Records, Openings, and Future Happenings...Thursday Blurbs

Record-Setting Hotel

And we thought Vegas hotels were on the expensive side...this hotel takes the cake. The Emirates Palace in Abuhabi has less than 400 rooms. It is not size but cost that makes this the most expensive hotel ever built. The hotel features imported marble and acres - 60 acres - of interior space. The staff eagerly awaits their new golf carts for navigating their surroundings.

Las Vegas Hotel Opens 4-28-05

Speaking of Vegas hotels, the Wynn Las Vegas opens its doors today. The best feature of Steve Wynn's new creation...golf of course. You can roll out of bed onto the first tee of the Tom Fazio designed 18-hole golf course. Visit the first-class Wynn Las Vegas website.

Here are a few Myrtle Beach golf events for May.

May 7th - Sunset Beach, NC - Caring and Sharing Golf outing at Angel's Trace. Sponsored by Seaside Methodist Church. Call 800-438-4790 for more information.

May 9th - Calabash, NC - Meadowlands Golf Course host the Ladies Invitational benefit tournament. Benefits the children of "Waves for Kids". Call 843-281-8513 or 843-249-7803 for more information

May 21st - North Myrtle Beach, SC - The Rotary Club of N.Myrtle Beach sponsor the Lloyd B. Bell Memorial Golf Tournament at Azalea Sands. The tournament provides funding for college scholarships. Call 843-457-0882

Hit `em long and straight,

Evans Putman, Owner
www.PerfectGolfVacations.com
Blog - Perfect Golf Vacations News and Notes

The Million Dollar Dud

When is a million-dollar shootout not a million-dollar shootout? Seems like the courts will have to decide this one. Or, will they?

A lawsuit that was brought against the Las Vegas $3 Million Dollar Shootout didn't derail the alleged knock-off. Instead, the Arizona-based organizers pulled the plug on the event scheduled May 4-8.

Organizers of the Las Vegas Million Dollar Shootout were seeking a court injunction against the tournament. They felt organizers stole their name, location, and concept and wanted the courts to step in and stop the tournament.

Now the Las Vegas Million Dollar Shootout to be held May 17-20 on Pauite's Wolf course no longer has the competition and is inviting those who had already signed up for the earlier tournament to join theirs.

Speculation in the Las Vegas golf scene is that the tournament didn't have the golfers to support the copycat tournament. The reason for canceling now was to fend off embarassment and to keep sponsors from feeling like organizers could not bring in the golfers to support the tournament.

We'll keep you informed on any new updates.

Hit `em long and straight,

Evans Putman, Owner
www.PerfectGolfVacations.com
Blog - Perfect Golf Vacations News and Notes

Las Vegas Airport Alternatives - Site Update

Golfers flying into Las Vegas for a golf vacation in private, charter, or corporate aircraft have options other than the McCarran International Airport.

There are five general aviation facilities in the Las Vegas area. Two of these are full-service facilities only minutes away from the "Strip". These airports offer shuttle, taxi, limo, and auto rental services to get you to the golf course or gaming tables. They also offer pilot's lounges and meeting space.

Not all of these airports are full-service. A couple offer no amenities and one does not even have a lighted runway.

Get the full story and links to in-depth information on these general aviation facilites by visiting our latest updated page on alternatives to the Las Vegas Airport.


Hit `em long and straight,

Evans Putman, Owner
www.PerfectGolfVacations.com
Blog - Perfect Golf Vacations News and Notes

Low Hawaii Airfares – One Week Left

Just saw this on Fodor’s Travel Wire. United Airlines is offering very low airfares from several U.S. cities to Hawaii. Some fares are as low as $275 one-way.

If you are planning a golf vacation to Hawaii, you need to act fast. This fare sale ends April 28th. That’s next Thursday. These low-priced tickets are good for travel up to June 7th.

You can do a quick check for fares by visiting this page on our site. Scroll down to the bottom and enter your information into the Orbitz travel search engine.


Hit `em long and straight,

Evans Putman, Owner
www.perfectgolfvacations.com
Blog - Perfect Golf Vacations News and Notes

McCarran Airport Las Vegas Page Added

We just added new content on the McCarran International Las Vegas Airport in our "Getting There" section. We'll soon ad information on getting to Las Vegas by private or corporate aircraft and ground options.

The pace of new content is picking up and we hope to add at least 2-3 pages of quality information each week.

We'll soon start adding contact info and pages dedicated to local golf industry leaders. These will be the best businesses and people for you to do business with in each location.

We also hope to have our partnership finalized in May to bring you the best in online golf package deals.

As usual, we'll keep you up to date with all the best golf news and site updates right here.


Hit `em long and straight,

Evans Putman, Owner
www.perfectgolfvacations.com
Blog - Perfect Golf Vacations News and Notes

One Million Dollars Up for Grabs - Mark Your Calander

Want to win a million dollars? Head to Las Vegas in November for The Million Dollar Hole-In-One® tournament. The 12th annual tournament will be held November 6-8, 2005.

This year's host course is the Revere at Anthem's Concord Course. The tournament's sponsoring hotel is MGM's Treasure Island. Golfers scoring an ace on the designated par 3 will receive a 20-year annuity of $1,000,000.

Find out more about Million Dollar Hole-In-One® and read about last year's tournament at www.milliondollarholeinone.com

The Revere's Director of Golf Instruction, Chris Eastman, just happens to be our reccomended Las Vegas golf instructor. Maybe you should drop him a line and get some pointers on how to play the million dollar hole.

Want to contact Chris? Click over to our golf lesson Las Vegas page. For information on the tournament, contact the folks at Million Dollar Hole-In-One® via their website.

Make sure to mark your calanders and visit PerfectGolfVacations.com for your Las Vegas booking and planning needs.

Hit `em long and straight,

Evans Putman, Owner
www.perfectgolfvacations.com
Blog - Perfect Golf Vacations News and Notes

Site Update and News

We've added a new page to our Myrtle Beach section. You can now find listings for Myrtle Beach golf schools in one place. Nice and easy. We add just enough info for you to get a feel for what each school offers. So, get over to PerfectGolfVacations.com and check out our Myrtle Beach golf schools page.

Quick news of note regarding a few Brunswick county golf courses. Brunswick county is on the north end of what most consider the Myrtle Beach / Grand Strand golf area. It is just across the border in North Carolina. Great place to visit and great golf courses. We included this area in our Myrtle Beach section.

According to the Brunswick Beacon, "Brunswick County is home to 10 of the top 100 golf courses in the state and 4 of the top 10 in the coastal region..." Some courses of note in the listings are Tiger's Eye, Sea Trail Maples and Jones, and Thistle.

Brunswick county is full of great golf courses and has great beaches. Nest time you plan a golf trip to Myrtle Beach, don't leave out Brunswick county courses.


Hit `em long and straight,

Evans Putman, Owner
www.perfectgolfvacations.com
Blog - Perfect Golf Vacations News and Notes

Just In - Awards for Grand Strand Golf Shops

Just got a press release from PRWeb regarding two golf shops in the Myrtle Beach area - Sunset Beach to be exact.

"Sunset Beach, NC (PRWEB) April 15, 2005 -- The Ocean Ridge Golf Shoppe and the Tiger’s Eye Golf Shop at Ocean Ridge Plantation in Sunset Beach, N.C. have both been ranked among America’s All Time Best Golf Shops by Golf World Business magazine in their 2005 yearbook edition."

All time best...that's a pretty big honor. We normally do not cover golf course shops. However, this award definetly peaks my interest. I'll make sure to touch base and get the scoop on these two shops and courses for you soon. Keep an eye on the Blog for news.

If you wish to contact them personally, visit our Myrtle Beach Golf Listings page for contact information in the scroll down listings.

Well, I'm of to Golfapalooza this Saturday in Myrlte Beach if the weather holds up. I'll report back with details and let you know whether or not thie event is worth attending on your next Myrtle Beach golf vacation.


Hit `em long and straight,

Evans Putman, Owner
www.perfectgolfvacations.com
Blog - Perfect Golf Vacations News and Notes

Just In - Awards for Grand Strand Golf Shops

Just got a press release from PRWeb regarding two golf shops in the Myrtle Beach area - Sunset Beach to be exact.

"Sunset Beach, NC (PRWEB) April 15, 2005 -- The Ocean Ridge Golf Shoppe and the Tiger’s Eye Golf Shop at Ocean Ridge Plantation in Sunset Beach, N.C. have both been ranked among America’s All Time Best Golf Shops by Golf World Business magazine in their 2005 yearbook edition."

All time best...that's a pretty big honor. We normally do not cover golf course shops. However, this award definetly peaks my interest. I'll make sure to touch base and get the scoop on these two shops and courses for you soon. Keep an eye on the Blog for news.

If you wish to contact them personally, visit our Myrtle Beach Golf Listings page for contact information in the scroll down listings.

Well, I'm of to Golfapalooza this Saturday in Myrlte Beach if the weather holds up. I'll report back with details and let you know whether or not thie event is worth attending on your next Myrtle Beach golf vacation.


Hit `em long and straight,

Evans Putman, Owner
www.perfectgolfvacations.com
Blog - Perfect Golf Vacations News and Notes

Beat the Heat - New Product Hits the Market

Playing golf during the summer months has its positives and negatives. Here in the South, the heat and humidity can be brutal during the summer. Of course, rates for green fees fall as much as the temperatures rise.

Help is on the way. A new "Cold Air Anywhere" air-conditioning unit made its debut at the 2004 PGA Merchandise Show in Orlando, Florida. The unit runs on batteries and forces cold air - up to 30 degree difference - directly where you want it.

This is not a "swamp cooler" that uses ice. The unit can attach to many vehicles including golf carts and uses nothing more than an automobile battery to keep you cool for 18 holes.

Soon golfers will be able to beat high prices and high temperatures. We can't wait for this new product to hit the cart paths at destinations like Myrtle Beach and Las Vegas.

Keep and eye on our Blog and we'll keep you up to date with more information on this breakthrough product.


Hit `em long and straight,

Evans Putman, Owner
www.perfectgolfvacations.com
Blog - Perfect Golf Vacations News and Notes

New Myrtle Beach Content

We've just added two new pages to our Myrtle Beach golf section. Follow these links for information on the Myrtle Beach SC Airport and Myrtle Beach Golf Fees.

The Myrtle Beach SC Airport page provides visitors with information on all carriers flying into and out of the airport, maps, and alternatives for vacationing golfers arriving in private or corportate aircraft.

Our Myrtle Beach Golf Fees page gives golfers timely information for getting and negotiating the best rates on Grand Strand golf fees.

We hope you enjoy the new content and find it useful when planning your next golf vacation in Myrtle Beach.

Hit `em long and straight,

Evans Putman, Owner
www.perfectgolfvacations.com
Blog - Perfect Golf Vacations News and Notes

Is Tiger Back?

Tiger Woods roared from behind to win Sunday's Masters. He reclaimed the world's #1 ranking. Of course, he also holed an amazing chip for a birdie on #16 in the last round.

Is Tiger really back? After he hit the amazing chip, he went on to bogey the final two holes. He almost gave this great Masters victory away with a lack of mental focus on 17 and 18.

This lack of focus never crept into his previous wins. When Tiger was so hot, he not only won, he buried his opponents. His mental focus never wavered like it did yesterday.

Chris DiMarco was a big part of Tiger not running away with the final day. However, DiMarco's strong play had nothing to do with Tiger almost blowing the victory on the final two holes.

I'm happy for Tiger. I enjoy watching him play. In a way, I'm glad he kept things interesting for us.

Will he come back and dominate like he did before? We'll have to wait and see.

Even more than congratulating him on a great victory, I'd like to send his family and father good thoughts. We hope Tiger's dad will be there the next time he walks off of 18 victorious.

Congrats Tiger and Chris DiMarco and thanks for an enjoyable and thrilling, Sunday at Augusta.


Hit `em long and straight,

Evans Putman, Owner
www.perfectgolfvacations.com
Blog - Perfect Golf Vacations News and Notes

Have you heard about...

...Steve Wynn's new Las Vegas casino opening April 28th? This place looks amazing. Steve Wynn's creations usually are first-class all the way and this will be no different.

The new hotel is located on the Strip near the Venetian and Harrah's. The name- Wynn Las Vegas. This new creation looks to be more upscale and luxuries than the Bellagio.

The best thing about the new property - a new golf course. Visitors to the website are introduced to the golf section with this quote, "If our course were any closer, you'd be sleeping on the greens."

Sounds nice. Roll out of bed, grab breakfast at one of the 18 restaurants, stroll by the newly created lake and mountain, then head over to the first tee. What's nicer is that this course will be exclusive to guests only.

Can't wait to get out and try the new course and hotel pools very soon. We'll keep you posted about any new news or opinions regarding the new Wynn Las Vegas and more importantly the new golf course.

Here's the official site - www.wynnlasvegas.com


Hit `em long and straight,

Evans Putman, Owner
www.perfectgolfvacations.com
Blog - Perfect Golf Vacations News and Notes

Site Update - Maps Added

We are in the process of adding maps and map search boxes to Perfect Golf Vacations. We hope these maps will benefit our customers and help you with your golf vacation planning.

You will notice the addition of maps on the Las Vegas Golf Store page . Next, we will add mapping capability to our Myrtle Beach Golf Courses and Las Vegas Golf Courses page.

Keep an eye on the blog for new content to be added very soon to the website.

Hit `em long and straight,

Evans Putman, Owner
www.perfectgolfvacations.com
Blog - Perfect Golf Vacations News and Notes

Golfapalooza and other Myrtle Beach Golf Happenings

April is a big month in the Myrtle Beach Golf community.


Golfers can still volunteer for the April 11th "Monday After the Masters Celebrity Pro-Am Golf Tournament". The event is capped off with a sold-out concert event featuring Hootie and the Blowfish and friends. This event is always a good time.


Golfapalooza hits the Grand Strand April 14th - 16th. Golfers can get a glimpse at the newest equipment technology while enjoying good food and music. It is just a great overall event. We'll have more on this event soon in the Myrtle Beach section of our site.


To find out more about where to pick up the latest golf equipment while in Myrtle Beach make sure to visit our Myrtle Beach Golf Shops page.


Hit `em long and straight,



Evans Putman, Owner
http://www.perfectgolfvacations.com

Site Update - Las Vegas Golf School Page

Good morning everyone. Just wanted to let you know we added a new listing on our Las Vegas Golf Schools page.

Troon Signature Golf Schools are held at The Revere Golf Club in Henderson. The course won the "Best of 2003" award in Nevada Magazine.

Students can choose from 2-day, 3-day, and 5-day golf schools. Accommodations, lunches and course play are included. Make sure to contact Chris Eastman, Director of golf instruction for more information.

Do you need tips on how to choose a golf school that fits your needs to a tee? Make sure to visit our golf vacation schools page to learn all about choosing the right golf school.


Hit 'em long and straight!

Evans Putman, owner
PerfectGolfVacations.com
Blog - Perfect Golf Vacations News and Notes

Play the most Exclusive Las Vegas Golf Courses

We've added a page on the site telling you how to play the most exclusive golf courses in Las Vegas.

If you've ever dreamed of playing a course with a private caddie and no one breathing down your back, make sure to check out this page on how to tee off on courses like Shadow Creek and Cascata.

Hit 'em long and straight

Evans Putman, Owner
PerfectGolfVacations.com

Welcome to the Perfect Golf Vacations Blog

Thanks for dropping by and visiting our Blog. This is where you will find the latest information and updates for our website PerfectGolfVacations.com.

I will update this Blog on a regular basis not only with news regarding our website but also with the latest news and information about golf travel.

A quick note about PerfectGolfVacations.com. We are located in Charleston, South Carolina. Right smack in the middle of Eastern United States golf country. Myrtle Beach is just north and Hilton Head lies just south of our headquarters.

We started and built our company to give golfers and golf travelers an honest look at golf destinations. We bring you content based on local market knowledge and word-of-mouth reccomendations.

We introduce golfers to local industry leaders and guide you to the best each golf destination offers. You will find everything you need to plan, book, and enjoy a perfect golf vacation right here.

Our first two destinations are Myrtle Beach and Las Vegas. You will soon find information on other great golf destinations like Hilton Head, Hawaii, Ireland, and much more.

So, keep an eye on our Blog and let us know your thoughts by contacting us. We'd love to hear from you.

Hit 'em long and straight,

Evans Putman, owner
PerfectGolfVacations.com.