This past Wednesday I participated in my first ever golf tournament. Being somewhat of a virgin to the sport, I was not certain what to expect but a couple cold beers and some fun prizes at the end of the day. Some say a game of luck, I disagree. After the first three holes I found myself captured in the strategy of the game. I became a weather man, predicting every gust of wind, an explorer searching for my ball in the rough and a mathematician counting stroke after stroke after stroke. Ok, so I am no pro, but I did have a wonderful time and enjoyed watching my skilled components patience and strategy.

For many people this is a culture. They live eat and sleep golf. They dream of watching Tiger Woods pull a birdie on the second hole in Augusta.

Well golfers, I have some good news for you. I may not pull my weight on the course, but I can get you on that final hole in Augusta…

Top 5 Golf Vacations

5. Four Seasons Resort Hualalai, Hawaii

Jack Nicklaus designed the resort's 18-hole golf course, which runs right along the Pacific and hosts the Senior PGA Tournament of Champions. Beautiful views everywhere, polished wood floors, warm earth and cool white tones, and Hawaiian artwork make Hualalai a peaceful retreat. The resort is super kid-friendly, with a great activities program.

4. Ryder Cup 2011

Experience the eagerly anticipated showdown between the best professional golfers in the USA and Europe in a three-day series of matches held at the Medinah Country Club in the Chicago area.

3. Pebble Beach, California

Stunningly beautiful, famously attentive and consistently recognized as the finest, the Lodge at Pebble Beach and the Inn at Spanish Bay are quite simply two of the worlds finest golf resorts.

2. St Andrews, Scotland

The home of golf, where the sport has been played for over 600 years. We are one of few agencies who receive access to tee times on the Old Course. These limited times come out in early fall for the following year.

1.Masters 2011

The trip of a lifetime for any golfer, enjoy prime seating on the final day of the Masters and experience up front and personal when history is made. Our packages are unique and unforgettable in every detail. Accommodation at the Ritz, all transportation and also two rounds of golf at the Reynolds Plantation. Book before August 01 and receive $500 per person in savings.