Five Hot New Golf Destinations

are so many golfing destinations to choose from,acres of olive trees, include Golf Citrus, with two
but these five hot destinations are attracting lots18-hole, par 72 championship courses, and the
of interest. Innovative new courses and excellentshort and demanding par 72 Yasmine. A basic
facilities in Turkey, Cyprus, Tunisia, Argentina, andround can cost as little as £25. On the
British Colombia have created excitement in theisland of Djerba, further south, the resort
golfing world. The attractions include a range ofTabarka has a 27-hole course surrounded by date
challenging courses, all year round golf, andpalms and overlooking the Mediterranean.
surrounds that are more exotic than moreScenery and golf in Argentina
traditional golfing destinations.Argentina is becoming increasingly popular as an
History, culture and golf on Cyprusexotic destination for golfers, and golfing facilities
One of the most beautiful islands in theare available in most parts of the country. Being in
Mediterranean, with a warm climate year round,the Southern Hemisphere, summer is from
Cyprus has excellent golf courses with challengingDecember to March and winter from June to
greens and fantastic views. The new par 71October. The old par 72 Buenos Aires Golf Club,
Aphrodite Hills course, perched above a beach, isone of the world’s top 100 courses, has
surrounded by protected forest, and is divided inwater features, bunkers and well-maintained
two by a deep ravine. The oldest course on thegreens. At the southeast tip of the country, in
island, Tsada Golf Club, set 500 metres abovePatagonia, the Arelauquen Golf Club, near
sea level, has natural fairways running through oldBariloche, is surrounded by mountains, lakes of
fruit orchards and vineyards.crystal-clear waters. Playing the 18-hole, par 72
Golfing in Turkey – the perfect wintercourse is an unforgettable experience, with views
breakof the summits of Mount Catedral and Mount
A golf holiday in the region of Belek, in the southOtto and the backdrop of Lake Gutiérrez.
west of Turkey, gives you access to miles ofBritish Columbia – golfing contrasts
golden-sand beaches and unspoilt naturalThe province of British Columbia, on the West
attractions as well as an exotic national culture.Coast of Canada, is a rugged frontier for golfers,
Here are eight excellent courses, many five-starfrom its desert courses in the interior to the
hotels and lots of water sports activities. And thebreathtaking mountain courses in the east. Around
excellent value of a golf holiday in Turkey is aVancouver, the Furry Creek Golf Course has
bonus. The main resort of Antalaya, with its 300ocean and mountain views from every hole, and
days of sunshine a year, pretty parks andthe Westwood Plateau Golf and Country Club was
palm-lined streets, is perfect for a winter break.proclaimed the top new course in Canada in 1994.
Sand, sun and golf in TunisiaThe four championship courses at Whistler
Although its hundreds of miles of sandy beaches,includes the Jack Nicklaus designed Nicklaus North
bustling markets, and stunning architecture, makeGolf Course, and the Chateau Whistler Golf Club,
it a popular tourist destination, Tunisia is alsoa pre-eminent mountain course. For contrast, try
becoming one of the Mediterranean’sThe Dunes Golf Course at Kamloops Golf Club,
foremost golf holiday spots. Affordablewhere lush fairways have been carved through
accommodation, year-round sun, and a choice ofsand that was once a riverbed. With four
10 courses, with reasonable green fees, is a verydifferent sets of tees, The Dunes is both fun and
tempting combination. The courses atchallenging.
Hammamet, designed around six lakes and 430