Links, January/February 2004
For the adventurer in all of us…highlights more than 100 unique and out-of-the-way tracks…near or adjacent to small airports…
Review
For the adventurer in all of us, McGraw-Hill has published "The $500 Round of Golf: A Guide to Pilot-Friendly Golf Courses." The book highlights more than 100 unique and out-of-the-way tracks that are near or adjacent to small airports in the U.S., Canada and the French Caribbean.
For example, after buzzing the pro shop at Kokanee Springs Golf Course (pictured) in Crawford, British Columbia, you can settle onto the turf landing strip that sits directly across a small highway from the sixth tee, where you'll be sped out to the 6,604-yard, par-71 course.
Perhaps the only pilot-friendly course that can top Kokanee Springs for sheer beauty is Golf de St. Francois, in Guadeloupe, French Caribbean. This 6,755-yard, par-71 Robert Trent Jones Sr. design surrounds the St. Francois airport and runs along the azure waters of a large lagoon.
Regardless of which courses you choose, you can be sure getting there will be an interesting ride.
Download Description
Here's a combination travel, golfing, and pilot guide all in one! The man who brought you the $100 Hamburger turns to golf (a pilot hobby almost as popular as eating) and lists the 500 best places to land for a quick round of golf--every single one recommended by pilots for pilots. * Covers all 50 states * Includes runway info, service, location, style, quality, price, transportation, operations, and more * 50 bonus winning weekend golf tips included
From the Inside Flap
By the author of The $100 Hamburger! TAKE OFF, TOUCH DOWN, TEE OFF! If you're a pilot who loves to golf, too, here's a book that lets you combine your passions – and make the most of your time. The $500 Round of Golf lists the best places to land your plane for a quick round of golf, with every airstrip and golf course recommended by pilots for pilots. Written by a long-time aviator and golf enthusiast, The $500 Round of Golf amuses, informs, and: * Includes runway information: service, location, etc. * Provides golf-course details: quality, style, price, transportation options, and operations * Covers the best places to land and golf in all 50 states * Reveals how flying to a round of golf offers a bigger, better tax write-off than lunch alone * Delivers 50 sure-fire tips to winning weekend golf * And much, much more So the next time you want to fly out and hit the links, hit this book first – The $500 Round of Golf!
From the Back Cover
By the author of The $100 Hamburger!
TAKE OFF, TOUCH DOWN, TEE OFF!
If you’re a pilot who loves to golf, too, here’s a book that lets you combine your passions – and make the most of your time. The $500 Round of Golf lists the best places to land your plane for a quick round of golf, with every airstrip and golf course recommended by pilots for pilots.
Written by a long-time aviator and golf enthusiast, The $500 Round of Golf amuses, informs, and:
* Includes runway information: service, location, etc.
* Provides golf-course details: quality, style, price, transportation options, and operations
* Covers the best places to land and golf in all 50 states
* Reveals how flying to a round of golf offers a bigger, better tax write-off than lunch alone
* Delivers 50 sure-fire tips to winning weekend golf
* And much, much more
So the next time you want to fly out and hit the links, hit this book first – The $500 Round of Golf!
About the Author
John F. Purner (Longwood, FL) is an avid epilot, aircraft owner, and golfer. His $100 Hamburger web site, the origin of this book, was awarded the top rating from Plane & Pilot magazine.
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