Minnesota is a fantastic place to play golf. The many fine Minnesota golf resorts located in various parts of the state are perfect destinations for your summer get-away. Listing all the Minnesota golf resorts and their amenities would be quite lengthy and the space of this article does not permit that degree of detail. Instead I will highlight a couple of favorite Minnesota golf resort destinations, but rest assured that there are many other fine locations across the state.

Perhaps the premier Minnesota golf resort destination is the Brainerd lakes area. Golf Digest magazine agrees and lists this area of Minnesota as one of the top golf destinations in the USA. Madden’s, Cragun’s and Grand View Lodge are just a few of the Minnesota golf resorts in the Brainerd lakes area and represent the larger golf resort experience. But what if you want a smaller experience? Here is a suggestion; why not check out Birch Bay Resort which has it’s own 9-hole golf course along with cabin rental as well as water activities for the entire family.

The Alexandria area is another favorite destination and another fine Minnesota golf resort is the Arrowwood Resort and Conference Center on the shores of Lake Darling. You can experience golf at Atikwa Golf Club at Arrowwood as well as the many fine area golf courses that call Alexandria their home. Alexandria is also the boyhood home of PGA Tour player and past USA Ryder Cup Captain Tom Lehman.

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Who doesn’t want to take their golf game to the “next level”? You will hear things about being a natural at golf, which is nice if you can claim to be one of those lucky people that seem to be naturals. But, for the rest of us, getting good at gold involves practice, practice, practice, just like everything else.

That’s where training aids come in. One of the essential training aids I like to use is a golf practice net. Of course, having a practice cage will allow you to practice your swing wherever you like. Being able to use a net indoors and out is definitely useful. Not only can you use it indoors in the winter or other times when the weather isn’t so great, you can practice without worrying about anyone watching. When you take the competitive edge off then you can just focus solely on whatever it is you want to perfect.

These are some of the ways using a net can help you with your golf game. You can practice your swing and not fear hitting your ball with as much strength as you like since you don’t have to worry about the ball getting away. So, you can decide how much power is needed to reach your mark and also determine the right direction.

Say you want to buy a net, but want to know if all golf nets are created equal? Check out these guidelines before you purchase one.

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If you are a gaming enthusiast, you would know that in recent times, the Internet has been flooded with websites that claim to give you the best in terms of online games. While most of this may be true, it also requires some amount of patience and trial to find the best games to your liking.

When it comes to online golf games, it is important that you look for sites that give you gaming fun without being too descriptive about the whole thing. Golf, when it is played in the outdoors, has a lot of rules and conditions by which you play the sport. Instead of describing and explaining the rules in a written manner, the online gaming facility should help you learn the sport by practicing it on your own.

To begin with, you can start by checking out golf games meant especially for kids. These games are all about overcoming hurdles in order to try and pocket the golf ball and scoring and winning the game. The player can either play all by himself or pit his wits against one or more players.

As you advance further, you can find golf games that gradually rise in terms of levels and also how you play the game. From kid games to serious golf simulations, you can find a game to match your every mood. So, the next time you think of finding the right swing and the right iron, you know you do not have to venture very far. It is all there in front of you on your computer screen.

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