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Golf at Trump National – Colts Neck, New Jersey
I had the opportunity to play Trump National Golf Course located in Colts Neck, NJ this past Friday. I must admit that Donald Trump knows how to do things one way, top notch. The course was taken over by the Trump Organization a short time ago and was revitalized to the tune of approximately $10,000,000 in upgrades.
The one upgrade that impressed me the most was the addition of a 19th hole situated at the rear of the club house just off the dining veranda. The hole is scheduled to be completed by the end of June. Anyone having lunch or enjoying a beer or other libation after the golf round can watch the golfers hit their golf balls onto the green or in the water as it is an Island Green for all intents and purposes. This is a fun innovation where all the bets made during the golf round will be doubled or lost, depending on who can handle the pressure better. Donald Trump has added another fine golf course to his portfolio and I look forward to playing there again soon. Happy Golfing to All!
I am an avid golfer who plays all year round when weather permits. The cold temperatures do not bother me as long as the wind is not too severe. I mean if the temperature is below 30 degrees, that may be a bit over my tolerance but anything above with the sun shining and I’m in. This year has been one of the worst I can remember for golf and outdoor activities. The cold and snowy weather has been fairly steady since early December.
I am anxiouly awaiting an early April golf trip, during Masters week, with my buddies to Myrtle Beach, one of my favorite places on the planet for golf. Unfortunately, all I can do right now is dream about hitting golf balls on one of the four excellent golf courses we have scheduled in a few months. Hopefully this weather will change soon and the trip time will be here before we know it. Happy Golfing to All!
It’s always nice to pack up the golf clubs and head for a weekend golf getaway at this time of the year. In the northeast the chill is in the air and anywhere from Myrtle Beach and south is usually a good bet to provide reasonable conditions for golf. Unfortunately we had to cancel our early December trip because of work obligations. It was scheduled for this coming weekend and it looks like the weather is not going to be so great down south either. The long range forecast predicts a good possibility for rain both days of the weekend, which is a bummer for whoever is scheduled to be in Myrtle Beach at this time.
Cathi and I were really looking forward to the trip but we will have to put it off until a more optimum time when both work obligations and the weather are more favorable. In the meantime we will monitor the long range forecast for each weekend to see if another opportunity to play golf locally arises anytime soon. Back in 1994, when we were members of Bellport Country Club on Long Island, New York we were braving sub 30 degree temperatures in the off season just to play golf. We’re a bit older now and look for a temperature at least in the mid 40’s, whenever possible. When you’re a die hard golfer, cold does not stop you but the wind and rain might. Well, I must admit we’re disappointed that our trip fell through but we’re looking forward to the holidays, which are almost upon us. It is a time to celebrate with gifts, good meals, fun and good times with family and friends. Happy Golfing to All!
Planning a golf trip is an exciting time in a golfer’s life. It’s one thing to play golf on your local municipal or Country Club course but another to visit a magnificent resort destination such as Myrtle Beach or Disney World, two of my favorite locations to golf. My significant other and I are just putting the finishing touches on our itinerary for our fall golf trip, which we are taking in early December. Myrtle Beach here we come! In a couple of weeks we will start preparing for our weekend getaway and the golf clubs will be the first item to be packed for the trip. Loading up on golf balls, tees and ancillary items such as band aids, sun tan lotion and bug spray is always a good idea, depending on ones destination and climate expected upon arrival. The photo shown below is Caledonia Golf and Fish Club located in Pawleys Island, South Carolina. It’s exquisite design and beauty make it one of our favorite places to play when we visit Myrtle Beach. It is listed in the top 100 courses to play and if you ever have the opportunity to golf there you will understand why.
Myrtle Beach in December can provide some tropical weather if you hit it just right. The temperatures are normally in the mid to high 50’s but they can go either way very easily, 40’s or 80’s are possible so it is better to be prepared for the varied conditions you may find upon your arrival and during your stay. So at this festive time of the year and especially today, Thanksgiving, it is a good time to ponder about what we all have to be thankful for. Remember to give thanks for your health, a loving family, good friends and having a specially prepared holiday meal on the table, being at the top of the list but golf and being able to enjoy fun family vacations are always great fun should not be taken for granted. I would like to wish you all a very Happy Thanksgiving and Happy Golfing to All!