A customized golf cart can provide the ultimate experience in luxury golfing. The concept goes back to the 1970s, when comedian Jackie Gleason had his cart transformed to resemble a Rolls Royce.

These days you can get almost any type of car lookalike in a custom cart, from A Mercedes to an Escalade to a Hummer. Golf carts are also becoming popular for off-course use, as a vehicle for a country club or retirement community.

This has made the custom models even more popular. At luxuryCarts.com, you can see a wide variety of designs for custom golf carts and custom kits.

Here is a video of the Garia Luxury Golf Car:

There’s nothing like a session with a golf pro to improve your golf swing. If that’s not possible, the next best thing is watching an instructional golf video. You can always buy an instructional DVD, but thanks to the Internet, you can find lots of free golf teaching videos. Check out this very popular YouTube clip called How to swing a golf club like Tiger Woods.

The Phoenician Golf Club is set in the spectacular scenery of the Sonoran Desert near Scottsdale, Arizona. Golfing variety is available on three nine-hole courses with challenges for every level of golfer. This luxury resort is located on 250 acres and includes over 500 guest rooms and luxury suites, 120 casitas, 10 restaurant and lounges, a world-class spa and nine beautiful pools. On September 23, the Phoenician is hosting the Four Peaks Beer Fest. For more information about this great Arizona golf course, check out the Phoenician Golf Club website.

The Arizona Golf Association is a great way for amateur golfers to stay connected with the game and to learn more about golfing in Arizona. Two different levels of membership are available. The Recreation membership level includes a subscription to either an Arizona golf magazine or Golf Digest magazine and also provides access to discounts and special offers. The Club membership level allows golfers to maintain a USGA handicap. Club membership requires membership in a licensed golf club, and AGA membership is then automatic.

In October, the AGA is sponsoring an October Fest Weekend event at Mayan Palace in Puerto Penasco, Mexico. 36 holes of stableford competition will be held over the weekend, with awards to low Gross and Net winners. Find out more at the Arizona Golf Association website.