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Winter Golf Travel
As the air turns cooler and the leaves begin to pile up, Northwest Ohio and Southeast Michigan
Golfers start to think about finding warmer climes to break up the winter blahs and hit some golf
balls. Here are three travel suggestions that offer a variety of activities to please Golfaholics and
non-golfers alike.
Lake Charles, Louisiana
Area golfers are probably not
familiar with Lake Charles,
Louisiana, as a golf destination,
but believe me it is perfect for
a winter getaway. Two large
casinos nd the
Golden Nugget provide first-
class accommodations and Las
Vegas-like entertainment and
excitement.
Each casino has its own
championship golf course,
immaculately manicured
to please even the most
demanding golfer. Several
other golf courses in the
immediate area will satisfy
avid golfers, as well.
A multitude of dining
choices between the two
casinos, provide every guest
with an impossible task of
choosing where to dine, let
me recommend just two. The
Ember Grille in the L’Auberge
is guaranteed to prepare one
of the finest steaks that will
ever tickle your taste buds.
Try the 40-ounce Tomahawk
Bone-in Rib-eye if you dare.
The Country Club Restaurant at
the Golden Nugget offers views
of the golf course, plus provides
cuisine with a Cajun flair.
Seafood gumbo and Sea Bass
are just two menu selections
that will satisfy any palate.
Mississippi Gulf Coast
Gulfport and Biloxi,
Mississippi have too many
resorts and golf courses to
mention them all. Three
of the best a
Resort in Gulfport, plus the
and
in Biloxi. All three are on the
beach and offer panoramic
views of the Gulf of Mexico.
Each has “Stay & Play”
packages at several of the
area’s finest golf courses. In
addition to gambling, the
spa, a complete salon, as
well as, various shopping
opportunities will please non-
golfers. Guests at the Beau
Rivage also have playing
privileges at one of the area’s
premier courses, Fallen Oak
Golf Club. The Champions
Tour visits Fallen Oak every
March for the Mississippi
Gulf Resort Classic.
Island View Resort and Hard
Rock also offer “Stay & Play”
packages for golf enthusiasts.