AT THE GOLF STORE


With an increasing market of high-end retailers selling golf equipment, one could possibly miss a "real" golf store.

Typically, golf stores have the latest, if not the best, golf equipment and accessories needed by somebody who plays golf. Things could range from golf clubs to golf balls, to even posters, shirts, and wallpaper.

Most golf stores focus on ensuring the proper equipment for the interested golfer. They will provide hints on how to choose the right club and the appropriate golf ball. Golf stores do not only supply things relative to golf but some also offer services and knowledge about the sport itself.

Additional services could include club repair, club fitting, and swing analysis. Most of these golf stores use the True Temper Shaftlab and Achiever Launch Monitor swing analysis. These machines measure everything, from ball speed, club head speed to carry distance. They also provide printouts illustrating extreme deflection, shaft loading, downswing time and face angle.

Also, there are other golf stores that offer golf classes being thought by local pros.
Golf tutorials can also be offered for juniors along with women's clinics on the sport.

Golf collectors will find many interesting items in a golf store as well. Hobbyist may find collector items like golf balls used by some of the world's most renowned players. Signed items may be available too.

Plus, there are golf stores that offer unusual golf gifts. These things range from the most common to the most creative golf gifts one could get for just about any occasion.


Most golf storeowners are actually golfers themselves. Usually, they put up a golf store after retiring from playing golf. Like most businessmen assert, it's good to be passionate about what you are selling. This "passion" will give feelings of satisfaction and gratification to the golf shopper and this is something money cannot buy.

Katherine NT Australia

Katherine NT Australia
DON PUGH
10 min - Jan 14, 2008

CARAVAN TRIP 2007 Katherine is a town situated 320 km southeast of Darwin in the "Top End" of the Northern Territory, Australia. At the 2001 census, Katherine had a population of 6,488. Set in promising grazing and future agricultural country, the town's main economic source has often been gold, but this has lessened after the closing of the mine at Mt Todd. There is increasing tourism and the RAAF Base Tindal 17 km southeast of town is also contributing to the economy. The town has several churches, sporting clubs, parks, a well kept golf course, and a showground. The well known and spectacular Katherine Gorge in the Nitmiluk National Park near the town has many ancient rock paintings. These often become flooded during "the wet season" as the river can rise 18 m in the narrow passage. The Park features many activities such as camping, swimming, fishing (lures only), sightseeing, canoeing, boat cruises and bush walk trails. The town was given its name after the daughter of one of the sponsors of John McDouall Stuart who first saw the area in 1862. The original inhabitants of the area belong to the Jawoyn, Dagoman and Wardaman language groups. Built environment Springvale Homestead, built in 1879, is the oldest original homestead in the Northern Territory. The homestead was originally managed by Alfred Giles, an ex-Overland Telegraph linesman, but is now open to visitors. The Old Katherine Railway Station is another historic attraction that served Vesteys Meatworks during their operation in Darwin and was a major hub of transport during World War II. Another historic site is the OKeeffe Residence. Originally built as a recreation hut in 1943 for army officers during the Second World War, it is a good example of local construction practice, using local materials like Cypress pine and corrugated iron. Since the establishment of Nitmiluk National Park, Katherine has developed into a tourism destination. Katherine Gorge in Nitmiluk National Park attracts large numbers of visitors each year (232,000 in 2004-05).3 The town is well-equipped with a shopping centre and other modern conveniences and services. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Katherine%2C_Northern_Territory

myHotelVideo.com presents: Hotel Fantasia in Kemer / Turkish Riviera / Turkey
myHotelVideo.com presents: Hotel Fantasia in Kemer / Turkish Riviera / Turkey
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55 sec - Jun 3, 2008

More @ http://myhotelvideo.com/de/landingpage/youtube/resourceid/Mhv_Catalog_Offer::10278 Location: The hotel is situated beside a sand/pebble beach and can be comfortably reached by car. A ski area and various restaurants are to be found in the immediate vicinity. The town centre is approximately 4 km away and Phaselis is approximately 12 minutes drive from the hotel. Kemer lies around 10 km away and can be conveniently reached with the shuttle bus. This hotel, with its exceptional decor and excellent service, is recommended both for business guests and holidaymakers. Antayla airport lies about 65 km away. Facilities: Renovated in 2005, this hotel is spread over 3 floors and comprises 223 rooms, of which 51 are suites. Guests are welcomed in an elegant lobby, with a 24-hour reception desk, a safe, a currency exchange facility and a lift. Further facilities include a small supermarket, various shops and a hairdressing salon. For dining, there is a pleasant caf, a bar and a cosy indoor/outdoor la carte restaurant, with separate non-smoking area and highchairs. For business travellers well-equipped rooms are available for conferences, congresses and meetings. Other services include car hire, bicycle hire, a heliport, bicycle storage room and an Internet cafe. For entertainment there is a nightclub, a theatre, a games room and a TV room on site. For younger guests (4-11 years) there is a kids' club with multi-lingual staff, a playground and a children's disco. Babysitting is also available on request. For 12 to 17 year-olds there is a teenagers' club. Room and laundry services, as well as medical care, round up the services on offer. Those arriving by car may use the hotel car park or garage. Rooms: The comfortable rooms comprise a tiled bathroom with hairdryer, direct dial telephone, satellite/ cable TV, and stereo. A minibar, hire safe and Internet connection also feature as standard in the carpeted, cosy rooms. Air conditioning and heating are centrally controlled. All rooms have their own balcony or terrace. The hotel has 3 wheelchair-accessible rooms and several non-smoking rooms. There are also 12 family rooms which have a separate bedroom. Sports/Entertainment: In the well-kept grounds is a swimming pool with paddling area, a sun terrace (charges apply) with sun loungers and parasols, as well as a poolside snack bar. Aerobics and aqua-aerobics are available. For those seeking relaxation there is a massage service (charges apply), sauna, Turkish bath, Jacuzzi and steam room. In addition the hotel offers numerous spa treatments. The hotel has its own well-equipped and professionally run gym and an indoor swimming pool. Sports enthusiasts can play basketball, table tennis and beach volleyball, or let off steam on the tennis court. Racquets and balls may be hired and tennis lessons are also on offer. The courts can also be floodlit after dark (charges apply). The surrounding countryside can be explored on mountain bike and there is riding and archery. Billiards and bowling enthusiasts are also well provided for. Young and old alike will enjoy the varied and entertaining activity programme. Guests can also enjoy water sports such as surfing, rowing, jet skiing, water-skiing, motor boating, pedaloes, catamarans and canoes. Guests may like to try out special activities such as banana boating, sailing, windsurfing and diving. There is a golf course directly by the complex. Meals: Guests can select their breakfast, midday and evening meals from a buffet. Dinner may also be taken la carte or from a set menu. Furthermore, special dietary requirements can be catered for as well as individual specific dishes prepared. All-inclusive stays may be booked. Payment: VISA and MasterCard are accepted payment methods.