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CUT COSTS WITH STAY-AND-PLAY PACKAGE.


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Ask any dedicated golfer and he'll tell you the hobby A hobby is a spare-time recreational pursuit. Origin of term
A hobby-horse was a wooden or wickerwork toy made to be ridden just like the real hobby. From this came the expression "to ride one's hobby-horse", meaning "to follow a favourite pastime", and in turn,
 can be an expensive one. So the best way to combine a getaway with a bit of fun on the greens is to scout around for a package deal that combines lodgings LODGINGS. Habitation in another's house, in which the owner dwells; the occupier being termed a lodger.  with play, perhaps with carts, balls or other perks perk 1  
v. perked, perk·ing, perks

v.intr.
1. To stick up or jut out: dogs' ears that perk.

2. To carry oneself in a lively and jaunty manner.
 thrown in.

(And if you're willing to play in the summer heat, many desert resorts offer special low rates for summertime golfers.) Here are some of the most affordable golf package deals we've found so far this year in the Western United States Noun 1. western United States - the region of the United States lying to the west of the Mississippi River
West

Santa Fe Trail - a trail that extends from Missouri to New Mexico; an important route for settlers moving west in the 19th century
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Palm Springs, Calif.: Estrella Inn at Palm Springs offers weekday packages ranging from $129 single to $179 double - $149 single, $209 double on weekends - that include a night's lodgings, breakfast and one round of golf per person with cart on a choice of five courses. Packages available May 1-31. Information: (800) 237-3687.

Sunriver, Ore.: Sunriver Resort offers packages starting at $59 per person weekdays - $69 on weekends - that include a night's lodgings and unlimited golf on the Woodlands and Meadows courses. Information: (800) 547-3922.

Escondido, Calif.: Castle Creek Castle Creek may refer to:
  • Castle Creek, a tributary of Rapid Creek in western South Dakota.
  • Castle Creek near Moab, Utah.
 Inn Resort & Spa offers a getaway package priced at $79 weekdays ($89 per person weekends) that includes a night's lodgings and a round of golf. Information: (800) 253-5341.

Scottsdale, Ariz.: The Par-fection golf package - priced at $177, double occupancy, May 1-26 and Sept. 12-Dec. 31 and $97 May 27-Sept. 11 - includes a night's lodging Lodging or holiday accommodation is a type of accommodation. People who travel and stay away from home for more than a day need lodging mainly for sleeping. Other purposes are safety, shelter from cold and rain, having a place to store luggage and being able to take a  at the Scottsdale Plaza Resort and a choice of golf on one of 11 championship courses with cart. Information: (800) 832-2025.
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Title Annotation:Travel
Publication:Daily News (Los Angeles, CA)
Date:Apr 28, 1996
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