TRAVELS WITH POPS
Rather take Dad on a golf road trip? Check out these bucket list possibilities.
If you’re down SoCal way, The Grand Golf Club at Fairmont Grand Del Mar in San Diego is pulling out all the stops to make this Father’s Day extra special. Not only is the Clubhouse Grill hosting an outstanding Father’s Day Brunch, but all dads staying as guests of the Fairmont Grand Del Mar can play the club’s acclaimed Tom Fazio golf course free on Father’s Day, a $250 value.
Brunch will be served from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and feature an assortment of a la carte favorites such as Eggs Benedict, Chicken ‘n’ Waffles, and Smoked Salmon. Reservations are suggested and can be made by calling 858-314-2700.
Tee times are offered throughout the day on a space available basis, and advanced reservations are required. Complimentary Father’sDay golf is available to resort guests only.
Information about available golf packages at Fairmont Grand Del Mar is available here.
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How about heating up your celebration with trip to Scottsdale, where several world-class golf courses have teed up some of the year’s best deals?
It’s hard to beat the exceptional Jay Morrish-designed golf courses at Boulders Golf Club. Green fees for Father’s Day weekend start at just $59 per player. For those looking to kick the festivities up a notch, the Father’s Day “Stay & Play Golf Package” features accommodations in a private casita, one round of golf per person (per night) with unlimited same-day replay (based upon availability), a $25 food and beverage credit, and complimentary access to the Boulders Spa. Rates start at $334 per night.
Every dad’s a winner with the “Father’s Day Ace Dog Special” at The Short Course at Mountain Shadows. For just $39 per player, fathers and guests enjoy a round of golf, their choice of beer and one of the club’s famous Ace Dogs. Reservations recommended. Book by calling The Short Course Shop at 480-624-5432.
At Troon North the day is “Toad-ally” about Dad with the “Toad-ally Summer Steal” package, including four rounds of golf, three Callaway Truvis golf balls, four drink tickets, a Nexbelt, a souvenir cup and Troon North Toad head cover, plus a 30-day membership to Village Health Club & Spa for $199 plus tax. Rounds must be played before Sept. 4, 2019. Valid Mon.-Thurs. after 9 a.m., or Fri.-Sun. after 11 a.m.
Ak-Chin Southern Dunes has a Summer Six Pack offer for dad’s day at this popular course, providing six rounds of golf with cart on the championship course, six rounds on the Mini Dunes course, six beverages, six Callaway Chrome Soft golf balls and an Imperial cooling towel for just $159 per person, plus tax. Troon Cardholders save an additional $10 on the package.
At Grayhawk Golf Club, put dad in action with the Dirty Dozen package. Available for $399 plus tax, it offers 12 rounds of golf as well as 12 buy one, get one half-off entrée coupons at Quill Creek Café, Phil’s Grill, Isabella’s Kitchen or The Morning Joint and a complimentary Grayhawk hydro-flask. Tee times may be made up to three days in advance and are available anytime Mon.-Thurs., and after 8 a.m. Fri.-Sun. Valid for play until August 30.
At Rancho Manana Golf Club in Cave Creek, everyone who plays on Father’s Day will receive a certificate to play the course a second time before August 31 for a $20 cart fee. Rates for the initial round start at just $42 per player. To reserve, call 480-488-0398.
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Rather swing in the cooler climes of Canada? Fairmont Banff Springs Golf Club is rolling out the red carpet for dads with an outstanding day of golf and brunch no one will ever forget for one great price.
The day includes golf on the Tunnel Mountain 9 Course and brunch in the clubhouse at Stanley’s Smokehouse.
Additionally, the Fairmont Banff Springs Golf Club has partnered with popular Grizzly Paw Brewing of Canmore, Alberta to create a commemorative pale ale in honor of the Tunnel Mountain 9’s 30th anniversary.
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Finally and most spectacularly, there’s the 2020 Perry Golf British Isles Cruise. Imagine the look on Dad’s face when you tell him that you’ve made plans for him to sail around the British Isles for 14 nights onboard the luxurious Azamara Pursuit, play six rounds of golf at some of the greatest courses in the world and attend the Open Championship.
PerryGolf was founded 35 years ago, in 1984, by two Scottish brothers, Colin and Gordon Dalgleish; and is widely known today as one of the leading providers of golf vacations to The Old Course at St Andrews Links.
Travelers on PerryGolf’s 2020 British Isles Golf Cruise will visit nine ports beginning in Dublin before concluding in Southampton from July 6-20, 2020. The itinerary is beautifully balanced with famous city experiences like Belfast, Glasgow, and Edinburgh, plus terrific golf at Royal Portrush, Carnoustie, Turnberry and Royal County Down.
The conclusion of your voyage will be particularly memorable as you will attend the final two rounds of The 149th Open at Royal St. George’s, where Harry Vardon, Walter Hagen, Greg Norman and Darren Clarke have solved this dynamic layout and claimed the Claret Jug.
Previous guests on these cruises to The Open have said, “The greatest golf voyage a true golfer and student of the game could ever experience” and “Surpassed expectations by 1000%!”
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