SHORT HILLS, N.J. (July 10, 2007) — Golf Odyssey: The Insider’s Guide to Sophisticated Golf Travel, today announced the publication of its July 2007 issue containing exclusive, insider information on how the public can access an elite private club in Michigan; a frank, decision-making guide among two historic golf resort rivals in the Mid-Atlantic; and secrets to finding the best upscale golf vacation experiences in the historically budget-minded Myrtle Beach.
Golf Odyssey, the only golf travel publication in the world that travels anonymously and accepts no advertising, discounts or free "fam trips" from the properties it reviews, opens its July issue with the private Kingsley Club in Michigan, where it discovered a never-before-seen policy with respect to non-member play and critically reviewed the minimalist golf course design by rising-star architect and Tom Doak protégé Mike DeVries. Golf Odyssey’s site inspection also included a thorough examination of The Kinglsey Club’s on-site lodging.
In Hot Springs, Va., Golf Odyssey unearthed some surprising findings at The Homestead resort that seemed incongruous with its impeccable reputation. In addition to how to avoid these pitfalls, Golf Odyssey’s editors came back with clear-cut answers for golfers who often have difficulty deciding between a golf vacation at this historic property or one at The Greenbrier, its equally esteemed rival located just across the border in West Virginia.
Golf Odyssey’s July issue also focuses a critical eye on Myrtle Beach, S.C., where the publication ferreted out the most noteworthy, upscale elements that golf vacationers to this beach town might otherwise never know about. Among them: the private Members Course at Grande Dunes (and how the public can play it); the best course to play among the four at the popular Barefoot Resort; the new hotels that inspired a declaration that, "Myrtle Beach is no longer a lodging wasteland;" and the little-known restaurants that outshine some of the "overrated and overpriced," tourist traps.
"Our July issue is a great example of how we provide readers with expert, unbiased advice, not just information," said David Baum, Golf Odyssey’s publisher and editor-in-chief. "We are like a trusted friend who comes back from a golf vacation and gives you the lowdown on what’s truly special and what matches up best with your preferences."
Next month, Golf Odyssey takes its readers to Colorado Springs, Colo., to see if The Broadmoor resort is truly worthy of its many accolades; to Scotland, where the new Carrick Course has some big shoes to fill; and to Alabama, to determine if the Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail offers more than just a great value.
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About Golf Odyssey
Golf Odyssey, LLC publishes a monthly, subscription-only newsletter and companion website. Now in its 16th year, Golf Odyssey: The Insider’s Guide to Sophisticated Golf Travel, is dedicated to the publication of honest and unbiased evaluations of great golf destinations in the United States and abroad. Golf Odyssey travels anonymously, pays 100 percent of its own expenses, and does not accept advertising from golf courses, resorts or restaurants in order to serve its subscribers with objective information and discriminating advice. Subscribers to Golf Odyssey include Fortune 500 CEOs, members of 95 of the top-100 golf clubs in America, professional athletes and celebrities, and world-famous golf course architects. To subscribe to Golf Odyssey and/or give it as a gift, please visit www.golfodyssey.com.
About Golf Vacation Insider
Golf Vacation Insider, LLC publishes free travel tips via e-mail, a website, and books on golf travel. Managing editor and golf travel veteran Craig Better works closely with the editors of Golf Odyssey to provide free, insider travel tips to subscribers at least three times per week. The first two titles from Golf Vacation Insider’s line of golf travel guidebooks (Planning the Ultimate Golf Vacation and Planning the Ultimate Bandon Dunes Golf Vacation) were released in 2006. For a free subscription to Golf Vacation Insider, please visit www.golfvacationinsider.com.
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Golf Odyssey & Golf Vacation Insider
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