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2009 Is A Great Year For Golf – And The Perfect Time To Take A Golf Break

2009 Is A Great Year For Golf – And The Perfect Time To Take a Golf Break

If you are a golf fan, then you are likely to know 2009 has been a much anticipated year, with the comeback of Tiger Woods to the circuit and an exciting US open championship forecast. If you are enjoying this exciting and golden year for golf, why not capture your enthusiasm by taking a relaxing golf break?

We all get swept along in sport fever – whether it’s an increase in people taking to the courts during Wimbledon, or children racing to the local swimming pool following the olympics. The great thing about a golf break is you can combine a couple of days on the green, with a relaxing stay at a luxury hotel – it’s time to get excited about this year of golf highlights.

Get Swept Along And Enjoy A Golf Break

Following a knee injury, Tiger Woods took some time out to rest and recover and has made a return to the professional circuit in 2009. Failing to win The Masters in April has meant all eyes are now on him for the US Open as the defending champion aims to win his 15th major title – will he perform under the pressure?

New players Anthony Kim, Camillo Villegas and big character John Daly are all set to play more on the European circuit, as America struggles with the recession and European prize funds increase. There is alot of buzz surrounding Kim and Villegas, and they are both ones to watch for the future.

New to 2009, the end of season tournament played in the desert of Dubai will earn the winner a whopping $3,666,660, which makes it the world’s most lucrative tournament. It remains to be seen whether it will prove popular with viewers and players – so far Woods and Mickelson have failed to sign up.

If you are English, you will be waiting with baited breath for an English major winner – it is 13 years since an Englishman won a major tournament (Nick Faldo at the 1996 masters). There are many players who are good enough to compete with the best, however they are all earning a very decent living without winning anything perhaps not giving them the impetus they need – Justin Rose, Luke Donald and Paul Casey to name a few. 2009 could be the year they step up and start making an impression.

Don’t just watch, play!

There are certainly some exciting events to look forward to in the golf world, and if you are a fan you will be following your favourite players and tuning into all of the big tournaments. If you are inspired to play more, book a golf break at a luxury hotel to get into the spirit of things, improve your swing and look forward to the next season.

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Tiger Woods Chip at the 2005 Masters