Golfing in the Philippines – A Great Idea
Golfing may be the last activity that would come to mind when the Philippines are mentioned. Not known for its golfers, the Philippines have a very old and strong golfing culture that stretches back to over a century. The Philippine Open is one of the oldest golfing tournaments in the world and attracts world-class golfers from all over the world. Despite this, the Philippines have not produced any famous golfers, although there are number of Filipino golfers who compete locally or on the international amateur circuit.
If you are a golf lover, then the Philippines is a great place for you. Of course, you don't have to make the trip just for golfing. Anyone who likes golfing and is going to live there, or someone is going to settle there after retirement, can take up golf as a hobby and it will be a very good activity. There are a number of reasons why the Philippines is an ideal place to play golf.
Conditions
The climate of the Philippines is conducive to the sport. The golf balls require wind pressure to push them through the air. The terrain and weather in the Philippines is idea for golfing as the wind blows continuously and playing golf becomes that much easier. The pleasant weather at all times would make you love to be outdoors and what better than playing golf in good weather conditions.
Scenery
The Philippines is one of the most beautiful places in Asia. The scenery and greenery is breathtaking and the golf courses are built on some of the greenest areas in the Philippines. They exude a charm that will entice you and you will love the environment and surroundings that stretch as far as the eye can see.
World-class Golf Courses
To say that the Philippines have some of the best golf courses in Asia would be an understatement. With state-of-the-art facilities, perfect weather conditions and ideal golfing terrain, the golf courses in the Philippines can compete with the best golf courses in the world. This is why the Philippines is said to be the golfer's paradise by many people. Not only can you train and practice your golfing here, the facilities are of the professional standards and golfers from all over the region come to the Philippines to hone their skills.
All in all, if you are an avid golfer, then you should visit the Philippines at least once when you have the chance.
About the Author
Darrell is the creator of the website Travel to the Philippines (travel2rp.com), the web's "go-to" site on visiting the Philippines. While the site covers such topics as golfing in the Philippines, cultural activities, Philippine beaches, backpacking, hiking, mountain climbing, and night-time entertainment, there are also articles on how to get a good airfare, using a consolidator, trip cancellation insurance, and how to find a good travel agent.
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