Feb09

Who Has Won the Most Masters Championships?

by acman on February 9th, 2011 at 5:49 pm
Posted In: Travel
2011 Masters Tickets

Tiger puts the Green Jacket on Phil

Winning the Masters Championship and wearing the Green Jacket must be one of the most amazing feelings in the world.  At the beginning of each PGA Tour year, the majority of the 150 players set a goal to make it to the Masters at Augusta National and the top 50 players probably set the goal to Win the Masters, the Super Bowl of the PGA Season and the First Major of the year.

Amazing, these PGA TOUR players have won multiple times.  Do you understand how difficult Augusta National is?  At any given time a player can 3 or 4 putt, can chip it off the green.  The undulation greens are feature buried elephants and large changes in elevation while they run really fast at 12 or 13 on the stimp meter.  This is a recipe for disaster for most players trying to win the coveted Masters Green Jacket.

The Masters Championship

Take a look at this amazing list of Multiple Masters Champiosnhip winners!

Masters Champion Wins Years they Won Masters
Jack Nicklaus 6 1963, 1965, 1966, 1972,
1975, 1986
Arnold Palmer 4 1958, 1960, 1962, 1964
Tiger Woods 4 1997, 2001, 2002, 2005
Jimmy Demaret 3 1940, 1947, 1950
Sam Snead  3 3 1949, 1952, 1954
Gary Player 3 1961, 1974, 1978
Nick Faldo 3 1989, 1990, 1996
Phil Mickelson 3 2004, 2006, 2010
Horton Smith 2 1934, 1936
Byron Nelson 2 1937, 1942
Ben Hogan 2 1951, 1953
Tom Watson 2 1977, 1981
Severiano Ballesteros 2 1980, 1983
Bernhard Langer 2 1985, 1993
Ben Crenshaw 2 1984, 1995
José María Olazábal 2 1994, 1999

Masters Tickets and Packages are available for this years Championship, Tickets to the Masters are also available by calling 1-888-226-1122.

These PGA Tour Players are special, they have accomplished something that puts them in Elite Status in the world of Golf. Winning the Masters once is great, but multiple times, very cool!

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Dec09

Its Not The Golf Clubs Fault

by acman on December 9th, 2010 at 10:04 am
Posted In: Travel

In addition to its beautiful climate and year round temperate temperatures, it is no surprise that Hawaii is home to some of the finest golfing in the country. For golfers and non-golfers alike, the towns of Kihei and Princeville offer entertainment in the sun and plenty of opportunities to explore the great outdoors. Golf courses, the volcano parks, and plenty of beaches make this segment of the world a leading vacation destination for adventure vacationers.

Kihei is a town on Maui’s southern shore. It is located on the leeward side of the volcano called Haleakala. The local weather is dry and the town receives no more than 10 inches of precipitation per year, making it an ideal spot for the year round golfer. Beach vacations that include a round or two of golf with a view of the ocean is easily a spectacular afternoon.

Some of the better known courses in the area include the Maui Elleair Golf Club. This is a course which has 6,404 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 71. It was planned by Bill Newis and opened in 1987. The Wailea Golf Club is one more destination for the avid golfer. This is an 18 hole course which features 6,758 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 72. It was designed by Arthur Jack Snyder and opened in 1971. The Makena Golf Courses are also worth a round or two, as they receive continuously affirmative comments and take advantage of the fairly dry conditions on the leeward side of the volcano.

For persons interested in romantic travel and outdoor adventure while exploring Kihei, the Haleakala National Park is at your doorstep. This is a 30,183 acre National Park which encircles the crater of the volcano. 24,719 acres of the park are specified as wilds and are offered to hikers and backpackers. The park comprises the summit depression, Kipahulu Valley on the southeast, and a variety of secluded streams and pools. The park extends to the shoreline. For folks interested in hiking, there are two central trails leading into Haleakala from the pinnacle. These are known as Sliding Sands Trail and Halemauu Trail.

It’s significant to note a few items about the trails and park for the volcano adventurer. The high altitude at the summit of the volcano means that some of the hiking can be more arduous than you may expect. Temperatures are cool, but exhaustion is a real possibility.

On the north shore of the island of Kaua’I is Princeville, a small town that truly loves its golf. Princeville contains two world class championship golf courses called Prince Golf Course and Makai Golf Course. Together they comprise 45 holes of fantastically designed golf. The courses have earned Golf Digest’s ranking of number one in the State of Hawaii. Golf Digest also rated the courses as number 14 in its list of America’s Best Resort Golf Courses and number thirty nine in America’s Top 100 Greatest Courses.

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Dec08

World’s Best Tourist Destination – Jamaica

by admin on December 8th, 2010 at 6:26 pm
Posted In: Travel

“If we talk about tourist destinations, Jamaica would surely be on the top 10. Kingston is the best place to go if you want to learn more of Jamaica’s history. You can also go to its epicentre which is the center of its politics and the people’s creative outlet. You can also go to Negril if you are looking for leisure. This is a favorite place for spring vacationers and honeymooners including families. This place is home to the many world class all-inclusive-resorts and nightlife hot spots as well.

If you are would like to experience fine dining and go to boutiques and shop till you drop, you can go to Montego Bay. With its “”Hip Strip”" booming with shops, restaurants and clubs, championship golf courses on lavish resorts, and legendary Colonial great houses, Montego Bay’s mixed scenery of natural beauty and man-made luxury makes it a favorite tourist destination.

Ochos Rios would surely satisfy nature lovers. You can see the spectacular waterfalls, rivers and beaches and the majestic all inclusive resorts.. This has been one of the favorite destination of tourists including those tourists that are sports buff and those that are into nature. Just a few kilometers away from Ocho Rios is the Stingray City, the most beautiful site for stingray watching.Jamaica also has great botanical forests and gardens, including a wonderful, gigantic zoo. The Hope Zoo and the Hope Garden are amongst the best ones to visit.

There is also a very grand museum in Jamaica of Bob Marley, the well-known king of Reggae music. It is located at the capital of Jamaica. There are many things to experience in this museum such as informative tours and fine dining in exotic restaurants located all around the area.

Jamaica’s best kept secret vacation spots of the who’s who in Hollywood is Port Antonio. Port Antonio’s eclectic heritage and majestic landscapes make it the perfect destination for travelers seeking an authentic Jamaican experience. You could also travel to the South Coast to discover hidden treasures, like serene butterscotch beaches with some of the best seafood eateries in the world, the crocodile-filled Black River and welcoming people who love to share their culture and traditions with visitors.

Once you have visited, you will want to come back time and time again, since it is one of few destinations that offers something for everyone, and it really takes more than one vacation to even have time to do everything that Jamaica offers. So if you need an ideal vacation destination, be sure to check out Jamaica because it could be the best vacation you have ever taken.”

Among the world’s best destination weddings those held in the spectacular places in Jamaica. If you’re planning to have your wedding there, sign up for an all inclusive Jamaica destination holiday as your honeymoon. Your guests will also surely thank you for the opportunity of visiting this majestic location.

Dec08

Europe – Off The Rails

by acman on December 8th, 2010 at 6:26 pm
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The great thing about seeing Europe by train is that you can really end up in some out of the way places. Especially if you are feeing adventurous enough to leave the main railway lines and explore some of the less travelled ones. If you just head off wherever the wind takes you then you really can end up in some absolutely fantastic locations.

Not everyone feels comfortable about being spontaneous on a holiday. With some people they want almost every second of the trip planned beforehand and if there plan hits any setbacks they can become extremely stressed. The reality is though that all of these travel plans will hit setbacks so the holiday is almost doomed from the start. But by being a bit more spontaneous, you will be able to really get the most from your holiday and you won’t end up disappointed no matter where you end up. Not knowing where your final destination is going to be can be very exciting.

I love pulling into a railway station and just deciding at that moment to get off the train. Sometimes I just like the look of a certain place and it makes me want to get off and have a proper look around. But there are other days when I have just had enough of travelling and so I get off at the next stop. These unexpected stops almost always end up leading to exciting adventures where I meet people and see things that would not have been possible without an impulse decision. So now, because of my spontaneity, I have friends all over the place which I wouldn’t have had otherwise.

I really would recommend that you try this out the next time you are on holiday. All you have to do is hop on a train and see where you end up.

Nowadays, many people are driving to their foreign holiday destination. Many people drive down and catch thedover to calais boat. Doing this means you don’t have to worry about things like the disneyland paris tickets. At the end of the day there isn’t a better way of getting in some city breaks europe?

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Nov23

Sacramento Restaurants

by admin on November 23rd, 2010 at 12:39 am
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Sacramento restaurants are proving itself to be a culinary powerhouse because of the excellent food they offer in a range of different styles and from various ethnic traditions, with a particular emphasis on Asian dishes that offer delicious twists on well known favorites. Bargains can be found on such tasty fare as vegetable egg rolls, and the “Pai Gow” pot stickers featured at the Cordova Casino restaurant have made a reputation for themselves throughout California, as has their Miso glazed halibut served with baby bok choy and jasmine rice. Asian recipes are far from the only thing on the menu at Sacramento restaurants, with local versions of such mouth watering classics as Fettuccine Alfredo and chicken Marsala being offered with a distinct Sacramento twist. Unlike in other locations where good food can be pricey, at Sacramento restaurants there is good food at very cost-effective prices. 

The entrees are not as expensive but is offered in larger portions like the Potato Skins, Caesar Salad, Chicken Tenders, Grilled Salmon, and Baby Back Ribs and all of these foods are prepared by professional and highly trained cooks. Sacramento restaurants are more cost-effective than their culinary cousins in other cities, but that makes them no less stylish, with diners cared for to first class treatment, beautifully appointed dining rooms, the latest styles and fashions in tabletop design and presentation, and friendly and courteous staff that make every visit feel like a true celebration. Sacramento restaurants are visited by travelers from all over the world who have come to the city not just for its abundant history, beautiful vistas, or opportunities for casino gaming or other recreations, but also for its delectable cuisine served in attractive settings at prices just about anyone are able to afford. 

There is a virtual gustatory renaissance that is currently occurring in Sacramento restaurants, and the diners in the know are already aware of the high number of great options that exist there for a meal that tastes great without priced at a great fortune. Sacramento restaurants are gaining popularity, conduct a little research and find the best restaurant that will fulfill your cravings for excellent food.