Consider the extreme dichotomy of standing over a three-foot putt
with your high-stakes match on the line, and the ethereal feeling that comes
from letting tension float away and becoming one with your breath, your body and
the quiet. Most likely, you've experienced the former. And if you've never
experienced the latter, then this section is for you.
Golf is the greatest game on the planet, but it can be a
roller-coaster ride of intense exhilaration and piercing agony. More often than
not, we walk off the course not reveling in our string of birdies on the back
nine, but fuming over the four three-putts on the front side that necessitated
such a rally. So where do we go for relief? Well, there's always the 19th hole.
But for the 21st century golfer, the ultimate soothing of body and soul is just
a black stone massage away.
The marriage of golf and spas makes perfect sense, so it's not
surprising that the country's best resort destinations, private clubs and
residential communities have joined in this brave, new world of health.
There are now specialized services designed to boost core
strength, balance and flexibility. A post-round rubdown is almost de rigueur
after an adventurous 18 holes. In fact, there are golf and spa packages where
you can bring down some of the country's best courses and then not feel any less
the conquering hero for indulging in a champagne and caviar facial.
The properties that follow are noteworthy for outstanding golf and indulgent spa services.
Go ahead, big fella. Detoxify. Exfoliate. You deserve it.
