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Top 10 Cities For Business Golf (2)

admin — Sun, 11 Jul 2010 04:12:53 +0000

In these challenging times, the old saw that there’s more business done on the golf course (Top 10 Strangest Golf Courses) than in the boardroom may need some revising. Then again, it’s hard to refute. Whether you’re looking to impress or relax, a great golf course offers the perfect refuge. If you’re lacking private club access, or you’re on a schmooze-fest out of town, you’ll need exactly the right kind of course to seal the deal. Here are 20 quality tracks in 10 of the top U.S. business centers.

6. Business Hub: Miami

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Doral Golf Resort & Spa (TPC Blue Monster)

800-713-6725

doralresort.com

$210-$290

A fistful of top tracks right outside your door, including the fabled Blue Monster — a 47-year veteran of PGA Tour stops that was recently rebranded as a TPC facility — make Doral a must for the golf fanatic. Unparalleled airport access, one of America’s original luxury spas and the attractions of nearby South Beach add to the value. Still, it’s the singular thrill of trying to make par at the watery 18th that makes Doral great for business.

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Normandy Shores Golf Club

305-868-6502

normandyshoresgolfclub.com

$90-$160

This 68-year-old muni that boasts jaw-dropping vistas of adjacent Biscayne Bay enjoyed an extreme makeover by Arthur Hills/Steve Forrest & Associates in 2008. A superb location near Miami Beach, strategic, risk/reward holes and Old World playability add up to superb savings in the Sunshine State.

7. Business Hub: Phoenix

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Grayhawk Golf Club

480-502-1800

grayhawkgolf.com

$190

Classic rock is piped into faux-stone speakers on the practice range, the beverage cart girls are nearly world famous for their hospitality and efficiency, and there are pre- and post-round libations to be had in Phil’s (as in Mickelson) Grill. Toss in two terrific desert spreads, Talon and Raptor, the latter a Tom Fazio design that hosts a PGA Tour event in October, and you’ve got the ingredients for an instant business relationship.

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TPC Scottsdale (Champions)

480-585-4334

tpc.com/scottsdale

$57-$130.50

The Stadium’s little brother is all grown up, thanks to a 2007 makeover by architect Randy Heckenkemper that added 700 yards and gobs of character to a layout once known as the Desert course. Facilities are vastly improved as well. If you’re looking for more, head right across the street for the maximum FBR Open vibe.

8. Business Hub: Chicago

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The Glen Club

847-724-7272

theglenclub.com

$84-$177

It’s only 15 miles north of O’Hare; it serves up a handsome, tournament-tested Tom Fazio design; and it’s got all the service bells and whistles you could ask for. In other words, this former Naval Air Station is a Chicago modern classic. The 48,000-square-foot clubhouse houses a treasure trove of Illinois golf memorabilia and a restaurant to match. After a cool, breezy day, sample the Hunter’s Chili, which features wild boar and duck sausage in a tomato-lager stew. Two thumbs up!

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Orchard Valley Golf Club

630-907-0500

orchardvalleygolf.com

$21-$70

This park district course west of the city in suburban Aurora is a stirring Ken Kavanaugh design that bursts with variety. Open holes, tree-lined tests, massive beach bunkers, tiny pot bunkers and a bevy of memorable risk/reward water holes spice the play. The waterfall-laced par-3 12th is worth a replay on its own. An excellent restaurant completes the experience.

9. Business Hub: Dallas

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The Tribute

972-370-5465

thetributegolflinks.com

$99-$129

A half-hour north of downtown but a world away in ambience sits architect Tripp Davis’ homage to some of the greatest holes in the British Isles, starting with a startlingly accurate depiction of the opening (and adjacent closing) hole at St. Andrews’ Old Course. A superb clubhouse and lodging experience successfully manages to blend equal parts Texas and Scotland, right down to the Nairn Nachos appetizer dished out in the restaurant.

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Texas Star Golf Course

817-685-7888

texasstargolf.com

$46-$77

How they managed to find — and preserve — such a fetching plot of golfing ground just 10 minutes from DFW Airport is a happy mystery. The good news for golfers is that Texas Star, in suburban Euless, is a back-to-nature Keith Foster design that entertains throughout. Strategy, in zigzagging through oaks and creeks, is paramount. No matter how you fare, the post-round celebration at Raven’s Grille is worth the wait.

10. Business Hub: Washington D.C.

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Lansdowne Resort

703-729-4071

lansdowneresort.com

$120-$150

You’ve got to stay at the resort to play, but it’s well worth the tariff. First, Lansdowne is set into Virginia’s Wine Country, but it’s only 15 minutes from Washington’s Dulles International Airport and 20 minutes from the Capital Beltway. Second, it could stake claim as the golf capital of the mid-Atlantic, thanks to its Robert Trent Jones II course, a Greg Norman layout and a 9-hole, par-32 track called Shark Bite. Both the Jones and Norman 18s are beautiful brutes that incorporate stone outcroppings and Potomac River views.

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Lake Presidential Golf Club

301-627-8577

lakepresidential.com

$79-$95

Situated 20 miles southeast of the Capitol in Upper Marlboro, Md., this walker-friendly layout eases through tumbling, forested, stream-slashed terrain before culminating both nines with spectacular challenges alongside the course’s namesake 30-acre lake. A full-service restaurant overlooking the water is the perfect capper.

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BMAG, the True Home of Art

admin — Sun, 11 Jul 2010 02:09:08 +0000

November 2009, the Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery appeared on the news again for an attempt to obtain an immense haul of jewels discovered by a treasure-haunter called Terry Herbert. Terry, 55, unearthed the item using only a metal detector. It is said that the treasure had been buried in a field at Staffordshire, England. The value of Terry’s finding has been estimated more that 3 million British pounds which half of it would go to the hunter and another to the owner of the field. The Birmingham museum is not the only museum who is running a race for the treasure, Potteries Museum in Stoke-on-Trent, is also setting for the same goal.

The Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery was opened in 1885. It was designed by Yeoville Thomason, an architect and a grandson of Edward Thomason a toy maker in Birmingham. At the beginning the museum included only 2 galleries. Later in 1919 a far bigger extension was added to the museum and increased the number of galleries to forty. In 1993 anther extension called Gas Hall was added to the museum and The Waterhall, previously part of water department, also joined in 2001.

The BMAG posses a very large collection of paintings by Sir Edward Coley Burne-Jones. Paintings like “Star of Bethlehem”. It also contains works by Edward Burne-Jones and many other famous painters.

The BMAG hosts many events and exhibitions frequently to celebrate different aspects of art. In September 2009, The BMAG and Birmingham Philatelic Society joined to celebrate the 125th anniversary of the society. The aim of the event was to explore the history of stamp collecting. In October 2009 an exhibition of works by painters and photographers was held in the BMAG. The purpose of the exhibition was to examine how artists see the development and changes that have been occurring in the past 180 years in Birmingham as a city.

The entry to the BMAG is free and it opens 7 days a week which leaves no excuses to miss and unforgettable day at the museum. You might even consider supporting the museum on its aim to acquire more valuable exhibits.

Plenty of places are available for staying the night within walking distance of The Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery ranging from luxurious 5-star hotels to 2-star guesthouses and bed and breakfasts. If you want to experience the comfort of a luxury hotel-apartment why not try “Staying Cool At Rotunda”. This extra chic serviced-apartment offers all the extravagance one expects from a high class hotel. With a fantastic view especially on the upper floor one would never forget it and would be back as soon as he/she can. Also located at the very heart of the Birmingham city center, the Britannia hotel has a lot to offer. With easy access to stores during the day and the Birmingham nightlife during nights one would never get bored and an enjoyable trip is guaranteed.

Have a nice stay in Birmingham and don’t forget to leave enough time for the Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery because with so many things to do and so many places to go in Birmingham it would be easy to be short of time for comprehend and enjoy the BMAG entirely.

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