fulfill all these factors.

I found this poll that I wanted to get your input on. After you vote, you'll be able to see results and analysis of how different types of professionals answered the question.

Golf is now an Olympic sport. What's your take on it?
Take the poll here:
http://polls.linkedin.com/p/61221/pwybd

Golf in Thailand at the Blue Canyon Country Club

2009-09-25T03:11:00.000-07:00

The Blue Canyon Country Club is one among the most exclusive golf destinations in Phuket in Thailand which boasts of the Johnnie Walker Classic tournament being held here. This course developed in 1988 is located on a 720 acres land. Blue Canyon Country Club consist of two 18-hole championship golf courses, the Canyon Course and Lakes Course which was created from an old tin mine and rubber plantations. Both the golf courses molded around the existing canyons and rubber plantations to ensure minimal disruption to the surrounding natural landscape. The magnificent backdrop of the majestic Phang Nga Mountains and Andaman Sea provide a wonderful golfing experience.

The Blue Canyon Country Club offers the services of a relaxing spa offering some of the best treatments and therapies, and has been voted 'Best Golf & Spa Destination 2005'.

Awards:-

"Best Golf Course in Asia" by FinanceAsia, 2008, 2006 & 2003"Asia's Best Golf Course" by Asiamoney, 2007, 2005 & 2004
"Best Golf & Spa Destination" by SpaAsia, 2005
"Best Championship Course in Asia (Canyon Course)" by Asian Golf Monthly, 2005, 2004, 2003, & 2002
"Most Popular Course in Asia" by Golf Vacations, 2004
"Best Course in Thailand" by US Golf Digest, 2003
"Best Par Four in Asia (Lakes Course Hole 18)" by Asian Golf Monthly, 2003
"Asian & Pacific Golf Resort of the Year" by Hertz International Golf Travel Awards, 2000
"Asian & Pacific Golf Course of the Year" by Hertz International Golf Travel Awards, 1999
"Top 500 Best Holes in the World (Canyon Course Hole 17 - Par 3)" by Golf Magazine

Comments by Golf Legends:-

"One of the best I have ever played on" - Tiger Woods
"I would like to return to play here again on my own" - Greg Norman
"It's an excellent layout" - Bernhard Langer

If you are interested in this course you can visit our site Golf Destinations in Asia, and get registered.

Golf in Thailand - Khao Kheow Country Club

2009-09-08T02:21:00.000-07:00

During the recent times my friends introduced me to this wonderful sport Golf, though it was difficult for me to catch up with all the powerful driving and accurate putting, this game gets more and more interesting as you keep playing it.

For all the growing interest towards golf, i started planning for a golf holiday.I browsed many places to see which course would help me have a great tee-time and improve my skill.My search went on for a long time until i found the perfect Golf Club!!It was the Khao Kheow Country Club.

Khao Kheow Country Club is known to be one of the best golf courses in the world which has a unique design and state of the art scenery.Its a 27-hole course located in Pattaya, Thailand which is one of the most grand places of tourism and golf in Thailand.

This course is lies in a valley thats hidden between two hills, and it is absolutely a golfer's dream.The elevation between holes and strong cool breezes and the signature par-three seventeen provides challenging atmosphere for all beginners and professionals in the game.

The Khao Kheow provides an elegant club house which provides great scenarios around the club, for all the golfers to relax during their rounds. Khao Kheow is one of the best among all the courses in Pattaya ranking as the no.1 in Pattaya area courses, hence its a great choice to include it in any Thailand golf holiday.

After this wonderful golfing experience at Khao Kheow i decided that this golf course should also be featured at my site Golf in Thailand.If you are interested in this golf course you can contact us by clicking here.

Golf Tripz - for a memorable Golf Holiday

2009-09-06T23:28:00.000-07:00

Are you a passionate golfer who likes to explore the best golf courses around the world? Then you are definitely going to find something here at Golftripz.com.Here we offer you the finest golf travel across the world and we give you a memorable golfing experience, so you can focus on enjoying your time off your busy stressful schedule.

Golftripz is known for its remarkable service in satisfying all the wants of its clients.
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A WEEK IN PATTAYA

HELSINKI STOCKHOLM TOUR

Our customizing option gives you the freedom to plan your own Golf Tour suiting your convenience.

So what are you waitng for? visit Golf Destinations in Asia, check out all our packages and get in touch with us soon. Click here and fill the details & we will do the rest.