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Get Away with the Girls at a Gem of the Midwest For a real-life account of why French Lick Resort was been named to Golf Digest’s “33 Best Destinations for Women’s Golf Trips,” just let blogger Laura Holmes tell you a little bit about it in her own words. “Reflecting on our fantastic trip, I struggled to find a single complaint …
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perhaps four women sharing a bathroom? Not really, the room at West Baden was spacious, and the bathroom had two showers and a double sink! Camaraderie and laughs were also at historic levels. We got some relaxation on, got our golf on, got our heels on, and got our drink on, with bourbon cocktails under the striking atrium.”
Because guys shouldn’t be the only ones having the fun of a destination golf trip, French Lick Resort offers plenty to love for a girls-only getaway on the links. It starts, naturally, with 45 holes of golf at the resort’s Pete Dye, Donald Ross and Valley Links courses. The accommodations are also fit for a queen (or a big group of them) at the historic and elegant French Lick Springs Hotel and West Baden Springs Hotel, which have rich histories dating to the 1800s. In addition, the resort offers signature wine and culinary events on select weekends, plus resort amenities including fine dining, gaming at French Lick Casino, spa, horse stables, and historical tours. Not to mention a little retail therapy in the form of unique shops and boutiques in the hotels. There’s plenty to explore beyond the resort, too, including French Lick Winery nearby, plus eight other wineries within a 2-hour drive. Relaxation is the name of the game at this small-town getaway; the sort of place where life just seems to slow down. “Sticking to the Resort’s historic healing roots, we began our experience in the spa by melting into the strong hands of the massage therapists. We’d need to be nimble in preparation for chasGolf Central • Volume 22, Issue 9
