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The city of Louisville is known worldwide for two main things: Kentucky Fried Chicken  and the Kentucky Derby, which takes place every year at Churchill Downs.  But the Derby isn't the only thing taking place there; No, indeed, Churchill Downs is home to some of Louisville's  finest entertainment, and is one of the reasons that Louisville has been named as one of  the top ten "Mancation" destinations. http://multivu.prnewswire.com/mnr/tripadvisor/37991/

In fact, Trip Advisor, the "World's most trusted travel advice," outlined ten cities that specifically offer "a wide range of ways to bond with the boys on a guys-only getaway." http://multivu.prnewswire.com/mnr/tripadvisor/37991/ Number seven on the list that included cities like Las Vegas, New York, and Denver was none other than our very own Louisville, Kentucky.  The suggested "mancation" was entitled "Horsing Around," and included entertainment options such as Churchill Downs,  the Kentucky Bourbon Trail, and bars that stay open until 4am every night.

But Churchill Downs has something to offer both the ladies and the men who visit. Events include:
Pink Fridays:  Free admission to anyone who wears Pink every Friday in April
Keeneland Opening Day: An opportunity to experience Keeneland's opening in Churchill Downs'  simulcasting facility
Fantasy Stakes:  An opportunity to "watch and wager" in the simulcasting facility
Downs After Dark: Night time racing opportunities
Kentucky Oaks: The "preamble" to the Derby
Kentucky Derby: THE "fastest two minutes in sports"-the most prestigious horse race in the world

You can purchase tickets online to the Oaks,  Derby 136, Spring Races, Downs After Dark, and more online. Prices greatly vary, so you're sure to find an even that works for you. So get your Derby hat, choose your horse, make your wager, and come on out to Churchill Downs for the night or day out you've been needing for a long time.

The city of Louisville boasts numerous entertainment extravaganzas, from the nation's largest fireworks display each spring at Thunder Over Louisville to the Kentucky Derby.  Events like these gain attention from all over the world. But companies like Louisville Golf offer a different, more intimate approach to Louisville businesses.

As the leader in professional wood clubmaking, Louisville Golf is one of the last surviving companies that hand manufactures its drivers and putters. The company has survived many changes in the golf industry because of its commitment to making only the absolute best quality clubs possible.

This commitment stemmed from Louisville Golf's founder, Elmore Just. Just authored a book, The Persimmon Story, in which he details and explains the benefits of using Persimmon clubheads as opposed to metal. Every true golfer knows that no club quite compares to a Persimmon club. For this reason, many professionals practice with true wooden clubheads and then play metal clubs in tournaments because of sponsorship obligations. Just knew that making golf clubs was an art, and he passed this art along to his brothers, who now run Louisville Golf after his death.

When the clubmaking industry changed to earn more profit, Louisville Golf refused to sacrifice quality clubs for an extra dime. Big clubmaking companies began mass producing metal clubs because they were faster, easier, and cheaper to produce. But Louisville Golf  stayed true to its founders beliefs through the years, firmly committing to the more detailed, time consuming method of producing clubs made from natural woods.

Louisville Golf has survived the test of time, and its customers loyally return year after year because they know where to purchase the game's best tools. Elmore Just believed that "Persimmon [was] nature's gift to club makers and golfers, used by almost 90% of the touring professionals, [with a] mystique [that] captured the golfing industry." http://www.louisvillegolf.com/story.php

Today, this gift is found exclusively at Louisville Golf.

Only Louisville residents can boast unique industries, companies, and events such as these. To become a part of this terrific city and find your perfect home here, please contact The Vince Carter Team.