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Even if you can’t go golfing in Ireland this year, there’s another way to get close to the links that’s both easy and affordable: golf books. Whether it’s detailed hole-by-hole analysis, personal commentary, or full color photography that interests you most, there are plenty of Irish golf books to choose from. Take a look at some of what’s out there.

General guides to golfing in Ireland
If you want to get to know a little more about what Ireland’s golf courses have to offer or you’re looking for a good golf gift, general guides are the way to go. Two of the top picks are Links of Heaven: A Complete Guide to Golf Journeys in Ireland by Richard Phinney and Scott Whitley and Where Golf is Great: The Finest Courses of Scotland and Ireland by James W. Finegan. Both take you on an in-depth tour of Ireland’s best courses. For a more down-to-Earth guide that will give you the straight facts about Irish golf’s good, bad and ugly, try Golfing in Ireland: The Most Complete Guide for Adventurous Golfers by Rob Armstrong. [Read the rest of this entry...]

Florida golf vacations not only give you a chance to golf some of the most prestigious courses in the U.S., but they also provide a relaxing escape to a tropical paradise of warm breezes and sandy beaches. Florida’s popularity with golfers means you’ve got plenty of options when it comes to choosing a destination. [Read the rest of this entry...]

Every once in a while I run across a golf website that makes me wish it was mine.

Just before Christmas I was directed to a couple of golf training sites in the UK I was so impressed by the quality and content of these sites that I asked the fellow who runs them to send me a write-up for the Think Golf blog.

Here’s what Laurie sent about the Dizzy Heights and Save A Million Shots websites: [Read the rest of this entry...]

If you’re ready to make the transition from golf newbie to seasoned golfer, you probably want to upgrade your equipment. While you might not be ready to join the pro tour, you may be ready for a better set of clubs. Before you start shopping for new golf gear, it might be useful to review some of the basics.

Golf clubs are deceptively complex mechanisms. When you shop for clubs you need to consider each of the following elements and how they affect your game. [Read the rest of this entry...]

The best golf vacation packages let you relax and enjoy the course and the location without having to fuss with all the details of planning a trip. Choose the wrong package though, and you could end up with more headaches than handicaps. To help make sure your golf get-away is all it should be, here are a few tips on selecting a golf vacation package. [Read the rest of this entry...]